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Esigodini man in court for rape, robbery

A 32-year-old man from Bafazi Village, Esigodini, Patson Ndlovu, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Taurai Manuwero facing charges of rape and robbery. He pleaded not guilty to both allegations and was remanded to September 15, 2…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:49hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate postpones decade-old sibling feud case

A Harare magistrate has postponed to September 11 a case involving two brothers embroiled in a legal battle dating back more than a decade.The matter, presided over by Magistrate Amanda Dhlamini, concerns Elijah Chifamba of Greystone Park …

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:29hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter

Murder-accused officer returns to duty

Residents of Malalume Village in Bulilima District say they are living in fear following the return to duty of a police officer previously accused of murder.Constable Blessed Moyo, stationed at the Malalume police base, was arrested in May…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter

Man found on top of Mutare Magistrate Court

A tense incident unfolded at the Mutare Magistrate Court this morning when an unidentified man was seen roaming on the roof of the building, threatening anyone who approached him, including police officers from the nearby Mutare Central Po…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate sentences armed robbers to 12 additional years

Magistrate Noel Mpeiwa has sentenced two armed robbers, already serving lengthy prison terms, to 12 years each following a full trial.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (45), who are currently serving 22-year sentences, we…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter

Employees in $1.5 million illegal forex transfers to UAE

Two employees of a Harare-based company have appeared in court for allegedly operating an unlicensed money transfer business that moved more than US$1.5 million offshore.Kudzai Munatsi, 37, of Marondera, and Natash Matare, 25, of Kuwadzana…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Teacher fined US$100 for spanking grade 3 pupil

A veteran Bulawayo teacher has been fined US$100 after a classroom discipline session turned into a criminal assault case.Precious Gumede (59), of SOS Primary School, was convicted by Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube for striking a Grade …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

The silent struggle facing Zimbabwean mothers

Motherhood is often celebrated as a national duty - a role expected to produce the country's future leaders, scientists, doctors, and innovators. For many women, the birth of a first child is a joyful initiation into this role. But for oth…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:13hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter

Court interpreter arrested for fraud

A Bulawayo-based court interpreter has appeared in court facing charges of criminal abuse of office after allegedly posing as a senior court official and soliciting money to influence the release of a prison inmate.Affic Sabwe (49), who wo…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:13hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter

Woman in court for alleged sexual assault of form 4 pupil

A 33-year-old Harare woman yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing charges of aggravated indecent assault on a Form 4 male learner.Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge was not asked to plead to the charges when she appea…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:12hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter

Woman hires people to assault ex-husband, the taxi driver killed

A woman from Chegutu, Sekai Apinzi (41), and her lodger Munyaradzi Munyaradzi (24), have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of taxi driver Alec Sinoia, whose body was discovered three weeks ago in the Kaguvi area of the tow…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter

MP loses cash, property at shopping centre

Nomvula Mguni, the Bulawayo Metropolitan Member of Parliament, has fallen victim to theft after thieves broke into her car and stole US$600 along with several personal belongings at a popular stopover on the Harare-Bulawayo highway.The 62-…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate in soup for removing activist from remand

Magistrate Evia Matura is under legal scrutiny after she unlawfully released Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist and legislator Obert Manduna from custody, the National Prosecution Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) revealed in a stateme…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:04hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrate sues hubby's mistress for adultery

Magistrate Sandra Mupindu has filed a lawsuit in the High Court against her husband's alleged mistress, Catherine Tatenda Chitopota, accusing her of "snatching" her husband and seeking damages for loss of consortium and contumelia (insult …

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:27hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter

Digitisation of Zimbabwe Magistrates' Courts begins

The Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), a digital platform aimed at modernising Zimbabwe's justice delivery, will be rolled out in Magistrates' Courts across Mashonaland Central and Matabeleland North provinces starting T…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:22hrs | 148 | 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 | 230 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate issues arrest warrant for top lawyer

Prominent lawyer Wilson Manase is now a wanted man after Harare magistrate Clever Tsikwa issued a warrant for his arrest following his failure to appear in court to face fraud charges involving nearly US$3 million.Manase, who is being char…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 13:25hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate recuses self from Geza case

Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande recused herself yesterday from presiding over the case involving former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) board chairperson, Basil Nyabadza, who faces allegations of defrauding war veteran…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 12:29hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate fined US$400 for causing fatal accident

Local magistrate Tavengwa Timeon Makunde has been fined US$400 after being convicted of culpable homicide for a road accident that claimed the life of a school pupil. The incident occurred on November 22, 2023, along the Harare-Masvingo Hi…

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:32hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter

Bribe seeking magistrate jailed 7 years

Talent Phiri, a former practising magistrate in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, who was no stranger to presiding over judicial cases, found himself on the other side of the law after being accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe f…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:30hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Man in court over alleged US$9,000 housing fraud

A Bulawayo man, Isiah Ncube, appeared before the Bulawayo regional magistrate, Mrs. Dambudzo Malunga, yesterday facing charges of defrauding a 50-year-old woman of over US$9,000 in a botched housing deal.Ncube, who resides in Nketa 9 subur…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter

Court visits Mugabe's 'grave' in exhumation case

Chinhoyi Magistrate Kudzanai Mahaso has granted village head Tinos Manongovere his request for an inspection in loco at the burial sites of the late former President Robert Mugabe, following a dispute over his final resting place.The inspe…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:58hrs | 2032 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate Courts set for construction in Cowdray Park and Emganwini

The 2025 national budget has earmarked a total of ZiG711 million for key priority projects in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, covering infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and cultural heritage development.Two significant projects include …

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:23hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo duo in court over robbery charges

Two men from Bulawayo's Tshabalala suburb, Spencer Bongani Dzitiro (33) and Malvin Mpofu (23), appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrate's Court facing robbery charges.The pair allegedly tricked a motorist, Edward Muchenjekwa, into …

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter

'Bribe seeking' magistrate's trial kicks off

The trial of Talent Phiri, a Gwanda magistrate accused of soliciting a US$3,000 bribe from an accused person, began in Bulawayo Magistrates Court on Monday. Phiri, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer, appear…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:24hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate in no show for CCC activists' judgement

The much-anticipated judgment for Senator Jameson Timba and 66 other Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists has been postponed once again, following the absence of the presiding magistrate, Collet Ncube, from court on Monday. Instea…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 15:40hrs | 952 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Magistrates' Court requires US$3.84 million funding boost

The completion of the new Gwanda Magistrates' Court Complex, which will house Zimbabwe's sixth High Court, requires a further US$3.84 million to reach completion, according to a senior government official. Once finished, the complex is exp…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:31hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate's $3 000 bribe demand exposed

A 35-year-old magistrate from Gwanda has been arrested and charged with bribery and criminal abuse of duty. The magistrate, Talent Phiri, is accused of soliciting a $3,000 bribe from the ex-husband of a legal applicant in exchange for favo…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:11hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda magistrate detained for demanding US$3,000 bribe

Gwanda-based magistrate Talent Phiri is in trouble after he allegedly demanded a $3000 bribe from an accused person in a domestic violence case.The 35-year-old magistrate was dragged to Bulawayo regional magistrate court where he appeared …

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:06hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter

Businessman approaches High Court over magistrates ruling

Italian businessman Francisco Marconati has approached the High Court seeking a review of decisions made by two magistrates, arguing that they violated proper judicial procedures. Marconati, who owns Eagle Tanning in Marondera, is challeng…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:41hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrates probed over fake warrant of arrest

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is investigating several magistrates at the Harare Magistrates Court after a questionable warrant of arrest was issued for Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati, leading to his incarceration.The wa…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 11:12hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Ivy Kombo drags magistrate to the High Court

Gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband Andy Kasi are challenging a decision by the High Court after being accused of illegally acquiring law practice certificates in Zimbabwe. They contest the magistrate's ruling allowing the State to c…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:30hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Senior magistrate in dock over grocery bribe

A SENIOR magistrate stationed at Murehwa Magistrates Court, Terrence Mashaire, who is accused of receiving bribes in the form of groceries and stationary, was yesterday remanded out of custody on US$100 bail by Harare magistrate Don Ndirow…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Magistrates to handle Zimbabwe's by-election matters appointed

The Judicial Services Commission has appointed 23 magistrates to handle matters that might arise from the by-elections slated for February 3.The by-elections arose following the recall of sitting legislators by CCC's interim secretary gene…

Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:41hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala's application for discharge dismissed

On Tuesday, a Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, dismissed former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Job Sikhala's application for discharge in a disorderly conduct case. Sikhala is jointly charged with Chitungwiza mayor Lovemore Maiko. …

Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Visually impaired 87 old survives rape scare

A visually impaired 87 old woman from Plumtree under Chief Masendu was nearly raped by her neighbour, a magistrate's court heard on Thursday.Appearing before Mr Joshua Nembaware on Thursday, the court heard that Mcebisi Sibanda (26) someti…

Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 14:54hrs | 7 | by Desmond Nleya

Businessman drags magistrate to High Court over falsehoods

Prominent property developer Georgios Katsimberis has approached the High Court seeking a review of a magistrate's refusal to recuse herself in a matter where she is being accused of a conflict of interest.On June 7, 2023, magistrate Vonga…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 19:00hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate accused of lying

Harare regional magistrate Vongai Guriro Muchuchuti is on Thursday expected to hear submissions by prosecutors following an application by land developer Georgios Katsimberis seeking her recusal from his fraud case on the grounds that she …

Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate convicts CCC councillor without trial

A Chiredzi magistrate who bungled a case of an 'unauthorized' meeting involving a CCC councilor by convicting him at the close of the State case apologised for the error and wrote to the High Court in Masvingo to help him rectify his mista…

Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:37hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate fired in sex affair scandal

A GWANDA magistrate who reported his female boss for alleged sexual harassment was recently fired, in a toxic matter that has raised controversy.The magistrate claims the female boss has two children with Judicial Service Commission (JSC) …

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 20:06hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Magistrates allege State capture of the Judiciary

SOME magistrates have alleged State capture of the Judiciary, and accused senior officials in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of corruption and interference with court processes.In an open letter dated October 4, 2022 addressed to JS…

Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 06:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Biti applies for third recusal of magistrate in a stalingrad move

In another bid to delay trial Tendai Biti today, for the third time, applied for the recusal of Harare regional magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro Muchuchuti after she ruled that he should finish up his application for referral of his assault …

Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 06:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans told to brace for more price hikes

CONSUMERS should brace for more basic commodity price hikes as inflation continues to rise and the foreign currency exchange auction system falters, economists warned yesterday.Last week, foreign currency auction rates jumped by almost 50%…

Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:36hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Drunk ex-magistrate shoots colleague

A FORMER magistrate in Masvingo, Victor Mohammed has been arrested after he allegedly shot his drinking mate after a misunderstanding that arose after a beer binge last weekend.Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe D…

Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:26hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Ex-magistrate in hot soup

FORMER Bulawayo regional magistrate Sikhumbuzo Nyathi had an adulterous affair with a married woman resulting in her husband divorcing her, a court in Bulawayo has heard.After the divorce, Sikhumbuzo married the woman.The bitter ex-husband…

Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Magistrates acquits 3 women for police station protest

A Chinhoyi Magistrate has acquitted three women charged with public violence and causing damage at a police station in 2020.Sabina Jiri (54), Naomi Brahim (42) and Eunice Muchenje (52) faced charges of causing damage at Lionsden police sta…

Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu Breweries brand ambassador endorses Chamisa for 2023 presidency

Ingwebu Breweries brand ambassador and socialite Tarisai Chikocho, better known as Madam Boss has endorsed MDC Alliance Nelson Chamisa for the 2023 presidency after raising concerns on how the government had failed to fund its local counci…

Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 20:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate recuses himself from Sikhala trial set to commence July 14

Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube has recused himself from presiding over the incitement of public violence trial of MDC Alliance lawmaker Job Sikhala.Ncube stood down from the case following a meeting with Sikhala's lawyers Jeremiah Bhamu an…

Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 15:10hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

More grief for fired Kwekwe magistrate

FIRED Kwekwe magistrate Story Rushambwa's freedom bid was dealt a huge blow after the court dismissed his application for discharge.Rushambwa (48) was arrested last year together with the Clerk of Court Bright Mpiyabo (45) on allegations o…

Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:06hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Parirenyatwa trial deferred again over magistrate illness

The trial of former health minister David Parirenyatwa failed to resume on Monday when the presiding magistrate did not turn up.Court officials said magistrate Elijah Makomo was indisposed owing to poor health and the trial was delayed unt…

Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 10:42hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

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