A 32-year-old Lupane man allegedly axed his neighbour, Stanlex Mathema, on the head after the latter had complained that the accused had drunk his beer without his permission.
BY SILAS NKALA
Mehluli Ndlovu was not asked to plead when he appeared before Lupane resident magistrate, Ndumo Masuku yesterday charged with attempted murder and was remanded in custody to November 27 this year, with his trial is set to be heard at the Hwange Regional Court.
The court heard on July 28 this year, Mathema was at his home drinking homemade beer with Themba Nkomo, Shadreck Ncube and Frank Moyo, when Ndlovu arrived and took their beer, and drank it without their consent.
Mathema then challenged Ndlovu, asking him why he was drinking their beer and a misunderstanding ensued, resulting in Ndlovu grabbing an axe, which he used to strike Mathema on the head.
The State alleges Mathema sustained a deep cut on the head and a report was made to the police leading to Ndlovu’s arrest.
