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UK court rejects Zimbabwean father's bid to bring son home

The United Kingdom High Court has dismissed a Zimbabwean father's attempt to secure the return of his 11-year-old son, ruling that his parental rights under a Zimbabwean court order amounted only to access, not custody, and therefore did n…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:29hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter

4 dead in separate tragedies in Manicaland

Two separate incidents in Manicaland Province on Thursday claimed the lives of four people, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.In Chimanimani, two-year-old twin brothers Jacob and Lincoln Gono died after a fire swept through …

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:13hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter

Mother, son arrested for car thefts

A suspected vehicle theft and smuggling syndicate run by a Bindura businesswoman and her son has been dismantled in Mutare, with police recovering five luxury cars stolen in South Africa.The suspects, Junior Makochera and her son, Marshal …

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:12hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter

Trio accused of name-dropping Mnangagwa son's name

The trial of three men accused of masquerading as state security operatives and invoking President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son to extort a mining firm has continued, following the striking off of one of the seven charges against them.The accu…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:25hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter

Couple locks son in room for 3 years, starving and abusing him

A shocking case of child abuse has emerged from St Mary's suburb where Herbert Purumero (45) and his wife Memory Kamuchato (40) locked up their 16-year-old son, Tinotenda Purumero, in a room for three years, denying him food and basic care…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter

Prophet accidentally shoots son

Jordan Phiri (29), the son of River of Life International Church founder and leader Prophet Bothwell Phiri (57), has been discharged from hospital following a harrowing incident last month in which he was accidentally shot by his father in…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 17:39hrs | 3008 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's â€˜secret son' seeks share of late leader's estate

A man who claims to be the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has vowed to continue his legal fight to secure a share of the late leader's estate, despite facing setbacks in court.Tonderai has approached the High Cou…

Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 15:24hrs | 1945 | by Staff reporter

Woman kills sister-in-law

A Rusape woman has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for murdering her sister-in-law during a heated altercation. The court heard that the horrific incident occurred on May 8 in Vengere, Rusape.According to court proceedings, Dorothy Ma…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Mum takes son to court for vandalism

In a distressing family dispute, Magret-PFunda, a Harare woman, appeared in the Civil Court seeking a protection order against her son, Masiiwa-pfunda, whom she accused of vandalism, theft, and emotional abuse.Magret told the court that he…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

Mabhikwa family names 9-year-old as heir, appoints aunt as Regent Chief

In a moving tradition of succession, the Mabhikwa family has named nine-year-old Wayne Makhosemvelo Khumalo as the rightful heir to the late Chief Mabhikwa's throne, following the tragic passing of his father, Vusumuzi Khumalo, in May 2022…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:45hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko told son not to attend his funeral

Siqokoqela Mphoko, son of the late former vice president Phelekezela Mphoko, has opened up about his decision not to attend his father's funeral, explaining that he was fulfilling his father's explicit wish. Phelekezela Mphoko, 84, passed …

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:04hrs | 2466 | by Staff reporter

Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter in office abuse move

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has gone back on his word and pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted earlier this year of breaking federal gun and tax laws.In June, the younger Biden was convicted of three felony charges related …

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 08:06hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter

Villagers protest against Mohadi's son

Over 300 villagers from Arnold Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central, held a demonstration on Friday to protest against an alleged attempt by Vice President Kembo Mohadi's son, Mafenyadira Mohadi, to evict them from the 1,245-hectare farm th…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 10366 | by Staff reporter

Former policeman arrested for brutal assault on son

A former police officer has been arrested and lost custody of his four children after a video showing him brutally assaulting his 10-year-old son with an electric cable and bricks went viral on social media over the weekend.The harrowing f…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:35hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter

Son causes father's arrest for US$250,000 fraud

Graham Garnet Metcalf, an 86-year-old former director of Lakeland Ventures (Pvt) Ltd, faced court proceedings after being accused by his son, Gregory Graham Hall, of misappropriating US$250,000 from the company. The alleged incident involv…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:43hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe's son in trouble with the law

Russel Goreraza, the son of Zimbabwe's former first lady, Grace Mugabe, has found himself in legal trouble for failing to make maintenance payments for his child.Goreraza, aged 40, is currently three months behind on payments, totaling US$…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:13hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora neglects 9-year-old son

MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora was yesterday accused of neglecting his nine-year-old son with his ex-lover Getrude Chuma.Chuma revealed this before Harare magistrate Meenal Narotam where she demanded that the opposition party leader should …

Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mother, son (14) up for murder

A CHEGUTU woman Norgerty Jekeseni (30) and her 14-year-old son allegedly fatally assaulted a suspect accused of stalking her daughter.The duo appeared at Chegutu Magistrates Court on Monday and the mother was granted US$100 bail. The duo w…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Man says he fears son more than a lion after he tries to kill him in fire

A man told a court on Tuesday that he fears his 26-year-old son more than a lion after escaping the latter's attempt to burn him and his wife alive.Themba Mathe, of Tsholotsho, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted murder at the Bulawa…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Elderly man kicks out abusive son

A SENIOR citizen based in Harare was early this week granted a protection order against his abusive son.Lazarus Chitsuro on Wednesday told magistrate Sharon Mashavi that his life has been hell ever since his son Simbarashe returned from So…

Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Son crushes father's skull

A man has been apprehended for reportedly murdering his father and inflicting fatal injuries on his skull.According to police reports, this gruesome incident took place in Guruve on October 22. The victim, Davison Patera, aged 75, had an e…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Man accuses son, wife of incest

A woman from Harare has taken her husband to court, accusing him of assaulting her and their 17-year-old son whenever he returns home intoxicated.Mazvida Makunani appeared before Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira, seeking a protection ord…

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:04hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe son in-law's claim a paltry of the mega empire:, says lawyer

The late former president Robert Mugabe son-in-law Simba Mutsahuni Chikore is content to literally walk away from the matrimonial home with a paltry share because all he has claimed is 50 percent of their two upmarket houses, and a stand i…

Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Macheso speaks on 'forgotten' son

ALICK Macheso says he will not pay much attention to a Guruve man who has gone viral on social media claiming to be his son.The man, who identifies himself as Simbarashe Macheso, has given interviews to a number of social media pages.In a …

Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:47hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Sons kill 'bewitching' father

POLICE in Harare have arrested two brothers from Glen Norah on allegations of killing their biological father on Saturday after accusing him of practicing witchcraft claims on Saturday.Fearing for her life, the accused's distraught mother …

Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Son robs dad of gold, US$14 000

A DARING 21-year-old man teamed up with five accomplices to rob his father of US$14 000, 16 grammes of gold and mobile phones early this year.Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Manicaland District spokesperson, Detective Sergeant Shak…

Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Woman demands US$510,000 from Zimbabwe police

A HARARE vendor, Patricia Dengezi is demanding US$510 000 from the police after her one-year-old son was fatally crushed by a commuter omnibus that was fleeing from cops in 2017.Dengezi was also seriously injured by the commuter omnibus wh…

Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 05:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Judge's son and co-accuseds in flopped bid to delay murder trial

THE murder trial of High Court Judge, Justice Garainesu Mawadze's son, has commenced despite several strenuous efforts to delay proceedings.Munyaradzi Mawadze is accused of killing Sipho Ncube, who was a Harare cellphone dealer to years ag…

Published: 01 Oct 2022 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mudede's son in court

The trial of former Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede's son, Tawanda, on allegations of driving his father's US$40 000 Toyota Prado without authority is expected to open today at the Harare Magistrates Court.Tawanda is expected to appear be…

Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 20:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mahachi's son taken by Social Welfare

THE Department of Social Welfare has reportedly taken into custody Kudakwashe Mahachi's four-year-old son pending the conclusion of the criminal proceedings against the embattled footballer.Mahachi is facing criminal charges after the alle…

Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Grace Muradzikwa's son trial postponed

THE trial of Insurance and Pensions Fund (Ipec) commissioner Grace Muradzikwa's son, Kundai, accused of stealing US$32 000 and jewellery worth US$152 000 from his tenant was yesterday postponed to June 20.The State filed for postponement s…

Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 18:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mahachi denies allegations of scalded son with boiling water

SOUTH African-based footballer, Kudakwashe Mahachi, who stands accused of having scalded his four-year-old son Diego, with boiling water has denied the allegations.It has also emerged that contrary to earlier allegations, the boy has not b…

Published: 17 May 2022 at 19:59hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Matiza's widow in estate wrangle

THE High Court has dismissed an application by the late Transport minister Biggie Matiza's widow, Lillian, who was seeking to sideline his 34-year-old son from benefiting from his estate.Lillian had taken her stepson, Tendai Muchando to co…

Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chief's son accused of impersonation

CHIEF Bernard Marange's son, Nyasha, has been accused of impersonation and intimidation of villagers while masquerading as a State security agent and traditional leader.Nyasha is reportedly eyeing Mutare West constituency currently held by…

Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son to contest for Zanu-PF Youth League post

THE later former President Robert Mugabe's son, Robert Mugabe Jnr, is set to contest for a leadership position in the Zanu-PF youth league at its national conference to be held in May.Zanu-PF sources told NewZimbabwe.com, Robert Jnr is con…

Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman rapes 6 year old son

A 30-YEAR-OLD woman from Mpopoma, Bulawayo has appeared in court after she allegedly forced her six-year-old son to have sex with her.The woman, whose identity cannot be revealed to protect the minor, appeared before Western Commonage magi…

Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Sons kill father over witchcraft allegations

TWO Dotito brothers allegedly assaulted their father to death after accusing him of bewitching them.Munyaradzi Nyanzira (29) and Ashly Nyanzira (23) broke into their father's bedroom on Tuesday and fatally struck him with an iron bar.The d…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 12:06hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mudede's son convicted

Theft of family property has cost Solomon Mudede (36), son to former Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede 70 hours of community service at Chitungwiza General Hospital after he was found guilty of stealing a tractor wheel and a car battery fro…

Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 07:24hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Lieutenant-General David Sigauke's son dies

Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General David Sigauke's son, Kudzai has died. He was 31. Kudzai died at West End Hospital after succumbing to diabetes-related complications. In a statement, director army public relations, Colon…

Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Son knifes mum in domestic dispute

A ROWDY 14-year-old stepson allegedly grabbed his stepmum by the neck before plunging an Okapi knife into her back and hand after she scolded him for coming home late.The unfortunate stepmother Nomalanga Nkomazana (23) was knifed by her 14…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:49hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe's son detained for theft

FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's son, Russell Goreraza, was yesterday remanded in custody at the Concession Magistrates Courts on charges of stealing gold processing equipment at Tian Bao Mineral Industry in Mazowe.Goreraza (37) appeared b…

Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Woman 'strangles' stepson to death

A Redcliff woman allegedly strangled her six-year-old stepson to death and locked his eight-year-old sister in a bedroom that she tried to set on fire so that she could inherit her husband's house. Alice Chikono (24) of T.C 1 in Torwood Re…

Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:44hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Domestic worker arrested for allegedly sexually abusing her employer's son

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 21-year-old domestic worker from Bradfield suburb for allegedly sexually abusing her employer's 10-year-old son.In a Twitter statement, the police urged parents and guardians to be wary of people they are…

Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 20:19hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Man kills son for stealing US$10

POLICE have launched a manhunt for a Mudzi man, Shame Chimbwanda (46) who allegedly bashed his son Messiah (13) to death whom he accused of stealing his US$10.After allegedly stealing the money, Messiah disappeared from the homestead on Ja…

Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 18:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man commits suicide in front of son

A 29-year-old Pumula South man committed suicide by hanging himself from a roof truss in front of his three-year-old son, police have said. Neighbours were awakened by the screaming boy who was found standing next to the hanging body on Tu…

Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Father murders epileptic son

AS cases of child killings and kidnappings continue to rise, police have arrested a 38-year-old man from Rusape for allegedly killing his epileptic son.National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident …

Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Matter of Fact

ON Thursday, November 12, 2020 we published a story with a headline Mnangagwa's son in gold mine grab. While Tarirai David Mnangagwa, the subject of the story is related to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, him being the son of the President's…

Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:53hrs | | by Editor

Woman kills sister's child for irritating her

A MUTARE woman is facing murder charges after stabbing her sister's nine-month-old baby accusing her of crying non-stop.The accused Natasha Mugwenjere (32) yesterday appeared before Mutare magistrate Prisca Manhibi who remanded her in cust…

Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF councillor brutalises rival's minor son

Masvingo Rural Ward 30 Zanu-PF Councillor Sungano Matakanure is in trouble with the law after she allegedly brutalised her 2018 primary election rival's nine-year-old son.The councillor is said to have carried out the savage attack with th…

Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 17:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Son kills dad, dumps body in mine shaft

A 25-year-old man from Mberengwa fatally struck his 72-year-old father with an axe and dumped the body in a disused mine shaft because the father was opposed to his marriage. Midlands police provincial spokesperson Inspector Joel Goko said…

Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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