Crimes and Courts

Brutalised Harare Resident Acquitted After Sand Poaching Trial

- 26 July, 2024
Crimes and Courts

Landmark Ruling As Zim Court Affirms Prisoners’ Right To Free Healthcare

- 26 July, 2024
Crimes and Courts

Mutsvangwa’s Son Freedom Bid Delayed Further

- 19 July, 2024
Crimes and Courts

Bulawayo Businessman Accused Of Mine Asset Theft

- 18 July, 2024

Brutalised Harare Resident Acquitted After Sand Poaching Trial

- 26 July, 2024

A HARARE resident has been acquitted after standing trial for allegedlyresisting arrest by a police officer in a case in …

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Landmark Ruling As Zim Court Affirms Prisoners’ Right To Free Healthcare

- 26 July, 2024

THE High Court has ordered government to urgently carry out a free surgical operation on a distressed prisoner to remove …

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Mutsvangwa’s Son Freedom Bid Delayed Further

- 19 July, 2024

Harare businessman Neville Mutsvangwa and his co-accused who are charged with illegal foreign currency dealings will have to wait a …

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Bulawayo Businessman Accused Of Mine Asset Theft

- 18 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| SHENG AN Mining, a Hope Fountain-based mining company, has filed theft charges against Bulawayo businessman Mohamed Daka …

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Chimombe, Mike Mpofu Denied Bail

- 16 July, 2024

Business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe denied bail by Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa, who says duo “might reoffend or …

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More Jail Time For Jameson Timba, 77 Others

- 16 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court judge has reserved judgment on the bail appeal case of Senator Jameson Timba and …

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Charges Against Oppah Muchinguri’s Daughter Withdrawn

- 15 July, 2024

Fraud charges against Tanya Rushesha, the 35-year-old daughter of Defense Minister Oppah Muchinguri, have been withdrawn. Rushesha avoided a court …

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Tortured Legislator Sues State Security Agents Who Abducted Him

- 12 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| Opposition legislator Takudzwa Ngadziore is suing some state security agents, who abducted and tortured him last year and …

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Three Dead in Weekend Hit-and-Runs as Police Hunt for Drivers

- 12 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| Three pedestrians were killed in hit-and-run incidents last weekend, sparking police manhunts for the drivers responsible. By …

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State Playing Games With Jameson Timba, 77 Others’ Freedom

- 11 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has postponed to 16 July, the hearing of an appeal by the Citizens Coalition …

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Supreme Court Upholds Ruling in Favor of Mayor Wadyajena, Orders Return of Seized Vehicles

- 10 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a pivotal legal development, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission …

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Zimbabweans Fall Prey To Yet Another Pyramid Scheme

- 8 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| Zimbabweans in Cyprus have fallen prey to a pyramid scheme that defrauded thousands of people. The suspected …

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Mike Chimombe, Moses Mpofu Arrested

- 26 June, 2024

Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been arrested and are currently at the Harare Magistrates Court for their initial …

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Fresh Trouble For Mike Chimombe, Moses Mpofu

- 22 June, 2024

By A Correspondent| Underfire businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu could be in deep trouble after Marondera legislator Caston Matewu …

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Former Waverley Blankets Manager Convicted

- 21 June, 2024

By A Correspondent| A former manager at Waverley Blankets Mutare shop, Abdul Rawoof Dawood has been convicted of theft of …

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Madzibaba Ishmael Nailed For Thwarting Police Investigations

- 19 June, 2024

By A Correspondent| Forty-eight children at Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurengerwa’s farm had no birth certificates and he allegedly hindered authorities to …

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ZINWA In Trouble For Giving Chinese Company Water From A Private Farm

- 19 June, 2024

By A Correspondent | Former Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) chairman Michael Ndoro is up in arms with the national …

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Zimbabwean National Arrested For Using A Dead Person’s ID To Attend Ramaphosa Inauguration

- 19 June, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Zimbabwean national was yesterday arrested for using a dead person’s identity documents to get accreditation to …

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ED Reverses July Moyo Decision On Chief Musara

- 13 June, 2024

By A Correspondent| President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reversed  decision made by former Minister of Local Government July Moyo to downgrade …

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Senior Detective Attempts Suicide Over Mounting Pressure To Testify In High Profile Case

- 11 June, 2024

By A Correspondent| A senior police officer at Juru Police Station has testified that a colleague, Detective Inspector Mazorodze, attempted …

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Serial Chipinge Rapist Targets Elderly Women

- 10 June, 2024

Chipinge– The trial of 62-year-old Daniel Chauke, a suspected serial rapist and murderer, commenced today at the Chipinge Magistrates Court. …

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NPA, Judicial Services Commission On Collision Course

- 31 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Magistrate at Chivi Magistrate’s Court is at the centre of a storm, setting the National Prosecuting …

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Just In: Neville Mutsvangwa Granted US$1000 Bail

- 31 May, 2024

High Court judge Justice Rodgers Manyangadze has granted each US$1000, bail Neville Mutsvangwa and his co-accused. More to follow….

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Businessman Exposed In Court For Flying Cops To Arrest Rival

- 31 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a strange revelation which came out in court, police officers were reportedly flown to Kanyemba by …

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Red Cross Loses Vehicle To Improperly Dismissed Workers

- 30 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Zimbabwe Red Cross Society has lost a vehicle after it have been executed by the court due …

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Chinese Miner Guns Down Workers

- 29 May, 2024

By Crime and Courts Reporter- A Chinese miner has shot and killed a man from Chief Njelele in Gokwe and injured his …

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Mutare Bus Operator Isau Mupfumi Woes Mount

- 28 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Incarcerated Mutare businessman Isau Mupfumi’s woes continue to mount as he is now being accused of soiling …

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Mupfumi Granted US$1000 Bail

- 27 May, 2024

Prominent Mutare based bus operator, Isau Fungai Mupfumi who was arrested last Saturday following a spate of wild violent clashes …

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Mupfumi Under Fire For Soiling Ruling Party Name

- 27 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Incarcerated Mutare businessman Isau Mupfumi’s woes continue to mount as he is now being accused of soiling …

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Chris Mutsvangwa Admits Family Going Through Difficult Time Over Son’s Arrest

- 27 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Zanu PF Spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has admitted that his son Neville Mutsvangwa’s arrest and detention is giving …

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High Court Judge Recuses Self From Neville Mutsvangwa Issue

- 27 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| High Court judge Justice Esther Muremba has recused herself from the Neville Mutsvangwa and two others matter …

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Police Hunting For Inter Africa Bus Owner

- 26 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Republic Police has arrested top Zanu PF official Esau Mupfumi following scenes of violence involving …

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Zanu PF Linked Man Arrested At State House For Possessing Cocaine

- 25 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Nigel Kunyeya, 29, from Mabelreign, Harare, was apprehended and accused of possessing illicit drugs at the State …

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Obert Masaraure Sentenced to 2 Months In Prison

- 24 May, 2024

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) President OBERT MASARAURE has been sentenced to a fine of US$200.00 or spend …

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ZRP Says They Are Investigating Kagame Linked Murder Of Rwandese Refugee

- 24 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly shot and killed Rwandese …

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Mutsvangwa’s Son To Spend More Time In Prison

- 23 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of Zanu-PF stalwarts Monica and Christopher Mutsvangwa, will remain in custody for an …

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Shock As Masvingo CCC Activists Arrested For Disrupting PVO Bill Hearing

- 20 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Opposition activist, Struggle Nyahunda has been arrested by Police in Masvingo and charged for disrupting a PVO …

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Victory For Katsimbiris As Michael Reza Backs Off

- 16 May, 2024

By Crime and Courts Reporter- Prominent land developer and renowned businessman George Katsimberis has scored a significant victory after the …

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Rights Lawyers Rescue 7 Ladies Of The Night Arrested In Masvingo

- 15 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Magistrate has shamed police and the National Prosecuting Authority after acquitting seven women, who had been arrested …

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Ziyambi Ziyambi Mocks Mutsvangwa Family Over Son’s Arrest

- 15 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has mocked his colleague and Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa following the arrest …

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Mutsvangwa’s Son Denied Bail

- 13 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa’s son Neville Mutsvangwa was this afternoon denied bail by Harare Magistrate by …

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Zim Ill-treats Egyptian Nationals, Detained Despite Having Legal Documents

- 13 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Two Egyptian nationals were arbitrarily detained by Zimbabwe immigration officials under opaque circumstances. The two Egyptians Emad …

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Sjambok Wielding Harare Man Arrested At State House Where He Wanted To See ‘His Father’ Mnangagwa

- 13 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Felix Togaraseyi Magureyi was last week arrested he went to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa with a sjambok …

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Nick Mangwana Chastises ZACC For Arresting Without Credible Evidence

- 10 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Nick Mangwana has castigated the Zimbabwe …

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Marondera Slay Queen Steals 18 Cows

- 9 May, 2024

By Crime and Courts Reporter- Police in Marondera have arrested a local model, Rumbidzai Samantha Matemachani, for stealing 18 cows. …

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Luck Runs Out For UK Based Zimbabwean Man With A Staggering 68 Convictions

- 9 May, 2024

A Zimbabwean man Ashley Simbarashe who is living in the United Kingdom as an asylum seeker has racked up a …

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High Court Orders ZACC To Release Wadyajena’s Haulage Trucks

- 8 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has ordered the release of former Gokwe Nembudziya legislator, Justice Mayor Wadyajena’s property which …

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Mutsvangwa’s Son Arrested For Changing ZiG With US Dollars

- 8 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Women’s Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa’s son, Neville, arrested 4 illegal forex trading at his Mt Pleasant home, …

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Duduza Ordered To Let Wife Arrive Home At Her Own Time

- 8 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Former football star Edward Sadomba has been instructed to permit his estranged wife, Sherylnn, unrestricted access to …

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Ivy Kombo and Andy Kasi Accuse State of Unfair Tactics

- 3 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband Andy Kasi, accused of illegally acquiring certificates to practice law …

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Mutoriro Is Not A Dangerous Drug At Law: Expert

- 2 May, 2024

By A Correspondent| Lawyers representing two suspected drug dealers have pushed for their acquittal after an expert witness stated during …

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Zimbabwean Man Who Murdered Wife In Front Of Children Sentenced To Life In Prison

- 2 May, 2024

Obert Moyo (28/02/1978) of Pennington Road, Bolton was on Tuesday sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of …

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I Never Spoke To You, Leave Me Alone, Sadomba’s Wife Tells H-Metro

- 26 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| Ex-footballer Edward Sadomba’s media shy wife Sherlyn has raised concern over reports coming out of the media …

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New Twist In Fifi’s Leaked Nudes Case As Fresh Details Emerge

- 24 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| 19-year-old Amir Mhaka who is accused of leaking socialite Mai Titi’s daughter, Fifi’s, nude pictures has written …

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Arrest Of ‘Bogus’ CIO Operative Opens Can Of Worms At Chitungwiza Magistrates Court

- 24 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| A bogus Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operative Elliot Mubi Nengomasha was arrested on Monday 23 April 2024 …

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9 Escape From Mental Health Hospital

- 24 April, 2024

Nine mental health patients have escaped from Ingutsheni Hospital after removing burglar bars at the healthcare institution. Three of the …

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Seke Village Head Arrested Over Land: Implicates The President

- 22 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| A self proclaimed Seke village head, Kenneth Kuora has been arrested for the umpteenth time for assaulting …

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Village Head Meets His Maker At Same-Age Girlfriend’s House

- 21 April, 2024

Villagers in Chief Chitanga area, Mwenezi were left tongue-tied after a village head, Tembani Chitanga died at his alleged girlfriend’s …

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School Head Butchers Superiors With Baseball Bat

- 21 April, 2024

The deputy headmaster, who severely beat up his superior and two other teachers at Amazon Christian College Academy in Insiza, …

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Zimbabwean Businessman Found Dead In Durban

- 17 April, 2024

Evans Katumba, a Zimbabwean businessman who has been missing since his abduction in Durban on March 22 has been found …

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New Twist As Madam Boss’ Lawyer Represents Teen Accused Of Leaking Fifi’s Nudes

- 17 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a surprising turn of events, Fifi’s ex-boyfriend Amir Mhaka has enlisted the services of Admire Rubaya …

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Former Minister’s Fraud Case Postponed Again

- 13 April, 2024

Former Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development deputy minister Douglas Karoro’s fraud case was yesterday postponed again. Karoro, who …

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620 Hours Of Community Service To Kariba Woman Who Stabbed Boyfriend With Broken Beer Bottle

- 13 April, 2024

The High Court has sentenced a Kariba woman to 620 hours of community service after she fatally stabbed her jealous …

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Cottco Manager Caged For Theft And Corruption

- 12 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| Cottco Chiredzi Depot Business Unit manager, Innocent Gukwe (35), was today remanded in jail on allegations of …

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Former ZACC Boss Goes Beserk, Destroys Community Gate

- 12 April, 2024

Former Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) commissioner Farai Mashonganyika-Chinyani and her husband went berserk and destroyed a community gate after they …

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ZANU PF MP Mutsa Ziyambi Brandishes Gun in Bar Altercation

- 11 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| There was drama over the past weekend when ZANU PF’s Mashonaland West youth quota Member of Parliament, …

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Oppah Muchinguri Convicted Of Brutally Assaulting A Glen View Resident

- 11 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri and Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Sanyatwe, have been convicted for the brutal …

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Ibbo Mandaza’s Staff Member Abducted, Raped

- 8 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| Academic Ibbo Mandaza has claimed that his staff member of 19 years was abducted and sexually abused …

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Local Businessman Seeks Protection from Alleged Gold Mafia Threats

- 5 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a dramatic turn of events, Francesco Marconati, a local businessman, has approached the High Court for …

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Serial Robber Released By Mnangagwa Now Terrorising Women In Masvingo

- 4 April, 2024

A serial robber believed to have been released from prison under last year’s Presidential Amnesty is terrorizing women in Chinyika …

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Chipinge Villagers Take Council To High Court

- 4 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| 13 Mahachi villagers who were yesterday convicted by Chipinge Magistrate Alfred Chinembiri are set to approach the …

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Murder Suspect Deported from Mozambique Due to Fake Identity Documents

- 3 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the deportation of murder and attempted murder suspect, Peter Dube, …

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Barriade Investments Pressures Sheriff to Evict Mashamhanda Prematurely

- 2 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| In the ongoing legal battle between Barriade Investments (Pvt) Ltd and local businessman Tendai Mashamhanda, a contentious …

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Zanu PF MP infects lover with HIV…dumps her.

- 2 April, 2024

ZANU PF Mazowe North Member of Parliament, Tsungai Makumbe, recently dragged his estranged lover Ludia Makuvure to court accusing her …

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Mambo Dhuterere Faces Arrest Over Land Scam

- 1 April, 2024

Gospel musician, Mambo Dhuterere and his wife are facing threat of arrest after allegedly defrauding members of their church, the …

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Jailed 14 Years For Stealing Wallet With US$5

- 1 April, 2024

By A Correspondent| A hitchhiker who hijacked a motorist before forcing him to surrender a wallet containing US$5 at gunpoint …

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Suspected Thief Axed To Death

- 31 March, 2024

A suspected thief from Fort Rixon Village, was allegedly axed to death by four men who accused him of stealing …

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Man Demands US$10k Compensation After Being Mauled By Neighbor’s Dog

- 31 March, 2024

A Harare man has filed a US$10 000 law suit against his neighbour after her dog mauled him and also …

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Teenager Mistaken for Intruder Fatally Shot, Shooter Convicted

- 28 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a tragic turn of events, a teenage boy, on the brink of his O’ Level examinations, …

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Teacher Arraigned for Writing ZIMSEC Exams on Behalf of Students

- 27 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| A 32-year-old teacher, Bruce Mugadhuwi, employed at Commercial College in Mutare, found himself before the Mutare Magistrates …

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SDA Pastor Steals 200 Pairs Of Shoes

- 21 March, 2024

In a shocking incident at an African Seventh-day Adventist church, Kadoma assembly the pastor stole 200 pairs of shoes from …

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Mnangagwa’s Niece Arrested Again For Stealing Minerals

- 20 March, 2024

By Crime and Courts Reporter- President Emmerson Mnagagwa’s niece and Zimbabwe Miners’ Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya has been arrested for …

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Unrepentant Henrietta Rushwaya Arrested Again

- 20 March, 2024

Zimbabwe Miners Federations (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Dubai-based investors of US$1.5 million. Prone to …

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Madzibaba Ishmael Denied Bail

- 19 March, 2024

Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa, and his seven church members have been denied bail on the basis that they may interfere with …

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Tsvangirai Tackles Crime In Norton

- 18 March, 2024

By A Correspodent| Norton legislator Richard Tsvangirai has expressed deep concern and dismay over the escalating crime rate in the …

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Prosecutor Michael Reza in Acts of Misconduct

- 16 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a shocking revelation, the case against activists Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri, members of the Citizens …

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Girl Dismissed From Military School Over Uncut Hair

- 15 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Primary school in Bulawayo has expelled a Grade 6 pupil over uncut hair. The pupil was …

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Passion Java, Mike Chimombe face arrest over Rainbow Towers scuffle. . .

- 14 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| Controversial prophet Passion Java and businessman Mike Chimombe have landed in trouble over a violent incident at …

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Gokwe Man In Court For Calling Mnangagwa A Scud

- 14 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Gokwe man Mark Mandiki is being charged with undermining and insulting the Office of the President. …

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Outrage As Zanu PF, Chivhayo Pampers Convicted Murewa Rapist

- 14 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a shocking turn of events, Zanu PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, is facing severe criticism …

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Law Catches Up On Victoria Falls Dealer

- 12 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a recent legal development in Victoria Falls, Controller Daka, a 46-year-old resident, has been found guilty …

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Zhombe Man Murdered Over Liverpool-Man City Match Analysis

- 12 March, 2024

By Jane Mlambo| A heated dispute over a weekend football match between Liverpool and Manchester City resulted in the tragic …

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Misery Mounts For Walter Magaya As Victims Seek Justice

- 12 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| Numerous individuals who engaged in mining ventures with Walter Magaya, the head of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance …

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Former Police Commissioner And Wife Apprehended In Gweru Baby Kidnapping Case

- 12 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| In a shocking turn of events, Mekia Tanyanyiwa, a retired police commissioner, and his wife, Sakhile Tanyanyiwa, …

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Corrupt Bikita Council CEO Opts For Death To Avoid Investigation

- 11 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| According to a Masvingo weekly, Bikita Rural District Council Chief Executive Officer Peter Chibhi died Monday morning. …

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Poverty Stricken Cops Share Loot With Robber

- 9 March, 2024

Recently, three police officers, namely Albert Machona (42), Charles Musiiwa (33), and Tanyaradzwa Mhondiwa (30), were brought before the Mutare …

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Languishing In Prison, Mukupe Takes Freedom Bid To Supreme Court

- 8 March, 2024

Jailed former Finance Deputy Minister Terence Mukupe has filed a Supreme Court challenge of a January High Court refusal to …

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Malaysian National Found With 1 Live Bullet At Vic Falls Int Airport

- 8 March, 2024

A Malaysian national who was arrested at Victoria Falls International Airport on Saturday after one live bullet was found in …

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Tendai Biti Takes His Fight Against The Russian Woman To High Court

- 8 March, 2024

By A Correspondent| Opposition figure Tendai Biti has lodged an appeal with the High Court challenging his recent conviction and …

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Armed Robbers Pounce On Mourners Attending A Funeral

- 8 March, 2024

Five armed robbers pounced on a house in Greendale, Harare on Wednesday, 06 March and robbed mourners who were attending …

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