Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo

A Bikita man stabbed his neighbour several times with a knife following an argument over traditional beer popularly known as ‘seven days’.

According to acting Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa, the two – Never Chokera and Chandipa Mabasa were drinking traditional beer at a homestead in Pedzai Village in Bikita on Saturday when an argument ensued.

The two argued over who should buy beer.

“There was a misunderstanding as the two were drinking beer.

Mabasa then stabbed Chokera several times in the stomach.Chokera was rushed to Mashoko Mission Hospital where he died a day after being admitted,” said Dehwa.

Mabasa is on the run and local villagers suspect he might have fled to South Africa.