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Theft of vehicle lands woman in court
A Bulawayo woman is in trouble after she allegedly stole a vehicle from her visitor at her residence in Source-town.The woman allegedly stole the car and wallet containing US$360 and R 400....Published: 19 hrs ago | 2956 | by Stephen Jakes
US$10k fraud in house deal
A MAN from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly defrauding another of US$10 000 on claims that he was selling a house in Hope Fountain suburb in the city. Nkosana Ndlovu (55) of Hope Fount...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:56hrs | 552 | 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 | 280 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman faces US$700K fraud
A 43-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo businesswoman has appeared in court facing charges of defrauding a fellow city businessman of US$700 000 in a well-calculated plan where she sought to offset debt with a local b...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:50hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Man in trouble for raping form 3 pupil
A Man from Kensington in Bulawayo is in trouble after he allegedly raped a form three pupil during her guardian's absence.Hardlife Mugarisi (26) was not asked to plead to rape when he appeared...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:15hrs | 433 | by Stephen Jakes
Rapist prophet arrested in prison
A MAN from Gweru who purported to be a prophet has been arrested while in prison for allegedly raping a teenager after claiming that he was cleansing her of a spell cast on her by her ex-boyfriend. ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Presidential security aide on robbery spree
AN ARMED member of the Presidential Guard has been arrested for committing a spate of robberies in the Masasa mining area in Mazowe last month.The matter came to light at the Bindura Magistrat...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:41hrs | 3337 | by Staff reporter
Man 'steals' cash from parked car
A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court for stealing $2 180 and US$700 from a parked vehicle after using a homemade universal car key to gain access. Mfaniselwa Moyo (33) of Old Pumula suburb sto...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:07hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Thief beating quartet in court
FOUR Bulawayo men have appeared in court for allegedly assaulting a man after accusing him of stealing a cellphone belonging to one of them. Fortune Sibanda (26) of Luveve suburb, Fungai Manye...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:18hrs | 141 | by Staff rpeorter
Bindura University student up for stock theft
A Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) Student was arraigned before a Concession magistrate last Friday for allegedly stealing four cattle and 2 tonnes of maize all valued at ZWL$31 500....Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 09:42hrs | 1496 | by Simbarashe Sithole
A-level pupils 'gang rape' Form 3 pupil
TWO Chaplin High School pupils in Gweru who were doing Advanced Level allegedly raped a Form Three girl from the same school in a school office after hoodwinking her that she had been summoned by the ...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:24hrs | 2873 | by Staff reporter
'Prophet' fatally stabs patient
A self-proclaimed prophet has been charged with murder and robbery after he allegedly killed a member of a Ntabazinduna family while attempting to perform a cleansing ceremony before escaping with a s...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:05hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Two schoolboys 'rape' pupil in classroom
TWO pupils at Chaplin High School in Gweru have been arrested for allegedly raping a girl after luring her to an empty classroom at the school. The boys (18 and 19), who are doing A-level, all...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:47hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
'killer, robber' arrested in hospital bed
A MAN from Bulawayo who allegedly fatally stabbed a woman while conducting rituals during a "cleansing" ceremony before stealing US$800, R6 500 and RTGS$300 has been arrested while admitted at Thorngr...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 1772 | by Staff Reporter
Man stabbed seven times in Suburbs
A MAN from Bulawayo is battling for life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mater Dei Hospital after he was allegedly stabbed seven times by two men last Saturday. The man was allegedly stabb...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:38hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Home-alone nurse gang raped by shona speaking men
A 32-YEAR-OLD nurse from Bulawayo was allegedly gang raped at knife point by armed robbery suspects who broke into her house in Cowdray Park when she was home alone. Promise Mpunzi (24) and hi...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:37hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Serial thief threatens to burn police informant
A MAN from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly threatening to burn a woman's house and a bar where she works after she allegedly directed police officers who wanted to arrest him to his house. ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
'Cops' arrested for robbery
FIVE men from Bulawayo who masqueraded as police officers before robbing several residents of more US$30 000 and R43 000 as well as an assortment of goods worth more than $200 000 have been arrested. ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:36hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Prominent lawyer faces 22 counts of fraud, forgery
Prominent Harare lawyer, Farai Chauke has appeared in court facing 22 charges of fraud and forgery.Chauke appeared before Chiredzi Magistrate, Geraldine Mutsoto this Wednesday accused of dupin...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 16:33hrs | 4458 | by Staff reporter
Woman up for US$700,000 fraud
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested Bean There Restaurant managing director Delny Deanna Ashley Davies on allegations of defrauding a fellow businessman of US$700 000.D...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:45hrs | 2917 | by Staff reporter
Deputy head forces pupil to undress
Lukosi Secondary School deputy head Possenta Kwidini (50) has been arraigned before the Hwange court for allegedly forcing a pupil to undress in front of other teachers.Kwidini denied the char...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:46hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Son bashes father over misfortunes
A CHIMANIMANI man brutally assaulted his father with an iron bar, accusing him of being responsible for his misfortunes.Hardlife Sokisi (26) of Ngorima village under Chief Ngorima appeared bef...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho acting CEO re-arrested on fresh charges
EMBATTLED Tsholotsho Rural District Council acting chief executive officer Nkululeko Sibanda has been arrested again on fresh charges of graft.Sibanda (51) is on $400 bail on another case wher...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:18hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Man abducts sick wife, demands sex
A MAN from Hwange District stunned hospital officials at St Patrick's Hospital when he stormed the institution and attempted to kidnap his ill wife who was admitted, arguing that he wanted to take her...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:14hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
7 MDC-A activists in court
Seven MDC-Alliance demonstrators, who were arrested on Wednesday afternoon after alleged violence along Nelson Mandela Avenue, Harare, appeared in court yesterday on criminal nuisance charges. ...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:03hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Ministers sued over suspect's death
Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe and his Justice counterpart, Ziyambi Ziyambi have been taken to the High Court by a Chitungwiza man who is seeking $420 000 compensation for the death of his son ...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 07:58hrs | 934 | by Staff reporter
Woman strikes hubby with axe
A WOMAN from Matobo allegedly struck her husband with an axe twice on the head after the man assaulted her over a missing hoe. Charity Sithole (29) of Lushongwe Village is expected to appear i...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:05hrs | 1801 | by Staff reporter
Bully (16) stabs boy thrice over protection fee
A 16-year-old bully from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another boy thrice with an Okapi knife demanding money that he said was a protection fee in the neighbourhood. ...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:05hrs | 1063 | by Staff reporter
Fraud accused wails uncontrollably, court adjourns
A court sitting in Gweru was forced to adjourn for some minutes after a businesswoman accused of swindling a music promoter and businessman of US$17 000 wept uncontrollably after she was asked to stan...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Two Mozambicans nabbed for poaching in Mbire
TWO Mozambicans were arraigned before Guruve resident magistrate Shingirai Mutiro yesterday for unlawfully entering Zimbabwe and reportedly possessing two elephant tasks weighing more than 10 kilogram...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 12:02hrs | 882 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Stabbing after sex-for-taxi fare deal goes sour
A SECURITY guard has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman several times on her back accusing her of not honouring her promise to have sex with him after paying her taxi fare. Nqobizith...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:15hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader faces disorderly conduct charge
THE Zanu-PF Masvingo province youth deputy chairperson, who picketed Bikita Rural District Council (RDC) offices together with party activists on Tuesday last week, was on Friday brought before magist...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:29hrs | 984 | by Staff reporter
Machete-wielding hubby in trouble
A CHIPINGE man has been arraigned before the courts for stealing $5 000 worth of stock from a shop he was running with his wife and threatening to hack her with a machete after she confronted him abou...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:21hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZBC bosses in court on fresh charges
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patrick Mavhura together with the former Director Human Resources and Finance, Ms. Benania Shumba and Former Manager Human...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 20:44hrs | 1668 | by Staff reporter
Man poisons son after paternity row with wife
A RUSAPE teenage father did the unthinkable when he allegedly fed a poisonous tobacco pesticide into his son's mouth with a syringe and instantly killed him following a protracted paternity dispute wi...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 22:18hrs | 2945 | by Staff reporter
Mental patient stabs mother
A CHIPINGE granny escaped death by a whisker after she was stabbed three times on the head by her mentally-challenged son.This was revealed yesterday when Daniel Muchongoyo (34) of Maronga vil...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:12hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
3 knife-wielding robbers arrested
POLICE have arrested three suspects accused of robbing a number of shops and homesteads in Plumtree, Matabeleland South province.Trust Nkomo, Richard Ncube and Mthabisi Moyo reportedly targete...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:02hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Mbire men arrested for killing lion
TWO Mbire men are in serious trouble after they snared and killed a lion and a warthog worth US$22 000 in Mushumbi PoolsClement Hwata (22) and Lameck Kataura (20) both from Chiwapura village, ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:01hrs | 1199 | by Staff reporter
Indian dealer kidnapped over forex
An Indian man accused swindling foreign currency dealers of US$765 000 is now claiming that he was kidnapped, forcibly bundled into a car boot and taken to an unknown place where he was assaulted....Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 17:56hrs | 1577 | by Staff reporter
'Teacher’s makes pupil deaf'
A TEACHER at Amavene Primary School in Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb has been arraigned for allegedly beating a Grade Seven pupil and damaging his eardrum for failing a test. Benuka Phiri (52) f...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:34hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Fraud-accused clerk gets bail
A debtors clerk with Autoworld Harare (Pvt) Ltd appeared in court yesterday on allegations of duping his employer of cash amounting to US$48 850 after he misrepresented that he was refunding customers...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:31hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's CIO agent in court for robbery
A suspected member of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) who was part of President Emerson Mnangagwa's advance security team ahead of the Zanu-PF leader's visit in M...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:56hrs | 2938 | by newzimbabwe
Illegal Malawians languish in Zimbabwe prison
TWENTY-FIVE Malawian illegal immigrants are languishing at Chipinge Prison awaiting a Chewa interpreter after they were arrested on Thursday night when a bus which was smuggling them to South Africa w...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1379 | by Staff reporter
Man kicks brother to death
A MAN from Fort Rixon has appeared in court for allegedly assaulting his brother and taking him to clinic only to run away when his sibling succumbed to the injuries. Langa Nyathi (43) of Godl...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:54hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Man indecently assaults woman on bus
The congestion in a Zupco bus could not stop a man's sexual hormones from surging at the sight of a 32-year-old woman in front of him.Even Dube (55) was allegedly left with nowhere to hide aft...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 17:57hrs | 3324 | by Staff reporter
Indian family hauled to court over travel scam
THREE elderly members of an Indian family have been arrested on charges of defrauding a British citizen of £67 400 in a travel scam.Musa Ahmed Yousaf (83), former director of Carefree Travel,...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 07:08hrs | 1285 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier in court for 'stealing' $18 536 meat
A FORMER soldier from Bulawayo allegedly broke into a butchery twice and stole meat worth $18 536. Tafadzwa Mahlahla (35) from Pumula East suburb, who was based at Imbizo Barracks in Bulawayo ...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 07:03hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Son assaults mother over witchcraft
A CHIPINGE man was last week dragged to court for allegedly brutally assaulting his mother over witchcraft allegations.When the accused, Nyasha Mutisi Musembu (25), of Siyakisa village under C...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:16hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo to stand trial for bribery
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is facing a charge of bribery after his company, Intratrek, transferred $10 000 to former Zimbabwe Power Company board chairperson Stanley Kazhanje's perso...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1149 | by Staff Reporter
Man up for forging birth papers, ID
A foreign national has appeared in court on allegations of forging a Zimbabwean birth certificate and national identity card which he used to acquire a Zimbabwe driver's licence and a passport. ...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
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