Crimes and Courts

Fraud Accused Michael Smith Faces Mounting Allegations

- 2 April, 2025
Crimes and Courts

Cottco losses bale ties worth USD 23 000 to employee

- 30 March, 2025
Crimes and Courts

School Employers’ Group Wins Court Battle for Bargaining Rights

- 27 March, 2025
Crimes and Courts

Scammers Warned Against Impersonating Minister Machakaire

- 26 March, 2025

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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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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Police Filmed Butchering A Motorist Who Refused To Pay A Bribe

- 18 October, 2024

By A Correspondent | Footage has emerged of two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers allegedly assaulting a motorist for refusing …

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Major Major Blow For Timba Led CCC Faction

- 18 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| A High Court judge, Justice Faith Mushure, has dismissed an urgent application by the Jameson Timba-led Citizens …

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Former Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna Remains in Custody Until October 29

- 16 October, 2024

By A Correspondent| Former Chegutu West Member of Parliament, Dexter Taona Nduna, will remain in remand prison until October 29 …

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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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