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White farmer acquitted in alleged assault of headman

A white commercial farmer, Arthur Bosman, has been acquitted of aggravated assault by Chinhoyi magistrate Nyasha Marufu.Bosman, who uses a walking stick for mobility, had appeared in court following allegations by Makonde headman Professor…

Published: 17 Feb 2026 at 16:04hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate recuses herself from Madzibaba Veshanduko case

Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo has recused herself from presiding over political activist Godfrey Karembera's bail application on changed circumstances following an application by the accused alleging bias.Karembera, popularly know…

Published: 11 Feb 2026 at 04:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for axing imbiber over girlfriend

A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Mutoko has been sentenced to five years in jail for attempting to murder a man who stopped him from assaulting his girlfriend.Tanaka Mupaso of Kugarahanya Village, under Chief Mutoko, will serve an effective four-yea…

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 14:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court quashes businessman's conviction over 'ghost magistrate'

The High Court has set aside the conviction and three-year jail sentence imposed on a local businessman after ruling that the criminal proceedings were conducted without lawful jurisdiction.Businessman Tinaapi Nyawo successfully challenged…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman bashed for demanding extra fees after condom burst

A Harare woman sustained serious head injuries after she was allegedly assaulted by a man following a dispute over money, a court has heard.Tristan Mudenda appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo charged with assault. He was not asked …

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Joyride stops in jail for domestic worker

A 22-year-old Bulawayo domestic worker's unauthorised joyride in his employer's luxury vehicle ended abruptly when his reckless driving drew the attention of police, leading to his arrest and conviction.Emmanuel Hadebe of Hillside suburb w…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Prophet' jailed for violating a minor

A 37-year-old self-styled prophet from Gokwe has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of repeatedly engaging in sexual relations with a 16-year-old girl.Clever Givemore Mujeyi, who claimed prophetic powers, was trie…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magistrate implicated in criminal abuse of duty

A Chinhoyi magistrate and a prison officer appeared at Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing allegations of criminal abuse of duty in connection with a gold mining case.Kudzanai Mahaso, 30, and Proud Nziramasanga, 34, did not enter pl…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Escaped inmate recaptured after stabbing prison officer at court

Proceedings at Harare Magistrates Court were halted on Tuesday after a dramatic incident involving an inmate who stabbed a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer before attempting to escape.The suspect, identified as Ita…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$1,9m suspected fraudster granted US$300 bail

An alleged fraudster appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing charges of forging company documents in an attempt to sell a property valued at US$1,9 million.The accused, Brian Ncube, appeared before magistrate Jessie Kufa…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court slams Bulawayo Magistrate

The High Court has strongly criticised the conduct of a Bulawayo magistrate in a criminal insult case involving a mentally ill accused person, ruling that although the final outcome was legally correct, the proceedings were marred by serio…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magistrate orders DNA test in soldier's child maintenance dispute

A Harare magistrate has ordered a DNA test to determine the paternity of a seven-month-old baby at the centre of a maintenance dispute between a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier and his former partner.The directive was issued after Rut…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrates fear granting bail

Time and again, magistrates have been lambasted and ridiculed by High Court judges for denying bail in the  lower court. The phrase "magistrate misdirected himself" is now a daily routine. Why does one misdirect himself in almost ever…

Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:51hrs | | by Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa

An open letter to Magistrate Gladmore Mushove

It is our belief that you sit in court to deliver true justice to all who place themselves above the law, without you being influenced by any one in which-soever way or on tribal lines. Therefore magistrate, it is best that you absolve you…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 16:23hrs | | by MLF

Dismissal of Masvingo Magistrate Mr Madhibha unfair

It is true that Magistrates and judges have to be competent.  They have to measure to the standard expected of them by discharging their duties efficiently, effectively and judiciously.  They also have to discharge their duties w…

Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:25hrs | | by Njabulo

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