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Convicted Bosso fraudster to get a lenient sentence

Former Highlanders Chief Executive Officer Brian Busani Moyo, found guilty of defrauding the club of US$2,000 in a player transfer deal, is set for a community service assessment, signaling that he may receive a non-custodial sentence.Moyo…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:02hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter

Murdered taxi driver's family demands death sentence for ex-wife

Grief has turned into fury for the family of murdered taxi driver Aleck Sinoia, who believe his ex-wife, Apirizi Sekai, masterminded his gruesome killing. The emotional toll of the tragedy was laid bare this week as Sekai (41) and her tena…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man sentenced to 15 years for indecent assault

A 47-year-old man from Mpopoma was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment for indecent assault by the Western Commonage Magistrates' Court.In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said the incident took place…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:41hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Miner sentenced to life for brutal bar attack

A High Court judge, Justice Naison Chivayo, has sentenced a Gweru artisanal miner to life imprisonment for a brutal bar attack in which he used an AK-47 Colombia knife to fatally stab one person and injure another. The attack, which occurr…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:33hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe rendition saga ends with a suspended sentence 14 years on

Friday saw the end of the controversial Zimbabwe rendition sage, which had dragged on for nearly 14 years.The matter was even heard before the Zondo Commission, and saw former top police officer Lieutenant-Colonel Lesley "Cowboy" Maluleke …

Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:43hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

CID officer loses appeal against 30-year sentence

A FORMER Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer has lost a Supreme Court appeal against his 30-year sentence for unlawful entry and murder.The Supreme Court bench composed of Justice Chinembiri Bhunu, Nicholas Mathonsi and Alphas …

Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:46hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean gets life sentence in SA

A ZIMBABWEAN man, who raped his girlfriend's six-year-old daughter in South Africa, was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday.Peter Kaundura, whose district of origin was not mentioned in court, had two years added to his sentence for …

Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Commute death sentence to prison terms'

A RECENT High Court ruling condemning Tapiwa Makore Senior and accomplice Tafadzwa Shamba to death for the brutal murder of then seven-year-old Tapiwa Makore Junior has once again revived debate on the contentious death penalty.Tapiwa Juni…

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Death sentence passed by Zimbabwe court

HIGH Court judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi yesterday sentenced to death Tapiwa Makore Snr (60) and Tafadzwa Shamba (40) for the murder of a Murehwa boy.Mutevedzi said the duo showed no mercy and behaved like animals when they killed Tapiw…

Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 20:45hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

MPs propose 60-year sentences for rapists

Members of Parliament have called for 60-year mandatory sentences for rapists saying the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) Chapter 9:23 does not prescribe deterrent sentences.This came out in a report tabled in the National Assemb…

Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe National Army court sentences 3 soldiers to 15 years

Three soldiers robbing and stealing around Masvingo were jailed for 15 years each by an army court martial last week after they were convicted of armed robbery, theft and unlawful entry, sending a clear message that the Zimbabwe National A…

Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 05:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sex-treatment 'prophet' has rape conviction and 22-year sentence quashed

A self-styled prophet jailed for 22 years in July 2017 for raping two women is a free man after the High Court quashed his conviction and sentence.Grace Ministries founder Onbert Mapfumo, now 43, claimed he could cure the ailments of his v…

Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 19:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Appeal for 30-year mandatory rape sentence

WOMEN'S rights organisation, Musasa Project, is advocating for a minimum mandatory sentence of between 30 and 60 years for rape perpetrators, saying this would help deter would-be offenders.Statistics in Zimbabwe show that at least 22 wome…

Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 21:00hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Obidiah Tarumbwa jailed 8 months, starts serving sentence

CHICKEN Inn FC striker Obidiah Tarumbwa has been sentenced to eight months in prison for failing to pay maintenance arrears of about $6 000 for the upkeep of his two minor children. He started serving his sentence on Monday at Bulawayo Pri…

Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Toddler sentenced to life in prison

AN EGYPTIAN toddler has been sentenced to life in prison by the countryâ€™s military court. This is despite the army stating the actual suspect is a 16-year-old teenager with the same name.The three-year-old boy, Ahmed Mansour Qorani Shara…

Published: 25 Feb 2016 at 12:32hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

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