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Prophet Magaya remanded in custody

PROPHETIC, Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Walter Magaya was on Monday remanded in custody after appearing in court facing multiple charges of rape and fraud involving more than US$40 000.Magaya, who was arrested on Saturd…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 401 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya and wife to appear in court

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Walter Magaya and his wife, Tendai Magaya, are set to appear before a Harare magistrate this afternoon to answer to charges of rape and fraud.The couple arrived at the Harare Magis…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 289 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu sentencing postponed

 The State has launched proceedings to confiscate properties belonging to convicted businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, deepening their legal troubles following their conviction in a US$7 million goat tender fraud case.Prosecut…

Published: 14 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Pastor in court over alleged assault

Harare-based preacher Pastor Dumisani Mawoyo, popularly known as Pastor Dumi, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday facing charges of physically assaulting and threatening to kill his wife.Mawoyo (50), who is affiliated w…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 89 | by Staff reporter

Slayed cop's last moments

A dark cloud has engulfed the Sanyati community in Mashonaland West following the tragic killing of Constable Courage Innocent Muchechesi, who was gunned down by an armed robber while on duty at Sanyati Police Station last week.The 40-year…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 110 | by Staff reporter

Court slaps Assemblies of God with punitive costs

In a landmark ruling, the High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered the Assemblies of God - Back to God (AoG-BTG) to pay punitive costs after it abruptly withdrew a lawsuit seeking to evict another faction, the Assemblies of God - Spiritual Movem…

Published: 14 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Sisters of infamous 'terror twins' in court

Three women, including two sisters of the notorious Vumbunu brothers linked to the US$4 million Ecobank heist, appeared in court on Tuesday facing armed robbery charges involving US$25,840.Sekai Vumbunu, Georgina Vumbunu and Florence Chisi…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 84 | by Staff reporter

Court dismisses Zinasu students' appeal

There was a heavy presence of riot police and Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives at the Masvingo High Court on Monday as five Zimbabwe National

Published: 29 Oct 2025 at 20:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Buyanga dealt a court blow

The High Court has nullified a fraudulent property transaction involving controversial businessman Frank Buyanga, exposing an elaborate web of deceit that included forged documents, illegal property transfers, and a bogus sale agreement.Ju…

Published: 29 Oct 2025 at 05:03hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter

Ledwaba misapplied Rule 62(7): Was CR17 unlawfully sealed?

The principle of open justice lies at the heart of any democratic judiciary. It is enshrined in both the Constitution and the Uniform Rules of Court, which guarantee public access to court records and proceedings. Yet, in the now-infamous …

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 08:03hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

A landmark High Court ruling has paved the way for a multimillion-dollar fraud lawsuit to proceed after Justice Gladys Mhuri dismissed a preliminary objection that the case had been filed too late, declaring that allegations of fraud do no…

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer has appeared in court facing charges of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly sold more than 30 sets of police uniforms - a serious violation of police regulations and state property laws.The …

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 04:43hrs | 917 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

The Victoria Falls and Chirundu border posts are set to begin 24-hour operations starting this December, in a landmark joint initiative between Zimbabwe and Zambia designed to enhance trade efficiency, tourism, and regional integration.The…

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 04:42hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter

Muslim barred from High Court over religious dress

A 78-year-old Muslim man, Adams Asipu, was prevented from entering the High Court in Masvingo two weeks ago because of his religious attire.Asipu, who had travelled from Harare to attend a relative's bail hearing, was dressed in a thawb, a…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mutezo gets Supreme Court reprieve

The Supreme Court has granted Fernicary Farm (trading as Rutendo Farm), owned by former minister Engineer Munacho Mutezo, a reprieve by reinstating its appeal against a High Court ruling that awarded Des Monies Farm (Pvt) Ltd US$455 000 in…

Published: 27 Oct 2025 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Council employee loses fake qualifications case

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by former Victoria Falls City Council accounting assistant Mehluli Sibanda, who sought to challenge his dismissal over allegations of forgery and fraud regarding his academic qualifications.Si…

Published: 26 Oct 2025 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Midlands special high court circuit records 98% conviction rate

The Midlands Special High Court Circuit has recorded a remarkable 98% conviction rate, successfully clearing 91% of outstanding murder cases, a milestone hailed as a major victory for Zimbabwe's criminal justice system.Speaking at the ongo…

Published: 26 Oct 2025 at 08:04hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Man (42) impregnates minor (15) twice

A 42-year-old man from Zingondi Plots, Rusape, Blessing Murimi, has been sentenced to four years in prison for impregnating a 15-year-old schoolgirl twice within a year.Murimi pleaded guilty to violating Section 70 of the Criminal Law (Cod…

Published: 25 Oct 2025 at 07:48hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter

Gono not yet off the hook

Business couple Clark Clever Makoni and Beverly Aisha Ndonda Makoni have approached the High Court seeking to overturn a ruling by Regional Magistrate Stanford

Published: 25 Oct 2025 at 07:44hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Thunderstorms predicted in Zimbabwe

Bulawayo and parts of the Matabeleland provinces have received their first rains of the 2025 summer season over the weekend, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) forecasting additional isolated showers during the week.The city…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Widow jailed 27 years for premeditated murder

Bridget Makaza, widow of Kurai Coaches director MaCloud Zvavovaviri Mapanga, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the premeditated murder of her husband at their Belvedere home in Harare in 2018.Makaza was convicted last week by th…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 09:00hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

'Devil's breath' the Zombie drug that steals your memory

ZIMBABWEANS are being urged to remain vigilant following growing reports of a dangerous drug known as "devil's breath" (pictured), a substance capable of stripping victims of free will, memory, and resistance.In South Africa, authorities a…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:20hrs | 2 | by Jacob Mutisi

Advocate Mpofu takes on State House security guards

Prominent Zimbabwean lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has called for an end to the harassment of citizens whose vehicles break down near State House in Harare.His remarks follow a video posted online in September 2025 showing a truck that had…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese nationals fined only US$150 for cocaine in the Banana republic

Nine Chinese nationals arrested in connection with a drug bust in Newlands, Harare, were each fined US$150 by the Harare Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, with the alternative of a six-month prison sentence, prompting criticism from promine…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court nullifies US$140,000 property sale in divorce dispute

A property deal worth US$140,000 has become the centre of a failed divorce-related battle after the High Court ruled that the agreement was based on a forged do

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Advocate Thabani Mpofu wins at the Supreme Court again

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) in a long-running legal battle over whether ferrochrome producer Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd is liable to pay mining royalties on chrome ore concentrates and ferroch…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

South African men can now adopt wives' surnames

A historic ruling from the South African Constitutional Court today.The Apex court has handed down judgment that husbands in South Africa can now legally adopt their wives' surnames.The Constitutional Court confirms the Free State High Cou…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 15:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nzenza-Muzonzini estate row explodes

The ongoing estate dispute between the late diplomat Charity Nzenza's family and her former husband, retired Brigadier-General Elisha Muzonzini, has taken a new turn, with Nzenza's siblings accusing Muzonzini of unlawfully winding up her e…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman sues estranged husband after 15-year abandonment

A Harare woman has dragged her husband to court, accusing him of abandoning her and their children for 15 years before resurfacing to cause turmoil in their lives.Fern Chiyanike told Harare Civil Court magistrate Ashton Dube that her husba…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man beheads sister for rituals

A Magunje family has been left devastated after their son, Isaac Mashonga, brutally murdered his sister for ritual purposes before losing his sight on the eve of his trial.The now 28-year-old was convicted by High Court judge Justice Phild…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court jails businessman for contempt

The High Court has found businessman Regis Maburutse in contempt of court and sentenced him to six months in prison, wholly suspended on condition he complies with a 2023 order barring him from interfering in the affairs of Matebeleland En…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu-PF youth leader denied bail

A Harare magistrate has denied bail to former Zanu-PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka (46) and his accomplice Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi (71) following allegations of unlawfully seizing land in Harare, which reportedly caused losses of US$1.5 mill…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for defrauding home seekers of over US$2m

Lloyd Maungira, 50, has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly duping desperate home seekers out of more than US$2 million by selling residential and commercial stands without authorization.Authorities say Maungira, directo…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

AMH editors bail relaxation application dismissed

Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai has dismissed an application for bail relaxation and temporary release by Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) editors Kholwani Nyathi and Faith Zaba, who are facing charges of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief Mugabe's appointment upheld by court

The High Court has dismissed a challenge by Emmanuel Dumbu seeking to overturn the appointment of Matubede Mudavanhu as substantive Chief Mugabe, ruling that the succession wrangle within the Mugabe clan had reached a deadlock that warrant…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court dismisses father's bid to reclaim son's house

The High Court has thrown out a Chegutu man's attempt to revoke a property registered in his son's name, describing the bitter dispute as a reflection of deep family breakdown.Onias Gotore had taken his son, Pride Gotore, to court in a row…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court over US$650 000 gold ore theft

A 32-year-old Mudzi man accused of stealing more than 2 153 tonnes of gold ore worth nearly US$650 000 from a mining company in Makaha has been granted bail despite opposition from police and the State.Tadeas Dumba Bote of Tonge village, u…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Cop jailed 10 Years for reckless fatal shooting

A Zimbabwe Republic Police officer has been jailed for 10 years by the High Court in Chinhoyi after being convicted of murder with constructive intention.Justice Phildah Muzofa handed down the sentence to Constable Talent Mabvuwo, a 15-yea…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court clears Pam Golding in property dispute

The High Court has dismissed a lawsuit against real estate firm Pam Golding Properties, ruling that the company fulfilled its obligations under an agency agreement in a disputed property sale.Justice Faith Mushure found that allegations by…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

High court orders eviction in land dispute

A long-running property wrangle in Bulawayo has been settled after the High Court ordered the eviction of a woman who claimed to have bought land nearly 20 years ago, but could not produce valid proof of ownership.Justice Evangelista Kabas…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zifa boss threatens lawsuit against journalist

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi has filed a legal case against journalist Hope Chizuzu, accusing him of publishing a series of defamatory articles targeting the football administrator.Magwizi, represented by …

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gideon Gono's bid to avoid trial flops

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono has suffered a setback in his bid to avoid trial in a US$3 million debt case, after the High Court dismissed his latest application for absolution.Gono, in his personal capacity an…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man's driver's licence cancelled over fatal crash

A Harare man has been sentenced to 36 months imprisonment, with 12 months suspended, after causing a crash in Borrowdale that claimed the life of a 53-year-old passenger.According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, Ernest R…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man kills wife in drunken fight

A Bulawayo man who killed his wife during a drunken altercation in 2021 and went into hiding for more than two years has been jailed for an effective five years.Godfrey Ndlovu (38) appeared before Justice Naison Chivayo at the Bulawayo Hig…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 12:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Muchinguri tries to dodge court ruling

Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri is seeking to overturn a High Court ruling compelling her to compensate the widow of a Harare resident who was killed by soldiers during the August 1, 2018 post-election protests.In April this year, Justic…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 12:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans to compel vendors to use POS machines

The government is drafting a legal framework that would compel informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines, in a move aimed at formalising the informal economy and broadening tax revenue collection.According to the Ministry of Ind…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu PF youth leader in court over land grab

Former Zanu PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka and his co-accused, Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi, will spend the night in Harare Remand Prison after a magistrate deferred their bail application to tomorrow.Kunaka (46) and Finiyasi (71) appeared befor…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man's child maintenance reduced from US$300 to US$50

A Harare man who was previously paying US$300 per month in child maintenance will now pay US$50, after Harare Civil Court Magistrate Ms Faina Makumbe granted his application for a downward variation.Mr Sidney Sixpants told the court that h…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man secures protection order against ex-lover

A Harare man has successfully obtained a protection order against his former girlfriend, who allegedly tried to interfere with his marriage.Harare Civil Court Magistrate Ms Johanna Mukwesha granted the order after Mr Ian Jasi told the cour…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK court rejects Zimbabwean father's bid to bring son home

The United Kingdom High Court has dismissed a Zimbabwean father's attempt to secure the return of his 11-year-old son, ruling that his parental rights under a Zimbabwean court order amounted only to access, not custody, and therefore did n…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

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