By A Correspondent- A Chimanimani teacher allegedly battered his wife to death following a scuffle over infidelity allegations.

Amos Gwinyai (38) of Makotamo village under Chief Muusha in Chimanimani, and the now-deceased, Nyasha Mudzimu, were teachers at Makondwa Secondary School in Chimanimani district.

On April 6, Gwinyai came home at around 6pm and was confronted by his wife who accused him of having an extra-marital affair.

Mudzimu allegedly accused her husband of having an extra-marital affair with a fellow teacher at the same school.

The accused reacted angrily and assaulted the now-deceased, who sustained head injuries.

Mudzimu was ferried to Mutare Provincial Hospital, where she died a few days later.

Gwinyai appeared before Mutare magistrate Tendai Mahwe on Tuesday. He was remanded in custody to May 14.-statemedia