The High Court in Gweru convicts Perfect Nyathi and Ntabiso Ncube of the 2021 murder of Lower Gweru villager Bernard Dube. Justice Bongani Ndlovu rules that the available evidence is circumstantial, but says the only reasonable conclusion is that the killing was premeditated. The court characterizes the men’s visit connected to the incident as planned in advance, forming part of the reasoning used to reach the guilty verdicts. Both outlets report that the court’s finding hinges on inferences drawn from the surrounding circumstances rather than direct testimony, and that these circumstances collectively point to a deliberate and pre-arranged attack. Based on that assessment, the court finds both defendants guilty and issues convictions for the murder charge. The reports do not include details on the motive, the precise sequence of events, or whether either accused is seeking appeal.