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Man jailed for insulting Mnangagwa, Chiwenga and their mothers

A Bindura man will curse the day he decided to insult the President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constatino Chiwenga while preferring opposition leader Nelson Chamisa on leadership qualities.Antony Sande (42) of Foothills Farm in Bind…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 07:52hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Cops basher jailed

A violent Energy Park fuel attendant who assaulted two cops in a bus in Chipinge has been jailed.Johannis Bako Saunyama (26) was sentenced to two years in jail by Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangoti.The court heard that Saunyama was on an In…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 21:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chipinge

Vapostori assault passerby over witchcraft, jailed

Two Solwezi-based (Plumtree) apostolic prophets, Eriya Magumise (25) and Trevor Mandishona (29)  under the Johane Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzimomwe were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on two counts of witchcraft accusations and…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:09hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Zimbabwean man based in the UK jailed for Â£490,000 bank fraud

A Suffolk man has been jailed for nearly five years after stealing more than Â£490,000 from bank customers by impersonating them over the phone.Blessing Mudzinge, 41, was sentenced to four years and nine months at Ipswich Crown Court follo…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Uncle jailed 20 years for impregnating niece

A Shamva-based man was arraigned before the Bindura regional magistrates courts on Friday.The 24-year-old man, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, was jailed for 20 years by magistrate Amos Mbobo after pleading guilty.Prosecutor Cleve…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 11:49hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Brothers jailed for selling weed at tuckshop

Two brothers, Ncedani Moyo (27) and Thabo Moyo (21), from the Mpilo Moyo homestead in Malayitsha Village, Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr. Joshua Nembaware and pleaded guilty to charges of possessing dangerous drugs. They …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:11hrs | | by Edson Mapani

Man Jailed for Threatening Father with Knife

A 27-year-old man from Mathombo Village in Plumtree has been jailed for threatening to stab his father with an Okapi knife.Rony Dube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to making threats…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 21:47hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Armed robbers jailed for attacks in Gwanda, Guyu and West Nicholson

Three armed robbers responsible for a series of violent robberies across Gwanda, Guyu, and West Nicholson between September and November last year have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.Gang leader Respect Khumalo, 22, was handed a 32…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former CCC MP jailed

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Obert Manduna has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of fraud involving the bogus sale of a residential stand in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb.Tred…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for kidnapping relatives

A 25-year-old Chipinge man, Knowledge Mwaremedzera, was sentenced to four years in prison by Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangoti for kidnapping a couple. The convict is a nephew of the couple.However, Mwaremedzera will serve three years behi…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:02hrs | | by Edson Mapani/Simbarashe Sithole

Man jailed three years for robbing EcoCash agent

A 29-year-old man from Chitungwiza, Providence Shumba, has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for robbing an EcoCash agent and her friend of US$2,340 in cash and goods, threatening them with death during the attack.Sh…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:17hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

Abusive ex-hubby jailed

Jealousy can lead one to commit a crime if it is not managed; this was the case when Martin Maphosa assaulted his ex-wife, Ntombizodwa Moyo.Maphosa was convicted of physical abuse by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware yesterday.He was se…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:21hrs | 714 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Prophet jailed for sex with minor(s) seeking journey mercy

CHIPINGE - A 28-year-old predatory prophet will serve an effective 10-year jail term after Chipinge regional court sentenced him on two counts for having sexual intercourse with two minors (including form 1 and 2 learners) and respectively…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Man jailed for stealing condoms, cigarettes and bread

A 32-year-old man from Njube suburb has been sentenced to five months in prison - wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour and community service - after he was caught stealing condoms, cigarettes, and bread from a local supermarket.…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe highway robbers jailed 144 years

Two violent highway robbers who terrorised travellers along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road have been handed a combined 144-year prison sentence following their conviction on three counts of armed robbery.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) co…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Greedy mine quartet jailed for robbery

Four casual mine workers have learnt that their quest to grasp all, landed them into losing all liberties or joy for spending shares of daily mining proceeds after Matebeleland South Provincial Magistrate, Busani Sibanda sentenced them to …

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:15hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Kezi

Zimbabwe businessman jailed over US$125,000 theft

Businessman Vhurumu Mutero was sentenced on Tuesday to 48 months imprisonment after being convicted of theft of trust property involving US$125,000. The funds were entrusted to him for the purchase of a truck and various household items.Ma…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sees renewed resolve to fight virus 3 years after deadly outbreak

In April 2022, Zimbabwe faced a ferocious measles outbreak that swept through all 10 provinces, infecting thousands and tragically claiming the lives of over 750 children by October. Among those directly impacted was Amai Nyasha, whose fir…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Donkey thieves jailed 12 years

Three men from Plumtree have been sentenced to a combined total of twelve years in jail for stealing donkeys from local grazing lands. Magistrate Joshua Nembaware handed down the sentences following guilty pleas from the accused.Butholezwe…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean rapist jailed for life in SA horror bush attack

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean man has been sentenced to life in prison by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court for a horrifying 2020 rape and robbery that shocked the South African public and left a female jogger traumatised.Mulero Nyangero, a fathe…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teenager jailed for stealing cellphone batteries

A Notorious cell phone batteries thief Givemore Sibanda (18) has been caged by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware today.Sibanda was sentenced to 40 months in jail and the magistrate conditionally suspended 16 months.He will serve two yea…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:41hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Man jailed for attempting to kill cop

A Chitungwiza based man who severely  assaulted  a member of Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) at 007 Night Club in Glendale has been sentenced to five years behind bars.Wellington Moyo (26) of Ziko farm, Chitungwiza was sentenced t…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 17:47hrs | 793 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Bulawayo man sentenced to 10 years for carjacking and assault

A 22-year-old man from Bulawayo, Respect Khumalo Nyoni, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault and carjacking after he, along with two accomplices, attacked a taxi driver and stole his vehicle.Nyoni was sentenced earlier this…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man Jailed for Attacking Brother with Axe

A 29-year-old Plumtree man has landed himself in trouble after attacking his brother with an axe, accusing him of reporting him to the police.  David Moyo was sentenced to two years in prison by Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:29hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Zimbabweans jailed for killing South African soldier

Four Zimbabwean nationals based in South Africa were on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court after being convicted of murdering a soldier in 2022.The convicts - Cuthbert Ndlovu Malatjila (22) from Winterveldt, T…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man jailed 15 years for sodomy

A 24-year-old man from Gwanda has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of sodomizing his colleague while he was asleep.The accused appeared at the Gwanda Magistrates Court on charges of aggravated indecent assault. Th…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Paedophile jailed 20 years

A 51-YEAR-OLD man who turned a minor girl into a sex slave has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by Bulawayo regional magistrate Shingirai Mutiro.Francis Charichidembo was sentenced after a full trial.Prosecutor Jethro Mada told the c…

Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 12:11hrs | 1496 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man jailed for assaulting pregnant wife

An abusive husband was dragged to court after he assaulted his four-month-pregnant wife with open hands, booted feet and clenched fists.Bhirivisi Special (36) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware who slapped him with a year jail ter…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bogus cops jailed 30 years

Three armed robbers who were terrorising bar patrons and families while pretending to be police detectives in Mvurwi have been sentenced to 30 years behind bars by regional magistrate Shingirai Mutiro today.committing a spate of crimes aro…

Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 13:38hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man assaults mother with axe handle, jailed

A 23-year-old man from Fort Rixon, Proud Manasa, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after assaulting his mother, Ms. Irene Bell, with an axe handle during a domestic dispute.Manasa was convicted of domestic violence after he interve…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sex-on-stage dancer jailed

A dancer from the Spicy Angels dance group, known only as Kim, has been sentenced to four months in prison after a video of her performing oral sex on a male patron during a nightclub performance in Epworth went viral.The incident, which t…

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus policemen jailed for possessing drugs, impersonation

Three men accused of impersonating police officers and possessing dangerous drugs were yesterday sentenced in the Harare Magistrates Court. Lloyd Zvama, Clemence Manyika, and Slevester Chaire, all aged 33, appeared before Magistrate Ruth M…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:04hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for fatal tractor accident

A 34-year-old man from Ntalale, Gwanda, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after a woman died when she fell from a moving tractor he was driving.Large Sibanda pleaded guilty to charges of culpable homicide and driving without a lice…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:00hrs | 224 | by Staff 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 Ngoni Nduna released Wellington Masuna, Kuziwa…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gokwe man sentenced to 10 years for fatal assault

A Gokwe resident, Evans Moyo, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of culpable homicide for fatally assaulting a 24-year-old man in 2022. Moyo, who was 25 at the time of the incident, appeared before the High Cour…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:36hrs | 477 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabweans jailed for human trafficking in Botswana

Three Zimbabweans and two Batswana have been sentenced to two years in prison each after being convicted of human trafficking in Botswana. The group was arrested in Tonota while transporting 10 undocumented Ethiopian immigrants earlier thi…

Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter

Stepmother failed for killing stepson and staging suicide

A 17-year-old stepmother has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for the murder of her 13-year-old stepson. The young woman, whose identity is being withheld to protect her privacy, was convicted of strangling…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1573 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for bashing cheating wife

A cheeky 27-year-old Plumtree man who bashed his wife all over the body with an axe handle in a domestic dispute was convicted on Thursday by a Plumtree magistrate.Edson Ndlovu was sentenced to three months in jail by Magistrate Joshua Nem…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 18:06hrs | 1168 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Jailed CCC activist undergoes operation

A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist injured when police raided a private event in Harare on June 16 and arrested her and 78 others has undergone an operation to fix a fracture on her left leg, doctors said.The operation on Tambu…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for assaulting niece

A 35-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man was convicted for assaulting his niece over cattle misunderstanding.Bongani Ncube was sentenced to 18 months in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.Nembaware conditionally suspended six months.The court …

Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:33hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Fake prophet jailed for kidnapping

Gweru based fake Apostolic prophet was sentenced to four years in jail after he kidnapped a female fuel attendent.Chengetai Mudhedye was dragged to Gweru magistrate where he appeared before magistrate Nixon Mangoti.Mangoti conditionally su…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman's bid to save marriage leads to false rape charge

A woman's attempt to salvage her marriage took a regrettable turn when she resorted to fabricating a rape accusation after her husband uncovered her extramarital affair.Doreen Ndamba, hailing from Mutoko, faced the consequences of her acti…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 19:01hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Shamva man jailed 19 years for killing friend over missing lager pint

A 24-year-old man who for the past years has been terrorising the Shamva community, stealing, raping and mugging residents was last week sentenced to nearly two decades  for murder.Tinotenda Mangenjani (24), nicknamed 'The Bully of Sh…

Published: 10 Feb 2024 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean man who used false documents for job as child psychologist is jailed in Ireland

A man who used false documents to secure employment as a child psychologist and â€œlive a fake lifeâ€ has been jailed for four years.Nikiwe Dube (41) with an address at Colpe Drive, Deepforde, Drogheda, Co Louth pleaded guilty to four cha…

Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 13:07hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

My accuser begged to join our farming project before cheating us: former ZNA captain

The former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Captain Solomon Ndlovu who had been jailed six years for theft of vehicle belonging to a businessman Osfael Mazibuko has said his accuser had begged to join them in their farming project at Mjingwe C…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 14:52hrs | 31 | by Stephen Jakes

COPPER thieves get 27 years in jail

Four copper cables thieves were yesterday jailed to a combined 27 years by Bindura regional magistrate Estere Chivasa.Frighton Moyo, Munyaradzi Maherani, Tafadzwa Matsongabere and Luckmore Honde were given varying sentences by the magistra…

Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 21:05hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Cop jailed for smuggling

A POLICE officer stationed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport was yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonent after he was caught trying to facilitate the smuggling of US$10 819 and R2 920 out of the country.Pedzisai Hali …

Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Illegal Malawi immigrants jailed

TWELVE illegal Malawi immigrants were sentenced to three months in prison by Mutoko magistrate Rumbidzai Mhandu for illegally staying in Zimbabwe.Eunice Chikwa, Zione Banda, Miriam Chinya, Yonasi Odeta, Judith Saopa, Dyson Gondwani, Agnes …

Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 19:28hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

'Ideological poverty provoked Joshua Nkomo'

"EMANCIPATE yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds . . ."The late reggae legend Bob Marley's Redemption Song could have been an inspiration to the iconic liberation stalwart and national hero late Vice-Presiden…

Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Car hijackers jailed

TWO serial Concession car hijackers were sentenced to an effective  five year jail term each by Bindura magistrate Ruramai Chitumbura on Friday.Moses Nyamhanda Chikohwa (25) and Thomas Taruvinga (32) were jailed after full trial.Prose…

Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:34hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

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