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Land barons challenge contempt charges

Suspected land barons Rodgers Pote and Trymore Arineshito, facing charges of contempt of court for carrying out unauthorised development on an illegal settlement, have applied for discharge at the close of the State's case.Harare magistrat…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:16hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter

High bank charges hindering financial inclusion in Zimbabwe

High bank charges imposed by local financial institutions are choking financial inclusion in Zimbabwe and running contrary to best practices across the region, a new National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF) report has revealed.The repor…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 06:01hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter

Milton High teacher acquitted of sodomy charges

A male teacher at Milton High School in Bulawayo has been acquitted of all charges relating to alleged improper conduct with learners at the boys-only school.Bulawayo magistrate Beverly Madzikatire cleared 36-year-old Tyson Lunga, ruling t…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:32hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

Scottland hike Dembare match gate charges

Scottland have followed the well-trodden path of clubs cashing in on the pulling power of traditional giants by hiking gate charges for their high-stakes clash against Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday.The ambitious debutants, affectio…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:51hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter

Man acquitted of dagga possession charges

A 33-year-old man accused of possessing 53 sachets of dagga has been acquitted after a court ruled that there was insufficient evidence linking him to the drugs.Western Commonage Magistrate Mr Archie Wochiwunga cleared Langton Mbanje of ch…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:55hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

Company faces exchange control violation charges

A Harare-based company, Grant Thulisa (Pvt) Ltd, has been hauled before the courts on allegations of violating Zimbabwe's exchange control regulations after it allegedly misrepresented the amount of money spent on importing liquefied petro…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 12:17hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter

18 Zimbabwe prosecutors arrested for corruption charges

At least 18 public prosecutors stationed across Zimbabwe have been arrested on corruption-related charges, predominantly bribery and extortion, the country's Prosecutor-General, Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo, revealed yesterday.She made the d…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:22hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter

Parents face charges for children's offences

Parents whose minor children are found guilty of drug-related or sexual offences in a court of law may also be held legally liable, potentially facing hefty fines or jail sentences, according to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officials.Thi…

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:35hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter

Scottland hikes gate charges for Caps clash

The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) has approved a request by top-flight newcomers Scottland FC to increase gate charges for their highly anticipated home match against giants Caps United, scheduled for Sunday at Rufaro Stadium.In…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:22hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Charges against Mzembi will be dropped

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi is set to be released on Monday, with all charges against him expected to be dropped under a secret agreement reportedly brokered with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Mzembi, who had been living i…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:37hrs | 4013 | by Staff reporter

TTI withdraws charges in viral clamping case

A Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) employee who went viral earlier this year for sawing off a clamping device from his vehicle has been cleared of theft charges after Tendy Three Investments (TTI) unexpectedly withdrew its comp…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 15:42hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter

Moses Mpofu's fraud charges mount

It never rains but pours for embattled Harare businessman Moses Mpofu, who now finds himself entangled in a growing web of criminal allegations, many of which are being linked to his bitter fallout with flamboyant and politically connected…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 19:37hrs | 3135 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean banks face backlash over excessive charges

Zimbabwe's banking sector is celebrating strong financial results, with shareholders across financial institutions enjoying substantial dividend payouts following another profitable year. However, the celebrations have been tempered by gro…

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:26hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter

Timothy Omotoso, co-accused found not guilty on all charges

Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho have been found not guilty on all charges.The trio faced over 30 charges, inluding rape, human trafficking and racketeering.The verdict was delivere…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:30hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter

CID officer up for second murder charge

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Detective Farai Simudzirai, who was on suspension in connection with a murder case, has been implicated in another fatal incident. The incident, which occurred on March 16, 2025, raises serious con…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:38hrs | 1822 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga in the dock

Veteran journalist Blessed Mhlanga appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court, facing charges of transmitting data messages to incite public violence.The charges stem from two videos posted on YouTube by Heart & Soul TV (HStv), in w…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:11hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's wife drops fraud charges

The State on Monday withdrew criminal charges against Harare couple Annavestah Mudiwa (39) and her husband, Gray Mudiwa, who were accused of defrauding Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, of nearly US$1…

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:45hrs | 4744 | by Staff reporter

Suspended Harare town clerk faces fresh charges

Suspended City of Harare Town Clerk, Hosiah Chisango, is facing fresh corruption charges following concerns raised over his recent acquittal in a high-profile case involving the award of a US$9 million streetlights tender. The tender, whic…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:57hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

ZACC to press new charges in US$9m tender case

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced plans to lay new charges against Harare Town Clerk, Engineer Hosiah Chisango, and several associates after the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew charges related to a …

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:41hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Ibbo Mandaza's son faces assault charges

The son of prominent academic and political commentator Professor Ibbo Mandaza appeared in court facing allegations of assaulting his ex-wife on Christmas Eve.Ibbo Mandaza Jr (33) was charged with physical abuse following an incident invol…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:17hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter

Police appeal for assistance in identifying road accident victim

Police in Harare are seeking the public's help in identifying the body of a 12-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a car along Seke Road in October. The victim, whose body is still at the Parirenyatwa Hospital mortuary, was involved in …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:38hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Prisons officer killed by uncle on amnesty

A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer was fatally stabbed by her uncle on Christmas Day in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, in a shocking incident that has left the local community reeling. The police suspect the…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:37hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

Amnesty beneficiary faces new robbery charges

A man released under Presidential Amnesty in April this year has been brought back to court on fresh charges of robbery, raising concerns about repeat offenders exploiting the clemency program.Shepherd Chenga, aged 40, appeared before Hara…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:37hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter

SA authorities crack down on omalayitsha

South Africa's Department of Traffic and Community Safety has launched a major crackdown on overloaded vehicles, targeting small cross-border transporters popularly known as omalayitsha. These vehicles predominantly ferry goods for Zimbabw…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:39hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter

Chikore acquitted by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in Harare has overturned the conviction of Denzel Chikore on charges of rape, bringing an end to the legal battle.Chikore, represented by his lawyers Liveours Mundieta and Advocate T. Mapuranga, successfully appealed agai…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 15:43hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter

State withdraws charges against 39 war vets

The State has withdrawn charges against 39 members of the War Veterans Welfare Pressure Group, who were arrested in October 2021 for allegedly participating in an unlawful gathering in Harare.The former freedom fighters, who appeared befor…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:57hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

Charges against Ian Khama dropped

Former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, has announced that the criminal charges against him for illegal possession of firearms have been dropped.Khama, who recently returned to Botswana after three years in self-imposed exile, had faced m…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 16:38hrs | 3898 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo duo in court over robbery charges

Two men from Bulawayo's Tshabalala suburb, Spencer Bongani Dzitiro (33) and Malvin Mpofu (23), appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrate's Court facing robbery charges.The pair allegedly tricked a motorist, Edward Muchenjekwa, into …

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

Vendor in court on attempted murder charges

A vendor was arraigned before the court this week facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly pushing a municipal policeman from a moving vehicle during an arrest.Farai Yobe, a vendor, appeared before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo …

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

CIO trio in court on robbery, extortion charges

Three state security agents attached to the Presidential Guard appeared in court yesterday, facing serious allegations of extorting and robbing a Chinese national of US$2,800.The accused, Chamunorwa Victor Chinorwiwa (32), Hilary Maravanyi…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1374 | by Staff reporter

5 police officers acquitted on US$15,000 extortion charges

Five Harare police officers who were accused of demanding a US$15,000 bribe from a company director to drop false rape charges have been acquitted. Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei cleared the officers of criminal abuse of office charges,…

Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:12hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter

Harare man up for US$42,000 theft

Morgan Muwodzeri, a 54-year-old resident, appeared before Harare magistrate Patricia Kamwana last week, facing multiple theft charges involving a total of US$42,900. Muwodzeri was released on US$250 bail and instructed to remain at his cur…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:17hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter

Judge dismisses 2 more charges against Donald Trump

A court in Georgia has dismissed two of the 10 criminal charges against Donald Trump and one other charge against his allies for alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election.Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Thur…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 17:30hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter

Gays arrested on sodomy charges in Zimbabwe

A dispute over missing money and the inadvertent disclosure of their living arrangements to the police led to two Harare men facing charges of engaging in a same-sex relationship.Tavimbanashe Chawatama (28) and Leonard Nyakudya (25) appear…

Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 18:59hrs | 1148 | by Staff reporter

State withdraws charges against Zanu-PF bigwig

The State withdrew charges against prominent Mutare businessman and Zanu-PF bigwig Isau Mupfumi yesterday due to insufficient evidence connecting him to recent violent clashes in Mutare's central business district.Mupfumi was arrested in M…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:25hrs | 4656 | by Staff reporter

'Prophet' faces rape charges

A self-styled prophet is facing charges of raping a 20- year-old mentally challenged woman aged 20.Macdonald Katurura (32) appeared before Harare regional magistrate Stanford Mambanje, who remanded him in custody to July 19.He was advised …

Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Service providers stop trading in Zimdollars

A MAJORITY of service providers and shops in the country were yesterday rejecting payments in local currency arguing that they were migrating to the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in a development that left the transacting public strande…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

RBZ scraps bank charges for low-cost accounts

IN a move meant to encourage a culture of banking, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced the scrapping of bank charges for low-cost accounts.Presenting his first Monetary Policy Statement on Friday the RBZ Governor, Dr John Mash…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bosso announce gate charges for Dembare tie

HIGHLANDERS have announced the gate charges for their game against Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.The minimum price for a ticket has been pegged at US$5, while the VIP and VVIP is going for US $10 and US $20 respectively.The ma…

Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Fraud charges against Mankunzini withdrawn

The State has decided to drop charges against former cricketer Dumisani Mankunzini after the complainant chose to withdraw their case against him.Mankunzini, who spent three months behind bars last year, left the courtroom yesterday with a…

Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:17hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter

Chombo's corruption charges vanishes

Former Cabinet Minister Ignatius Chombo, who was facing a slew of corruption, fraud and criminal abuse of office charges, yesterday heaved a sigh of relief after the State withdrew all his cases.The ex-Local Government Minister's last two …

Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Journalist in court for murder

A 42-year-old scribe who is also an employee at Grain Marketing Board has appeared in court on allegations of killing his relative. Joseph Katete was facing murder charges when he appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Munashe Chibanda. He w…

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 13:59hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Duo acquitted on Mopa charges

Two human rights defenders have been acquitted on charges of organising an unsanctioned meeting at a lodge in Bindura in June last year.Institute for Young Women's Development (IYWD) team members, Sandra Zenda and Kudakwashe Munemo were on…

Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

SADC countries except South Africa scrap roaming charges

Mobile users in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana will no longer be charged extra when they cross borders. The initiative in the four Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries is part of a move to create a One Network Are…

Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 17:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala troubles mount

Jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala's troubles continue to mount after the politician has been slapped with fresh criminal charge involving alleged violence.The state has charged Sikhala with disorderly conduc…

Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 16:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

'Parking marshals overcharging motorists'

BULAWAYO motorists have accused parking attendants in the central business district (CBD) of overcharging and fabricating debts.The city's vehicle parking management system is managed by Tendy Three Investment (TTI) under a build, operate …

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 14:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

State withdraws another fraud case against Chombo

The State has withdrawn another case of corruption against former Cabinet minister, Ignatius Chombo, because of lack of evidence.Three other cases against Chombo that were investigated by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were withdrawn l…

Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 19:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Murder charges for killer dog owners

A COMMUNITY in Southview Park, Harare, is living in mortal fear of vicious dogs belonging to a family that recently moved into the neighbourhood. Some, if not most, properties in the suburb are not gated, which makes the residents vulnerab…

Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

6 more murder cases for Muvevi

Police are investigating leads linking former police detective Jaison Muvevi to six other murder cases that took place in and around Harare and Chitungwiza over the past three years.The 42-year-old is presently before the courts facing fou…

Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala challenges splitting of charges as trial starts

OPPOSITION lawmaker Job Sikhala, currently locked up at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, on Monday pleaded not guilty when he appeared for trial before Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa.Sikhala is on pretrial incarceration following his arrest f…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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Bulawayo hit by 2 armed robberies, losses exceed US$30k

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