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Police hunt for murder suspect
Police in Zvishavane are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of Tanaka George Chitaba (19), who is wanted in connection with a murder that occurred on 3 October 2024 ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:09hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Tout stabbed to death
A Beitbridge man stabbed to death a cross-border tout notoriously known as amagumaguma for demanding money to facilitate the passage of four border jumpers.Amagumaguma are known for viol...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills colleague over R200
A suspected facilitator for border jumpers using Beitbridge on Wednesday appeared in court for allegedly fatally stabbing his colleague who wanted more money to help four Zimbabweans illegally cross i...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rally disrupter gets 2 charges
The Epworth man who forced his way past security to try and disrupt President Mnangagwa who was delivering a keynote speech to the residents, was arrested on disorderly conduct charges, with a second ...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Moreblessing Ali's killer further remanded in custody
PIUS Mukandi, alias Jamba, the Chitungwiza man who allegedly killed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Moreblessing Ali in cold blood last year, has been further remanded in custody pending Hi...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Girlfriend in court over fraudulent estate claim
A woman believed to be a girlfriend of a recently-deceased Harare man appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court for allegedly tendering fraudulent documents to the Master of the High Court to claim a s...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare doctor forges medical papers to help suspect skip bail
A medical doctor at Sally Mugabe hospital in Harare is in trouble after he allegedly forged medical affidavits claiming that a Chinese suspect arrested for illegal possession of rhino horns was sick....Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Love betrayal lands couple in court
A Harare man has appeared in court for allegedly assaulting and pointing a firearm at his extirlfriend after they had a misunderstanding. He also assaulted her, causing her to miscarry the baby she wa...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Naked romp leads to cocaine bust
Two young women from Harare found walking around hotel corridors naked and behaving strangely, apparently under the influence of drugs, appeared in court yesterday charged with unlawful possession of ...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$76,000 church funds
A HARARE man employed as finance manager at Evangelical and Pentecostal Churches in Zimbabwe was yesterday arraigned before magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure on a charge of stealing US$76 758 from the chu...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Police inspector in court for selling guns to public
Three Domboshava business people bought guns from police Inspector Kudakwashe Chatikobo of Support Unit at Fairbridge in Bulawayo and his accomplice, but then complained when the firearms certificates...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
2 police officers up for extortion
TWO police officers are in trouble after they allegedly used their positions in the force to extort a Harare man of his money.One of the accused police officers, Ignatius Tichana (32) who is d...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man murders friend over US$6
A DZIVARASEKWA man has been arraigned before the courts facing murder charges after he killed a man who owed him US$6.The accused, Gift Jamu (46) was today remanded in custody to March 16 by H...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 19:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
'CIO' hit with an added extortion charge while in remand
A-MEMBER of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Munyaradzi Mupazviripo (51) from Eastlea was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure facing extortion charges.M...Published: 14 Feb 2023 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unlicensed cop rams into pedestrians
A POLICE officer appeared before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure answering to charges of reckless driving after he caused an accident that led to two people being admitted in hospital.God...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala continues to sing the blues
A HARARE magistrate has dismissed Job Sikhala's application for exception in a case he is being accused of obstructing the course of justice.Sikhala, who is being represented by Jeremiah Bhamu...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's wife convicted, fined for driving against oncoming traffic
INCARCERATED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker Job Sikhala's wife Ellen has been found guilty of flouting road rules by Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure.The Natio...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 19:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
72 year old man murders 'friend' over $80 bond
AN-EPWORTH man was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure facing murder charges after he killed his friend over $80.Stephen Sixpence (72) was told to stand down and wa...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Tout killed over $350
A 40-YEAR-OLD Dzivarasekwa tout allegedly killed a colleague in a dispute over $350.Blessing Steven appeared before Harare magistrate, Evelyn Mashavakure charged with murder and was remanded i...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Alleged ZB Bank US$2, 7 million heist mastermind family appears in court
THE family of the ZB Bank internal security officer Shadreck Njowa, who allegedly masterminded a US$2,7 million heist on his employer, were arrested and appeared in court on Saturday charged with harb...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heist mastermind's family remanded in custody
THE family of Shadreck Njowa, the alleged mastermind of the US$2,7 million ZB Bank robbery, which occurred in January last year, has been remanded in custody ahead of a ruling on their bail applicatio...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's wife claims she was arrested for refusing to pay a bribe to traffic cops
JAILED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator, Job Sikhala's wife Ellen has pleaded not guilty to the charges of violating road rules telling the court that officers wanted a bribe from her....Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 20:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's name used by bogus cop
AN Epworth man was arraigned before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure over charges of impersonating the police and extortion using Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's name.Luke Machonisa ...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 19:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF forces teachers to rig polls
Zanu-PF councillors in Mberengwa have fallen out with teachers after they forced them into a series of meetings to arrange how to rig the 2023 elections in favour of the ruling party.Progressi...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top banker beaten by wife
FORMER ZB Financial Holdings Chief Executive, Ronald Mutandagayi (59), claims he was heavily assaulted by his 48-year-old wife, Loveness.The banker Tuesday dragged Loveness to court, als...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mliswa accuser convicted
A Harare man who accused Norton legislator Themba Mliswa of snatching his wife has been convicted of domestic violence.Tafadzwa Tamangani was convicted by Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure ...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Mliswa snatched my wife'
A HARARE man has accused Norton MP Temba Mliswa (Independent) of snatching his wife, resulting in him bashing her.Tafadzwa Tamangani (46), appeared before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure ...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Robber leaves mobile phone at crime scene
A ROBBERY suspect sold himself and of his co-accused after he mistakenly left his mobile phone on the complainant's vehicle passenger's seat after robbing her.Lincoln Nyakutira (32) and Godfre...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 09:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance activists trial in false start
THE trial of MDC Alliance legislator Joanah Mamombe and her co-accused Cecilia Chimbiri, Takudzwa Ngadziore and Tapiwa Chiriga on allegations of flouting COVID-19 regulations failed to kick off yester...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 10:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
My life is in danger: Retired army general
RETIRED army Major General Samson Sikhulile Nyathi yesterday wept in court alleging that his life was in danger as his spouse was always abusing him.Nyathi appeared before Harare magistrate Ev...Published: 23 Jun 2021 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parliament shorlists 5 for ZHRC job
Parliament has shortlisted five candidates and set the dates for interviews to find a prospective candidate for appointment to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC). After the interviews...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man axes mom to death
A Gokwe man, who went berserk recently and axed his mother to death after accusing her of bewitching him, has appeared in court facing one count of murder and another of attempted murder.John ...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man axes 'witch mother' five times
A MAN from Gokwe went berserk, axed his mother to death before attacking his sister whom he left for dead.John Chifamba of Village Madanyika, Chief Nemangwe struck his mother Shingirai Chifamb...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyagura to remain in office
THE University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura will remain in office unless President Mnangagwa, who is the chancellor of the institution of higher learning, decides otherwise, a Ca...Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stabs tout to death
A 41-YEAR-OLD man from Gokwe has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a tout to death in a brawl that ensued after the tout tried to force him to board a bus.It is alleged that on August 17, 2...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec still to buy printing press- Dokora
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) is still to acquire a printing press which will cost $5 007 126.Only $1m has been paid to date, Primary and Secondary Education minister Lazar...Published: 12 May 2017 at 08:21hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Violence worries ahead of 2018 poll
Senators and chiefs have urged political parties to ensure the looming 2018 general elections are peaceful, amid a rise in violence that they blamed on ambitious politicians staking claims as cand...Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 14:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndlovu family connives with court to steal children's inheritance
A corruption case have emerged involving Jacky Dube 22 years old, his twin sisters 14 years of age and their late mother’s family. According to the reports made to us by Mr Jachin and his father Dum...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 05:35hrs | | by MRP
Man kills drinking mate in a dispute over shebeen expulsion
A man from Pumula South is in trouble after he allegedly killed his drinking mate following their expulsion from a shebeen after he allegedly stole surf from the toilet.Khulumani Ndlovu (34) w...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 07:04hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Workers rob boss at knifepoint
TWO workers at a wholesale outlet in Bulawayo allegedly dragged their elderly employer into a backroom at knifepoint, tied her up with chains before looting $4 800 from the shop.Shepherd M...Published: 18 Oct 2016 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Killed over 'prostitute'
A MAN from Denver farm in Umguza has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing a drinking mate in a heated argument over a suspected prostitute.A court in Bulawayo yesterday heard how a...Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top lawyer 'forges title deeds, sells house without owner's knowledge'
A TOP Bulawayo lawyer, Russell Dzete, allegedly ganged up with three accomplices and forged title deeds which they used to sell a house in the city's leafy Suburbs residential area for $50 500 wit...Published: 12 Oct 2016 at 09:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tout robs man his property and cash amounting to $200
A tout in Bulawayo is in trouble after he held a Fourwinds resident hostage and demanded his belongings and cash of which if he failed to produce he threatened him with death.George Msiman...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 08:11hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Boy loses testicles over bicycle spanner
A Makokoba boy had his testicles crushed for merely refusing to lend a tenant a bicycle spanner.The accused Martin Moyo got fed up and thought of teaching the boy a lesson.In court, Mo...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 11:33hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Bulawayo 'gunman' granted $60 bail
A man from Queens Park in Bulawayo who was found in possession of dangerous weapons.has been granted $60 bail.Admire Mangeya was not asked to plead to the charge of illegal possession of dange...Published: 01 Oct 2016 at 06:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Grandpa in court for slapping a woman's buttocks in a supermarket
A RANDY 72-year-old Bulawayo man shocked a court yesterday when he was arraigned for slapping a woman's buttocks in a supermarket.Michael Meki, a court heard, met the woman (55), employed ...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 09:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man rapes teen stepdaughter three times
A 39-year-old Plumtree man, Pinos Moyo reportedly raped his teenage stepdaughter on three separate occasions.According to court documents Moyo, raped the 14-year-old while her mother was in cl...Published: 24 Sep 2016 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Robber in court over paltry $53 robbery
A juvenile from Nguboyenja in Bulawayo who pounced on a resident of the same suburb robbing her of her mobile phones all worth $53 has found himself behind bars.The juvenile (16) who cannot be...Published: 22 Sep 2016 at 07:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Man fined $50 for smuggling goods from Mozambique
A man from Cowdray Park has been fined $50 for smuggling goods worth $200 from Mozambique into Zimbabwe.Actine Nyathi (52) pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before Bulawayo magistr...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 08:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Men swindles SA based citizen of R45 000 in botched house deal
Three men from Bulawayo have allegedly swindled a Zimbabwean man based in South Africa of his R45 000 in a botched house purchasing deal.The suspected fraud stars Bheka Hlabangane of Khami Pri...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
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