By Karen Sibanda
RENCO MINE – Police have launched a manhunt for Maxwell Marumbwa of Manyise Village under Chief Nyajena, who is accused of fatally assaulting a fellow patron after he refused to share beer at Pamuzinda Bar, Zengeza Business Centre.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident, which occurred in the early hours of November 29, 2025, around 2:00 AM, when Marumbwa and the now-deceased Sentie Hando were drinking together.
Inspector Dhewa appealed to the public for information that may help apprehend the suspect, saying anyone with details can report to the nearest police station.
“Police have launched a manhunt for Maxwell Marumbwa who is the prime suspect in a murder case in which a man was found dead after an altercation with the suspect over beer. We appeal for information that can help us apprehend the suspect,” said Inspector Dhewa.
Sources privy to the incident said Marumbwa, who was holding an empty 2-litre bottle, demanded more alcohol from Hando. When Hando refused, a heated exchange broke out between the two.
The dispute was temporarily calmed by Livison Shamu (40) of Gwaindepi Village, who witnessed the altercation. However, tensions remained high. Shortly after, Hando left the bar to make a phone call and returned, only for Marumbwa to continue pressing him for beer.
Hando allegedly exited the bar once more and was reportedly chased by Marumbwa down the rocky hill where the bar is located. Marumbwa later returned to the bar alone and told Shamu that Hando had “run away” and he had failed to catch him.
However, on November 30, 2025, at around 1:00 PM, Hando’s body was discovered lying in an open space near Zengeza Business Centre. The police were alerted and attended the scene, but the suspect was nowhere to be found and is still on the run.
The deceased’s body was ferried to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
