Belvedere Trs' College baby dumper exposed by ex-hubby

Zambian baby dumper deported | The Chronicle

Michael Mashiri

A woman who gave birth to a baby girl in her room at Belvedere Teacher's College and hid her in a laundry dish was arrested for the crime afte her ex-husband found out and informed the police. 

Therezia Makaka, 42, was before magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure at the Harare Magistrates' Court accused of infanticide.

The informant was Makaka's ex-husband, David Ngonidzaishe, aged 46.

The State through, prosecutor Zebediah Bofu, alleges that on May 13, 2023, at around 1330 hours, at Belvedere Teacher's College, Makaka gave birth to a baby girl in her bedroom alone.

She then wrapped the baby in a maroon cloth and hid it in the laundry dish.

The offence was realised by Ngonidzaishe who then made a police report.

Mashavakure remanded Makaka for bail application.

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