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Bulawayo socialite Gary Bell released on bail pending appeal

Convicted Bulawayo drug dealer Gary Bell has been released from prison after the High Court granted him US$500 bail pending appeal.Bell, a well-known socialite, was sentenced last month to 18 months in jail for drug possession following a …

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:52hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter

Shuntai appeals US$10 000 contempt fine

Manufacturing firm Shuntai Investments has appealed against a US$10 000 fine imposed by the High Court for contempt of court in its ongoing legal battle with Bryden Country School over the construction of a cement plant in Chegutu.The scho…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter

Zumra to appeal 'unfair' conviction

The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has announced plans to appeal the fraud conviction of its Executive Director, Polisile Ncube Chimhini, describing the ruling as "unjust" and based on misinterpretation of lawful procedures.Chi…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 16:06hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu refile appeal

Senator Sengezo Tshabangu and Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa have confirmed the withdrawal of their previously filed notice of appeal in respect of Harare High Court case number 5606/24. The withdrawal came with the customary tendering o…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 13:46hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe businessman loses appeal

Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has failed in his bid to overturn a two-year jail sentence for fraud, following a ruling by the High Court that upheld his conviction and punishment. However, the court adjusted the restitution pay…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 192 | by Sgtaff reporter

Sikhala successfully appeal conviction

Opposition activist and former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has successfully appealed a High Court conviction and sentence for publishing falsehoods on social media. Sikhala had been convicted by Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka for fal…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:23hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter

Emganwini woman in oxygen appeal

A 41-YEAR-OLD woman, Doreen Dlodlo, from Emganwini in Bulawayo is appealing for US$600 to purchase an oxygen concentrator to help save her lungs from collapsing."I was diagnosed with the disease in 2022 and it's a combination of several ch…

Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Peter Dube deported from Mozambique

Peter Dube, a fugitive and murder suspect, was apprehended at the Robert Mugabe International Airport following his deportation from Mozambique, where he had eluded authorities for nearly two years.Initially deported to Mozambique by Irish…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 22:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Biti's defamation appeal dismissed

High Court judge Justice Gladys Mhuri has dismissed an application for rescission of the default judgment filed by lawyer Tendai Biti following the dismissal of his other application for exception in a matter where he is being sued for def…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 18:45hrs | 4 | 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

Sikhala appeals conviction

Prominent Zimbabwean opposition politician Job Sikhala has appealed his recent conviction and sentence after being found guilty of publishing or communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the state under section 31a(iii) of the Criminal Law (…

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 08:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC to challenge dismissal of candidates at Supreme Court

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has refuted claims made by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) that its candidates have been disqualified from participating in the upcoming by-elections. In a statement, the party's spokesperson,…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume's appeal postponed again as prosecutor falls sick

Once again, on Thursday, the High Court had to defer the case in which opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume is appealing his conviction and sentencing for inciting public violence. Ngarivhume was convicted and sentenced to four years in pr…

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:41hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Ngarivhume appeal hearing postponed

The High Court has postponed the appeal hearing of opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume, who is currently serving a prison sentence for incitement of violence. This delay is a result of the State's failure to submit its legal arguments on …

Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 21:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court throws out Kasukuwere candidature appeal

The Supreme Court yesterday backed the High Court decision that Saviour Kasukuwere is disqualified from contesting the presidential election next month because he is no longer a voter, having been out of the country continuously for more t…

Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere seeking to block urgent hearing of his Supreme Court appeal

EXILED former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere is seeking to block an urgent hearing of his appeal challenging a High Court ruling blocking him from contesting as a presidential candidate.Kasukuwere was recently blocked from contesting …

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:50hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Journalist appeals for US$15,000 for child's heart operation

A CHRONICLE staffer, Mashudu Netsianda is appealing for funds to enable his three-month-old baby to undergo open heart surgery in India.The baby was born with a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a birth defect that …

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:14hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Chihuri wins Supreme Court appeal

Former Police Commissioner General Augustine Chihuri has won the Supreme Court appeal contesting forfeiture of his properties acquired over his 25-year tenure at the helm of the Police.Justice George Chiweshe sitting in chambers dismissed …

Published: 29 May 2023 at 19:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Serial killer on death row loses appeal at Supreme Court

THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the death sentence by a Bulawayo serial killer Birthwell Sibanda who killed three people and robbed them of their cellphones and money.Dubbed the "Underwear Robber" for stealing his victims…

Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster seeks help for bedridden wife

THE headmaster of Regina Mundi Primary School in Lupane Mr Nkululeko Msimanga is asking for about US$6 000 to help his bedridden wife Mrs Sihlalisiwe Msimanga (51) undergo a brain therapy in Harare.Both teach at the Roman Catholic Church r…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court dismisses Ndewere's appeal against tribunal

The Supreme Court has dismissed with costs an application by former High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere, who challenged the tribunal hearing set by her employer against herself over misconduct allegations.Ndewere had sued President Emm…

Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Judgment reserved in Esigodini gold dealer's appeal

THE Supreme Court has reserved judgment in an appeal brought by Esigodini gold dealer Baron Dube, who is challenging his conviction and sentence.Dube (46) was in December last year released on $30 000 bail pending appeal by Bulawayo High C…

Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Vapostori seek recognition by Food Companies in Zimbabwe

Date: 08 December 2021Dear Marketing and Sales ManagementIt is with Joy and good faith that we open our introduction and offer our humble services to your company.Apostolic Product Certification Zimbabwe has developed a world first certifi…

Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 07:45hrs | 14 | by Obey Mapuranga

Top cop appeals to ZACC

Lawyers representing police Commissioner Erasmus Makodza, have written to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption (ZACC) saying the commission's investigator Mr Eric Chacha must recuse himself as he is allegedly obstructing the course of justice and …

Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Acquittals prove political abuse of the courts

While we welcome the good news of the acquittal of Honourable Settlement Chikwinya and Lloyd Mukapiko on spurious charges of incitement to commit public violence; we have to place it on record that they like numerous other innocent Zimbabw…

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 17:15hrs | 1 | by Innocent Gonese

State appeals Chivayo ruling

State prosecutors have filed a notice of appeal against businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo's acquittal by the High Court in a $5,6 million fraud involving the Gwanda solar project.Mr Chivayo and his company, Intratrek Zimbabwe, were last week…

Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:38hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Fired ZBC bosses appeal to High Court

Two former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) executives, who were fired in 2015, have petitioned the High Court seeking an order to compel the State broadcaster to provide them with critical documents to enable them to properly defen…

Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

High Court to hear postal vote appeal

The High Court will today hear the MDC Alliance's appeal seeking to have postal ballots casts in police camps nullified.The case will be heard in chambers today.The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has approached the High Court seeking to h…

Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 15:05hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter

TROVOCO Public Appeal

We (THEE ROOTS CHARITY TRUST) hereby appeal to the general public for donations in cash and kind in order to raise donations for our April donations day to a local orphanage /Expected visit date is 18 April 2018.Items critically needed inc…

Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by TROVOCO

Zimbabweans in SA appeal to slain colleague's relatives

ZIMBABWEANS based in South Africa have made an appeal to relatives of slain fellow countryman, Derick Muchapondwa believed to be from Musana area in Bindura, to come forward and collect his body from Khayelitsha suburb, Cape Town.Muchapond…

Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 05:54hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter

Special appeal from TROVOCO to the general public

Greetings to you all brethren. TROVOCO is hereby appealing to the general public to kindly come to rescue on a very critical situation that has engulfed the QINISANI ORPHAN DAY CARE CENTRE; as there is no more food to sustain the children …

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 12:29hrs | 107 | by Mthulisi Ndlovu

TROVOCO Monthend Appeal

TROVOCO is a Christian oriented Charity Trust, wholly funded by Christian well wishers, and exists to serve the less privileged kids.Isaiah 58:7 _Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who …

Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 11:07hrs | 168 | by Mthulisi Ndlovu

Zimbabwe launches international humanitarian appeal

THE Government yesterday launched an international humanitarian appeal following floods that affected nearly all parts of the country's provinces and killed 246 people.At least 128 people were injured, 1 576 marooned, while  1 985 wer…

Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 05:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Medical appeal for Shaleen Zivumbwa

Dear EditorI am helping Shaleen Zivumbwa a girl from Zhombe, Sidakeni to make an appeal for funds to pay for medical attention. Find attached her story, for any further information do not hesitate to contact me.Thank youHlaleleni Karanda+4…

Published: 22 Feb 2015 at 14:02hrs | 2 | by Hlaleleni Karanda

Appealing for university funding

How are you everybody, I am writing this to appeal for sponsorship in my quest to start my course of Business Administration at COVENTRY UNIVERSITY in the United Kingdom .I was offered a place to start my studies in September 2014, but I d…

Published: 17 Apr 2014 at 12:16hrs | 2 | by Josiah Zhou

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