The law makes it clear that those below the age of 18 are minors and as a result they anyone who tries to involve themselves with them can find themselves behind bars.
To emphasise the gravity of such matters, Zimbabwe is well aware of the Anna Machaya matter that shook the nation. Despite the fact that her parents had arranged for the child marriage the law hears none of that.
Since the aforementioned case, the nation has become more aware of how such matters are handled. As a result, the 14 year old girl in question’s parents were quick to take action against the girl’s so-called boyfriend.
The 14 year old was in a relationship with Luckmore Gwetu, a 21 year old man. She is said to have visited the man at his home in Emganwini surburb, Bulawayo. She even bought a gift for the 21 year old man’s 5 year old child.
Gwetu proceeded to caress the girl and thereafter sleep with her. She later wore his t shirt and underwear and take many inappropriate pictures together
The girl’s parents saw these inappropriate images in August and immediately reported the boy to the police and he was arrested.
Gwetu was not asked to plead and is waiting to appear in court.