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4 in court over alleged trafficking of Zimbabweans to Russia

Four suspects have appeared in court facing human trafficking charges after allegedly facilitating the movement of Zimbabweans to Russia, where the victims were reportedly forced to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.Obert Hlav…

Published: 30 Mar 2026 at 15:50hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

2 men in court over alleged murder of NPA driver

Two Harare men have appeared in court facing charges linked to the alleged murder of a driver employed by the National Prosecuting Authority.Tawanda Ruzvudzo and Edmond Muzuva were remanded in custody when they appeared before Harare magis…

Published: 29 Mar 2026 at 18:37hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter

Court halts Kitsiyatota mining operations

Mining operations in the conflict-ridden Kitsiyatota area of Bindura have been suspended following a provincial magistrate's order aimed at curbing escalating violence and addressing an ongoing environmental compliance dispute.The order, i…

Published: 29 Mar 2026 at 11:09hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter

CID officers in court over US$5,000 bribery sting

Two officers from the Zimbabwe Republic Police stationed at CID Minerals in Mutare have appeared in court facing extortion and bribery charges after allegedly being caught in a sting operation.The accused, Taona Zhou (37) and Observant Tin…

Published: 29 Mar 2026 at 11:02hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter

2 in court for murdering NPA driver

Two men, Tawanda Ruzvidzo (38) and Edmond Muzuva (32), have appeared in court in Harare facing charges of murder and armed robbery after allegedly killing a National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) driver and dumping his body near Lake Chivero…

Published: 27 Mar 2026 at 11:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa fails to file papers in explosive court challenge

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has not filed opposing papers in a high-stakes Constitutional Court challenge brought by war veterans seeking to block proposed amendments that could extend his tenure by two years.The case, now before the Cons…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 20:38hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP in beer scandal, granted bail

Joel Sithole was on Thursday granted US$500 bail by the Masvingo Magistrates Court after being accused of diverting Constituency Development Fund (CDF) money for personal use, including spending on beer, groceries and hotel stays.Sithole w…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 20:33hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter

Passion Java's sister back in court over 'sold' rental car

Convicted fraudster Mavis Java Madzivanzira is facing yet another legal storm after appearing in court on fresh charges of theft of trust property - just a day after being convicted in a US$120,000 fraud case.Madzivanzira, who was convicte…

Published: 26 Mar 2026 at 12:22hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter

Journalist Madzikatidze's bail appeal dismissed

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an appeal by detained journalist Gideon Madzikatidze against the denial of bail, dealing a setback to his efforts to secure release.In a ruling delivered on March 23, 2026, Justice Muchawa upheld th…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vendor cleared in 'one-punch' death case

A Bulawayo man who spent months on remand facing a murder charge has been acquitted after the High Court ruled that the State failed to prove intent to kill.Edson Dzipe (45), of Cowdray Park, was freed on Monday at the close of the State's…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 13:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman in court over alleged cash flight

A Harare-based businessperson appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of externalising more than US$4 million without authorisation from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.Maud Patricia Liddell was not asked to plead when she appeared bef…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 09:57hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter

Good Samaritan arrested for murder

A 40-year-old man from Epworth has been arrested on murder allegations after a violent dispute that followed his attempt to shelter a woman fleeing domestic violence.Prosper Tenga was taken into custody after an incident involving Tafadzwa…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 09:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son back in Johannesburg court

The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine, is expected back in the dock on Tuesday.The 28-year-old and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze face charges of attempted murder after a man was shot and wounded at Mugabe's Hy…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tragedy in Gwanda: 3 dead after cabin fire

Three people lost their lives in Gwanda, Matebeleland South Province, after a cabin they were sleeping in caught fire under unclear circumstances.The incident occurred on March 19, 2026, at around 10 pm at Lone Mine 50 Compound, Makwe, acc…

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 22:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti set for Mutare court appearance

Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) convener Tendai Biti and programmes director Morgan Ncube are set to appear at Mutare Magistrates Court on Monday after being arrested on Saturday by armed police.The two are currently being held at Mutar…

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 22:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man sets 2 huts on fire, turns violent over adultery accusations

A man from Umguza District has been sentenced to 24 months in prison after deliberately setting fire to his own property during a domestic dispute.Watson Nyoni, 52, of Badminton Farm in Nyamandlovu, appeared before Western Commonage magist…

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 22:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man accused of 'lone-wolf' scheme that shocked the courts

A 53-year-old Bulawayo man, Timothy John Schultz, is facing serious legal trouble after being accused of orchestrating an extensive stock theft operation involving more than 400 cattle valued at US$477,000.Schultz appeared before Plumtree …

Published: 23 Mar 2026 at 22:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZESA employee in court for bribery

A ZESA Holdings worker stationed at Zengeza 2 base station, Wellington Tsaurai Chinyemba (37), has appeared in court on allegations of soliciting a bribe from a client who had connected electricity illegally at his house.Chinyemba was faci…

Published: 21 Mar 2026 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Simon Rudland takes on ZBC over claims of bankrolling coup plot

Lawyers for Zimbabwean billionaire Simon Rudland have issued an urgent demand to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation to retract a "defamatory" article accusing him of financing violent protests aimed at overthrowing President Emmerson Mn…

Published: 21 Mar 2026 at 08:48hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter

Court rejects discharge bid in Education Officials' case

Masvingo Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura has dismissed an application for discharge filed by Masvingo Provincial Education Director Shylatte Mhike and co-accused Liniah Chinoda and Evershine Ndongwe, ruling that the State had presented…

Published: 19 Mar 2026 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 in court for Old Nic Mine armed robbery

Four men have appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrates' Court facing charges of armed robbery following an alleged plot to steal cash from Old Nic Mine.Andile Mlilo (31), Thobani Dlodlo (47), Content Mguni (49) and Langathani Mlal…

Published: 19 Mar 2026 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe son's lawyers, prosecution '98%' close to reaching plea deal

Prosecutors and defence lawyers representing Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe say they are "98 percent" close to finalising a plea agreement after he was charged with attempted murder, defeating the ends of justice, illegal possession of a firea…

Published: 19 Mar 2026 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe court case postponed as accused abandon bail bid

The case involving Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze has been postponed to March 24, as the pair reportedly consider a plea deal with the State.The two appeared in court last week but abandoned their bail applications …

Published: 17 Mar 2026 at 09:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court acquits prosecutor over rape case controversy

The High Court has acquitted Chipinge Regional Prosecutor Timothy Tafadzwa Katsande of charges related to altering facts in a rape case involving a 13-year-old girl.Justice Sijabuliso Siziba, sitting at the High Court in Mutare, quashed bo…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Husband snatcher ordered to pay US$8k

A woman who allegedly snatched another woman's husband, adopted his surname and later claimed he was her half-brother has been ordered by the High Court to pay US$8,000 in damages for helping to destroy a 20-year marriage.High Court judge …

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 20:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti , Madhuku file urgent court bid after attacks

The National Constitutional Assembly (NCA), its president Lovemore Madhuku, and former finance minister Tendai Biti have filed an urgent High Court application accusing the police of failing to protect them from threats and alleged attacks…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:56hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter

16 families left homeless after land dispute demolitions

Sixteen families in Buhera, Manicaland, have been left homeless after their houses were demolished in a protracted boundary dispute between neighbouring villages, leaving about 50 children out of school. The government has since classified…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:50hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

CCC treasurer fights Tshabangu

Interim treasurer-general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Mbuso Siso has dismissed his purported removal by the party's self-proclaimed secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu, describing the decision as unconstitutional and legally…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court throws out US$617k Budiriro housing project claim

A dispute over more than US$617,000 linked to a major housing development in Harare has collapsed after the Harare High Court ruled that the company sued for the money was not legally responsible for the alleged debt.In a judgment delivere…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:49hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

Man in court over US$20k robbery plot

A 25-year-old man from Tshabalala has appeared in court accused of masterminding a robbery in which nearly US$20 000 and more than R140 000 belonging to his employer were stolen.Given Shoko appeared before Jeconia Prince Ncube at the Weste…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:49hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland stakeholders sidelined in Uhuru tenders

Stakeholders in Matebeleland have raised concerns over the exclusion of local companies and workers from key development projects linked to the upcoming Zimbabwe Independence Day celebrations scheduled to be held in Maphisa, Matobo distric…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 07:47hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Mahere in urgent bid to block US$33,000 cost claim

The Harare High Court is today expected to hear an urgent application filed by lawyer and politician Fadzayi Mahere seeking to halt the execution of a writ obtained by lawyers representing Youth Minister Tinoda Machakaire in their ongoing …

Published: 12 Mar 2026 at 07:33hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter

Former MP challenges Parliament

Former policeman, opposition Prince Dubeko Sibanda - Binga North MP and lawyer - has filed a Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe application challenging Parliament over the Constitutional Amendment Bill (No.3). He argues that the legislature …

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 21:11hrs | 1097 | by Staff reporter

Ex-CABS manager jailed 4 years for fraud

A former client relationship manager at Central African Building Society (CABS), Talent Tarisai Zimbindi (39), has been sentenced to an effective four years in prison after being convicted of defrauding the bank of US$182,758.The sentence …

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 20:36hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge orders residents to demolish houses

Residents in Beitbridge who were allocated stands under the Alpha International Land Developers project near the town's water supply dams have been served with orders to demolish structures built on unauthorised land.The demolition orders …

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Minimum wage increases by 8% for Agro-subsector

The National Employment Council for the Agricultural Industry (NEC Agriculture) has announced an 8% increase in the minimum wage for workers in the sugarcane subsector, raising it from US$137 to US$148, marking a milestone in Zimbabwe's pu…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 08:11hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya says complainants withdrew allegations

Cleric and founder of Walter Magaya has filed a fresh application seeking to have his ongoing rape case referred to the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe, arguing that the prosecution violates his constitutional rights to a fair trial.The a…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 08:10hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP in court

Buhera South legislator Ngonidzashe Mudekunye has appeared before the Chimanimani Magistrates Court facing a charge of public violence following allegations that he assaulted a female security guard at Birchenough Bridge.Mudekunye is accus…

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 18:11hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter

Court orders seizure of Fadzayi Mahere's assets

The High Court of Zimbabwe has issued a writ of execution against opposition politician and lawyer Fadzayi Mahere authorising the seizure of her movable and immovable property to recover more than US$33 000 following a court judgment.Accor…

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 18:05hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter

High Court nullifies PwC forensic audit report

Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe (THZ) has faced a major legal setback after the High Court of Zimbabwe declared a forensic audit report by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) unlawful and void, effectively clearing former executive director John Edward…

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man urinates on neighbour's doorstep

A man from Bulawayo has been fined for contempt of court after he allegedly violated a peace order and verbally abused his neighbour while insulting the court that issued the order.Mxolisi Ndlovu appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates Co…

Published: 08 Mar 2026 at 11:09hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter

Fuzwayo case turns nasty messy

A fierce dispute has erupted among lawyers involved in a Constitutional Court challenge seeking to block the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term, with legal practitioners now locked in a bitter fight over US$450 000 in fees.Th…

Published: 07 Mar 2026 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 Swiss Express bus workers in R1 million theft scandal

Two employees of Swiss Express luxury coaches have appeared in court for allegedly diverting over R1 million for personal gain.Doreen Moyo and Muziwethu Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo Senior Regional Magistrate Mark Dzira yesterday on the…

Published: 06 Mar 2026 at 09:35hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi defends church TV donations in Court

Former Walter Mzembi mounted a vigorous defence in the Harare High Court on Tuesday, arguing that public-viewing screens he is accused of illegally donating to major churches were part of a government-sanctioned strategy to rebuild a minis…

Published: 04 Mar 2026 at 11:15hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe son's bail hearing postponed

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhdze, appeared in court on Tuesday morning to apply for bail.The court has postponed the matter to Thursday to allow the defence team sufficient time to review outstanding d…

Published: 03 Mar 2026 at 09:18hrs | 1213 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean journalist faces month in jail over investigative article

Journalist Gideon Madzikatidze of Bulawayo24News has been denied bail and ordered to return to Harare Magistrate's Court on March 17, meaning he will have spent a full month in detention over an article alleging bribery by the leadership o…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 19:57hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son back in SA court as bail bid looms

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe (28) and his co-accused, Tobias Matonhodze Mugabe (33), are expected to appear at the Alexandra Magistrate Court in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday for a bail application.The pair were remanded in custod…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 16:33hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya seeks Constitutional Court intervention

Walter Magaya, leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, is set to appear in court this Monday seeking to have his rape cases referred to the Constitutional Court. Magaya is challenging the decision to hear the matter i…

Published: 02 Mar 2026 at 16:30hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Court official demands US$500 to 'facilitate' bail

A court interpreter based at the Bulawayo Magistrates Court has appeared in court on allegations of demanding US$500 and US$20 worth of airtime from a man, clai

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 11:12hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter

Pastor arrested over rape allegations

An Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor based in Mucheke, Masvingo, was arrested last week after a 13-year-old girl he lived with reported him to police for mul

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 11:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

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