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CCC councillor jailed 12 months for US$20,000 bribe

Ward 26 councillor Mpumelelo Moyo has been jailed for a year after he was convicted of soliciting a US$20,000 bribe to fast-track approval of a cement manufacturing project in Cowdray Park.Moyo, who chaired the city council's influential f…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:34hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for raping niece, bribing her with vegetables

A 42-year-old man from Murehwa has been jailed after being convicted of raping his seven-year-old niece and attempting to silence her with vegetables.Police said the man lured the girl into a garden where he sexually assaulted her. He then…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:46hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo deputy mayor cleared of bribe allegations

Bulawayo's deputy mayor, Edwin Ndlovu, was acquitted on Wednesday of corruption charges linked to a proposed cement plant investment, bringing to an end months of court proceedings that had placed him under intense scrutiny.Ndlovu had been…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 11:50hrs | 340 | by Mandla Moyo

RBZ warns against price instability

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has issued a cautionary note on the dangers posed by exchange rate volatility, stressing that fluctuations in the value of the local currency could severely undermine price stability and disrupt the broad…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:19hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

War veterans faction denies Zanu PF bribe allegations

A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) led by Andreas Mathibela has dismissed claims that its leadership was bribed by Zanu PF, insisting it remains committed to demanding accountability from Presid…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:18hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter

Cop jailed for demanding US$15 bribe

A police officer stationed at ZRP Milton Park in Harare has been jailed for 10 months after he was convicted of criminal abuse of duty for attempting to extort just US$15 from a motorist during an illegal stop.Abel Musimeki (35) was senten…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:09hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter

Prosecutors arrested in US$500 bribe scandal

Two prosecutors employed by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) have been arrested for allegedly demanding a US$500 bribe from a traditional healer in a shocking abuse-of-office scandal that has rocked the legal fraternit…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 08:59hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter

Police officers jailed for receiving bribes at roadblock

Two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers, Dennis Takudzwa Chivaku and Sharon Madondo, have been convicted of criminal abuse of duty and sentenced to imprisonment. This week, Harare Magistrates Court handed down a four-year jail term to …

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter

Ex-prosecutor jailed for soliciting US$200 bribe

A former public prosecutor stationed at Tredgold Magistrates Court in Bulawayo has been jailed for three years after he was convicted of soliciting and accepting a bribe to influence the outcome of a criminal case.Bhekimpilo Moyo (35) was …

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:04hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cop arrested for receiving US$40 bribe

A police officer stationed at Zengeza Police Station in Harare, Edson Nangwani, appeared in court this week facing charges of criminal abuse of office and extortion after allegedly accepting a US$40 bribe to release a theft suspect.Nangwan…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:55hrs | 1713 | by Staff reporter

'Chamisa's lawyer' cleared of receiving a bribe allegations

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has exonerated prominent Harare lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu of serious allegations of unprofessional misconduct, corruption, and conflict of interest brought forward by Croatian national Joseph Crnkovic.…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:05hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter

Court interpreter arrested over US$200 'bribe'

A court interpreter stationed at Mbare Magistrates Court appeared before a regional magistrate this week after he was allegedly caught soliciting a bribe to influence the outcome of a criminal case.Tadiwanashe Chikomo (25) appeared before …

Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:15hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter

$5 bribe cops' trial opens

Five Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers appeared in court yesterday as their trial opened over allegations that they accepted a US$5 bribe from a truck driver during an anti-sand poaching operation in Ruwa.The accused - Dennis Tafadzw…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter

Police officer in court for releasing robbery suspects after US$30 bribe

A police officer stationed at ZRP Nkulumane is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly accepting a US$30 bribe to release two robbery suspects from custody, a Bulawayo court heard on Tuesday.Shepherd Vutete, 49, appeared before mag…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 10:18hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Bribe-taking Harare police officers arrested

Two Harare-based police officers have been arrested and are facing both disciplinary and criminal charges after they were caught on camera allegedly accepting bribes - with the footage quickly going viral across various social media platfo…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:32hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Duo nabbed for trying to bribe detective

Bid to bribe a police detective to lie under oath in court  hit the brick wall after a trap was set on the duo who wanted the detective  to lie under oath  for a series of robbery cases allegedly committed by their friend.Th…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 22:38hrs | 1324 | by Simbarashe Sithole

$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 | 449 | by Staff reporter

Policemen arrested over $1 bribe

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) yesterday arrested two police officers stationed at the Lion's Den tollgate along the Harare-Chirundu highway for allegedly taking a $1 bribe from a motorist.The accused officers, Paul Muchenj…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 15:34hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops drop bribe money and flee as ZACC officials close in

Two police officers stationed in Mutare have appeared before the Mutare Magistrates' Court on charges of demanding a bribe from an illegal taxi driver. The officers, Dudzai Jennifer Chiponda (47) and Glynislynn Mutsago (38), are accused of…

Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:26hrs | 2002 | by Staff reporter

Bribe seeking magistrate jailed 7 years

Talent Phiri, a former practising magistrate in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, who was no stranger to presiding over judicial cases, found himself on the other side of the law after being accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe f…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:30hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops caught with bribe money at Chinese tile manufacturer

Two Norton-based police officers have been arrested for extortion after attempting to escape arrest moments after accepting a US$5,000 bribe from the Chinese-owned Sunny Yifeng Tiles Zimbabwe Company.The officers, Patrick Kwashira and Tang…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 1564 | by Staff reporter

Botswana man tries to bribe SARS official with R104,000

A Botswana national, Mompoloki Okocha Boitshoko, appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court after allegedly bribing a South African Revenue Service (SARS) official.It is alleged that a trap was set where the 42-year-old paid a SARS offici…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 19:46hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Bribe-taking Zimbabwean cops suspended

Two Harare-based policemen have been suspended from duty following a viral video showing them allegedly accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road, near the Mabvuku turn-off. Sergeant James Chifamba (46) and Constable Try…

Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:29hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter

Kombi driver and conductor arrested for bribing cops

A kombi driver and his conductor have been arrested following a viral video that allegedly shows two police officers accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road. The two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers, Sergeant Ja…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:01hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Kombi crew implicated in bribing cops

A commuter omnibus (kombi) driver and his conductor have been arrested for allegedly offering bribes to two policemen, following a viral video that showed the officers accepting cash from motorists. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has c…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 13:19hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrest traffic cops in the viral video

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of two officers following the emergence of a viral social media post showing them accepting bribes from pirate kombis, taxis, and registered public service vehicles along the Hara…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1674 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean jailed for trying to bribe cops with only R50

A Zimbabwean man who tried to bribe two policemen with R50 has been sentenced to a R50,000 fine or five years in prison for corruption. The Giyani specialised commercial crimes court also ordered Felix Tandenda Chiyongwa, 37, to pay a R5,0…

Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 17:34hrs | 1227 | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC players to get US$10,000 if promoted to PSL

Players of Scottland Football Club have been promised a lucrative US$10,000 each if they secure the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) championship ahead of current table leaders, MWOS. Club president Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya made the a…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter

SA immigration officer found with bribe money and 6 passports of foreigners

A 56-year-old woman, employed as an immigration officer at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Musina, Limpopo, has been arrested for allegedly taking bribes from foreign nationals coming into the country illegally.Six illegal foreigners were …

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:08hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate's $3 000 bribe demand exposed

A 35-year-old magistrate from Gwanda has been arrested and charged with bribery and criminal abuse of duty. The magistrate, Talent Phiri, is accused of soliciting a $3,000 bribe from the ex-husband of a legal applicant in exchange for favo…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:11hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda magistrate detained for demanding US$3,000 bribe

Gwanda-based magistrate Talent Phiri is in trouble after he allegedly demanded a $3000 bribe from an accused person in a domestic violence case.The 35-year-old magistrate was dragged to Bulawayo regional magistrate court where he appeared …

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:06hrs | 1309 | by Staff reporter

US$200 'bribe' prosecutor granted bail

Bhekimpilo Moyo, a public prosecutor from the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court at the Tredgold Building, has been arrested for allegedly demanding a US$200 bribe.Moyo, 35, solicited the bribe from the sister of an accused individual, promising …

Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:53hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter

US$5 bribe lands 5 police officers in trouble

Five Harare police constables, Dennis Tafadzwa Chivaku (37), Freeway Muninipi (33), Givemore Mucheka (32), Sharon Madondo (39), and Getrude Ndenga (32), appeared in court facing charges of abuse of office. They were allegedly caught demand…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth league member in bribery storm

Danmore Mambondiani, a member of the ZANU-PF national youth league, has been suspended for attempting to bribe two ministers to secure a top position within the ruling party.Prior to his suspension, Mambondiani served as the national youth…

Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:47hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

US$15,000 bribe demand haunts top officials

The Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB)'s secretary and the acting deputy secretary are at the centre of a corruption scandal involving the registration of a new audit firm.The PAAB is a regulator of the accountancy profession in …

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 15:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Malayitsha duo in court for bribing Zimra officer

TWO omalayitsha are set to appear in court facing charges of offering a bribe to a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official at Beitbridge Border Post.In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said Mthunzi Muk…

Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:11hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Filabusi senior cops bribed by Zinyama

TENSION remains high in Matebeleland South's Insiza district after marauding machete gangs invaded villages last week  where they attacked people over a mining  claim dispute.A number of villagers were left nursing injuries follo…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Senior magistrate in dock over grocery bribe

A SENIOR magistrate stationed at Murehwa Magistrates Court, Terrence Mashaire, who is accused of receiving bribes in the form of groceries and stationary, was yesterday remanded out of custody on US$100 bail by Harare magistrate Don Ndirow…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

4 VID Depot officers face probe

AT least four Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officers based at Chitungwiza Depot are facing investigations on allegations of soliciting money from people acquiring driver's licences and learner's licences. Yesterday, Transport and I…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bribe taking cops jailed

Two Beitbridge-based police officers have each been jailed for an effective 18 months after taking a bribe from a suspect arrested for illegal possession of drugs at Lutumba Growth Point.The State proved that Andrew Masakadza (37) and Fung…

Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 20:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF activist demands bribe from Auxillia Mnangagwa land beneficiary

A Zanu-PF activist has been dragged to court by visually impaired Zengeza 2 High School deputy head Tendai Muzondiwa who claims being pestered for US$200 protection fee against eviction from one of the residential stands facilitated for Pe…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Shock as David Coltart fingered in hefty bribe over Egodini Mall

In a shocking turn of events, the recently elected Mayor of Bulawayo, David Coltart, once hailed as a champion of development and an anti-corruption crusader, is now facing damning allegations of bribery and collusion with the South Africa…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 09:03hrs | 19 | by Siphamandla Sibanda

2 cops arrested for US$700 bribe

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two detectives for allegedly demanding and receiving more than USD700 for them to recover 20 instead of 75 bags of fertilisers stolen from the Presidential Inputs Scheme.Nelson Chinembir…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gold smugglers use South African banks, bribes to launder money

Several key officials at three major South African banks are helping a gold smuggling gang launder millions of dollars of dirty cash in exchange for regular bribes, an Al Jazeera investigation has found.The officers at Standard Bank, ABSA …

Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

4 bribe-sniffing cops arrested

FOUR police officers have been charged with theft and criminal abuse of duty after being caught red-handed soliciting for a bribe from a motorist and stealing his phone in Harare on Thursday last week.The accused are Gideon Gunda (34)&nbsp…

Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Bribe-seeking nurses under probe'

GOVERNMENT says it has launched a probe on health workers who are reportedly demanding bribes to activate the quick response (QR) codes on COVID-19 vaccination cards following an article published by NewsDay on Friday which exposed the sca…

Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Traffic cops arrested for demanding US$60 bribe

TWO Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers assigned to the traffic department were arrested Thursday following a trap by their superiors, who had earlier received a complaint they were demanding US$60 bribe from a motorist.The money was a…

Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

More details emerge in Justice Gwaunza saga

LOCAL businessman Tendai Mashamhanda has accused Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza of working in cahoots with lawyers to tarnish High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapiâ€˜s image for presiding over an unscheduled court hearing in whi…

Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Motorist fined ZW$100,000 for offering traffic cop US$2 bribe

A HARARE motorist has appeared in court following his arrest for attempting to bribe a police officer at a checkpoint.Jameson Manjokota (23) of Southview in Harare was dragged before Chinhoyi magistrate Batsirai Madzingira facing bribery c…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean driver brutally assaulted by SA traffic cops over bribe

A Zimbabwean cross-border bus driver was on Thursday last week allegedly brutally assaulted by South African traffic police in the Hammanskraal area after refusing to pay R2000 after being accused of committing a road traffic offence along…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 18:26hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

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