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Man up for stealing stray bull

A 44-year-old man, Philani Nkomo from Dupute village under Chief Masendu in Madlambuzi area (Plumtree) was slapped with a nine-year jail sentence for stealing a stray bull.Appearing before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware this Monda…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 21:50hrs | 273 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Maid brutally murdered her employer

A 31-year-old maid has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after the High Court in Hwange found her guilty of helping her husband murder their employer in a calculated plot to loot property and raise money to buy a taxi.Justice Evangelist…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 12:49hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter

Chaos at council meeting sparks outrage

A full council meeting at the Masvingo City Townhouse recently descended into chaos as councilors clashed over minor issues, leaving the city embarrassed in front of a visiting official.Chiredzi Town Council chairperson Jameson Charumbira,…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:30hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Joel Gabuza's brutal attacker jailed 4 years

A 46-year-old man from Binga, Samson Siauza, has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Regional Court in Hwange for attempted murder following a violent attack on former Cabinet Minister Joel Gabuza.Gabuza, who served as Minister o…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:30hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

High Court slashes serial housebreaker's 'irrational jail term

The High Court has overturned a Tsholotsho magistrate's decision that sentenced a 25-year-old serial housebreaker to nearly two decades in prison, describing the punishment as "irrational, excessive and incomprehensible."Justices Munamato …

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:56hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter

High Court rejects cattle thief's appeal

The High Court has dismissed an appeal by convicted cattle thief Jarney Mumanyi, ruling that his bid to overturn both his conviction and sentence had "no reasonable prospect of success."Mumanyi, who was sentenced to an effective 18 years i…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:36hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Panners stone rival to death over stolen gold ore

Two illegal gold panners from Filabusi have been arrested after allegedly killing a fellow miner in a violent dispute over stolen gold ore.Melusi Dube, 28, and Ntuthuko Moyo, 31, appeared before Gwanda Magistrate Gillian Padzakashamba on c…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:58hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter

Police Station escapee jailed

A 25-year-old man who made a dramatic escape from Nkulumane Police Station by crawling through the ceiling and smashing a window has been sentenced to an effective one year in prison.Joseph Madzivanyika, of Emganwini West, pleaded guilty t…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:56hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Mandizvidza's bail hearing delayed

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer who made headlines last week for claiming he had taken over as the force's Commissioner General will remain in custody after his bail hearing was postponed.Simbarashe Mandizvidza, stationed at the P…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter

Ex-bank consultant jailed for US$23,000 fraud

A former ZB Bank loan consultant, Cosmas Bhude, has been sentenced to an effective three years and nine months in prison for defrauding clients of more than US$23,000 through a series of fraudulent loan transactions.The 41-year-old appeare…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:25hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Girl (13) dies in labour, 'lover', father jailed

A 13-year-old girl from Masvingo Rural, who was a member of the Johane Marange Apostolic sect, has died in childbirth and was buried without the police being notified, in a case that has sparked outrage over child marriages and unsafe birt…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter

Daylight prison break by 2 dangerous criminals from Zimbabwean prison

A dramatic daylight escape from St Thomas Prison in Marondera has triggered widespread concern among residents after two high-risk inmates managed to break free on Saturday afternoon under mysterious circumstances.Sources told NewZimbabwe …

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:18hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Serial car fraudster jailed over rental scams

A 36-year-old serial fraudster, Christen Nketa, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of stealing multiple vehicles from car rental companies using a string of fake identities. The court suspended two years of the …

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 10:03hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

Cop jailed for demanding US$15 bribe

A police officer stationed at ZRP Milton Park in Harare has been jailed for 10 months after he was convicted of criminal abuse of duty for attempting to extort just US$15 from a motorist during an illegal stop.Abel Musimeki (35) was senten…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:09hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean-born prophet jailed in Scotland

Walter Masocha, a self-styled prophet and founder of the Agape for All Nations Church in Scotland, has been sentenced to 14 years following his conviction on charges of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault of vulnerable female parishio…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:35hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Chiadzwa diamond panner jailed for 2 years

A 41-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of illegally prospecting for minerals in the diamond-rich Chiyadzwa area, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has confirmed.Victor Maphosa …

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 17:49hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man denied bail in SA over rape of landlord's daughter

The Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court in Pretoria has denied bail to a 55-year-old Zimbabwean national based in Saulsville, who was charged with three counts of raping his landlord's 12-year-old daughter.The horrific rape incidents alleged…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter

2 women jailed for insulting Zambian President Hichilema

Two women from Luangeni Constituency in Chipata, Zambia, have been sentenced to prison after they recorded and shared TikTok videos accusing President Hakainde Hichilema of killing former President Edgar Lungu.Catherine Mphanza and Mary Lu…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:14hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge soldiers kill unarmed churchgoer

A High Court judge has delivered a stern warning to trained and uniformed personnel, declaring that firearms should never be used in society unless in a war situation, as he sentenced three Zimbabwe National Army soldiers to prison for the…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:10hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter

CCC abandoned Sikhala during jail time

In a dramatic and emotional moment during the Bulawayo launch of Job Sikhala's memoir, "Footprints in the Chains â€“ The Life Story of Job Sikhala," Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Kuwadzana East, Charlton Hwende, public…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:57hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter

Woman jailed 15 years for bizarre sexual act

A 19-year-old woman from Chirumanzu in Midlands province has been slapped with a 15-year jail term for indecent assault on a seven-year-old girl.Tatenda Madanhire of Munetsi village in Chirumazu, Midlands province, was convicted by Gweru M…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:14hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter

Unlicensed driver avoids jail after fatal accident

A controversial court ruling in Chinhoyi has triggered widespread public outrage after a 20-year-old unlicensed driver, who fatally struck a pedestrian and injured four others, was sentenced to perform community service instead of serving …

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:20hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's sugar giant gets rescue deal

A consortium of Zimbabwean and Pakistani investors has officially taken over Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, offering renewed optimism for one of Zimbabwe's most strategic agro-industrial players. The acquisition follows a debt-to-asset swap deal…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:03hrs | 192 | by Christopher Mutambirwa

Bogus Mpilo doctor swindled prospective nurse trainees US$8,000

A 29-year-old Bulawayo man, Prosper Taurai Vanhuvaone, has been sentenced to an effective 42 months in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of fraud for posing as a qualified medical doctor and defrauding desperate job-seekers.V…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 13:29hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter

Woman removes niece's teeth

A 35-year-old Plumtree woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after launching a violent cross-border assault on her two nieces in Botswana, resulting in one of the victims losing her teeth.Sharon Moyo was convicted of assault by P…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:09hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter

Notorious robbers jailed 87 years

Two serial robbers who unleashed a reign of terror across rural Makoni District in 2024 have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 87 years in prison after being found guilty of 14 counts of robbery.Tapiwa Enock Samungure Machona (45)…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:17hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

Fake Health Ministry officer jailed 12 yrs for nurse training scam

A woman who masterminded an elaborate scam targeting job seekers by impersonating a Ministry of Health official has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Patricia Muyambo Magazini was convicted of defrauding desper…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 16:13hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala barred from seeing incarcerated Blessed Mhlanga

Opposition politician Job Sikhala was yesterday barred from visiting incarcerated HStv senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga at Harare Remand Prison, with prison guards citing instructions from "above" as the reason for the denial.Mhlanga, who…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:45hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF councilor arrested over 'Mnangagwa must go' post

Zanu-PF Ward 24 Councillor Zivanai Zvada is currently in police custody after being arrested on April 1 for allegedly inciting public disorder by forwarding a politically charged message in a community WhatsApp group.Zvada appeared before …

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter

17 Malawians to spend over two weeks in Zimbabwe jail

Seventeen Malawian nationals arrested on Sunday for entering Zimbabwe without valid travel documents have been remanded in custody until April 16 as authorities seek a Chewa interpreter to assist with their case.The group was apprehended a…

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter

Burglar begs magistrate to send him to jail

There was a surprising twist at the Plumtree Magistrates Court when a suspected burglar pleaded with the magistrate to send him to jail, citing his inability to afford bus fare to return home.The suspect, 35-year-old Tylor Ncube, appeared …

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:25hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

Directors of unregistered voluntary organisation face fresh charges

JZ Moyo High embraces transformative education to stay competitiveJZ Moyo High School has embarked on a strategic transformation, adopting an innovative and relevant education system to strengthen its position in Zimbabwe's competitive aca…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:12hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter

Robber drops wallet, lands gang in jail

Police in Bulawayo have arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery at Bambanani Shopping Center in Gumtree after one of the suspects accidentally dropped his wallet at the crime scene.Hopewell Ndlovu (32) of Pelandaba West, Emman…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:32hrs | 1097 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean businessman launches fresh freedom bid in South African

Zimbabwean businessman Frank Buyanga, who has been in detention at the Johannesburg Correctional Centre for more than two years, has launched a renewed legal challenge for his freedom. Buyanga, arrested on November 10, 2022, following a re…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:03hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter

Cellphone thief jailed for stabbing beer patron

A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree cellphone thief was sent to jail after he stabbed a fellow imbiber on the abdomen after he revealed that he had stolen a mobile phone of another imbiber.Nqobizitha Moyo (26) was sentenced to two years in jail by Plum…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 219 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man jailed for 6 years for stealing a car in Zimbabwe

A 46-year-old man from Mberengwa, Hlangabeza Mabhula, also known as Benjamin Kutira, was sentenced to prison for theft and possession of illegal items in the Zvishavane Magistrates' Court.The incident occurred on the night of 5 November, w…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

Man locked up for raping own baby still in diapers

A 23-year-old Mutare man has been locked up on allegations of raping his daughter who is barely two years old.The man whose identity is being withheld to protect the victim has appeared before a Mutare magistrate who remanded him in custod…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:23hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls auctioneer convicted of fraud over Zimra vehicles

A Victoria Falls auctioneer, his company, and their accountant have been convicted of fraud after illegally selling vehicles belonging to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra). Jeffrey Mubaiwa, the director of JEFFM Auctioneers, faced two…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

Mbanje transporter jailed 10 years

A 32-year-old truck driver from Beitbridge, Tapson Madziyanise, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being caught transporting 78 kilograms of cannabis in a South African-registered commercial truck.Madziyanise, an employee of Do…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:30hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe and Mpofu to spend Xmas in jail?

Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are now pursuing bail pending trial after High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda dismissed their application for referral to the Constitutional Court. Without bail, the duo faces the possibility …

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 12:54hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Prosecutor General faces possible jail time

Zimbabwe's Prosecutor-General, Loice Matanda Moyo, is facing the prospect of jail time after a former prosecutor, Patrobs Dube, accused her office of defying a court order to reinstate him. Dube, who was dismissed in 2011 for allegedly ins…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:13hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge bus robbers jailed 84 years each

Two armed robbers who terrorized passengers on a Beitbridge-bound bus in July have each been sentenced to an effective 84 years in prison by the Chiredzi regional court. Ashton Siziba (26) of Peterwen, Mkwasine, Chiredzi, and Phinias Shumb…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Mutumwa Mawere sentenced to 6 months in SA prison

Zimbabwean-born South African businessman Mutumwa Mawere has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court, following a protracted legal battle involving Southern Asbestos Sales (Pty) Ltd and SMM Holdings. The case, rooted i…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:16hrs | 2842 | by Staff reporter

Prophet jailed for armed robbery

A self-proclaimed prophet from Masendu Village, Matabeleland South, has been sentenced to six months in prison for robbing a man at knifepoint. Mpindeni Ncube (44), once revered in his community as a spiritual leader, was convicted by Plum…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:13hrs | 1148 | by Staff reporter

15 years jail for trying to rape mother

A 22-year-old man from Beitbridge has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rape his stepmother under the guise of asking for washing powder. The man, whose identity is being withheld for ethical reasons, appeared before a…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:09hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter

SA man caged for life for murdering 6 Zimbabwean sex workers in Joburg

Judge Cassim Moosa declared Mkhwanazi a dangerous criminal who was arrogant and threatened the wellbeing of other people in society.The plethora of charges against Mkhwanazi emanate from the discovery of six female bodies at the premises o…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:53hrs | 1522 | by Staff reporter

Marconati gets two-year jail term in Zimbabwe

Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently removing his business partner from the directorship of Eagle Italian Shoes. Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei i…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:20hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter

Pupil spared jail time for fatal stabbing

A 17-year-old former student of Milton High School narrowly avoided a prison sentence after appearing in the Bulawayo High Court last Thursday for fatally stabbing another 17-year-old boy in Magwegwe North suburb. The incident occurred whi…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man jailed 20 years for raping job seeker

A 26-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after being convicted of raping a  17-year-old girl who was looking for employment, three times.The man was arraigned before the Western Commonage Magistrates Court.Acc…

Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe jails are not based on partisan matters'

ZANU PF's Director of Information, Farai Marapira, has emphasized that jails are meant for anyone who commits crimes, including members of his own party, not just opposition activists. This statement comes as the ZANU PF-led government has…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:44hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

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