An 18‑year‑old man from Chinhoyi has been ordered to perform unpaid community service after being convicted of having sex...ual relations with his 16‑year‑old sister, which resulted in her becoming pregnant.The offender, whose name has been withheld by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), appeared before Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
Four months were suspended for five years, while the remaining eight months were set aside on condition that he completes 280 hours of community work.
According to the NPA, the incident occurred in May 2025 at Madhuveko Village in Zvimba. The matter came to light when the girl became seriously ill and was taken to a hospital, where doctors discovered her pregnancy ended in miscarriage.
