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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Talent Mhembere, a 33-year-old taxi driver from Harare, has been convicted of kidnapping Faith Gwena, a 28-year-old woman from Braeside, reported NewsDay.<\/p>\n

During the trial, Mhembere denied the charges, but Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki ruled that the evidence against him was clear.<\/p>\n

The court heard that on November 19, 2024, Gwena booked an inDrive taxi for a trip from Fife Avenue to Riverside Walk, Avondale, costing US$2.50. Mhembere arrived in a white Nissan Expert and drove her to her destination.<\/p>\n

When they arrived, Gwena tried to pay with a US$10 bill, but Mhembere claimed he didn\u2019t have change. Gwena offered to pay using EcoCash by Mhembere insisted on cash.<\/p>\n

Then, without warning, Mhembere locked the doors of his car and sped off towards King George Road.
\nAs they passed Total Service Station in Avondale, Gwena screamed for help, and a passerby attempted to block the taxi. However, Mhembere manoeuvred his car, turned into King George Road, and drove further north.<\/p>\n

Near the Engine Service Station, Mhembere made a phone call to a person named Purazi, who instructed him to drive to Avondale Police Station.<\/p>\n

Once there, Purazi demanded money from Gwena, who gave him US$10. He threw US$7 in change on the ground before they drove off.<\/p>\n

Gwena later reported the incident to the police, leading to Mhembere\u2019s arrest. He is now waiting for sentencing.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Talent Mhembere, a 33-year-old taxi driver from Harare, has been convicted of kidnapping Faith Gwena, a 28-year-old woman from Braeside, reported NewsDay. During the trial, Mhembere denied the charges, but Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki ruled that the evidence against him was clear. 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