UZ Student’s Nightmare: Old Mutual Senior Manager Arrested for Allegedly Molesting Intern
A senior manager at Old Mutual, Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika, faces shocking allegations of molesting a 23-year-old UZ student who was working as an intern.
Intern Claims Assault
The intern, a third-year student at the UZ, claims Manyika molested her twice without protection. He reportedly threatened to withdraw her scholarship if she spoke out. Manyika appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court, where he was granted free bail. The case is registered as CRB HRE 1529/24.
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How It All Began
The intern began her studies under the Old Mutual Scholarship in 2022. During her time at the university, she met Manyika, who was part of the Scholarship Committee. In November 2022, Manyika sent her a message on a Sunday evening, asking for help packing banners at Old Mutual Gardens.
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He picked her up from the university campus and took her to his office. After they finished packing the banners, he allegedly pushed her against the wall. Despite her attempts to fight back and scream, no one came to her aid.
First Alleged Assault
According to the victim, Manyika then pushed her onto his desk. He allegedly pulled off her skin-tight dress and her panties to her knees. He removed his shorts and raped her without protection.
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After the assault, he reportedly apologized but warned her that she would lose her scholarship if she told anyone. Manyika allegedly gave the victim a branded Old Mutual bag, a juice bottle, and a cap as gifts after the incident.
A Pattern of Behavior
The second alleged incident occurred on June 19 of this year. The State claims Manyika contacted the complainant again, arranging a meeting at Ashbrittle Shops. He subsequently invited her into his car, where he allegedly engaged in intimate acts without her consent.