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MDC position on the proposed constitutional amendments
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) is deeply concerned with the various constitutional amendments that were recently proposed by the Zanu PF regime.Indeed, despite all the grave concerns...Published: 4 hrs ago | 350 | by Kucaca Phulu
High Court stops Gumbura prison break trial
The High Court has blocked the magistrates' court from prosecuting jailed cleric Robert Martin Gumbura and six others on prison break charges until it rules on their review application for discharge. ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 705 | by Staff reporter
State seeks Marry’s alternative address, surrender of passport
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL (PG) Kumbirai Hodzi's office has approached the High Court with a bail variation application seeking to compel Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry to provide...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 06:25hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Ray Ndhlukula blasts Tapfuma
Former Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Dr Ray Ndhlukula, yesterday blasted former principal director of State Residences, Douglas Tapfuma, for allegedly abusing his ...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 06:19hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Gutu rubbishes links to mysterious High Court job
FORMER MDC-T vice president Obert Gutu has been linked to the mysterious post of High Court prosecutor, days after ditching the Thokozani Khupe led opposition party citing "personal and private reason...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 13:03hrs | 3145 | by Staff reporter
Woman murders husband with petrol fire
A BULAWAYO woman has appeared in court facing a murder charge after she allegedly doused her husband with petrol before setting him on fire in a dispute over an extra marital affair. Sindiso N...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 06:33hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
US$4 000 theft hooker remanded in custody
A PROSTITUTE from Bulawayo who allegedly stole over US$4 000 and a cellphone from her client after they had spent a night together will know her fate today. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:46hrs | 351 | by Staff rpeorter
Cop jailed for bedding 13-yr-old
A 30 -year -old Mberengwa police officer has been sentenced to six years in jail for bedding his colleague's 13-year-old sister -in-law twice. Kudakwashe Dzinamurungu appeared before Gweru Reg...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:44hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Jelous siblings jailed for attacking father's girlfriend
TWO JEALOUS Bindura siblings who attacked their fathers' girlfriend before robbing her of her money were sentenced to 6 months imprisonment by a Bindura magistrate yesterday.Stephen Mashongedz...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 16:56hrs | 2819 | by Paul Ndou
Trespasser stones house owner
A 25-YEAR-OLD Mbare thief was arraigned before a Mbare magistrate yesterday for stoning a house owner after he was seen walking in his yard with an accomp...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 06:58hrs | 1553 | by Paul Ndou
All-out war on machete gangs
Police have deployed one of their largest ever forces in recent history to different parts of the country as they intensify a crackdown on machete -wielding gangs that have been terrorising small-scal...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:29hrs | 396 | by Staff rpeorter
Trainee lawyer jailed for rape
A Zimbabwean trainee lawyer in the United Kingdom has been jailed for 14 years after he dragged a student to a wooded area and sexually attacked her. Wilfred Marodza (28), from Eastbourne in E...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:39hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Court acquits Good Samaritan Journalist over anti govt protest
A ZIMBABWEAN court has acquitted Doubt Asima, a freelance journalist, who had been on trial on charges of committing public violence after he was arrested when he tried to rescue an elderly woman, who...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 11:07hrs | 1307 | by Stephen Jakes
Mupfumira trial in false start
Former cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira's trial failed to start Thursday morning after the State failed to provide documents requested for by the defendant's defence team.Mupfumira, who is jo...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:41hrs | 2062 | by Staff reporter
Terrence Mukupe loses R400k in botched Range Rover deal
Former Finance and Economic Development deputy minister Terrence Mukupe reportedly lost about 390 000 rand being payment for a luxurious Rover Range Rover vehicle which was never delivered....Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:38hrs | 4981 | by Staff reporter
‘Possessed’ thief loses loot to sex workers
A 20-YEAR-OLD thief left Guruve court in stitches yesterday after claiming that he committed the offense while possessed and spent his loot on commercial ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1533 | by Paul Ndou
'Human flesh to goat meat' wizard finally convicted
A self-proclaimed wizard who claimed in court that he can "change human flesh to goat meat" after being accused of stealing a goat has been finally convicted.Zivai Lusuious (32) of Summerdale,...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 11:31hrs | 2054 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Mother jailed for dumping newborn on unknown vendor
A 33-YEAR-OLD Harare woman was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment yesterday by a Bindura magistrate for ill-treating her baby girl by leaving her with an unknown vendor at Bindura market.Chari...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 07:48hrs | 2435 | by Paul Ndou
'l can change human flesh to goat meat' - thief tells court of law
There was drama at Concession magistrate court today when a Mazowe man claimed to be a wizard after appearing before Nyasha Machiriori on a stock theft charge.Zivai Lusuious (32) of Summ...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 12:08hrs | 5985 | by Paul Ndou
Wicknell Chivayo hits back at the State
Intratrek Zimbabwe boss, Wicknell Chivayo, has hit back at the State after a recent Supreme Court appeal against his famous acquittal in $5, 6 million fraud charges.The State has appealed agai...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 20:56hrs | 5886 | by Staff Reporter
Prophetess on the run after duping congregant
A self proclaimed Bindura prophetess from Grace In Abundance church is in serious trouble after she allegedly duped a congregant of his US$320 on the pretext that she was going to help him get a...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 19:45hrs | 4016 | by Paul Ndou
Zanu-PF official in court for illegal gold mining
Zanu-PF legislator Dexter Nduna, the party's Mashonaland West provincial youth chairman Vengai Musengi and police acting officer commanding Chegutu District Superintendent Wonder Chisikwa allegedly il...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:34hrs | 2952 | by Staff Reporter
Villagers attack messenger of court with machetes
TWELVE Chipinge machete-wielding villagers allegedly attacked a messenger of court and his crew, leaving one of them critically injured.The villagers were being evicted after illegally settlin...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 13:51hrs | 4412 | by Staff Reporter
70-year-old bashes wife over vegetables
A 70-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment yesterday by Concession magistrate Ruth Moyo for severely assaulting his wife and breaking her hand after she cooked vegetables on Ch...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 11:55hrs | 3566 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Proposed constitutional changes gazetted
The much-awaited constitutional reform process has entered a crucial stage following the gazetting of the Constitution Amendment Bill which paves way for restructuring of the supreme law.Gover...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 22:13hrs | 2407 | by Staff Reporter
Two companies sucked in fuel scam
VELVET Petroleum and Liquid Cargo have been sucked into the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service's $1,2 million fuel scam, which has resulted in the arrest of former correctional services' spokes...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 12:36hrs | 1693 | by Staff Reporter
Man rapes minor on Boxing Day
A 42-YEAR-OLD Guruve man was arraigned before a Bindura magistrate for allegedly raping his three year old niece on Boxing day.Graham Choruchichi of Chingorogodza village, Guruve was not asked...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:33hrs | 1449 | by Tarisai Mudahindo
Marry Chiwenga remanded in custody
HARARE regional magistrate Mr Chrispen Mberewere yesterday remanded the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa, in custody to January 14 next year when she is expected in...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 09:47hrs | 6168 | by Staff Reporter
Is Marry Chiwenga a victim of power?
Abuse of power or abuse of authority, in the form of "malfeasance in office" or "official misconduct", is the commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity, which affects the performance...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 09:52hrs | 9331 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Civil servant up for illegal possession of elephant tusks
A FIELD orderly at Camsasa Clinic in Guruve was last week arraigned before the courts for possession of two elephant tusks.Last Chaatama (39) pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded ...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:15hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
'Conflicted people stifling anti-graft fight in Zimbabwe'
African Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (APNAC) Zimbabwe chapter chairperson Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (pictured below) says institutions responsible for fighting corruption in the c...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:51hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Uncle in court for raping niece (13)
A MAN from Makwati Village in Umguza has appeared in court facing charges of raping his 13-year-old niece several times.The man (36) was not asked to plead when he appeared before Bulawayo mag...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:49hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Congress for JEUZ to be held this month
Judiciary Employees Union of Zimbabwe (JEUZ) has revealed that they will be holding their first ever elective congress in Bulawayo next month.The union was formed recently and has since been r...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 07:32hrs | 173 | by Stephen Jakes
Chiwenga to spend Christmas behind bars
MARRY MUBAIWA CHIWENGA, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, will spend Christmas in custody after the High Court postponed her bail and appeal hearings to December 27, to allo...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 07:59hrs | 3736 | by Staff Reporter
Ex-soldier convicted of insulting mother in-law
A 27-YEAR-OLD former soldier was yesterday fined $200 by a Bindura magistrate for shouting obscenities at his mother in-law during a binge.Robert Jack of Foothill farm, Bindura was convicted a...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:20hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
'Marry tried to kill Chiwenga'
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Marry, was yesterday charged with attempting to kill her husband while he was on life support at a South African hospital.Marry, represented by Taon...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:12hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
'Chiwenga wants SA properties'
THE court case of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Marry Mubaiwa, has opened a can of worms amid indications that the former army commander was also demanding part of the properties his wif...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:09hrs | 2121 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri did not order the arrest of Chiwenga, we did
THE famous fugitive of justice has undeniably succeeded in creating hype and momentum before the launch of his book which supposedly seeks to shed light on how the 2018 elections were stolen. It is of...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:06hrs | 2311 | by Robert Sigauke
Marry Chiwenga approaches High Court for bail
The estranged wife of the Vice President, Retired General Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga who is facing charges of attempted murder, externalisation of funds, money laundering and fraud h...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 8134 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe judges to work up to 70
Cabinet has approved that the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme and Constitutional Courts hold office until they reach the age of 70 and thereafter have their contracts ren...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 08:49hrs | 3380 | by Staff Reporter
Marry Chiwenga faces more charges
MARRY MUBAIWA, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is already facing attempted murder, fraud and currency externalisation charges, may face more charges. She is bein...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:28hrs | 5520 | by Staff Reporter
Cop up for kidnaping girl
A 30-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi police officer is in soup for allegedly kidnapping a Form 3 student and having consensual sex with her for five months.Bryson Muriritirwa appeared last week before Guruve ...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 12:33hrs | 2868 | by Staff Reporter
FULL TEXT: Marry Chiwenga's alleged crimes detailed
TO : COMMISSIONER INVESTIGATIONSFROM : MR MASIMBA AND TEAMDATE : 14/12/19SUBJECT: ARREST OF MARRY MUBAIWA FOR EXPORTING CU...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 08:08hrs | 6569 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man gets community service for draining fuel from parked car
A man from Madumabisa, in Hwange has been slapped with 420 hours for community service for draining fuel worth $800 from a parked vehicle....Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 06:47hrs | 1347 | by Stephen Jakes
Woman in court for 'stealing' car, cash
A WOMAN from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle and cash only to dump the car after crashing into a water drain. Aneludo Dube (25) of Sauerstown suburb stole...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:25hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Dog rape accused acquitted
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo heaved a sigh of relief after he was acquitted of allegedly having sexual intercourse with a dog at his girlfriend's house. It had been alleged that Kingdom Dube from M...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 19:56hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri did not order the arrest of Chiwenga, we did
The famous fugitive of justice has undeniably succeeded in creating hype and momentum before the launch of his book which supposedly seeks to shed light on how the 2018 elections were stolen. It is of...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 15:22hrs | 11144 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Cape Town
Bulawayo man rapes dog at girlfriend's house
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo heaved a sigh of relief after he was acquitted of allegedly having sexual intercourse with a dog at his girlfriend's house.It had been alleged that Kingdom Dube...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 10:26hrs | 3635 | by Staff Reporter
Hodzi ordered to pay costs of Chombo appeal
THE Supreme Court has ordered Prosecutor General (PG) Kumbirai Hodzi to pay the costs in a case involving former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo, saying he had burdened the court after appealing agai...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1575 | by Staff reporter
Reckless driver in court
A Harare man has appeared in court on allegations of reckless driving in an incident where he knocked down a minor, resulting in her sustaining serious injuries. Trynos Mugwenhi (39) appeared ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:53hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
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