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8 ex-MPs short-listed for Zacc commissioners' interviews
Eight former legislators have been shortlisted for public interviews for the position of commissioners at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), following the expiry of the terms of office fo...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:57hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Murder charges against trade unionists withdrawn
The State has formally withdrawn murder charges against two prominent leaders of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Obert Masaraure and Robson Chere. The two had been facing all...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:06hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Salesman arrested for US$38,000 fraud
A sales assistant from Bulawayo, Samuel Chifana, appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday facing allegations of fraud amounting to over US$38,000. Chifana (31), who works at Hyperfee...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:17hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Murder suspect ruled unfit to stand trial
The trial of Bright Zhantali, a suspected serial rapist and murderer, has been suspended following a psychiatric evaluation that deemed him mentally unfit to stand trial. Harare magistrate Dennis Mang...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 163 | by Sgtaff reporter
Bail for jailed cops
Four of the seven police detectives from the homicide unit who were recently arrested on charges of theft and criminal abuse of office have been granted bail by the Bulawayo High Court.Justice...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:24hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally in land grab storm
A prominent ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and a senior Zanu-PF official, Voyage Dhambuza, has appeared in court on charges of land grabbing and unlawfully allocating council land to homeseekers...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
NSSA boss in court for fraud
Cosmas Chikwawawa, a research and schemes planning manager at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of defrauding his emplo...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:43hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Woman threatens to kill complainant in her case
Elizabeth Parirenyatwa Mucheche, a Harare woman, appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of perjury and issuing death threats against businessman Brian Murphy. The case has attracted s...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man in court for defrauding Defence deputy minister
A 29-year-old man from Maglas Township in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on Thursday facing a fraud charge after allegedly defrauding Zimbabwe's Defence De...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 1394 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders honour late CEO with Green Fuel demolition
Highlanders 4-0 Green Fuel Highlanders FC delivered a memorable performance at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday, securing their biggest win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Green Fuel. The dom...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
CABS bank manager accused of stealing depositors' funds
A manager at the CABS Highlands branch, Raymond Chikonyora, faced court last week on serious charges related to the unauthorized withdrawal of funds from clients' accounts. The allegations have raised...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:17hrs | 5344 | by Staff reporter
Nurse arrested for forgery, theft
Harare nurse Rose Mhakayakora (45) appeared in court yesterday facing charges of fraud after allegedly forging documents to claim US$2,503 from the National Employment Council for the Medical and Alli...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:44hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
7 top rogue cops arrested, dragged to court
Seven high-ranking detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's homicide unit in Bulawayo have been charged with theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice following their alleged i...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:38hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
CID detectives use State resources in private dispute
Seven senior detectives from Bulawayo's Homicide Unit appeared in court on Saturday, facing serious charges of theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice. The detectives - implicated ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
ZPC Hwange joins ZPC Kariba in PSL
ZPC Hwange have officially secured promotion to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL), boasting an unassailable 14-point lead in the Southern Region Division One League with just four rounds re...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:35hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster in court for exam scandal
The headmaster of Ivyluck College, Tafadzwa Chikohora (31), appeared in court yesterday on charges of stealing exam fees intended for three students who were set to sit for their Zimbabwe School Exami...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 13:13hrs | 1626 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya denied bail in violence incitement case
Ex-legislator Amos Chibaya shall remain under prison detection, a Harare magistrate ruled on Monday, adding he was not convinced the prominent opposition politician would not break his bail conditions...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya pays homage to Mpandare
Suspected thief kills partner in crimeA 36-year-old man from Mbare suburb, John Chivasa, is facing serious charges after allegedly killing his partner in crime during a botched robbery attempt. Ch...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1171 | by Staff reporter
Fuel importer in court over Zinara receipts forgery
A Harare man, Pedzisai Mudiwa (34), appeared in court yesterday facing fraud charges after allegedly forging Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) receipts, leading to a loss of US$36,100 for...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya in court for inciting public violence
Amos Chibaya, an activist of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), appeared in court yesterday facing charges of inciting public violence. Chibaya was remanded in custody, with his bail ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:42hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Ghanaian in court for fraudulent Zimbabwean passport
YET another foreign national managed to fraudulently acquire Zimbabwean identity documents, including a passport.She was arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport over the we...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:32hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter
MK Party refuses to be cowed by captured Cape Town High Court
Next week's Judicial Service Commission (JSC) sitting set for October 7 hangs in the balance after the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) revealed that it intends to appeal against last Friday's Western Cap...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:03hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Harare lawyer arrested for alleged fraudulent property sale
Harare lawyer Agness Chatsama has been arrested on allegations of manufacturing fraudulent documents to facilitate the illicit sale of a flat in the capital's Avenues area. She is expected to appear i...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:21hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Human resources officer arrested over US$15 000 fraud
A human resources officer for Chikomba district in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Tatenda Mikishoni, was arraigned before the courts last week on charges of theft. Mikishoni is accus...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:25hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Driver defrauds InnBucks of US$13,700
Cleopas Chisingarambwe, a part-time driver for Abro Coaches, appeared in the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of defrauding InnBucks MicroBank of US$13,700. Magistrate Dennis Mangosi re...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:19hrs | 3779 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe court issues warrant of arrest to Chinese businesswoman
Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi has issued a warrant of arrest for Chinese businesswoman Li Song who allegedly evaded paying customs duty of US$40 000 for the sodium cyanide and hydrated lime she ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:12hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean brothers nabbed over drugs in Botswana
Two Zimbabwean brothers, aged 19 and 30, have been arrested by authorities in Botswana for illegal possession of drugs. Reports from Botswana indicate that the brothers were found with approxi...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:02hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
'Zinasu president was on the run'
An investigating officer revealed in court that Emmanuel Sitima, president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), had been evading arrest for nearly a month. Sitima, who is 25, was apprehen...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Trial date set for Timba and his accomplices
The trial for Jameson Timba, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) official, and 76 party activists is scheduled to begin on July 29. The group has been in remand prison for over five weeks fo...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:47hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Ruling in CCC 39 case postponed
In a recent court proceeding, Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi, substituting for Sharon Rakafa who was on leave, postponed the judgment in the case involving Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Glen V...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:56hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
3 CCC protesters seek bail
Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi is expected to rule today on the bail application of three Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists who were arrested while protesting for the release of their de...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national in court for US$212 165 theft
A Chinese man, Wang Zhiming (29), appeared in court in Harare facing a theft charge for allegedly stealing US$212,165 from his employer. The charge against him is theft of trust property. He was reman...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
US$5 bribe lands 5 police officers in trouble
Five Harare police constables, Dennis Tafadzwa Chivaku (37), Freeway Muninipi (33), Givemore Mucheka (32), Sharon Madondo (39), and Getrude Ndenga (32), appeared in court facing charges of abuse of of...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger's criminal charges quashed
ZANU-PF activist Sybeth Musengezi has been acquitted of fraud charges by a Harare magistrate. Musengezi was accused of falsely representing his residential address to Zanu-PF for personal gain. He den...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man in court for forgery
A man from Harare, Benson Ayani (36) of Highlands suburb, appeared in court over the weekend for allegedly using a forged letter from a school headmaster to obtain his children's birth certificates. A...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
NetOne employees arrested in foiled cyber heist attempt
Two NetOne employees, Linda Mutemeri (30) and Anotida Dee Munyaradzi (30), appeared in court on charges of unlawful disclosure of data code after allegedly attempting to hack into the company's IT sys...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:55hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Fake clearing agent dupes businessman
Sadam Mangwiro, a director at GAFA Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a South African trading company, has allegedly fallen victim to fraud by a fake clearing agent in Harare. The accused, Isaac Bachi (39), appeared...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:33hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councillor denied bail
Seke Ward 11 councillor Patson Chipunza (Zanu-PF) appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on charges of fraud related to the subdivision and sale of land belonging to the late form...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
NetOne loses ZiG285 000 to hacker
NetOne Cellular allegedly lost ZiG285,817 to a suspected hacker who exploited the RTGS to ZiG currency conversion from April this year. Takunda Gwaranda (21) appeared before Harare magistrate Mr. Denn...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Harare commission granted a warrant for search and seizure
The commission of inquiry appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to investigate the governance of Harare City Council since 2017 will commence public hearings today following the issuance of a warr...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:06hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Warriors squad chopped and changed in 24 hours
In a span of just 24 hours, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) significantly altered the Warriors squad set to participate in the COSAFA tournament in South Africa from June 26 to July 7 in Port...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
8 bus inferno victims named
The Anglican Diocese of Manicaland has released the names of eight congregants who tragically lost their lives in a bus fire on the Nyabandza-Gandanzara Road in Rusape over the weekend. The bu...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Congolese magician up for fraud
Jean-Piere Kingombe, a Congolese man aged 49, was denied bail by Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on fraud charges. Kingombe stands accused of defrauding Nyasha Masoka of US$100,000...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Congolese magician up for fraud
Jean-Piere Kingombe, a Congolese man aged 49, was denied bail by Harare provincial magistrate Dennis Mangosi on fraud charges. Kingombe stands accused of defrauding Nyasha Masoka of US$100,000...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Hackers fleece NetOne during transition to ZiG
Two men from Kambuzuma, Harare, Martin Learnmore Gona (31) and Uwen Gonyora (34), were reported by NetOne (Pvt) Limited for allegedly hacking into its system and stealing over ZiG1 million last month ...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 07:03hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Vendor assaults council cop
Simon Makoni, a street vendor in Harare, appeared in court on Tuesday, accused of assaulting a council patrol officer. Makoni, aged 21, was granted US$50 bail and is scheduled to appear in court again...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bus conductor in court for sex slavery trafficking
A conductor employed by the prominent bus company Rimbi Tours has been arrested for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl to Cape Town and selling her into sex slavery.Levie Tsongo, 37, of ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
2 men drive to State House, demand to see Mnangagwa
Two Harare men were arrested this month after attempting to visit State House on separate occasions, each requesting to see President Emmerson Mnangagwa.One of the men, Felix Togaraseyi Magure...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 13:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's son to spend more time in remand prison
High Court judge Justice Esther Muremba has opted to recuse herself from Neville Mutsvangwa's bail hearing, citing personal reasons for her decision.Neville is the son of Women Affairs Ministe...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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