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Truckload of fertilizer destined for Charamba's farm stolen
A truck driver has vanished with a 26-tonne consignment of ammonium nitrate fertilizer meant for delivery to the Battlefields farm of Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet and Presidenti...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:55hrs | 1415 | by Staff reporter
Mai Jeremaya bombarded 'lover' with text messages
Social media personality Mai Jeremaya is back in the spotlight just days after a Harare court ruled she was a willing participant in a sex-for-money encounter, which formed the basis of a rape case ag...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 17:16hrs | 1178 | by Staff reporter
Dr Guramatunhu loses money in cryptocurrency scam
Renowned ophthalmologist Dr Solomon Guramatunhu has reportedly lost more than US$583,000 in a cryptocurrency scam allegedly orchestrated by a business associate and her husband, a Harare court heard y...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 15:20hrs | 900 | by Staff reporter
Warrant of arrest for former Zanu-PF youth league leader
A Harare court has issued a warrant of arrest for former Zanu-PF youth leader Lewis Matutu after he failed to appear in court for the continuation of his fraud trial, where he faces allegations of ste...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:24hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter
2 Britons remanded in Zimbabwe over drug trafficking charges
Two British nationals accused of drug trafficking in Zimbabwe will remain behind bars after a Harare court deferred its ruling on their bail application, leaving them to endure more nights in remand p...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:03hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Legal battle over Gono linked company continues in Harare court
A Harare couple, Aisha and Clark Clever Makoni, is embroiled in a legal dispute over allegations of fraudulently altering the directorship of Valley Lodges, a company reportedly linked to former Reser...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe nails ex-employees in court
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday took the stand in a Harare court to testify against four of her former employees accused of stealing household property valued at over half a million US dollar...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:34hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver in court for sexually abusing a male passenger
Two men from Bulawayo, Richard Ncube (48) and Alex Moyo (22), appeared in a Harare court on charges of aggravated indecent assault following accusations of sexually abusing a male passenger they had o...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
4 Zimbabweans and 1 South African in court for stealing Land Cruiser
Four local men and one South African national appeared in a Harare court charged with stealing a Toyota Land Cruiser in South Africa and smuggling it into Zimbabwe using forged documents. ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:08hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
'Ngarivhume stoned, injured two police officers'
The investigating officer in Jacob Ngarivhume's disorderly conduct case on Wednesday told a Harare court that the jailed politician was seen stoning two police officers in what led to his arrest....Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:41hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Robbers found with 1 000 bullets
Three suspected armed robbers - Kenneth Chiputura, Jaison Munyama, and Mike Chitsiko - appeared in Harare court charged with two counts of robbery. Their arrest followed a police shootout that resulte...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:34hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zimbabwean nurses lose US$8,000 to bogus employment agencies
Eight aspiring nurses were allegedly conned of over US$8,000 by bogus employment agencies they engaged to assist them with securing vacancies at Sally Mugabe Hospital, a Harare court heard Tuesday....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Biti tells court he never charged towards complainant
Opposition member Tendai Biti, who stands accused of verbally assaulting local businesswoman Tatiana Aleshina, refuted claims that he approached her in an intimidating manner. Biti presented his defen...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:54hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala fundraising drive launched
ZIMBABWEAN political leader Job Sikhala is severely ill, according to his legal team, but remains in custody at the Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.The opposition politician for the Citizens...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bashed armed robbers choose to stay mum during court appearance
Two suspected armed robbers on Monday chose to remain mum when they were brought in the dock claiming they were heavily assaulted by police officers when they were arrested last week.Sheman Pe...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 08:49hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere to contest as an independent
ZIMBABWE cannot afford another five years of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's misrule characterised by toxic political differences, a failed economy and social strife, former Zanu-PF stalwart Saviour Ka...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ex-council building inspector trial postponed
A HARARE court has moved to July 20 the trial date of council's former chief building inspector Roy Nyabvure, who is being charged with criminal abuse of duty.The court said the docket was not...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 08:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Suspect splurged part of US$2,7 million heist loot on cars for 'prophet'
Part of the US$2,7 million seized by seven suspects from a cash-in-transit truck which was transporting ZB Bank cash from Harare to Chinhoyi was used to buy cars for a self-styled prophet in appreciat...Published: 13 May 2023 at 19:45hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Suspect splurged US$2,7 heist loot on cars for 'prophet'
Part of the US$2,7 million seized by seven suspects from a cash-in-transit truck which was transporting ZB Bank cash from Harare to Chinhoyi was used to buy cars for a self-styled prophet in appreciat...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZPRA commander speaks on arrest ordeal
A former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) regional commander Andrew Ndlovu, says he was dumped in Harare with no food and transport following his arrest in Bulawayo over a property dispute....Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 08:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED leader basher granted $100 000 bail
ONE of the two Harare men arrested last week for allegedly assaulting a Vapostori for ED chairperson was yesterday granted $100 000 bail by a Harare court.Elvis Borerwi and Tafadzwa Matoro, wh...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Wadyajena acquitted in Cottco fraud case
Gokwe Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena, who was accused of fraud has been set free pending completion of investigations after a Harare court granted his application for refusal for furthe...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 16:05hrs | 14 | by Paul Ndou
Sikhala case too hot to handle
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) interim vice chairperson and legislator, Job Sikhala's quest for freedom was made impossible Monday after his case appeared too hot to handle as it was moved betwe...Published: 22 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's ex-wife steps out after amputation
Marry Mubaiwa made her first public appearance after her right arm was amputated on Monday, showing up in a Harare court where her lawyers protested delays in prosecuting her on money laundering charg...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 19:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Police inspector bashes workmate's wife
A POLICE inspector based in Harare has been dragged to court for assaulting a workmate's wife following a misunderstanding.Inspector Thubelihle Dube (38), who appeared before a Harare court on...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Biti application dismissed
A HARARE court yesterday dismissed an application for trial postponement by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) vice-president Tendai Biti, who is accused of verbally assaulting a Russian investor at ...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala, Sithole denied bail again
TWO Zimbabwean lawmakers, Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole, locked up in June on allegations of inciting public violence, have been denied bail again after a magistrate sitting at a Harare court ruled ...Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 19:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's ministry loses ZW$32m in botched car deal
THE Ministry of Information was left counting its loses after being duped by controversial government vehicle supplier, Solution Motors, in a $47m deal, a Harare court heard recently.Solution ...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Pastor caught on camera stealing from his own church
A 31-year-old pastor was caught on camera stealing property worth US$13,000 from his church, a Harare court heard on Wednesday.Adolf Lwazi Moyo appeared in court charged with two theft counts....Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
NMWUZ President outrageous over Masaraure unlawful detention
HARARE: NMWUZ President Kurebwa Javangwe Nomboka is demanding the immediate release of ARTUZ - Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe's teachers’ ...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 21:37hrs | 9 | by Maxwell Teedzai
Ajay Singh: The no nonsense Prosecutor
High profile criminals and persons of interest who came before the courts in the early 2000s hated state prosecutor Ajay Singh. Singh earned a reputation of being uncompromising and unwavering...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 13:16hrs | 32 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sikhala faces weekend detention
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy national chairman Job Sikhala and fellow legislator Godfrey Sithole spent their third night in detention after court proceedings only ended after 7 pm Thursd...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
HIV transmission ruling today
A HARARE court is expected to decide today on a case of deliberate HIV transmission, two months after the country decriminalised transmission of the virus.The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 09:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's empire is collapsing like a castle built on sand
What you need to know:‘Gucci Grace' will, however, still live comfortably for the rest of her life even if the businesses that her husband left her collapse, as post-coup law ensures that sh...Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Witness in Mamombe, Chimbiri falsehoods case vanishes
A police officer who is set to stand as a witness in a case in which Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) officials, Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri are being accused of publishing falsehoods has va...Published: 06 May 2022 at 06:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Doctor testifies in Marry Mubaiwa assault case
MAXILLO and oral-facial surgeon Dr Wayne Manana yesterday told a Harare court that the woman who was allegedly assaulted by Marry Mubaiwa incurred a slight movement on her tooth because of the trauma ...Published: 06 May 2022 at 06:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa wins $200 000 lawsuit against Kazembe Kazembe
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is celebrating after its Deputy Secretary General Munyaradzi Masiyiwa was granted ZWL200 000 compensation fees by a Harare court for bein false...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 09:47hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bogus landlord pockets US$127k rent in 7 years
A MAN from Harare allegedly masqueraded as the landlord of a house owned by Air Zimbabwe for close to seven years and collected US$127 000 in rentals from unsuspecting tenants.Washington Hamun...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bogus lawyer in court for fraud
A Harare man, who allegedly masqueraded as a lawyer and was paid US$3 000 for his "services", appeared before a Harare court on Friday charged with fraud.Beven Chipunza (32) of 1206 Crowboroug...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's estranged wife fit to stand trial, claims State
A HARARE court is on Friday expected to rule on whether Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa is fit to stand trial on allegations of fraudulently acquiring an ungraded m...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
D-day for Zifa bosses
A HARARE Court is today expected to rule on a matter where Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) bosses are accused of illegally transferring association funds to a private account.The quartet ...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
SA drug mule faints in Zimbabwean court
A drug smuggler fainted on Tuesday after she was jailed for 12 years by a Harare court.South African Shila Khumalo swallowed 60 balls of cocaine wrapped in plastic as she travelled from Brazil...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 06:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Women pressure groups abandon Marry Chiwenga in her hour of need
WOMEN'S rights groups have remained silent over the mounting struggles Marry Mubaiwa, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has been facing for the past 18 long months.In ...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:44hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mahere off the hook
MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzai Mahere and her alleged six accomplices arrested on July 1 last year for inciting public violence, have been removed from remand by a Harare court.Mahere togeth...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga blocks release of Marry's medical affidavit
A Harare court Monday heard that Marry Mubaiwa, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife is failing to get medical affidavits to show the court as doctors fear the former army General....Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 18:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Roki's collabo with Koffi, Rayvany drops to overwhelming response
The much-anticipated collaboration between rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide, local star Rockford 'Roki' Josphats and Tanzanian musician Rayvanny which was dropped yesterday morning has showcased the perfo...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uproar over warrant against woman
A Harare court on Friday issued a warrant of arrest against a woman, who is admitted at a private hospital awaiting delivery of her baby.The, court, however, suspended the warrant after Jessic...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Moyo seeks acquittal after State dithers on graft trial
CORRUPTION accused former health minister Obadiah Moyo has told a Harare court he would now be seeking his removal from remand after prosecutors have been delaying his trial.Moyo has been on r...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC youths slam swift jailing of Makomborero while Mnangagwa allies walk free
MDC Alliance youths have blasted the swift trial and jailing of party activist and pro-democracy campaigner Makomborero Haruzivishe by a Harare court while several corruption accused top Zanu-PF offic...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba up for fraud
A popular apostolic sect leader is out on $15 000 bail after appearing before a Harare court facing charges of fraud and theft of trust property.Herbert Senda - popularly known as Madzibaba En...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 23:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
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