Crimes and Courts

Ex-RBZ Governor Gono Testifies Against Alleged Fraudsters in ZWL172 Million Property Dispute

- 4 July, 2025
Crimes and Courts

High Court Orders Securico to Pay $675k for Lost Gold in Armed Robbery

- 4 July, 2025
Crimes and Courts

Zim Ind Editor To Spend Another Night In Custody

- 2 July, 2025
Crimes and Courts

Police Finally Arrest Chatunga Mugabe Over Brutal Mine Assault

- 1 July, 2025

Ex-RBZ Governor Gono Testifies Against Alleged Fraudsters in ZWL172 Million Property Dispute

- 4 July, 2025

By A Correspondent| Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. Gideon Gono has accused a couple of orchestrating a …

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High Court Orders Securico to Pay $675k for Lost Gold in Armed Robbery

- 4 July, 2025

The High Court has ruled that security company DDNS Security Operations, trading as Securico, must pay How Mine US$675,000 in …

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Zim Ind Editor To Spend Another Night In Custody

- 2 July, 2025

By A Correspondent| Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba will spent a second night in custody after a Harare magistrate postponed …

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Police Finally Arrest Chatunga Mugabe Over Brutal Mine Assault

- 1 July, 2025

By A Correspondent| Police have finally arrested Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, …

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$600k Robbery Suspect Confesses To Leaking Information to Robbers

- 1 July, 2025

By A Correspondent| Samson Gora, a driver for businessman Rafiq Adam’s company, appeared in court on 30 June as the …

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Mzembi Challenges Remand Placement

- 1 July, 2025

By A Correspondent| Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has mounted a legal challenge against his continued placement on remand …

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Chiwenga’s Domestic Worker Nabbed for Theft of Cash and Valuables

- 27 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| A 24-year-old woman who was employed by Marian Chiwenga has been dragged before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court …

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Chatunga Walks Free After AK47 Assault on Mazowe Mine Workers

- 27 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| The sons of the late former President Robert Mugabe continue to engage in criminal activities without facing …

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Tragedy Strikes Gombamwa Village as Fisherman Drowns in Masembura Dam

- 25 June, 2025

By A Correspondent | The Gombamwa community in Bindura, under the jurisdiction of Chief Masembura, is mourning the untimely death …

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Schoolboy Mauled by Marauding Dogs, Saved by Kombi Passengers in Harare Suburb

- 23 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| Another brutal dog attack in Harare’s Ward 41 has sent shockwaves through the community, just weeks after …

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3 Zimbabweans Arrested for Defrauding Indians in Fake Investment Scam

- 23 June, 2025

In a major crackdown on transnational fraud, police in Mohali have arrested three Zimbabwean nationals accused of swindling several residents …

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ED Challenger Acquitted

- 22 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| A Harare magistrate has withdrawn assault charges against former Zanu PF activist Sybeth Musengezi after the State …

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Self-Proclaimed Prophet Arrested for Alleged Ritual Murder in Kwekwe

- 22 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| Police in Kwekwe have arrested a self-proclaimed prophet and eight of her congregants in connection with the …

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Woman Dies After Swallowing Drugs to Evade Arrest in Manyame Park

- 21 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| A 39-year-old woman from Manyame Park, Hezel Titya, has died after reportedly swallowing drugs in a desperate …

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Court Dismisses Fraud Accused Businessman Michael Gordon Smith’s Bid for Discharge

- 19 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| A Harare magistrate has thrown out an application for discharge filed by embattled businessman Michael Gordon Smith, …

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‘Patriotic Act’ Struck Down By High Court

- 19 June, 2025

HARARE – In a major legal victory for civil liberties, the High Court has declared a key provision of the …

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Harare Man Killed Over Alleged Wheelbarrow Theft in Damafalls

- 19 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| Police are investigating a murder case in Damafalls, Harare, where a 25-year-old man was fatally assaulted over …

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Chimombe, Mpofu Trial Drags On As Assessor Falls Sick

- 18 June, 2025

THE High Court trial involving Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of a US$7 million fraud linked to the Presidential …

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Fresh Details In Monday’s Cameroon Street Money Heist

- 17 June, 2025

Former Warriors team manager and prominent businessman, Rafik Adam, has been revealed as the victim in a shocking armed robbery in …

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Police Sound Alarm as 11 Vehicles Stolen Across Zimbabwe in One Day

- 16 June, 2025

Police have raised the alarm following a dramatic rise in vehicle thefts, with at least 11 cars stolen across the …

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Real Estate Mogul Nabbed For Corruption

- 16 June, 2025

Patrick Kennan, a renowned real estate mogul and owner of Kennan Properties, has been arrested in connection with allegations of …

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JUST IN: Mzembi To Spend Another Night In Remand

- 16 June, 2025

By A Correspondent| Former Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi has been remanded in custody until Tuesday, pending a court …

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Court Orders Eviction Of Belvedere Developer Brickstone Builders And Contractors

- 4 June, 2025

Harare – The High Court has ordered the eviction of Brickstone Builders and Contractors (Pvt) Ltd from a contested piece …

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GMB Depot Manager Nabbed For illegal Sale Of Fertilizer

- 30 May, 2025

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Safuli Zhoya, a Grain Marketing Board (GMB) Aspindale Depot Supply …

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Chinese Nationals Arrested For Import Duty Fraud

- 28 May, 2025

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Gan Zhewen, Lin Hui, and Bi Yanyan and Arnold Mlambo …

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Magaya Faces Probe, Bid To Block Inquiry Dismissed

- 27 May, 2025

By A Correspondent| Controversial Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder, Walter Magaya, is set to face investigations by the …

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Fake O-Level Certificates Land Duo in Legal Trouble Over Nursing School Applications

- 21 May, 2025

By A Correspondent Two women from Mutare and Harare are facing legal consequences after allegedly forging Ordinary Level certificates to …

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D-day for Fraud accused businessman Michael Gordon Smith

- 8 May, 2025

By A Correspondent| Fraud accused businessman Michael Gordon Smith through his lawyer, Takudzwa Nyambira has advised the court his intentions …

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Musician Chillmaster Sentenced …

- 2 May, 2025

Tinashe Sambiri Popular musician Gift Hombarume aka Chillmaster has been jailed two years and fined US$200 following his conviction for …

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Police Officer Release Suspected Robbers After Receiving $30 Bribe

- 2 May, 2025

A police officer stationed at ZRP Nkulumane in Bulawayo released two robbery suspects from custody after accepting a US$30 bribe, …

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Chitungwiza Man Gruesomely Murdered In Suspected Satanism Rituals

- 30 April, 2025

By A Correspondent| A 44-year-old Chitungwiza man, Kudzanai Nyambuya was abducted, callously and brutally murdered on Thursday 24 April 2025 …

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Overwhelming Evidence Against ‘ Fraudster’ Michael Smith Presented Before The Court

- 27 April, 2025

By A Correspondent| The trial of Harare businessman, Michael Smith who is accused of defrauding MA Auto Suppliers trading as …

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Witness Nails Fraud Accused Businessman Michael Smith

- 18 April, 2025

By A Correspondent| The trial of Harare businessman, Michael Smith who is accused of defrauding MA Auto Suppliers trading as …

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Amid Bed Bug Menace, Residents Await Refurbishment Of Mbare Flats As Ordered By High Court

- 16 April, 2025

Four months after a Zimbabwean court ordered City of Harare (CoH) and government to refurbish some hostels and flats in Mbare high-density …

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Corporate Complicity Unveiled in Harare Council’s massive looting and Newly Exposed Systemic Sabotage

- 14 April, 2025

By A Correspondent| Explosive new details have revealed how suspended Harare Town Clerk Hosea Chisango and other senior officials, have …

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Suspended Town Clerk’s Web of Power Abuse and Systemic Corruption Exposed

- 11 April, 2025

By A Correspondent| Suspended Harare City Town Clerk Hosea Chisango stands accused of orchestrating a disturbing network of sexual exploitation, …

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Machakaire Now A Free Man After 36-Day Detention For Praising Geza

- 8 April, 2025

By A Correspondent| A 34-year-old man is now enjoying his freedom after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) stopped prosecuting him …

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Fraud Accused Michael Smith Faces Mounting Allegations

- 2 April, 2025

By A Correspondent | The fraud trial of businessman Michael Smith accused of swindling MA Auto Suppliers out of at …

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Nhimbe Trust Boss on the Run Over US$350,000 Tobacco Export Scam

- 30 March, 2025

A Harare businessman and managing director of Nhimbe Fresh Fruits, Edwin Masimba Moyo, is on the run after a warrant …

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Cottco losses bale ties worth USD 23 000 to employee

- 30 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe allegedly lost sixteen thousand bale ties worth over twenty thousand United States …

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School Employers’ Group Wins Court Battle for Bargaining Rights

- 27 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| A Labour Court ruling has ordered the National Employment Council for Zimbabwe School Development Associations and Committees …

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Scammers Warned Against Impersonating Minister Machakaire

- 26 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| Authorities have issued a strong warning regarding scammers impersonating Youth Minister Tino Machakaire, saying that the law …

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Harare Businessman Faces Rape Allegations

- 24 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| A 29-year-old businessman from Harare, Innocent Mangwendeza, is set to appear in court on March 26 after …

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Machakaire In Trouble For Choosing Geza Over Mnangagwa

- 22 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| A man from Inyati Alfred Ngonidzashe Machakaire is languishing in prison for close to a month after …

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Court Postpones Trial Of Pro-Democracy Campaigners For Disorderly Conduct

- 18 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| The trial of some prominent pro-democracy campaigners, who were seized from a plane in Harare last year and …

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R124 000 fraud trial resumes as more key witnesses testify

- 18 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| The trial of a Harare man Michael Smith, accused of defrauding MA Auto Suppliers trading as Mr …

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More Woes For Couple Accused Of Defrauding Gideon Gono

- 18 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| The trial of Clark Clever Makoni and Beverly Aisha Ndonda Makoni, who face charges of defrauding former …

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Blessed Mhlanga Spends 21 Days In Remand Prison

- 17 March, 2025

Blessed Mhlanga, a senior Zimbabwean journalist accused on transmitting data messages with the intention of inciting violence, has spent more …

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Mnangagwa Regime Targets Critics As Chivhu Councillor Is Arrested For Cyber Bullying

- 13 March, 2025

The Mnangagwa regime has intensified its onslaught against dissent by arresting and prosecuting perceived enemies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling …

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Residents Protest Church Services on Private Property

- 12 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| Residents of Borrowdale have petitioned the Harare City Council, protesting against noise pollution from a private property …

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Nadia loses court case arrested for embezzlement of funds

- 11 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| A MUREWA based lady, Nadia Vongai Mabvirakare who was accusing youth league secretary for Environment Batsirai Matiza …

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Zanu PF’s Marapira Demands Apology Over Activist’s Alleged Disappearance Allegations

- 10 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| Zanu PF Director of Information, Farai Marapira, has called for a public apology from a social media …

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Mine Boss Accused of Beating Workers, Dodging Arrest

- 10 March, 2025

By A Correspondent| A mine owner in Chinhoyi is facing mounting outrage over allegations of physically abusing his workers, with …

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ZACC Arrests Mhike For Criminal Abuse Of Duty

- 7 March, 2025

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) arrested Shylet Mhike, the Masvingo Provincial Education Director on allegations of criminal abuse of duty …

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School Driver Arrested For Inflating Cost Of Tractor Part

- 4 March, 2025

A Chaplin High School driver, Davie Maravanyika (58), is facing fraud charges for allegedly inflating the cost of a tractor …

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$150 Bribe Lands Two In Police Custody

- 1 March, 2025

A plan by two colleagues of an accused to bribe a police detective to testify in favour of a robbery …

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Two Men Intercepted With Guns At Mnangagwa Function In Beitbridge

- 25 February, 2025

Security officials on Monday intercepted two men on allegations of bringing a gun to a function where President Emmerson Mnangagwa …

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Tungwarara Accused Of Swindling Indian Businessman US$2.3 Million In Botched Property Deal

- 23 February, 2025

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s investment adviser to the United Arab Emirates swindled an Indian man out of US$2.3 million …

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Police Officer arrested over Agricultural Inputs

- 19 February, 2025

Gideon Msambakurima, a 39-year-old officer stationed in Karoi was arrested by ZACC on allegations of defrauding the Agricultural Rural Development …

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Couple Accused Of Seizing Former RBZ Governor’s Company

- 19 February, 2025

By A Correspondent| The trial of businessman Clark Makoni and his wife, Beverly, continued Friday at the Harare Magistrates’ Court, …

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Court Defers Mnangagwa Ally Fraud Case

- 13 February, 2025

By A Correspondent| The fraud case against Cynthia Gambiza, a member of the Teachers for ED group and owner of …

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Buyanga petitions SA Presidency demanding release

- 6 February, 2025

Businessman, Frank Buyanga Sadiqi, has petitioned the South African Presidency, demanding his release following his detention in a Johannesburg facility …

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State Ready To Prosecute Chimombe, Mpofu

- 4 February, 2025

The State led by prosecutor Anesu Chirenje says it is ready to kickstart the trial of Zanu PF central committee …

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ZACC Goes After Magaya Over Fake UNISA Diploma

- 3 February, 2025

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a fraud investigation against Walter Magaya after doubt was cast over …

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Rusape Prosecutor Nabbed For Demanding $150 Bribe

- 1 February, 2025

ZACC has arrested a public prosecutor from Rusape Magustrate Court, Takunda Muzenda, for allegedly demanding US$150.00 bribe from a suspect …

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Teachers For ED Member Faces Fraud Charges

- 1 February, 2025

By A Correspondent| Cynthia Gambiza, a member of the Teachers for ED group and the proprietor of Destiny Achievers College …

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Excavator Operator Arrested After Violent Incident at Bijou Farm in Gweru

- 23 January, 2025

By A Correspondent| Ming Chang Sino-Africa Mining Investments Pvt Ltd has addressed the public and stakeholders following a violent incident …

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City Parking MD Under Scrutiny For Financial Mismanagement

- 21 January, 2025

By A Correspondent| Simon Muzviyo, the managing director of City Parking, is under scrutiny for alleged financial mismanagement, personal enrichment, …

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Headmaster Arrested For Corruptily Awarding Tender To Quest Motors

- 21 January, 2025

By A Correspondent| Vuti High School headmaster, Brain Chigudu has been arrested by ZACC on allegations of corruptly awarding a …

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Bogus ZANU PF Central Committee Member Arrested for Fraud

- 21 January, 2025

By A Correspondent|The Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Wilbert Nyarugwe, on allegations of defrauding a local businessman of …

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Businessman Nabbed For Theft Of Trust Property

- 16 January, 2025

A local businessman allegedly disposed of property worth US$100 000 in violation of a liquidation order which had been issued …

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Boss Tumelo In US$40k Land Scandal

- 10 January, 2025

…..also sucked in shady land deals in Upper Rangemore A real estate company has landed in court for allegedly reselling …

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ZIMRA Officials Arrested for Soliciting For Bribe From Bus Owner

- 10 January, 2025

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested four Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials on allegations of demanding …

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SA Police Arrest Zim’s Most Wanted Person

- 3 January, 2025

THE South African Police Service (Saps) has re-arrested Lovemore Musoyi (32), a Zimbabwean, ranked among their most wanted suspects in …

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Doctor, Nurse, Pharmacist Cleared In Drugs Allegations

- 19 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| A top Harare medical doctor who was arrested together with a registered nurse and a pharmacist after …

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Guti loses US$20k to Makandiwa’s pastor in botched minerals deal

- 18 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| UFIC church pastor and E-Ways Freight (pvt) Ltd director Kudakwashe Zvinokora has appeared in court on allegations …

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48-Hour Ultimatum To Harare, EMA To Address Lake Chivero Disaster

- 17 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| Environmental and water rights campaigners have given a 48-hour ultimatum to City of Harare (CoH), the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and Upper …

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Employee Sentenced for Embezzlement as Businessman’s Fraud Trial Continues

- 16 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| A former employee of MA Auto Supplies, Lorraine Mawema, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison …

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Safari Operator in court over US$170 000 theft

- 5 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Safari Operator Hamilton Mandizvidza of Falcon Safaris appeared before the Harare magistrates court facing charges of …

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Doctors Demand Answers From Mthuli Over 2024 Sugar Tax

- 5 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has put Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Hon. Mthuli …

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State Withdraws Murder Charges Against Obert Masaraure

- 1 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn murder charges against two Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe …

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CCC Activists Acquitted of Attempted Murder Charges

- 1 December, 2024

By A Correspondent| Harare Magistrate Estere Chivasa has acquitted Ward 10 Councillor Clayd Mashozhera, along with Noel Munhuwei and Daudi …

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Netone loses US$133k to auction dealer

- 29 November, 2024

By A Correspondent| JEFFM Auctions company director Jeffery Mubaiwa yesterday appeared in court on allegations of defrauding Netone Private Limited …

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High Court Ends Chibaya Detention

- 25 November, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has ended the 52-day pre-trial detention of formerMkoba North constituency legislator Hon. Amos Chibaya by ordering …

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Namatai Kwekweza Fights Back, Demands National ID From RG’s Office

- 21 November, 2024

By A Correspondent| Prominent pro-democracy campaigner Namatai Kwekweza has given the Registrar-General (RG) an ultimatum to replace her defaced national identity card …

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Borrowdale Woman Gang-Raped At Gunpoint

- 19 November, 2024

By Crime and Courts Reporter- A Borrowdale woman was gang raped at gunpoint by three unknown men in Harare at …

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Police Ordered To Return Electronic Gadgets Of Pro-Democracy Campaigners

- 19 November, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court on Monday 18 November 2024 ordered Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers to release and hand back …

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Harare Woman in Court for Threatening to Kill Businessman in Perjury Case

- 6 November, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Harare resident, Elizabeth Parerenyatwa Mucheche, has been brought to court on charges of threatening to kill …

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Police Bosses Pay Heavily For Assaulting Gweru Resident During COVID-19

- 6 November, 2024

THE ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has paid more than ZWG140 000 to Amos Siska, a resident of Gweru, who was a …

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Police Forced To Compensate COVID-19 Brutality Victim

- 5 November, 2024

The Police has paid more than ZWG140 000 to Amos Siska, a resident of Gweru, who was a victim of police …

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Landlord Assaults Tenant With Screwdriver Over October Rentals

- 2 November, 2024

By A Correspondent| Jonah Banda (40) from Ascot in Gweru appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court facing assault charges. On …

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Chiredzi woman nabbed for selling non-existent stands

- 1 November, 2024

By Pardon Hungwe| A Chiredzi woman resident Brenda Dhaka was yesterday dragged before selling fake stands to residents. Dhaka, 35, …

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2 CIOs In Hot Soup For Demanding US$2k Bribe From Chinese Miner

- 31 October, 2024

Two members of the presidential guard and three officers from the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) are facing serious allegations for …

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Two Govt Ministers Convicted

- 30 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has convicted two government ministers for violating the country’s laws in a landmark case …

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Kazembe In Hot Soup Again

- 28 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Robson Chere, a human rights activist, has initiated legal proceedings against Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe and …

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Businessman appeal High Court judgement after losing US$380 000 home to suspected fraudster

- 27 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| A Harare businessman Frank Humbe has approached the Supreme Court appealing the whole judgement of the High …

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Dexter Nduna Finally Granted Bail

- 25 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Former Chegutu West MP, Dexter Nduna, has been granted US$100 bail by the Chinhoyi High Court. This …

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Gono’s Representative Exposed as Key Witness Fails to Produce Evidence in Fraud Case

- 24 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| The fraud trial of Clark Clever Makoni and his wife Beverly Aisha Ndonda Makoni resumed at the …

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High Court Ends Ngarivhume’s 82 Days In Detention

- 24 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| The High Court has ended the 82-day detention of Jacob Ngarivhume, the leader of the opposition Transform Zimbabwe political party, …

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Masiyiwa Hits ZACC, NSSA With Lawsuit

- 22 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| A socio-economic justice campaigner has hauled Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to court, seeking an order …

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