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Prosper Dembedza Court Correspondent
Two Harare men, who were part of a group of eight, last week appeared in court after they allegedly took turns to rape three women along a dust road in Epworth and stole their valuables.

Clever Nyachiwowo (20) and Denver Nevanji were facing rape and robbery charges when they appeared before magistrate Mr Tendai Mahwe.

They were remanded in custody to September 2 and were advised to apply for bail at the High Court.

It is alleged that on August 16, the three complainants who were coming from Express Night Club at Overspill Shopping Centre were attacked while walking along a dust road in Maseko, Epworth.

The court heard that the two and their six accomplices who were still at large, pounced on the three women, pinning them to the ground.

The State led by Mr Sebastian Mutizirwa alleged that one of the attackers, only identified as Popi, ordered one of the victims to keep quiet as she knew him.

It is alleged that the rest of the gang took turns to rape the women before taking their undergarments.

It is alleged that Nevanji drew a knife and searched the women before robbing them of a cellphone and cash valued at $65.

The following day, Nevanji and Nyachiwowo were arrested at Overspill Shopping Centre after one of the victims positively identified them.