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85-year-old accident victim loses case against driver

An 85-year-old Karoi tobacco farmer, Cleopas Matenga, has failed in his High Court bid to have a motorist charged with culpable homicide two years after being struck in a road traffic accident. Matenga also sought US$108,766 in compensatio…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:00hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

Justice Katiyo in fresh storm

High Court judge Justice Never Katiyo is once again under scrutiny after granting the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) leave to appeal in a politically sensitive case before the deadline for respondents to file opposition had expired -…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 14:49hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter

Retired Judge Cheda to testify in threat-to-kill case

Retired High Court judge Justice Maphios Cheda is expected to testify in the forthcoming trial of Bulawayo businessman Mohammed Daka, who stands accused of threatening to kill a service provider during a payment dispute.Daka, 47, who is th…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 10:23hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter

Judge Katiyo in legal storm over 'fraudulent' ruling on unheard case

Zimbabwean High Court Justice Never Katiyo is facing mounting scrutiny over allegations of judicial impropriety, after delivering a ruling in a case that lawyers say has not yet been argued before him - with the hearing only scheduled for …

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 17:19hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter

Chinese company loses labour case

Jian Shan Civil Explosives, a Chinese-owned company based in Chinhoyi, has lost a labour dispute and has been ordered by the courts to pay former employees after being found guilty of unfair dismissal and underpayment.The ruling follows co…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:03hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Ezra Chadzamira's driver faces outstanding police case

Esau Mutanho, driver to Zanu PF's Ezra Chadzamira and known leader of a terror gang, is embroiled in yet another police case at Masvingo Central, adding to a growing list of allegations against him.Mutanho, who drives Chadzamira's Zanu PF-…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:00hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

Kadoma land dispute case crumbles

The State has formally withdrawn criminal charges in the high-profile land dispute involving popular cleric Tapiwa Freddy, founder of Goodness and Mercy Ministries, and property developer Kudakwashe Taruberekera, CEO of Craft Properties (P…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga wife's case fast tracked through courts

An 18-year-old man from Domboshava, Success Mukaro, has been found guilty of unlawfully entering and stealing cellphones valued at US$16,915 from the Borrowdale shop owned by Miniyothabo Chiwenga, wife of Vice President Constantino Chiweng…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:23hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter

Woman ducks cross-examination in disputed Rhodes Estate case

A Harare woman who claims to be the executor of the estate of the late Brian James and Elizabeth Rhodes - individuals she alleges were relatives of British imperialist Cecil John Rhodes â€“ abruptly halted her testimony during a theft of t…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 16:53hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter

NSSA chair implicated in extortion case

National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman Emmanuel Fundira was questioned by police on Wednesday in connection with an extortion case involving former Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior employee Paula January.This follows a report…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court dismisses Tendai Biti appeal in US$1 million case

The Supreme Court has dismissed lawyer and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti's appeal against a High Court ruling that denied his application for condonation in a US$1 million defamation case filed by Augur Investments' top executives.Th…

Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:18hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate recuses self from Geza case

Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande recused herself yesterday from presiding over the case involving former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) board chairperson, Basil Nyabadza, who faces allegations of defrauding war veteran…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 12:29hrs | 1143 | by Staff reporter

Geza loses fraud case

The State yesterday withdrew charges against former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) chairman Basil Nyabadza, who had been facing allegations of defrauding Mr. Blessed Geza of US$1,362,000 in a land deal. The charges wer…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:02hrs | 822 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko's son files $500,000 lawsuit over rape allegations

Siqokoqela Mphoko, son of the late former vice-president Phelekezela Mphoko, has filed a $500,000 lawsuit against a relative who accused him of raping her then 12-year-old daughter, as deepening family disputes take a legal turn.The lawsui…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:09hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter

Trial of alleged SA hitmen concludes, ruling set for December 9

The trial of five men accused of conspiring to kidnap and assault a local businessman over an alleged US$800,000 fuel tank scam concluded last week, with the prosecution presenting its final witness. The case, heard in Harare, involves Sou…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:41hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Councillors acquitted in residential stands allocation case

Seven members of the Harare City Council's Finance and Development Committee accused of illegally allocating themselves residential stands have been acquitted by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei.The councillors - Costa Mande (40)…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

CIO car smuggling case drags on

A vehicle smuggling case, which implicates several officers from various law enforcement agencies, including the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), was postponed last Thursday after the state informed the court that it was not ready …

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:00hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter

Ex-CCC candidate arrested in 'bizarre' case

Police have arrested Tineyi Munetsi, a former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate from the August 2023 elections, for allegedly participating in an anti-government demonstration five years ago. Munetsi, who contested as a parliam…

Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:08hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa daughter's drug case set down for July 29

The trial date for M'diwa Chanetsa Mliswa, daughter of politician and village head Temba Mliswa, and her accomplice Tawanda Chigudu, has been set for July 29. They are charged with possession of 1.3 grams of crystal meth. M'diwa is out on …

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:58hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko's obstruction of justice trial continues

THE trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko on charges of abusing public office by forcing the release of two officials arrested on corruption charges will continue after the Supreme Court upheld a High Court judgment dismissing …

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Teacher attacked for testifying in a rape case

A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Mangwe, Plumtree, is in trouble for threatening a teacher for testifying against his brother who is facing a rape charge.Buhle Ncube appeared in court before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Thursday facing as…

Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 16:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Company employees linked to robbery case

THREE employees at Quest Financial Services have been implicated in a robbery that occurred at the firm's Belgravia branch in Harare on Saturday.The three allegedly teamed up with six others, stormed the premises, and stole US$720 676, ZAR…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:00hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Woman loses vehicle rebate case

A RETURNING citizen has lost a High Court case against the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) after she sued the authority for refusing to clear her Honda Fit vehicle using a duty-free rebate.Tendai Kaseke cited Zimra as the respondent in …

Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Judge recuses himself from opposition activists' public violence appeal

Judge Christopher Banda-Dube of the Bulawayo High Court has withdrawn from presiding over a court application involving former deputy mayor Mlandu Ncube and his associates. They were seeking to challenge their convictions related to public…

Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 21:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Imperialist puppets must accept that the Zimbabwe elections are a closed case

It's time these puppets, agents of imperialism and white monopoly capital realised that their assignment to deliver the election result their masters were expecting in Zimbabwe has failed.They will not manage to manipulate the whole of SAD…

Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 15:01hrs | 21 | by Dr. Fred M'membe

State closes case in Sikhala, Maiko trial

The State has closed its case in the trial of CCC members Job Sikhala and Lovemore Maiko on charges of inciting public violence when they allegedly led CCC supporters to stone Zanu-PF supporters last year.The two are accused of behaving in…

Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Biti loses US$1m defamation appeal

THE Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application for leave to appeal filed by opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Tendai Biti who is faces a US$1 million lawsuit for allegedly defaming Augur Investments' top…

Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala continues to sing the blues

A HARARE magistrate has dismissed Job Sikhala's application for exception in a case he is being accused of obstructing the course of justice.Sikhala, who is being represented by Jeremiah Bhamu and Harrison Nkomo, appeared before magistrate…

Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa has a serious constitutional case to answer

Our rudderless President Cyril Ramaphosa has been exposed not only for his lack of leadership, but also for his gross misunderstanding of the country's Constitution.We all know that he was a victim of alleged theft, but it is the origin of…

Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 09:26hrs | 14 | by Paul Ngobeni

Con-artist drops Mnangagwa's name in US$488 000 fraud case

A 33-YEAR-OLD Harare con-artist dropped President Emmerson Mnangagwa's name in a fraud case involving close to half a million United States dollars.The woman, Eustine Charambira (33), duped a Harare man Erasmus Chimbumu of US$488 000 in a …

Published: 24 Jul 2021 at 07:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Judge recuses self in Malaba case

The urgent application in the High Court by the executive director of an NGO to have Chief Justice Luke Malaba found in contempt of court and jailed is now being heard by just two judges after Justice Webster Chinamora recused himself from…

Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Date set for Malaba court case

THE High Court will hear a contempt of court case against Chief Justice Luke Malaba on Thursday following reports that he had continued to execute official duties after reaching retirement age.The case was filed by the Zimbabwe Human Right…

Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Sacu completes 1 case in 3 years

THE Special Anti-Corruption Unit (Sacu) has completed only one graft case since its inception in 2018, amid concerns over rise in high-profile corruption cases.According to a Sacu dashboard update number 20, seen by NewsDay, as at April 26…

Published: 18 May 2021 at 06:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Robbery case drags for 2 years without trial

A MUTOKO gold miner who was attacked by armed robbers at his homestead, losing a gun, gold, phones and cash in the process, has filed a complainant to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for the delay in the hearing of the matter two …

Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:21hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Judge refuses to step down from MDC Alliance case

High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has refused to step down from presiding over a lawsuit by four MDC-Alliance parliamentarians contesting their recall from Parliament, saying the motion for recusal was without merit. Chalton Hwende,…

Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 09:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Former Harare bosses want their case referred to ConCourt

Former City of Harare bosses, Sekesai Makwavarara, Michael and Tendai Mahachi on Tuesday filed an application to have the matter in which they are facing charges of criminal abuse of office, referred to the Constitutional Court arguing tha…

Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

High Court throws out Gweru residents' case on State land

THE High Court has dismissed an application by 11 residents who sought a court order blocking the Land Commission from re-convening in Harare for an inquiry into the sale and acquisition of State land in and around the Midlands province da…

Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

The curse and case of Linda Masarira

When I hear the word "sellout" I think of the infamous Morrison Nyathi, a former liberation war fighter who became an informant of the Rhodesian Army and led them, deep into Mozambique to slaughter thousands of civilian refugees and libera…

Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:05hrs | 8 | by Michael Mhlanga

Chivayo case in new twist

Former Zimbabwe Power Company chairperson Stanley Nyasha Kazhanje yesterday denied allegations that he received a $10 000 bribe so that he does not cancel a 100 megawatt Gwanda solar panel station project tender won by Intratrek Zimbabwe.K…

Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt dismisses magistrate's application

FORMER Chinhoyi magistrate Funny Nyakudya, who is facing two counts of criminal abuse of office charges after allegedly showing favour to a woman believed to be his lover in a maintenance matter, is now set to face trial after his applicat…

Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko's externalisation case drags on

A CASE in which former operations manager at Bulk Cash and Carry Wholesalers implicated Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko in the externalisation of millions of dollars involving Pakistan businessman Imran Shahzad seems to be taking too lon…

Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 14:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Ex-CIO sucked in money laundering case

A Harare man who imported a BMW vehicle into the country on behalf of his United Kingdom-based cousin testified in the case of a former district intelligence officer, Mbereki Mbizo Nyathi, who is accused of concealing the location and owne…

Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:28hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter

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