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Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger acquitted
A ZANU-PF activist, Sybeth Musengezi, who challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rise to power following the November 2017 coup, has been acquitted by the Harare Magistrates Court after applying fo...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:46hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accuser applies for discharge
Sybeth Musengezi, a ZANU-PF member who contested President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rise to power following the 2017 coup, has filed for discharge at the conclusion of the State's case against him. ...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:23hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adjusts age limit for kombi, bus drivers
Under new plans aimed at curbing the surge in traffic accidents and fatalities, bus and kombi drivers will now need to be aged 30 and above. The Government hopes that by raising the minimum age requir...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ZUDAC affiliates extort passengers, corrupt
THE Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors (ZUDAC), including its affiliates, have been fingered in an extortion scandal and being accomplices in abusing commuting passengers, an investigation expos...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 21:07hrs | 5 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Sikhala acquitted
Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda has found former Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala and councillor Lovemore Maiko not guilty and acquitted them on a charge of disorderly conduct. The two were represen...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala absolved by witness
THE trial of former St Mary's legislator Job Sikhala, in a case in which he is being charged for disorderly conduct continued yesterday with a witness Shupikai Rusere absolving him of wrongdoing....Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters started the violence, Sikhala court hearing told
A defence witness in a case in which former opposition Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala and Lovemore Maiko face charges of disorderly conduct has exposed how Zanu-PF supporters started the violence...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala thrown under the bus by co-accused?
The trial of CCC members, Job Sikhala and the newly elected Chitungwiza Mayor Lovemore Maiko continued yesterday before Provincial Magistrate Yeukai Dzuda at the Harare Magistrate's Court.Stat...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Former model convicted of fraud
FORMER top model, Mercy Mushaninga, who duped five models of a combined US$10 200 in a botched Dubai modelling event, has to pay back the money and perform 350 hours of unpaid community service at the...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Dembare goalkeeper charged for growing cannabis in garden
Gift Muzadzi, a revered figure in the world of Dynamos, made an appearance in court on Monday, facing accusations of planting cannabis in his garden. The former Zimbabwean international goalke...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 21:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenger trial continues
The trial of Sybeth Musengezi, a member of Zanu-PF, for allegedly forging his residential address to gain membership in the ruling party, proceeded with the testimony of the second witness on the late...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zupco to get 500 more buses
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) is set to receive a total of 500 buses by the next year, including 150 coaches to be delivered by the end of this year, as part of a comprehensive plan to...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's application for discharge dismissed
On Tuesday, a Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, dismissed former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Job Sikhala's application for discharge in a disorderly conduct case. Sikhala is jointly charged ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenger trial kicks off
On Tuesday, Sybeth Musengezi, a Zanu-PF supporter who challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rise to the party presidency, appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda for trial. Musengez...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Weekend in custody for rowdy police recruits
NINETEEN trainee police officers who wantonly attacked members of the public on Friday evening are expected back in court tomorrow.The police recruits allegedly sought revenge, attacking peopl...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Former ZUD President endorses CCC's Chamisa
OUTSPOKEN liberation war heroin and former Zimbabwe Union of Democrats leader, Margaret Dongo, has publicly endorsed opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa ahead of next...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
State closes case in Sikhala, Maiko trial
The State has closed its case in the trial of CCC members Job Sikhala and Lovemore Maiko on charges of inciting public violence when they allegedly led CCC supporters to stone Zanu-PF supporters last ...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 5 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tragic end to love triangle
AN EPWORTH man has been arrested after he reportedly killed a rival in a love triangle.Wenset Charuzika (35) was not asked to plead to murder charges when he appeared before Harare magistrate ...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills ex-girlfriend's new lover
A 35-year-old Epworth man has appeared in court for killing a reveller who was in the company of his ex-girlfriend at Reuben Shops. Wenset Charuzika was not asked to plead to murder charges wh...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Masimirembwa cornered in Mnangagwa challenger trial
Zanu-PF Harare provincial chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa was yesterday cornered by former youth member Sybeth Musengezi over discrepancies in the ruling party's cell register.Masimirembwa ...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 21:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala trial to continue next week
The trial of CCC members, Job Sikhala and Lovemore Maiko continued today before Provincial Magistrate Yeukai Dzuda at Harare Magistrates Court, with the State led by Tafara Chirambira calling its thir...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'CCC members led by Sikhala initiated violence in Zengeza'
ZENGEZA West legislator Job Sikhala yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda together with Zengeza West councillor Lovemore Maiko facing a charge of disorderly conduct.The pair...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF abusing the courts, Mnangagwa challenger
Zanu-PF former youth member Sybeth Musengezi yesterday accused the ruling party of abusing court processes to solve internal party issues.Musengezi said this through his lawyer Nqobani Sithole...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenger's trial continues
The trial of political activist Sybeth Musengezi, in which he is being accused of joining Zanu-PF party structures fraudulently yesterday continued with his counsel making attempts to make the court d...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger escapes arrest
FORMER Zanu-PF youth member Sybeth Musengezi escaped arrest after a Harare magistrate yesterday cancelled a warrant issued against him for absconding court.Musengezi, who was accompanied by hi...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala, Maiko trial fails to take off
The trial of CCC politician Job Sikhala and former Chitungwiza Mayor Lovemore Maiko yesterday failed to kick off as the accused's counsel was not ready to start the matter.The two who have oth...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger issued with a warrant of arrest
The trial of political activist Sybeth Musengezi failed to continue today after he failed to turn up at the court. His lawyer Mr Douglas Co'tart told the court that his client was sick. ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger's trial kicks off
The trial of political activist Sybeth Musengezi finally kicked off yesterday after his application for stay of proceedings was dismissed by Harare magistrate for lack of merit.Musengezi, who ...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenger employing delaying tactics, says Court
A Zanu-PF member, Sybeth Musengezi, who is facing fraud allegations for allegedly falsifying his residential address when he joined the ruling party, has been accused of employing delaying tactics to ...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala troubles mount
Jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala's troubles continue to mount after the politician has been slapped with fresh criminal charge involving alleged violence.The s...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 16:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru readies for Mnangagwa visit
GWERU City Council has embarked on a major facelift of its dilapidated roads and infrastructure ahead of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's visit tomorrow where he will be conferred with Freedom of the Ci...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills friend over snooker tokens
Police are hunting for a murder suspect Learnmore Dzuda (32) who allegedly murdered his friend in a snooker dispute in Shamva on Saturday.It is alleged Dzuda stabbed Gilbert Chibanda (23) in t...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 14:13hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo and Simbarashe Sithole
Prophet Freddy surrenders Benz
ZBC presenter, Rutendo Makuti, who was being accused of extorting Prophet Tapiwa Freddy, has been found not guilty of the offence.Makuti, who was being charged together with Witness Bungu (Chi...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 11:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Deputy minister testifies in fraud case
FORMER Alouvine Investments Private Limited company director, Rudo Sarudzayi Mapfumo, allegedly defrauded Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Dr John Mangwiro of over US$100 000 after reselling a...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Transport operators, ZRP on 'warpath'
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) and public transport operators are headed for a collision course over the decision to gear up arrest of drivers for failure to stick to the stipulated movement timetable...Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 05:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'CCC slogan same as Zanu-PF's'
DEFENCE lawyers for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Mkoba legislator Amos Chibaya and 24 other opposition activists who were arrested in Budiriro last weekend for allegedly disturbing public peace...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Female CCC members fondled in prison vehicle'
LAWYERS representing 25 members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) who were arrested last week in Harare's Budiriro suburb have accused the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services wardens o...Published: 24 Jan 2023 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's teen activist trial to be held in camera
THE bail application for the 26 Citizens Coalition for Change activists including legislators Amos Chibaya (Mkoba) and Costa Machingauta (Budiriro) who are accused for gathering with the intent to cau...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC MP, 24 activists to spend third night in custody
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker, Amos Chibaya and 23 other activists accused of gathering with an intent to promote public violence will spend their third night in custody after their bai...Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Re-emerging of kombis
The re-emergence of commuter omnibuses (kombis) has been on the rise across the nation despite them being banned in preference to registered Zimbabwe United Passengers (ZUPCO) vehicles.Kombis ...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 14:01hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zupco on cusp of collapse
THE Zimbabwe Passenger Company (Zupco) is on the cusp of catastrophic collapse with simmering indications that private operators contracted to provide buses have since ditched the state-owned pu...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parents storm city school
PARENTS with children at Lobengula Primary School in Bulawayo on Wednesday, confronted the school administration demanding a refund for the money they paid as top-up fees for their children enrolled u...Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 19:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mixed reactions to police blitz
ABOUT 81 people had been arrested as of yesterday in the latest crackdown against unlicensed, uninsured and unregistered vehicles in Harare central business district.Police said criminals were...Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police target unregistered vehicles
A stepped up joint operation headed by the police against unlicensed, uninsured, unregistered motor vehicles, mushikashika and illegal kombis has seen 81 motorists arrested since Monday.Kombis...Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Fake lawyers on the prowl'
THE Zimbabwe Law Society has warned the public against hiring "touts" masquerading as lawyers as cases of people being conned by fake lawyers increase."The public is being warned to desist fro...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council employees in US$41 000 theft
SIX City of Harare workers were today arraigned before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda on US$41 000 theft allegations.The HCC employees Special Tambudze (39), Dzidzai Kufasvinei (47), Samson Ma...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 21:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Date set for judge's son trial
A TRIAL date has been set for High Court judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze's son, Munyaradzi, who is being accused of murdering a cellphone dealer in 2020.Munyaradzi, who is jointly charged with...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Female armed robbery kingpins in dock
TWO suspected female armed robbers were Wednesday dragged to court on allegations of robbing two Harare families.The pair of Melody Rwisai (27) and Kudzai Ruvimbo Charuka (32) appeared before ...Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 20:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police recruits nabbed for forging ‘O' Level certificates
SEVERAL police recruits were arrested for allegedly forging their ordinary level (O level) certificates with the help of a Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) employee.The issue came...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
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