Crimes and Courts

Sikhala’s Continued Detention A Travesty Of Justice, Amnesty International

- 30 November, 2023
Crimes and Courts

Zanu PF Goes For Broke In Bid To Win Mabvuku-Tafara Parly Seat

- 30 November, 2023
Crimes and Courts

Mother And Wife Survive Bulawayo Man’s Rage

- 29 November, 2023
Crimes and Courts

Senior Police Bosses Sucked In Kombi Wars

- 28 November, 2023

Sikhala’s Continued Detention A Travesty Of Justice, Amnesty International

- 30 November, 2023

HARARE – Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise has described former opposition legislator Job …

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Zanu PF Goes For Broke In Bid To Win Mabvuku-Tafara Parly Seat

- 30 November, 2023

Zanu-PF has gone for broke in its bid to win the Mabvuku-Tafara constituency in the December 9 by-elections, roping in …

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Mother And Wife Survive Bulawayo Man’s Rage

- 29 November, 2023

BULAWAYO – A man told a court on Tuesday that he fears his 26-year-old son more than a lion after …

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Senior Police Bosses Sucked In Kombi Wars

- 28 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| Senior police officials at Harare Central Police have been sucked in kombi wars following revelations that commuter …

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Zimbwa intimidates Judge to evict rival

- 28 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| A top police commissioner has come under spotlight for allegedly using threats and cash at the High …

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22-Year-Old Chitungwiza Youth Arrested For Plotting to Overthrow Mnangagwa

- 28 November, 2023

Police have arrested Blessing Mhembere, a 22-year-old man, on charges of subverting a constitutional government. Mhembere is accused of inciting …

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JUST IN: High Court Overturns Sikhala Conviction

- 28 November, 2023

The High Court has overturned the conviction of Job Sikhala and found him “NOT GUILTY” on the charge of Obstructing …

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Chiwenga Could End Up In Deep Trouble With Ex-Wife

- 28 November, 2023

Marry Mubaiwa has threatened to sue her ex-husband, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, for adultery. Chiwenga and Mubaiwa reportedly separated several …

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Newly Elected Zanu PF Councillor Accused Of Stock Theft

- 25 November, 2023

Zanu-PF councillor for Ward 17, Insiza North, Sindiso Ndlovu, has been accused of stealing cattle and selling them to Esigodini …

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Fadzayi Mahere Crush In Trouble Again

- 25 November, 2023

A specialist neurologist was on Wednesday brought before a Harare magistrate charged with contravening provisions of the Data Protection Act …

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Bulawayo Man Murdered For Refusing To Share Cigarette

- 25 November, 2023

Luveve Man Murdered with Stone for Refusing to Share CigaretteIn a tragic incident, a man lost his life after being …

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Mushika-shika Driver Kills Ex-Girlfriend And Her Daughter In Crime Of Passion

- 25 November, 2023

A Chipinge pirate taxi driver last week Friday sprinkled some petrol on his ex-girlfriend’s cottage and burnt her and their …

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Njube Man Left Counting Losses After Losing Car At Lover’s House

- 24 November, 2023

A man from Njube suburb in Bulawayo was left heartbroken and counting his losses after thieves allegedly stole his car …

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Cleric Loses Wife Of 32 Years Over Adultery

- 23 November, 2023

Prominent preacher Frederick Shumba, founder of World Harvest Ministries in Norton, has been divorced by his wife of 32 years, …

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Former Zim Ambassador Accused Of Deceiving Women Before Defrauding Them Of US$193k

- 12 November, 2023

Shamiso Fred, Zimbabwe’s former honorary consul to the United Arab Emirates, recently appeared in the Harare Magistrates Court on charges …

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Mukupe Sentencing Postponed

- 11 November, 2023

High Court judge Justice Benjamin Chikowero has postponed the sentencing of former Finance deputy minister Terrence Mukupe, who was convicted …

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PLumtree Man Arrested For Smuggling

- 11 November, 2023

A Plumtree man was last week arrested for smuggling a car into Zimbabwe from Botswana using an illegal entry point. …

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Lawyer Goes On Trial For Undermining Police Authority After Bantering Vendors For Alleged Wrong Voting Choices

- 11 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| A Zimbabwe lawyer will stand trial next month after he was arrested and charged with undermining police …

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Zimbabwean Pastor Found Dead With Bullet Wound At The Back

- 8 November, 2023

A murder case has been opened with the police after an e-hailing driver who went missing on Saturday was found …

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Kadoma Businessman Nabbed For Stealing Land Using Fake Companies

- 8 November, 2023

A Kadoma businessman has been arrested for allegedly stealing land and property through numerous fake companies he created. Believe Guta …

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Former Mt Pleasant Legislator Loses Donnybrook Land Ownership Wrangle

- 8 November, 2023

A LOCAL land developing company, Eastwinds Trust, has come out guns blazing accusing former Mt Pleasant legislator Jason Passade (Zanu …

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Complainants In Corporate Rescue Practitioner’s Case Described As ‘Dishonest’

- 6 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa has cleared Corporate rescue practitioner Knowledge Hofisi of allegations of fraud and concealing …

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Mliswa Credits Matanda Moyo With Henrietta Conviction

- 3 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has credited former Zimbabwe Anticorruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson and now Prosecutor General …

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Abductions in Zimbabwe: A Case of Terror, Harvest of Fear, and Power

- 2 November, 2023

 By Liam Kanhenga| Dear Reader Following the abduction and torture of Harare Youth MP, Honourable Takudzaa Ngadziore, one can deduce …

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Police Commits To End Vuzu Parties In Bulawayo

- 2 November, 2023

Bulawayo police have heightened their efforts to address Vuzu parties, where schoolchildren engage in sexual activities, drug use, and alcohol …

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Woman Sues JSC Over Mandatory And Exclusive Use Of IECMS In Court Processes

- 1 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| An aggrieved Zimbabwean woman is suing the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) over its decision compelling litigants to …

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Takudzwa Ngadziore Abducted, Dumped In Christon Bank

- 1 November, 2023

By A Correspondent| Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Youth Coordinator, Takudzwa Ngadziore, found himself in a harrowing situation this morning …

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SA Home Affairs Minister Pays Heavy Price For Attempting To Shut Doors On Foreigners Including Zimbabweans

- 1 November, 2023

The Constitutional Court has ordered Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and Director-General Livhuwani Makhode to pay, from their own pockets, …

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Mohadi’s Security Charged With Murder

- 1 November, 2023

A police officer who was on duty at Vice President Kembo Mohadi’s residence in Harare has been charged with murder …

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Mvurwi Resident Acquitted Over Destruction Of Mnangagwa’s Election Campaign Posters

- 28 October, 2023

A MVURWI resident has been acquitted after standing trial on charges of destroying President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election campaign posters used …

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Do As You Wish, Marry Mubaiwa Tells Magistrate As Beatrice Mtetwa Quits

- 28 October, 2023

Marry Mubaiwa, the former spouse of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, instructed Harare Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka to proceed as he saw fit …

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Police Hunt Down Two Zanu PF Members Who Assaulted Officers On Duty

- 28 October, 2023

In Goromonzi South, Mashonaland East province, the police are actively searching for two Zanu-PF members who forcefully entered a police …

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Betting company in fraud scandal

- 27 October, 2023

A betting company Bezbets is involved in a fraud scandal after it has failed to pay a winner more than …

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Continued detention of Job Sikhala is a gross miscarriage of justice: Amnesty International

- 27 October, 2023

Responding to the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader,Job Sikhala, who has spent 500 days in pretrial …

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Zim Court Orders SSB To Garnish Delinquent Prison Guards’ Salaries To Compensate Torture Victim

- 27 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| The Harare Civil Magistrates court has ordered the Salary Service Bureau (SSB) to garnish US$100 each per …

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Mvurwi Resident Acquitted Over Destruction Of Mnangagwa’s Election Campaign Posters

- 27 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| A Mvurwi resident has been acquitted after standing trial on charges of destroying President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election …

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Soldier Imprisoned For Tuckshop Robbery

- 25 October, 2023

A 29-year-old soldier has been imprisoned for a tuckshop robbery in Plumtree, Matebeleland South province, during which he entered the …

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Superior Hardware Boss Defrauds Pensioners Union Of US$90k

- 25 October, 2023

The Pensioners Union Trust of Zimbabwe has allegedly been defrauded of US$90 000 by Punyukai Museza (51), the director of …

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Beitbridge Businesswoman Cleared Of Vehicle Theft Charges

- 25 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| Harare Magistrate Lazini Ncube has cleared Beitbridge businesswoman Tapiwa Hillary Moyo of allegations of stealing a Range …

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Insider Exposes Massive Corruption and Abuse of Office in Zim Judiciary System

- 24 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| A whistleblower from within the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has exposed a culture of corruption and abuse …

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Zim Journalist Had Her Parly Accreditation Shredded Into Pieces For Asking South Korea’s Views On Mudenda’s Illegality

- 23 October, 2023

BY A CORRESPONDENTA Zimbabwean journalist had her parliamentary accreditation shredded into pieces and banned from covering sittings after she asked …

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WhatsApp Fraudster In Court

- 19 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| A suspected fraudster has appeared in court facing 20 counts of swindling unsuspecting people of various amounts …

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27-Year-Old Fake COS Sponsor Swindles 53 Nurse Aid Students

- 17 October, 2023

A 27-year-old man swindled 53 nurse aide students after lying that he could secure them Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to …

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Zim Man Spends One Month In Prison For Insulting Mnangagwa

- 17 October, 2023

Mutare Magistrates court has ended the month-long detention of a 28 year-old Mutare man, who had been languishing in prison …

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Five-Day Ultimatum For City Of Harare To End Perennial Water Shortages

- 17 October, 2023

HARARE residents have given City of Harare (CoH) a five-day ultimatum to end perennial water shortages in several high-density suburbs …

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Court Acquits Former ZINARA Boss

- 16 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| Harare Regional Magistrate Don Ndirowei has acquitted former Zimbabwe National Road Administration Chief Executive Officer Matheline Mujokoro …

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Kwekwe Men Arrested For Sodomy Turn Tables On State

- 14 October, 2023

TWO Kwekwe men who are jointly accused of staying together as a couple and having anal sexual intercourse before a …

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Trial Exposes Legal Shortcomings As Mutoriro Is Not Classified As A Dangerous Drug

- 12 October, 2023

By A Correspondent| The trial of two Harare men accused of dealing in dangerous drugs has exposed the shortcomings of …

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ZESA Ordered To Compensate Electrocution Victim

- 9 October, 2023

State-run power utility, ZESA Holdings, has forked out more than US$19 000 as compensation for damages to a minor child, …

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Supreme Court Stops Chicken Slice From Using ‘Luv’ On Their Branding

- 7 October, 2023

HARARE – The Supreme Court has set aside a High Court ruling which gave Slice Distributors’ Chicken Slice to continue …

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Drinking Almost Ends In Tragedy For Plumtree Man Who Nearly Loses Testicles

- 30 September, 2023

A Plumtree man nearly lost his testicles while on a drinking spree after being stabbed by fellow imbibers at a …

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Clerk In The Dock For Defrauding Employer Of US$17 000

- 30 September, 2023

A cashbook clerk employed by National Foods Limited has been brought before the Harare magistrates’ court, facing allegations of defrauding …

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Sanyati Man Nabbed While Selling Stolen Goat

- 30 September, 2023

The police have apprehended a man who was allegedly in the process of selling his neighbor’s goat, which had been …

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Sikhala’s Freedom Bid Dismissed Again

- 27 September, 2023

Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, dismissed former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Job Sikhala’s application for discharge in a disorderly …

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Police Stumbles On Python Skin While Arresting A Self Styled Prophet For Assault

- 27 September, 2023

In Chitungwiza, a self-styled Prophet was apprehended earlier this week following the discovery of a three-meter-long python skin in his …

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Komichi Begs Mnangagwa To Release Job Sikhala

- 27 September, 2023

MDC-T chairman Morgen Komichi has pleaded with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to release jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member, Job …

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Court To Rule On Sikhala’s Freedom Bid

- 26 September, 2023

Magistrate Yeukai Dzuda will hand down her ruling on an application for discharge filed by former Zengeza West legislator Job …

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MP Muringazuva Freed

- 25 September, 2023

ZANU PF Member of Parliament for Hurungwe, Pax Muringazuva who was accused of illegally facilitating the entry of eight Pakistani …

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Byo Granny Busted For Stealing Underwear And Hiding Between Thighs

- 23 September, 2023

In a rather surreal and soul-shaking case, a 61-year-old granny was busted for stealing women’s underwear and hiding them between …

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Lawyers Rescue CCC Legislator, Councillors

- 23 September, 2023

Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has rescued an opposition legislator and two councillors, who had been arrested and charged …

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High Court Acquits Intelligence Officers Accused Of Conniving With Rushwaya In Botched Gold Smuggling Scandal

- 22 September, 2023

TWO Central Intelligence Officers from the President’s office Stephen Tserayi and Raphios Mufandauya who were accused of conniving with Henrietta …

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CCC Aligned Businessman Fined For Assaulting Zanu PF Supporter

- 19 September, 2023

A businessman aligned with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has been fined by a Harare magistrate for allegedly …

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Walter Magaya’s Dubious Housing Project Leaves Byo Elderly Woman Homeless

- 19 September, 2023

A 61-year-old woman from Bulawayo is now homeless after she sold her house with the intention to invest in Planet …

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Mumba Digs In, Says Only Hurt By Zambian Opposition Who Fell For Zanu PF Antics

- 18 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| The Head of the SADC Observer Mission, Nevers Mumba has stood his ground and castigated Zambian opposition …

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Arrest Of CCC Members Reflect Govt Fear

- 16 September, 2023

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has issued a warning about a concerning period ahead, citing the recent arrest of …

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Harare Resident In The Dock For Forging Bank Statements For UK Visa Applicants

- 16 September, 2023

A 25-year-old resident of Harare appeared before Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa and was accused of forging bank statements for individuals applying …

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Wife Arrested For Laundering Proceeds Of Robbery From Hubby

- 16 September, 2023

Joyline Musamba, the wife of the notorious armed robber Roy Pedzai Jambaya, appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi on charges …

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Police Says They Are Not Investigating Their Boss

- 16 September, 2023

Zimbabwean police have refuted and condemned as false and malicious the rumors being disseminated by certain criminal elements suggesting their …

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Chipinge Businessman Who Butchered Teenage Wife’s Lover Has Died

- 15 September, 2023

Prominent Chipinge Businessman Edmore ‘Doda’ Mwoyongewenyu (43) who made headlines last year when he was arrested for butchering his teenage …

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CCC Deputy Spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba Re-Arrested

- 15 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| In a shocking turn of events, Gift Ostallos Siziba, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Citizens’ Coalition for …

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Council Police Caught Taking Bribe From A Businessman

- 15 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| A local tabloid has exposed Municipal police officers who were filmed while taking a bribe from a …

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Disqualified Zanu PF Candidate Hearing On Today

- 15 September, 2023

Disqualified Zanu PF candidate for Chipinge South constituency Robert Nyemudzo is today expected to undergo a disciplinary hearing in Mutare …

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Newly Elected Harare Deputy Mayor Arrested

- 14 September, 2023

The newly elected Harare City Deputy Mayor Cllr Kudzai kadzombe has been arrested by Malborough Police Station. She is being …

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Kademaunga, Mashozhera Are Just Victims of A Complex Issue

- 14 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| Newly elected Member of Parliament for Sunningdale Constituency, Maureen Kademaunga, and Ward 10 Councillor Clayd Mashozhera appeared …

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BREAKING: Maureen Kademaunga Released, Charges Dropped

- 13 September, 2023

The National Prosecuting Authority has dropped charges against Maureen Kademaunga. Kademaunga was detained at Harare Central Police station on charges …

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Charges Against CCC Legislator Dropped

- 13 September, 2023

The National Prosecuting Authority has dropped charges against Maureen Kademaunga. Kademaunga was detained at Harare Central Police station on charges …

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Kademaunga’s Arrest Part Of Zanu PF Machinations To Regain Two Thirds Majority In Parly, Says ZAPU

- 13 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| Following the arrest of Sunningdale legislator Maureen Kademaunga, opposition members have expressed fear that it could be …

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Outing Turns Horribly Wrong For Couple

- 9 September, 2023

An imbiber’s outing with his lover turned horribly wrong when he was bashed and robbed by two unidentified men who …

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Marital Rape Lands Harare Man In The Dock

- 9 September, 2023

A-28-year-old man appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa yesterday facing a marital rape charge. He was granted US$20 bail and …

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Zim Man Jailed In UK For Raping Under Age Girl

- 7 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| A Coventry man has been jailed for 15 years after being found guilty of raping a child …

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Torture Victim Seeks To Garnish Delinquent Prison Guards’ Salaries Over Aberrant Conduct

- 1 September, 2023

By A Correspondent| A torture victim has initiated processes to seize monthly salaries of two Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services …

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I’m the victim – Torro says as he disputes rape allegations

- 29 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| Popular music promoter Charles ‘Torro’ Guvamatanga has laughed off allegations he raped his niece in a house …

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ZESN, ERC Workers Forced To Lie Down For Continuous Three Hours

- 26 August, 2023

A Harare magistrate’s court was Friday told of how 39 election observers, seized Wednesday night by AK assault rifle wielding …

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Harare Businessman Michael Ndoro Acquitted of Fraud Charges

- 22 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| Harare Magistrate has acquitted businessman Michael Ndoro of fraud charges. The magistrate Clever Tsikwa ruled that the …

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Lorraine Guyo Arrested

- 22 August, 2023

Popular social media socialite, comedian and businesswoman Lorraine Guyo has been arrested after a run-in with the law. A local …

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FAZ Lands Gutu Man In Jail

- 19 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| Gutu Magistrate Mitchell Panavanhu has sentenced a Masvingo man to serve one year in jail after convicting …

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ZEC Taken To Task Over People With Disabilities’ Access To Voting Centres

- 19 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has asked the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to provide information on …

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40 CCC Activists Arrested Over Machipisa Roadshow

- 16 August, 2023

A total of 40 Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) activists were arrested in Machipisa, Harare, for holding an unsanctioned car …

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Drunk Man Demands Lula-lula After Breaking Into Married Woman’s House

- 12 August, 2023

A drunk man from Iminyela suburb in Bulawayo caused drama when he allegedly smashed a window pane before he gained …

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Munyeza Accused Of Dressing Down Mutemererwa’s Lawyer

- 12 August, 2023

HARARE – The debt row pitying Marjorie Mutemererwa and Shingi Munyeza escalated this week with the ex SeedCo public relations …

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Nkayi Police Officer In Hot Soup For Cheering Chamisa

- 11 August, 2023

A Nkayi based ZRP Constable identified as H Masimbe has been arrested after he was seen attending Citizens Coalition for …

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Eat n Lick To Lose Property Over US$65k Debt

- 10 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| Fast food outlet Eat n’ Lick will lose property after failing to settle a US$65 000 debt …

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Mystery Over Harare Central Fire

- 9 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| There is growing mystery surrounding the disappearance of over US$45 000 and burning of offices at the …

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Former Finance Minister’s Wife Slapped With 6 Months Jail Sentence

- 8 August, 2023

CONCESSION – The late former Finance Minister Christophe Kuruneri’s wife Paidamoyo (60) was slapped with six months jail term for …

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Glen View CCC Activist Killers Charged

- 8 August, 2023

Thirteen suspected Zanu PF supporters who allegedly attacked a group of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists in Harare’s Glenview …

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Maid Hires Lorry, Leaves Employer’s House Empty

- 7 August, 2023

Police at Kanengo in Lilongwe have arrested a 42-year-old lady, Flora Thom, who hired a lorry and stole her employer’s …

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Supreme Court Reinstates 12 CCC Candidates Barred By The High Court

- 3 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| In a recent development, the Supreme Court has overturned the decision of the Bulawayo High Court to …

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Bindura Magistrate Frees Community Mobiliser Accused Of Contravening MOPO

- 3 August, 2023

By A Correspondent| Bindura Magistrate Joyline Mudhege on Tuesday 1 August 2023 set free Onai Chitakunye, a community mobiliser and …

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Supreme Court To Hear CCC Dozen Appeal

- 1 August, 2023

The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, 02 August, hear an appeal by a dozen CCC candidates for the National Assembly …

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Yai Incubators: Revolutionizing Poultry Farming with Innovative Egg Incubators

- 31 July, 2023

Yai Incubators, a local company specializing in the production and sale of egg incubators, is making waves in the poultry …

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