Crimes and Courts

Duo To Perform Community Service For Physical Abuse

- 13 October, 2024
Crimes and Courts

Young Man Murders Granny Over Kambudzi Phone

- 11 October, 2024
Crimes and Courts

Filabusi Man Murders Elder Over US$3

- 10 October, 2024
Crimes and Courts

Two Mutare Maids Jailed For Stealing US$26k From Employer

- 10 October, 2024

Duo To Perform Community Service For Physical Abuse

- 13 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| A 20 year-old woman and a 50 year-old woman from Village 14A in Nyanga were arraigned before …

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Young Man Murders Granny Over Kambudzi Phone

- 11 October, 2024

Elivanos Shoko of Gwatidza Village, Chief Mketi, Mberengwa appeared before the High Court sitting at Gweru on murder charges. The …

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Filabusi Man Murders Elder Over US$3

- 10 October, 2024

Police in Filabusi has arrested Trymore Mangena (21) in connection with a case of murder in which Nkulumo Sibanda (47) …

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Two Mutare Maids Jailed For Stealing US$26k From Employer

- 10 October, 2024

Two maids from Dangamvura and Chikanga in Mutare, Ntandoyenkosi Sibanda (32) and Ashley Munyaradzi Matika (20) were brought before the …

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Chivhayo Gifts 2023 Bentley To UK Credit Card Cloning Convict Friend

- 9 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has sparked widespread debate after gifting a luxurious Bentley car to his longtime …

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D-Day For Bulawayo Fake Doctor

- 7 October, 2024

Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who has been in the spotlight for allegedly impersonating a doctor, is set to appear in court …

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Another Robbery Rocks Bulawayo

- 7 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Barely a week after Zimbabwe’s largest heist at Ecobank, where robbers made off with US$4 million, another …

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Greatman Fights Jacob Mafume Over City Amenities

- 5 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Jacob Mafume led City of Harare (CoH) has landed in trouble for its flagrant disregard of …

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Zim Man Hires Hitman From South Africa Over A Failed $800k Gas Tank Deal

- 3 October, 2024

Five suspected hitmen, allegedly hired from South Africa to kidnap and assault a Zimbabwean businessman following a failed US$800,000 gas …

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Chimombe, Moses Mpofu Says Their Rights Violated Left, Right And Centre

- 2 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Jailed fraud suspects Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have claimed that their constitutional rights have been violated …

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Mbanje Selling Mutare Woman Fined US$300

- 2 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Locadia Mrandu (36) of Mutare stood trial before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court for unlawful possession of dangerous …

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Fraud Accused Harare Lawyer Granted Bail

- 1 October, 2024

Harare lawyer Agnes Chatsama and her accomplice Ariginero Muzeya have been granted US$250.00 bail each by magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa. The …

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Chinhoyi Man Destroys Dad, Step-Mom Property Over Witchcraft Claims

- 1 October, 2024

A 21-year-old man from Shackleton Mine, Chinhoyi, Knowledge Jani was arraigned before the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court facing charges of malicious …

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ZACC In Another Small Fish Arrest

- 29 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| ZACC has arrested Mazowe District Agronomist, Joseph Garati, for Criminal Abuse of Duty. He has since appeared …

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Harare Lawyer Arrested On Fraud Allegations

- 27 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Harare lawyer, Agness Chatsama on allegations of fraud as defined in …

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Trio Murder Shop Cashier For Refusing To Give Them Change

- 26 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| Misheck Betsere (19), Hardlife Muzondo (18), and Kudakwashe Moyana (23) were arraigned before the High Court sitting …

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Extra Marital Affairs Results In Murder Case

- 26 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| Stacy Mkandhla (27) was convicted by the High Court sitting at Gweru on murder charges. On the …

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Mai Oliver Arrested

- 11 September, 2024

Three women from Nyanga, including one identified as Mai Oliver, have been remanded out of custody after appearing in court …

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Trouble For Police Officers Who Forced Nkayi Villagers To Sing Zanu PF Songs

- 10 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| More than 10 Nkayi villagers have asked Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) authorities to take remedial action against some delinquent …

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Chiwenga And Wife In Bid To Shield Themselves From Public Scrutiny Over Excessive Spending

- 10 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Miniyothabo, have allegedly orchestrated a scheme to divert attention from …

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Tragic Loss: Zimbabwean Police Officer Found Dead in UK, Suspected Killer Dies in Accident

- 10 September, 2024

By Shelton Muchena, England| In a heartbreaking turn of events, Barbara Nomakhosi, a 35-year-old Zimbabwean woman and former member of …

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Lawyer Exposes Ex-ZACC Commissioner’s Lies In Perjury Trial

- 9 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| A prominent Harare lawyer Stanislaus Munyaradzi Bwanya has exposed his complainant in the matter he is accused …

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Husband And Wife Die In Tragic Accident Along Harare-Masvingo Road

- 8 September, 2024

Two people reportedly died on the spot while three others are said to be critically injured following an accident involving …

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Court Acquits Murambinda Resident Arrested At The Instigation Of FAZ

- 7 September, 2024

Murambinda Magistrates court has acquitted two residents, who had been on trial on charges of disorderly conduct after they allegedly …

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Chisale Wanted for Murder

- 6 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Police in Kadoma is hunting for Thomas Chisale (30), who is facing murder charges. According to …

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CCC Interim Leader Jameson Timba and 77 Activists Acquitted of Disorderly Conduct Charges

- 4 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and 77 party activists arrested on June 16 …

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US$150 Bail For Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere And Samuel Gwenzi

- 4 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has granted US$150 bail to Namatai Kwekweza, Samuel Gwenzi and Robson Chere. The trio …

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Magaya’s Bodyguard Murdered While On Duty At Yadah Hotel

- 4 September, 2024

Police have confirmed that prophet Walter Magaya’s bodyguard, Liberty Chinembiri was killed while on duty at his Yadah Hotel premises …

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ZACC Arrests Five in US$200,000 Housing Scam Exploiting Mnangagwa’s Name

- 1 September, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested five individuals linked to a fraudulent housing scheme that allegedly …

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Chimombe, Moses Mpofu To Languish In Remand Prison

- 30 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court sitting at Harare dismissed an application in which Moses Mpofu (49) and Mike Chimombe …

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Chiwenga’s Wife Loses US$1 Million To Harare Contractor

- 29 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Harare based construction company Gray Homes and its directors, Annavestah Mudiwa (39) and Gray Mudiwa (44) …

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Zanu PF Leader Confronted Over Unfulfilled Promise

- 29 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Three youths appeared in Plumtree Magistrates Court today facing robbery charges after allegedly confronting ZANU PF Bulilima …

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High Court Orders ZACC To Return Wadyajena’s Vehicles

- 28 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has granted an order to execute the court’s ruling to return a fleet of …

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Artificial Dick Possessing Ugandan Tourist Acquitted

- 28 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Masvingo Magistrates court has ended the three-week detention of two tourists, who were arrested early this month …

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17-Year-Old Scammer Walks Away With With US$2k

- 27 August, 2024

A 17-year-old boy from Zimre Park, Ruwa, was arraigned before the Harare Magistrates Court for defrauding high school students. Sometime …

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Army General Sabeka implicated in Chrome fraud scandal

- 26 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Acting chief of staff Brig General Sabeka has been implicated in chrome scandals after a duo were …

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Chamisa Lieutenant Denied Bail

- 23 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Harare magistrate yesterday denied bail to former Budiriro legislator Costa Machingauta, who was arrested on charges …

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Residents Seek To Block Indoctrination Of Mayors

- 21 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Some residents have asked the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works to cease and desist from holding a …

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High Court Ends Demolition Of People’s Houses, Govt Told To Amend The Law

- 18 August, 2024

The High court has dismantled an archaic and obnoxious law, which several local authorities had abused for several years to …

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Reprieve For Masvingo Villagers

- 17 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Masvingo magistrate Ivy Jawona court has overturned the conviction of some persecuted villagers in Masvingo province, who …

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Former Harare City Bosses Sentenced To 10 Years In Jail

- 17 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court of Zimbabwe has sentenced to 10 years former Harare City Council officials Stanley Ndemera …

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Mnangagwa Continues Crackdown Against Perceived Opponents

- 17 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Police have intensified a crackdown against perceived dissent by arresting more people on the eve of the …

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Shocking Corruption Uncovered in Carrick Creagh Farm Development – Over $1.2 Billion in State Land Lost

- 10 August, 2024

Harare, Zimbabwe – A bombshell report released by a government special audit task force has uncovered staggering corruption and mismanagement …

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Auxillia Mnangagwa Namedroppers Denied Bail

- 5 August, 2024

Gerald Saidi (39) who is a lawyer, Lovejoy Mujali (35), Nigel Chimbwanda (39), Nathan Gowoko (33), and Timothy Gowo (37) …

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Mutsvangwa Jailed For Unlawful Entry

- 2 August, 2024

A Harare man, Nelson Mutsvangwa (39) was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months imprisonment by a Harare Magistrate on …

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Bulawayo Senator Arrested

- 1 August, 2024

According to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba, Bulawayo Senator Gideon Shoko has been arrested by Bulawayo …

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New Zealand Based Zimbabwean Man Faces 30 Charges Of Sexual Assault

- 1 August, 2024

A Zimbabwean man, John Hope Muchirahondo, is standing trial in the Christchurch High Court, New Zealand, facing over 30 charges …

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Mnangagwa Renews Crackdown Against Pro-Democracy Campaigners

- 1 August, 2024

By A Correspondent| Zimbabwean authorities yesterday forcibly ejected four pro-democracy campaigners from a plane, which they had boarded in Harare …

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Ginimbi’s Sister Haunted By Late Brother’s Debts

- 31 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| The late socialite Genius Kadungure’s sister Nelia has been summoned to the Chief’s Court over an unresolved …

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Fresh Charges For Mike Chimombe, Moses Mpofu

- 31 July, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe of Juluka Enndo Joint Venture for …

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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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