Terrence Mawawa, Mvuma|A local businessman is nowhere to be seen after impregnating a form two pupil. Stephen Matikizha, the Mvuma based businessman, vanished after impregnating one of the socially disadvantaged pupils he looks after at his shop.
The matter came to light at a recent meeting that was chaired by ward 11 councillor Gabriel Mavezera. The councillor expressed concern at the increase in cases of sexual abuses and Matikizha panicked and accused the councillor of raising allegations against him.
Local sources said Matikizha had sex with the minor on several occasions until she fell pregnant.
“The whole community has been shocked by Matikizha’s paedophilic behaviour. All along many people viewed him as a good Samaritan -oblivious of the fact that he insinuated secret motives in looking after the children. Matikizha’s wife also became suspicious after noticing the girl’s breasts discharging white fluids. A lot of clandestine activities transpired at Matikizha’s shop ,” said another local businessman.
Matikizha has since fled from the area and is believed to be in Harare leading a police search for the businessman.
Councillor Mavezera said the incident was unfortunate since Matikizha took advantage of vulnerable children abusing them in the way.
It is also understood the other girls who stay at Matikizha’s homestead have also raised complaints against the businessman.
His wife has also indicated she is not aware of her husband’s whereabouts.