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CAB3 constitutional changes are now 'water under the bridge'

Bulawayo-based prominent lawyer Nqobani Sithole says Zimbabwe's recently enacted constitutional amendments are now effectively a "done deal" and challenging them in court would be a difficult task, despite his continued view that the proce…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 15:27hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter

High Court nullifies AFM Zimbabwe leadership elections

The Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFM) presidium led by Reverend Dr Cossam Chiangwa has been declared unlawful after the High Court nullified the church's May 3, 2025 leadership elections and ordered fresh polls within 30 days.High …

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 11:06hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law denied bail

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law Kelsea Tafirenyika and her uncle, Isaac Jessub, have been denied bail after a Harare magistrate ruled that they were flight risks and posed a danger to society.Harare regional magistrate Mareh…

Published: 13 Aug 2026 at 20:12hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter

Man digs up aunt's grave in search of gold rings

A 38-year-old Goromonzi man has been sentenced to six months in prison after admitting to digging up his late aunt's grave in a bizarre attempt to recover gold rings he believed had been buried with her.Challenge Jasi pleaded guilty to vio…

Published: 12 Aug 2026 at 19:03hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter

Court blocks Zimbabwean mother's bid to take daughter to Australia

A Zimbabwean mother living in Australia has lost a High Court bid to relocate her nine-year-old daughter from Zimbabwe, with the court ruling that the child should remain in the care of her father.Justice Fatima Maxwell ruled that the girl…

Published: 11 Aug 2026 at 17:17hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter

High Court sets aside Prophet Magaya witness protection ruling

The High Court has overturned a decision by Harare regional magistrate Ester Chivasa that allowed three women accusing preacher Walter Magaya of rape to testify in a Victim Friendly Court.Justice Tawanda Chitapi ruled that Chivasa had fail…

Published: 08 Aug 2026 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law in court on drug charges

KELSEA Tadiwa Tafirenyika, the second wife of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's twin son Collins, appeared before the courts on Wednesday facing charges of unlawfully dealing in dangerous drugs after police allegedly recovered pethidine, morp…

Published: 06 Aug 2026 at 11:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Family sues council over son's sewer pit death

The family of a Budiriro man who drowned in an unprotected sewage excavation is demanding US$250,000 in damages from the City of Harare, alleging the local authority's negligence led to his death.In a letter of demand dated July 28, Farayi…

Published: 31 Jul 2026 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

College administrator ordered to pay US$2,500 for bedding VP

A Gweru Civil Court has ordered a Mkoba Teachers' College administrator to pay US$2,500 in adultery damages after finding that she engaged in an adulterous relationship with the institution's married vice principal.The court ruled in favou…

Published: 30 Jul 2026 at 19:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court rejects Manikai's bid to appeal Mawarire defamation ruling

The High Court has dismissed lawyer Edwin Isaac Manikai's application for leave to appeal against an earlier ruling that struck his urgent chamber application against activist Jealousy Mbizvo Mawarire off the urgent roll for lack of urgenc…

Published: 30 Jul 2026 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Drunk bus driver jailed, banned for life

A Bulawayo bus driver has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment and permanently banned from driving public service and heavy motor vehicles after he was caught transporting 50 passengers while heavily intoxicated.Newtan Marova (47), of…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Cabinet approves bill to establish Municipal Courts

Cabinet has approved the Municipal Police and Courts Bill, 2026, paving the way for local authorities to establish dedicated municipal police services and courts to strengthen the enforcement of by-laws, improve public safety and enhance l…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman accused of defrauding 79 car buyers appears in court

A 35-year-old woman who documented luxury trips across Europe on social media has appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after allegedly swindling 79 people through a vehicle import scheme.Hazel Silibaziso Mafu appeared in court o…

Published: 27 Jul 2026 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man gets community service for US$6,800 mercury scam

A Gweru man has been sentenced to community service after admitting to defrauding a Bindura businessman of US$6,800 in a fake mercury deal orchestrated through social media.Manford Mapholisa (42), of Claymont suburb in Gweru, pleaded guilt…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 18:31hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Court orders seizure of army-owned NRTV assets

The High Court has ordered the seizure of movable property belonging to Nkululeko Rusununguko TV (NRTV), a television station owned by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), after the broadcaster failed to settle more than US$278,000 in salary …

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 18:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa was constitutionally obliged to recuse himself from signing CAB3'

A fresh Constitutional Court application is challenging the validity of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, arguing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa should not have assented to the legislation because he stood to benefit directly from its…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Holy Ten promised to feature girl (14) in video

THE teenage girl, who was allegedly raped by Holy Ten in Hatfield on Monday, met the Hip Hop star on social media, according to sources.The 14-year-old was staying in South Africa at the time she linked up with Holy Ten, who was arrested o…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 17:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fake court official in court over extortion

A 32-year-old man accused of impersonating a judicial official and attempting to extort US$900 from a motorist by claiming he could stop a revived court case has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court.Claddrine Chikafu appeared befor…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 16:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe in US$23 billion external burden, US$10 billion domestic debt

Zimbabwe's growing debt crisis has emerged as a major threat to economic development, with the country's external debt estimated between US$21 billion and US$23 billion, while domestic debt has risen to nearly US$10 billion.The figures wer…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police stop Mzilikazi Royal Kingdom solidarity vigil

Police have ordered the cancellation of a planned solidarity vigil organised in support of Mzilikazi Royal Kingdom leader King Bulelani kaLobengula Khumalo, citing security concerns.The vigil was scheduled to take place outside the Bulaway…

Published: 25 Jul 2026 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 in court over alleged clothing smuggling

Four men arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) have appeared in court on charges of allegedly smuggling 30 tonnes of clothing and assorted

Published: 19 Jul 2026 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reportetr

Woman hires mother's neighbours to kill husband

Two Bulawayo men have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal murder of a 27-year-old Nyamandlovu man in a case that took a tragic twist after the victim's wife, who was accused of masterminding the killing, allegedly died…

Published: 17 Jul 2026 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court for impersonating a police officer

A 33-year-old Bulawayo man has appeared in court facing two counts of impersonating a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer after he allegedly donned a police uniform and posed as a sergeant while serving court documents linked to a famil…

Published: 16 Jul 2026 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 Harare company directors up for property fraud

Two directors of Prime Homes Pvt Ltd have appeared in court facing fraud charges over allegations that they attempted to sell company property worth US$2 million using a forged board resolution.Gerald Shupikai Mudzonga (52) and Patricia Ta…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:02hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Prison escapee alleges officer helped plan jailbreak

A convicted rapist who escaped from Plumtree Prison while serving a 20-year sentence has told a Bulawayo court that a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer masterminded and facilitated his escape.Cabangani Mathe made th…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mai Clifford convicted of drunk driving, prohibited from driving

Popular Zimbabwean comedian and social media personality Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira, popularly known as "Mai Clifford", has been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol after being found more than three times over the legal a…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

South African court orders extradition of Nyokayemabhunu back to Zimbabwe

A South African court has ruled in favour of extraditing Zimbabwean political activist Wellington Masiwa, a decision that has reignited debate over asylum protections, extradition procedures and judicial independence in the Southern Africa…

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 16:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Schools ordered to fully adopt Heritage-Based Curriculum or face closure

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has directed all schools in Zimbabwe to fully implement the Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC) from next year, warning that institutions which fail to comply risk deregistration and closur…

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinaman in Zimbabwe court over US$3,65m fraud

An investor has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of misappropriating more than US$3.65 million from a lithium mining company.Li Shigang (58), of Borrowdale, appeared before magistrate Jesse Kufa charged with …

Published: 14 Jul 2026 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court dismisses CCC MP's bid to end public violence trial

The High Court has dismissed a review application by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Makoni Central Patrick Sagandira and five co-accused seeking to overturn a magistrate's decision refusing to discharge them at the clos…

Published: 12 Jul 2026 at 15:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tsholotsho man sentenced to community service for bestiality

A 36-year-old man from Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North has been sentenced after admitting to a charge of bestiality involving a female goat.Leonard Moyo of Dugwi Line, Chefunye, appeared before the Tsholotsho Magistrates' Court, where he …

Published: 09 Jul 2026 at 20:34hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter

High Court quashes Chief Murinye's summons in school dispute

The High Court has set aside summons issued by Chief Murinye against Riverton Academy founder Philimon Mutangiri, ruling that the traditional leader improperly sought to determine issues that were already before the superior court.Justice …

Published: 09 Jul 2026 at 20:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man sets employer's property ablaze

A 32-year-old Mutare man has been sentenced to an effective 26 months in prison after setting fire to his employer's houses and property following an argument over unripe oranges.In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbab…

Published: 09 Jul 2026 at 20:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

South Africa court orders Home Affairs to recognise man’s citizenship

The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has dismissed an application by South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs and the Director-General of Home Affairs to overturn an earlier judgment declaring foreign national Mikhail Sakharov a South A…

Published: 05 Jul 2026 at 14:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court orders police to return seized beer to businessman

A Gutu magistrate has ordered police to return 40 crates of beer and a liquor licence that were confiscated from prominent Mpandawana businessman Fredrick Machinya in September last year.Magistrate Honest Musiiwa issued the order last week…

Published: 05 Jul 2026 at 14:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

CAB 3 faces fresh court battles

The passage of Constitution Amendment No. 3 Bill (CAB 3) through Parliament has paved the way for a series of legal challenges from opponents who argue the legislation is unconstitutional and should not become law without a national refere…

Published: 04 Jul 2026 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court reinstates dismissed police officer

The High Court has reinstated a police constable who was dismissed for allegedly releasing an impounded vehicle without following the required procedures, ruling that the disciplinary proceedings against him were legally flawed and procedu…

Published: 04 Jul 2026 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court revives Buyanga property fight

The High Court has reopened a property dispute involving jailed businessman Frank Buyanga's company, Hamilton Property Holdings, ruling that allegations of fraud surrounding the ownership of a disputed Hurungwe property can only be resolve…

Published: 04 Jul 2026 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court quashes police conviction

The High Court has overturned the disciplinary conviction of a Zimbabwe Republic Police constable, ruling that he was denied a fair hearing after prosecutors repeatedly altered the factual basis of the case against him during disciplinary …

Published: 04 Jul 2026 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's ex-father in-law accepts his 2 girlfriends in court

A prominent Harare business executive has told a Harare court that two women at the centre of a cyberbullying dispute are both his girlfriends, as he testified in a case arising from a bitter fallout between the pair.David Madzikanda, Wick…

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 12:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teacher breaks down in court during colleague's rape trial

A high school teacher broke down in tears while giving evidence in a Bulawayo court on Tuesday during the trial of a fellow teacher accused of raping her on two occasions.The emotional testimony prompted the courtroom to be cleared as the …

Published: 02 Jul 2026 at 12:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man falls asleep after raping a woman

A 35-year-old Beitbridge man who fell asleep after allegedly raping a woman has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after his victim escaped and raised the alarm while he was still asleep.Adam Sibanda, of Malala Village under…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cattle case collapses over legal blunder

The High Court in Bulawayo has struck a cattle ownership dispute off the urgent roll after finding that the certificate of urgency filed by the applicant's legal practitioner failed to comply with the requirements of the law.In a judgment …

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Burnside house squatter jailed after renting out property

A 24-year-old Gokwe man has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison after illegally occupying a house in Bulawayo's Burnside suburb for nine months, renting out rooms to tenants and collecting the rental income.Talent Sibindi, o…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court for recruiting Zimbabweans to fight in Ukraine war

A 36-year-old Harare man has appeared in court accused of recruiting young Zimbabwean men to join the Russian military and fight in the ongoing war against Ukraine.Edward Kachingwe appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa on Monday fac…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:12hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Court clears doctor in ZACC obstruction case

CHINHOYI resident magistrate Nyasha Marufu has acquitted Makonde district medical officer Gift Masoja of defeating or obstructing the course of justice after ruling that the State failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.The char…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court over rental Fortuner theft scam

A 53-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing allegations of stealing three Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicles from separate car hire companies before fraudulently selling them using forged registration documents.Blessing Mangw…

Published: 29 Jun 2026 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge immigration official loses case

A South African Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of a former Department of Home Affairs immigration officer accused of gross dishonesty while stationed at the Beitbridge Port of Entry, bringing to a close a disciplinary dispute that h…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Pioneer Coaches workers win right to attach company assets

Nine former employees of Pioneer Coaches (Pvt) Ltd have secured an executable High Court judgment, clearing the way for the Sheriff of the High Court to attach the transport company's assets if it fails to pay compensation awarded followin…

Published: 26 Jun 2026 at 11:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man axes wife to death, acquitted over drug abuse problems

The High Court in Masvingo has acquitted two men accused of killing close relatives after psychiatric evaluations concluded that they were mentally unstable at the time of the offences due to severe mental illness linked to substance abuse…

Published: 23 Jun 2026 at 17:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

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