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Bulawayo machete gang denied bail

Five alleged machete-wielding gangsters accused of unleashing a reign of terror in Killarney and Parklands have been denied bail by the High Court in Bulawayo.The suspects – Mpho Ncube, Thabani Zondo, Thembalani Sibanda, Ashoton Ncube, and…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:48hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter

7 illegal forex dealers await bail ruling

Seven suspected illegal foreign currency dealers accused of engaging in money laundering and running an underground forex trading operation are expected back in court today for their bail ruling.The accused - Brenda Chirinda, Chipo Josephi…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:32hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa freed on bail

Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa was on Wednesday granted US$300 bail by a Karoi magistrate after spending two nights in police custody.The 53-year-old outspoken politician faces three charges of prospecting without a mining licence, …

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo socialite Gary Bell released on bail pending appeal

Convicted Bulawayo drug dealer Gary Bell has been released from prison after the High Court granted him US$500 bail pending appeal.Bell, a well-known socialite, was sentenced last month to 18 months in jail for drug possession following a …

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:52hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi denied bail again

High Court Judge Justice Regis Dembure has dismissed former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi's bail application, upholding a Harare magistrate court ruling that he remain in custody.Justice Dembure cited concerns over Mzembi's accountability…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 21:12hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter

Mandizvidza's bail hearing delayed

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer who made headlines last week for claiming he had taken over as the force's Commissioner General will remain in custody after his bail hearing was postponed.Simbarashe Mandizvidza, stationed at the P…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man denied bail in SA over rape of landlord's daughter

The Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court in Pretoria has denied bail to a 55-year-old Zimbabwean national based in Saulsville, who was charged with three counts of raping his landlord's 12-year-old daughter.The horrific rape incidents alleged…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi's legal woes deepen

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's legal troubles continue to mount after Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei dismissed his latest application challenging his placement on remand, ordering him to return to court on Frid…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 17:09hrs | 1693 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi remains on remand as application is dismissed

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's bid to have his placement on remand quashed has been thrown out by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, further paving the way for the continuation of his long-running legal battle.In …

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:44hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter

Bail ruling set for Ecobank fraud suspects

Three men accused of defrauding Ecobank of US$73,000 through a company called Jerrypat Electricals (Pvt) Ltd are set to appear in court tomorrow for a bail ruling.The accused, Nigel Gwanzura, Mluleki Dube (48), and Rasheed Mkwala (26), app…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:25hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son granted $200 bail

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, was on Tuesday granted US$200 bail by the Concession Magistrates Court following his arrest on multiple assault charges linked to two violent incidents in Mazo…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | 2412 | by Staff reporter

Bail revoked for headmaster in Cambridge exam scandal

Cynthia Gambiza, the proprietor of Destiny Achievers College, was last week remanded in custody after the State successfully applied for the revocation of her bail in a case where she is facing seven counts of fraud involving Cambridge exa…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:27hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF activists granted bail

Magistrate Kudzanai Kapurura has granted bail to several Zanu PF activists accused of unlawfully occupying gazetted land in Chinhoyi. Among those granted bail were Thomas Chidzomba, the party's losing candidate for the Chinhoyi parliamenta…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:12hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

Pitbull owner denied bail over fatal dog attack

A Harare man whose unmuzzled pit bulls fatally mauled a passerby has been denied bail by Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa, who ruled that the gravity of the offence and public interest justified his continued detention.Mike Mupinga, 40, of Bluf…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 11:18hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

Bail for man accused of assaulting MP in hotel car park

A Harare man appeared in court Friday charged with assault and malicious damage to property after allegedly attacking Masvingo South MP Tanatsiwa Mukomberi, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.Wilson Mutambwani, 38, from Braesid…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:33hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter

High Court grants bail to 89 March 31 'protesters'

The High Court has granted bail to 89 individuals who were arrested on March 31 during anti-government protests, ending a month-and-a-half-long incarceration after they were initially denied bail by a magistrate.Justice Esther Muremba deli…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:11hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter

Moses Mpofu faces bail ruling on new fraud charges

Jailed businessman Moses Mpofu is expected to return to court today for a ruling on his bail application concerning new fraud charges. Mpofu, along with his wife Nobukhosi and his brother Vusumuzi James Mpofu, who are co-directors of Synla…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:12hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga granted $500 bail after prolonged detention

High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has granted bail to Alpha Media Holdings journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ending a weeks-long detention that had drawn widespread criticism from press freedom advocates and legal experts.Mhlanga was relea…

Published: 06 May 2025 at 15:02hrs | 1458 | by Staff reporter

Bed bugs spread across Harare

Residents in several high-density suburbs of Harare are raising alarms over an ongoing bed bug (tsikidzi) infestation that has caused discomfort and growing health concerns.The problem, which first emerged in Mbare flats, has now spread to…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 4438 | by Staff reporter

Notorious armed robbers denied bail

Three suspects linked to a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses and service stations across the country were denied bail when they appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court last Friday.The accused, Leonard Zvarova (30), Dannmo…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga takes freedom bid to the Constitutional Court

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been detained for over a month, has filed papers seeking the Constitutional Court's intervention to challenge the law under which he was arrested. Mhlanga's repeated bail appli…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

March 31 protest suspects denied bail

A group of 98 activists arrested on March 31 for allegedly participating in an anti-government demonstration have been denied bail and remanded in custody until April 24. The protest, reportedly organised by expelled Zanu PF central commit…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:10hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga denied bail for the third time

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga has been denied bail for the third time, with a Harare magistrate ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify his release from custody.Magistrate Donald Ndirowei dismissed Mh…

Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:40hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga seeks bail after High Court denial

Senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been in remand prison since his arrest on February 24, is back at the Harare Magistrates Court seeking bail after the High Court recently denied his application.Mhlanga, who works for Heart & …

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:27hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland South Celebrates Monica Mkandla's achievement

The Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZNBWCB) Matabeleland South provincial coordinator has expressed immense pride and congratulations to South African-based Zimbabwean pugilist, Monica Mkandla, for her remarkable achi…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:52hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter

'Killer' cop released on bail

A police detective accused of fatally shooting his colleague, Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, during a pursuit of alleged armed robbery suspects in Pumula South last month has been granted bail by the High Court.Nomore Muradzikwa, repr…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:51hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga denied bail at High Court

High Court Judge Gibson Mandaza has dismissed a bail appeal filed by detained Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ruling that there was no compelling argument to overturn the findings of the lower court.Mhlanga, who was …

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 18:14hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga bail ruling today

HEART & Soul TV senior journalist, Blessed Mhlanga, will return to the High Court this morning for a ruling on his appeal against a magistrates court decision that denied him bail following his arrest on February 24, 2025.High Court Ju…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:18hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga's bail appeal judgment reserved

Justice Gibson Mandaza of the Harare High Court has reserved judgment following a bail appeal by journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been in remand prison since his arrest for allegedly transmitting data messages that incite public violenc…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 11:30hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter

Gateway car driver denied bail in robbery case

A gateway car driver involved in a daring robbery at a service station in Harare has been denied bail by the magistrate's court. Kuda Dzapasi (42) appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande, who remanded him in custody and advised hi…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:29hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga's bail hearing adjourned indefinitely

High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has indefinitely adjourned the bail hearing for Heart & Soul Television (HSTV) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga to review an application for the use of video evidence in the case.Mhlanga, who wa…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 13:11hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe claims strides in civil, political reforms

Zimbabwe has made significant strides in enhancing civil and political rights, with key legislative reforms aligning national laws with the Constitution, according to the countryâ€™s Deputy Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Aff…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:22hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga's bail application delayed, remains in prison

Blessed Mhlanga, the head of news at Heart & Soul TV (HStv), will spend more time in remand prison after his bail application at the High Court this afternoon was postponed to Wednesday. Mhlanga has been in remand prison since his arre…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:16hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga appeals for bail at High Court

Heart & Soul TV (HStv) head of news Blessed Mhlanga has launched an appeal for bail at the High Court after being denied freedom by a Harare magistrate last week. Mhlanga was arrested on February 24 on charges of inciting violence afte…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:43hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter

Tempers flare at Bulawayo Council Chambers

A crucial feedback meeting on the formation of a water utility for Bulawayo ended in chaos on Thursday as tempers flared among city officials, residents, and civic society representatives. The meeting, held at the Council Chambers, failed …

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 19:15hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter

Shona magistrate denies Mthwakazi Republic Party official bail

A Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activist, Mkhululi Jele, was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts for challenging the interrogation of students at Phakamani High School in Plumtree.The students had clashed with their teacher over the co…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 15:31hrs | 1071 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Plumtree

$1 bribe-taking cops granted US$50 bail

Two police officers arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) last week for allegedly soliciting a US$1 bribe from a motorist have been granted $50 bail each by a Chinhoyi Magistrate.Paul Muchenje, stationed at ZRP Chemaga…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 12:45hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean CFO denied bail over fraudulent SA permanent residence permit

A Zimbabwean national accused of using a fraudulent South African permanent residence permit when applying for employment has been denied bail.  Kudakwashe Mpofu, 33, the Chief Financial Officer at the North West Development Corporati…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 18:36hrs | 3210 | by Staff reporter

Chinese mine shooter denied bail, victim remains in critical condition

A Chinese miner who shot a Zimbabwean who was allegedly stealing gold dump has been denied bail by a Gwanda magistrate.Xu Guoqing, 60, was arrested on January 22 after shooting 22-year-old Mthandazo Sibanda with a 9mm Derya pistol at Binny…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:35hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter

Mpofu, Chimombe have been denied bail, again

High Court Judge Justice Benjamin Chikohwero has dismissed a bail application filed by controversial businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who are accused of defrauding the City of Harare of US$9 million in a botched street lights pro…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:54hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu's bail application expected today

The High Court will today deliver its ruling on the fresh bail application by business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of misappropriating US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme. Justice Pisirayi Kwenda de…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:59hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

'King Munhumutapa' denied bail

Harare Magistrate Isheunesu Matova on Wednesday denied bail to Timothy Chiminya, a man claiming to be "King Munhumutapa" with alleged powers to appoint and dethrone traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe. Matova ruled that Chiminya posed a potenti…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:38hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter

6 granted bail in Zimbabwe passport scandal

Nine of the 16 individuals implicated in a scheme involving the alleged unlawful issuance of Zimbabwean passports and identity documents to four Cameroonian nationals will remain in custody until their trial begins on January 13, 2025.Six …

Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:58hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

Mai Dhuterere released on $100 bail

Dorcas Vambe, widely known as Mai Dhuterere, a prominent gospel singer from Waterfalls, Harare, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has alleged that Vambe, along with…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 19:52hrs | 1045 | by Staff reporter

Gift Banda granted US$500 bail

Former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) vice-president and interim president, Gift Banda, appeared at the Western Commonage Court in Bulawayo today facing allegations of forging an Ordinary Level certificate.The 54-year-old former Bula…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:57hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter

Baby-selling trio denied bail

A 47-year-old woman from Murehwa accused of helping her 16-year-old daughter sell her new-born baby for US$180 has been denied bail by Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.The woman, her teenage daughter - currently under the care …

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:38hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo car dealer to appear in court

Prominent Bulawayo car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, known as "Dash," is set to appear in court today for a bail ruling following allegations of stealing a luxury vehicle from a car wash.Chipunza, who was initially scheduled for …

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Uzumba MP granted bail

Uzumba Member of Parliament Wiriranai Muchemwa (Zanu-PF) and his accomplice, ward 15 councillor Knowledge Chipindu, have been granted US$300 bail each after being charged with defrauding a Chinese mining company, Black Cube Mining, of US$1…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 11:58hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter

Bail for jailed cops

Four of the seven police detectives from the homicide unit who were recently arrested on charges of theft and criminal abuse of office have been granted bail by the Bulawayo High Court.Justice Ngoni Nduna released Wellington Masuna, Kuziwa…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:24hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter

CIOs get bail in Chinese national extortion case

THREE State security agents attached to the Presidential Guard were yesterday granted US$100 bail in a case they stand accused of extorting and robbing a Chinese national of US$2 800.The suspects Chamunorwa Chinorwiwa (32), Hilary Maravany…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter

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