Glen Norah Woman Succumbs to Injuries Following Brutal Assault; Police Launch Manhunt for Husband

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Harare, Zimbabwe- The Glen Norah community is in mourning following the death of Georgina Chiramba (60), who succumbed to severe head injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband, Patrick Bimha, during a violent domestic dispute. The incident has sparked fresh calls from residents and activists for stronger intervention strategies against domestic violence in high-density suburbs.

The fatal sequence of events began on the evening of February 23, 2026, inside the couple's home. According to police reports, a heated argument turned physical at approximately 7:00 PM.

• The Attack: Bimha allegedly used his fists and a spanner to strike his wife multiple times on the face and head, resulting in a fractured nose and significant internal trauma.

• The Report: Despite her injuries, Chiramba managed to report the assault at ZRP Glen Norah Station at 11:00 PM that night. Bimha had already fled the scene.

• The Medical Decline:

  • March 2: Chiramba sought evaluation at Health Direct Medical Centre.

  • March 5: She underwent a critical CT scan at Baines Imaging Group.

  • March 6: Shortly after collecting her results, her condition deteriorated rapidly. She was pronounced dead upon arrival at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital.

Family spokesperson Kudzai Chiramba confirmed that the deceased will be laid to rest in Silobela. Meanwhile, Glen Norah residents have expressed outrage over the brutality of the attack.

"This heartbreaking incident underscores the urgent need for awareness and preventive measures against domestic violence," said local resident Thomas Makina. "We are urging those in similar situations to seek help before it's too late."

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has officially launched a manhunt for Patrick Bimha. He is wanted on murder charges following the death of his spouse. Authorities are appealing to anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact their nearest police station or the ZRP Glen Norah hotline.

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