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US$4000 theft hooker married
A married commercial sex worker from Bulawayo who stole US$4 000 from her client, has been sentenced to four years in jail. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane stole the money from Mr Zamani M...Published: 23 hrs ago | 4406 | by Staff reporter
Nehanda's bones still displayed in a british museum
Those who are christians do understand the importance of repatriating bones of the loved ones. Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear an oath. He had ...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 22:12hrs | 1439 | by Dr Maisimba Mavaza
David Parirenyatwa applies for discharge
Former Health minister David Parirenyatwa has applied for discharge in a case in which he is accused of criminal abuse of office after allegedly directing NatPharm chairman George Washaya to appoint N...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 07:06hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Cop jailed for bedding 13-yr-old
A 30 -year -old Mberengwa police officer has been sentenced to six years in jail for bedding his colleague's 13-year-old sister -in-law twice. Kudakwashe Dzinamurungu appeared before Gweru Reg...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:44hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
60 years jail for armed robber cop
A POLICE officer who was part of a five-member gang of armed robbers wailed in court after each of them was handed a 60-year jail term for armed robbery. The cop, Thulani Nkala (38) appeared t...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 05:19hrs | 2224 | by Staff reporter
Notorious machete gang members arrested
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of eight notorious machete gang members known as Maketo brothers, who terrorised residents in several mining towns.The machete gangs popular...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:23hrs | 3330 | by Staff reporter
Man loses US$4 000 to hooker
A PROSTITUTE from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly stealing over US$4 000 and a cellphone from her client after they had spent a night together. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:42hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
'Human flesh to goat meat' wizard finally convicted
A self-proclaimed wizard who claimed in court that he can "change human flesh to goat meat" after being accused of stealing a goat has been finally convicted.Zivai Lusuious (32) of Summerdale,...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 11:31hrs | 2054 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
ZANU PF Youth League Statement on Machete Wielding Gangs
The ZANU PF Youth League in its entirety condemns the heinous acts by the machete wielding gangs who have descended on the Mining sector and society at large. Many innocents have fallen victim t...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 14:09hrs | 2565 | by Yeukai Simbanegavi
My Uncle needs help
My name is Etiwel Mutero the son of Elijah Hunjani and Edinah Shavi. Though I have much to write on my father's side I would like to dedicate this article to my mother's family the Shavi Family....Published: 05 Jan 2020 at 10:50hrs | 3746 | by Etiwel Mutero
Civil servant up for illegal possession of elephant tusks
A FIELD orderly at Camsasa Clinic in Guruve was last week arraigned before the courts for possession of two elephant tusks.Last Chaatama (39) pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded ...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:15hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
'Conflicted people stifling anti-graft fight in Zimbabwe'
African Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (APNAC) Zimbabwe chapter chairperson Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (pictured below) says institutions responsible for fighting corruption in the c...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:51hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
'I was used!' Jacob Zuma claims
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has claimed that he has been used as a scapegoat in the multibillion-rand arms deal.Zuma says the state must investigate other decision makers like fo...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 13:43hrs | 85580 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ex-soldier convicted of insulting mother in-law
A 27-YEAR-OLD former soldier was yesterday fined $200 by a Bindura magistrate for shouting obscenities at his mother in-law during a binge.Robert Jack of Foothill farm, Bindura was convicted a...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:20hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
Serial bogus CIO fraudster convicted
A SERIAL fraudster in Bulawayo who masqueraded as a top Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officer and a close security aide to President Mnangagwa before duping Ingwebu Breweries of 375 litres o...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:55hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Marry Chiwenga faces life imprisonment
Marry Chiwenga, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga faces a maximum of life imprisonment if convicted for a charge to kill the former army General.Chiwenga is facing atte...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 10:26hrs | 6652 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Marry Chiwenga faces more charges
MARRY MUBAIWA, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is already facing attempted murder, fraud and currency externalisation charges, may face more charges. She is bein...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:28hrs | 5520 | by Staff Reporter
Man gets community service for draining fuel from parked car
A man from Madumabisa, in Hwange has been slapped with 420 hours for community service for draining fuel worth $800 from a parked vehicle....Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 06:47hrs | 1347 | by Stephen Jakes
Cyrene pupils arrested for selling dagga and 'roofie' pills at school
While other pupils raise money through selling snacks and sweets to supplement their school allowances, some Cyrene Mission boys have allegedly crossed the thin line that separates law abiding citizen...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:18hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier jailed for stealing $18 536 meat
A FORMER soldier has been sentenced to four years in prison for breaking into a butchery twice and stealing meat worth $18 536. Tafadzwa Mahlahla (35) from Pumula East suburb in Bulawayo, who ...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:02hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
MDC official 'embezzles' burial society funds
MDC Alliance Makokoba Constituency MP James Sithole together with three accomplices allegedly embezzled more than US$4 000 and R10 000 belonging to a local burial society he chaired, a magistrate hear...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1051 | by Staff Reporter
High Court absolves BCC in case of drowned teen
THE High Court has quashed both conviction and sentence against Bulawayo City Council (BCC) which was fined $600 for culpable homicide when a 15-year-old boy drowned after he slipped and fell into a p...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:34hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Pair jailed for robbery
Two Chitungwiza men were yesterday sentenced to seven years in prison, each, for stealing two motor vehicles and cash from taxi drivers, while pretending to be genuine clients. Kudakwashe Tino...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:53hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
The worse ever political year in Zimbabwe
As we come to the wire of the year 2019, there is nothing to write home about as poverty, hunger and unemployment continue to sting the ordinary people in the country.Looking at the political ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2406 | by Leonard Koni
Irish Whiskey lands man in the dock
A 23-year-old Mutare man has been dragged before court and convicted of theft charges after he stole a bottle of Irish Whiskey in a supermarket.Jabulani Samboko who was appearing before a Muta...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 21:09hrs | 1231 | by Staff reporter
Gwinji exonerates Parirenyatwa
THE decision to terminate former NatPharm managing director Ms Flora Nancy Sikefu's contract and to move her to the Ministry of Health headquarters was reached following a series of consultations betw...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 08:59hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Man abducts cop
A BINDURA man was last week convicted of resisting arrest and kidnapping a police officer at a roadblock before assaulting other police officers who intervened to rescue their colleague.Godfre...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Company loses property worth $2 529 to employee
A Bulawayo firm Pump and Steel Supplies Company has reportedly lost property worth $2, 529 to its employee who stole it.This emerged when Tapiwa Marengenya (34) appeared before Bulawayo magist...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 06:19hrs | 990 | by Stephen Jakes
ZACC intensifies asset recovery
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) intensified its asset recovery programme in the past two weeks by impounding several vehicles suspected of being smuggled into the country without paymen...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:52hrs | 130 | by Comm John Makamure
Chaplin High School boys nabbed for rape
Police in Gweru, Midlands province have arrested two A'level students at Chaplin High School on allegations of raping a form three student from the same school. Police sources in the province ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 20:26hrs | 3393 | by Staff Reporter
Killer pilot loses appeal
THE High Court has barred the Airforce of Zimbabwe pilot, who fatally assaulted his Gweru-based girlfriend last year for allegedly cheating on him with his colleague, from approaching the Supreme Cour...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:38hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Anti-Mnangagwa activist challenges incarceration
LAWYERS representing political activist Josphat Mzaca Ngulube have challenged the incarceration of the aspiring Bulawayo legislator who was last week jailed six years for public violence.Ngulu...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:43hrs | 1543 | by Staff reporter
Shoe sells out thieving traditional healer
A SHOE left behind at a crime scene sold out a Chipinge traditional healer who broke into a friend's house and stole a vehicle gearbox and money, leading to his incarceration for an effective two year...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:42hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter
Killer cops lose Supreme Court appeal
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence by three detectives serving a combined 30 years imprisonment for taking turns to fatally assault a suspect who was detained in...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:24hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Do we still have police in Harare?
Illegal activities around the former Ximex Mall have become a cause for concern to all and sundry.Anyone familiar with the goings-on there is shocked at how the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 21:55hrs | 2103 | by Staff reporter
2 arrested for cop assault
TWO men have been arrested while their two other accomplices are still on the run after they attacked a policeman who wanted to arrest their colleague in connection with an assault case. Lucky...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:23hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Son bashes father over misfortunes
A CHIMANIMANI man brutally assaulted his father with an iron bar, accusing him of being responsible for his misfortunes.Hardlife Sokisi (26) of Ngorima village under Chief Ngorima appeared bef...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Imbibers beat up guard for closing bar
THE love for beer has landed two Victoria Falls men in jail after they teamed up to assault a security guard for closing a bar while they were still drinking. Kasanga Ndlovu (32) and Clive Ndlovu (22)...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:37hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter
Woman stabs ex with broken bottle 'in self defence'
A VICTORIA FALLS woman who stabbed her ex-boyfriend with a broken beer bottle in a bar has told the court that she acted in self-defence as her former lover was dragging her demanding sex. Chi...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 06:43hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Kambarami appeal postponed
THE Supreme Court yesterday postponed a hearing in which deposed Bulawayo Deputy Mayor, Tinashe Kambarami, is challenging the recent nullification of his election by the High Court. Bulawayo H...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:05hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo’s bid to delay trail flops
Attempts by former Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) board chairman Stanley Kazhanje and businessman Wicknell Chivayo to delay their trial over an alleged $10 000 bribe failed yesterday after the magistrat...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 05:45hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni's purported dethronement 'a legal nullity', claims lawyer
Chiefs from Matabeleland North on Saturday initiated a process to dethrone outspoken Ntabazinduna tribal chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni in an orchestrated move.A majority of the 41 chief...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 10:27hrs | 3427 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans reject further military coups, but demand genuine electoral reforms to freely choose own leaders
If there is anything that Zimbabweans should have regrettably learnt the hard way, over the past years, is never to support or celebrate ZANU PF internal factional fighting, especially when this culmi...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:25hrs | 4990 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni suspended
OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni was yesterday "suspended" by the Matabeleland North traditional leaders' provincial assembly on grounds that his chieftainship is being contested....Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 06:04hrs | 5181 | by Staff reporter
Police chief convicted
Commissioner-general of police Godwin Matanga and the Police Service Commission (PSC) chairperson have been slapped with a 60-day jail term each after they were convicted for contempt of court....Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:59hrs | 3828 | by Staff reporter
Man killed in dispute over music
A MAN from Binga fatally struck his nephew following a row over music, which the now deceased kept on changing.This was heard when Nkululeko Munkombwe (25) appeared before Bulawayo High Court ...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:42hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Avenging spirit haunts inmate
During the day, he looks like any other inmate at his new home — Harare Central Prison, but when the lights go out, he knows no peace.Joram Siwela, a former Chaplin High School student and p...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:41hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter
Kambarami replaced
BULAWAYO councillors seem to have thrown in the towel regarding the status of disposed deputy mayor, Mr Tinashe Kambarami after they appointed a caretaker councillor to take care of business in Ward T...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:24hrs | 1520 | by Staff reporter
Josphat Ngulube convicted over January protests
PROMINENT Bulawayo activist and Bulawayo South Constituency losing candidate Josphat Ngulube was yesterday convicted of torching three cars, destroying a precast wall and breaking several windows at a...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 19:17hrs | 1224 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zinara boss jailed
Former Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) Director, Simon Mudzingwa Taranhike will spend the next 15 months behind bars after he was found guilty and convicted for criminal abuse of offic...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 19:20hrs | 2229 | by Staff reporter
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