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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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | 203 | 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 | | 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

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 | 3134 | 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 | | 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

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

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

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

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 | | 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 | | 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

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

Ostallos Siziva to sue State

Ostallos Siziva, Deputy Spokesperson for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has announced intentions to pursue legal action against the State after being acquitted of charges related to tearing Zanu-PF campaign posters and inciting v…

Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:08hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Guvamombe cleared on fresh charges

Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe has been cleared of any wrongdoing regarding charges that he allegedly influenced a subordinate to recuse himself in a matter he had interest in. The offence was allegedly committed sometime in …

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Guvamombe rearrested on fresh charges

Suspended Chief Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe was rearrested on fresh charges of criminal abuse of office as a public office holder and appeared before Mr Mirgen Nemadire who released him on bail.He was ordered to report thrice a week to th…

Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 20:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Reduction of charges on electronic transactions welcome

The reduction of charges on electronic transactions to the friendly and economic levels is a welcome development which demands the conformity of all stakeholders. This is a functional strategy of ensuring that the current cash crisis is co…

Published: 15 Jun 2016 at 14:50hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

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Sikhala invited to address Botswana Patriotic Front Congress

Man axes wife to death, burns 3 homesteads

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Mliswa schools Geza on rule of law

Manager jailed over armed gold mine raid

Dr Death's crimes in Zimbabwe revisited

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Chinese miner charged with murder in Zimbabwe

Chief Nhema accused of extortion

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Holy Ten issues public apology to Mnangagwa

ZANU-PF pushes Mnangagwa term extension to 2030 despite internal resistance

Chamisa rejects coup-like actions

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South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

Chiwenga says current conditions led to Zimbawe's 2017 coup

Ramaphosa mourns Zimbabwean, Malawian victims of Limpopo bus disaster

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First Lady hosts empowerment bush luncheon for women entrepreneurs

Mine Workers Union raises alarm over expatriate salary under-declaration

Chiwenga dossier accuses Tagwirei of looting US$1.9bn

Zanu-PF annual 'feast' to gobble US$4 million

Chiwenga's urges coal miners to support railway revival

Man arrested for raping ex-wife

Bulawayo woman in court for forgery, fraud

ZEP extension faces pushback

Chiwenga admits 2017 event was a coup

Zanu-PF indaba opens under dark cloud

Chiwenga accuses Jonathan Moyo of treason

Chiwenga admits 2017 event was a coup

South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

42 Zimbabweans, Malawians killed in N1 Limpopo crash

Chiwenga says current conditions led to Zimbawe's 2017 coup

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Zimra officer dismissed over pornographic emails

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Chamisa rejects coup-like actions

PIC Director resigns after appointment error

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