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Vapostori assault passerby over witchcraft, jailed

Two Solwezi-based (Plumtree) apostolic prophets, Eriya Magumise (25) and Trevor Mandishona (29)  under the Johane Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzimomwe were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on two counts of witchcraft accusations and…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:09hrs | 325 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Woman bashes friend over boyfriend

Mphoengs-based Doris Ndlovu was convicted yesterday after she assaulted her friend over a boyfriend.The 21-year-old woman was sentenced to 18 months in jail, which was conditionally suspended to 210 hours of community service.Prosecutor Sh…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 21:37hrs | 520 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man axed for refusing to give villagers scotch cart lift

A 38-year-old man, Tabona Ndlovu from village 13, Dombodema (Plumtree), under headman Khesari Nkomo, was heavily assaulted and struck with an axe by other villagers for allegedly turning down their demand for a free scotch cart ride back t…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 13:56hrs | 692 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Macheso's bodyguard brutal assaults journalist

Lloyd Gweshe, a karate practitioner and bodyguard for sungura music star Alick Macheso, is set to appear in court on Friday facing charges of grievous bodily harm after he allegedly assaulted veteran journalist Richard Muponde.The incident…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 19:18hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter

Man fires 11 shots at cops after assaulting neighbour

Chaos erupted in Borrowdale last week when a man allegedly assaulted his neighbour, injured himself while attempting to break free from handcuffs, and later fired 11 shots at police officers.Ross Terrence Leaper (37) appeared in a Harare m…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:49hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter

Yadah goalkeeper assault sparks outrage

Drama erupted at Yadah FC after their defeat to Ngezi Platinum Stars when goalkeeper Godknows Gurure was allegedly assaulted by a club board member inside the changing room.The shocking incident has drawn widespread condemnation, with the …

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:40hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter

War veteran's smart city dream stalled

A war veteran's vision to transform his Elmswood Farm in Marondera into a modern smart city has been thrown into turmoil amid allegations of land grabbing and corruption by senior council officials.John Fadzisayi Jani, a liberation war vet…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:48hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

Chaos erupts in Zanu-PF affiliate ZEPPDRA

A leadership crisis has gripped the Zimbabwe Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Association (ZEPPDRA), with members accusing the current executive of clinging to power beyond their mandate.The dispute surfaced soon after the…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:48hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF DCC Chair in assault storm

Zanu-PF Buhera District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson Causemore Chimombe has been accused of assaulting provincial youth league secretary for information, Edson Mapani, in a dispute reportedly linked to a party WhatsApp group.Th…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:47hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter

Air Ambulance Servicesaves 778 lives nationwide

Zimbabwe's Government-backed Air Ambulance Service has successfully responded to 778 civil emergency cases across the country since its launch in August 2024, a new report has revealed.The service, run through a partnership with Russia's H…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 14:54hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter

Rethinking the global village

ZIMBABWE at the turn of the century lived true to the meaning of global village.Its citizens were migrating all over the world, setting up bases and immersing themselves in cosmopolitan capitals.However, this is about to end following the …

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 14:54hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter

Chipinge pupils sue Green Fuel for US$110,000 over assault

ELEVEN Chipinge schoolchildren have dragged ethanol producer Green Fuel and three of its security guards to court, demanding more than US$100,000 in damages after they were assaulted earlier this year over allegations of stealing sugarcane…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 14:53hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Teen jailed 15 years for aggravated indecent assault

An 18-year-old woman from Waterfalls has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated indecent assault for violating another woman with a cooking stick.Harare magistrate Letwin Rwodzi handed down the sentence ye…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 08:56hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter

Man bashes nephew over ex-wife

Jealousy can lead one to be in soup, as shown by Daniel Dube's actions, who assaulted his nephew for talking to his ex-wife.The matter came to light at Plumtree Magistrates Court, where Dube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Ne…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 23:10hrs | 911 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman in brutal assault on 1-month old baby after DNA test dispute

A 35-year-old Domboshava woman has appeared in court accused of severely assaulting a one-month-old baby belonging to her husband's second wife after DNA test results revealed the child was not fathered by their husband.Charity Charandura,…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:40hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter

Man charged with grave desecration and assault

A 27-year-old man from Warren Park in Harare has appeared in court facing serious charges after he allegedly went on a rampage at Warren Hills Cemetery, destroying tombstones and brutally attacking municipal security guards with a hammer.P…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:48hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter

ZRP arrests 6 for assault and kidnapping police officers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting police involvement in land-related disturbances at Lea Farm in Nyabira, clarifying that the matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 09:58hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter

Teacher sentenced for assaulting grade 7 pupil

A 27-year-old teacher employed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has been sentenced for assaulting a 15-year-old Grade 7 pupil at a primary school in Gwai.Shyleen Nenduva appeared before the Hwange Magistrates' Court where…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:24hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter

Woman assaulted over $20us change.

Lican Sofa, aged 42, appeared before Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangoti and was sentenced to two years for assault yesterdayThe magistrate suspended one year of the sentence on condition of good behaviour.The court heard on 22 July, at Sazu…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 12:35hrs | 376 | by Edson Mapani

Man jailed for assaulting daughter over unpaid lobola

A 45-year-old Chipinge man, Donald Dhunda, has been sentenced to two years in prison by Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangoti for assaulting his brother's daughter over unpaid lobola.However, Dhunda will serve one year behind bars after Magist…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 12:28hrs | 424 | by Edson Mapani

Soldier assaulting wife over night out

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member has been fined for assaulting his wife after accusing her of leaving him behind to go drinking at a bar.Arnold Nyoni (39) appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware, where he pleaded guilty t…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:22hrs | 1093 | by Staff reporter

Caretakers storm colleague's bedroom, assault her while naked

Two caretakers, Yenzile (32) and Admire Ncube (23), have each been sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment by Matabeleland South Provincial Magistrate Busani Sibanda after they broke into a fellow caretakerâ€™s bedroom and assaulted her while…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:01hrs | 631 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Kezi

Security guard bashed for asking village head's whereabouts at funeral

SIGWAZA VILLAGE, KEZI - A simple inquiry about the village head's whereabouts at a funeral wake in Sigwaza Village turned violent when Maphaneni Ranch security officer, Kudakwashe Maparura, was severely assaulted by a fellow mourner, Derec…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 08:53hrs | 730 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Kezi

Tenant bashes landlady

A 43-year-old Plumtree lady is in trouble after she assaulted her landlady in a domestic dispute.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Bekezela Sibanda appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nembaware.She told the magist…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 22:02hrs | 1009 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man assaulted for refusing to visit Tsikamutanda

A disturbing incident involving a self-styled traditional healer, or Tsikamutanda, has sent shockwaves through the Zaka community under Chief Bota, after a local man was allegedly assaulted and forcefully taken to a shrine against his will…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:36hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter

Cops assault ZACC officer

Two police officers from Sakubva Station appeared before Provincial Magistrate Tendai Mahwe on Monday, where they were fined US$500 each for assaulting a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) investigator following their arrest for al…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:04hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter

Zebra Kiss bus crew abducts, assaults cross-border trader

A cross-border trader was abducted, assaulted, and humiliated by a Zebra Kiss bus crew in a harrowing case of mistaken identity that has left the woman physically and emotionally scarred.Charlotte Dube, who had boarded a Zebra Kiss bus in …

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:36hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter

Attempted murder over R15 debt lands man six-year jail term

A 29-year-old man from Chipinge will spend the next six years behind bars after being convicted of attempted murder for attacking his neighbour with a machete over a ZAR15 debt.Vengai Sithole, of Mbuyanehanda "B" Village under Chief Garahw…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:02hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man bashes Stepbrother in inheritance rage

A bitter family inheritance dispute in Bulawayo has erupted into violence after a man allegedly assaulted his younger stepbrother over a handful of "ancestral soil," accusing him of trespassing and attempting to seize his late father's leg…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:01hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter

ZRP constable arrested for assaulting superior at roadblock

A police constable stationed at ZRP Charandura has been arrested and is currently in custody after allegedly assaulting his superior during a night roadblock operation along the Harare-Masvingo Highway, according to a police memorandum see…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cop severely assaults till operator over change

A Beitbridge-based police officer has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly struck a till operator with a beer bottle during a dispute over change for a US$20 note.Ziggie Khonzani (32) appeared before Beitbridge regional ma…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:58hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter

Neighbours fight over property in squatter camp

A woman from Mount Hampden has been granted a peace order against her neighbours, whom she accused of harassment, violence, and destruction of property.Ms Revai Gatsi approached the Harare Civil Court seeking protection from Dennis and Luk…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:53hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter

Brother assaults sister over boyfriend

A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her brother after she accused him of assaulting and verbally abusing her over a dispute at their parents' home.Jacqueline Fofo approached the Harare Civil Court seeking legal prote…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:02hrs | 354 | by Staff reported

Villager bashes suspected 'witch'

There was drama in Kitwe village, Mangwe where a 31-year-old female villager went ballistic and assaulted another villager after accusing her of bewitching people in the village.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts on Fr…

Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 14:56hrs | 1932 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Sex-starved son bashes mother

The love of sex has caused a Plumtree man to do the unthinkable of assaulting his mother whom he accused of chasing away his wife at her house.Evans Ndlovu (32) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts after assaulting his biological mot…

Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 13:01hrs | 1809 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman bashed for partying without hubby's permission

A 35-year-old man from Entumbane suburb has been ordered to pay a US$300 fine after physically assaulting his wife for attending a party without informing him and later refusing to let him check her cellphone.Bhekisani Maphosa pleaded guil…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:44hrs | 660 | 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

Man assaults mother with axe handle, jailed

A 23-year-old man from Fort Rixon, Proud Manasa, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after assaulting his mother, Ms. Irene Bell, with an axe handle during a domestic dispute.Manasa was convicted of domestic violence after he interve…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter

Plumtree man assaults grandmother over witchcraft

A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he assaulted his grandmother with an iron bar after accusing her of bewitching him.Admire Nyathi was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts on Thursday where he appeared before magistrate Josh…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:45hrs | 286 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Ibbo Mandaza's son faces assault charges

The son of prominent academic and political commentator Professor Ibbo Mandaza appeared in court facing allegations of assaulting his ex-wife on Christmas Eve.Ibbo Mandaza Jr (33) was charged with physical abuse following an incident invol…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:17hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter

Cheating man bashes cop and ex-girlfriend

A 20-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend who accused him of infidelity before hitting a cop with a brick.Eric Dube is facing two counts of assault and he has since been remanded in custody to …

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 13:11hrs | 1445 | by Simbarashe Sithole

60% of Matebeleland South households do not own cattle

A significant number of households in Matebeleland South province are struggling with livestock ownership, a situation worsened by the persistent drought that has depleted pastures across the region. According to the 2024 Zimbabwe Liveliho…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter

Unlicensed driver arrested for causing death of passenger

A 34-year-old man from Ntalale, Gwanda, has appeared in court following the tragic death of a woman who fell from a trailer attached to a moving tractor he was driving.Large Sibanda pleaded guilty to charges of driving without a license an…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Harare crowd fatally assaults 'thief'

A tragic incident of mob justice unfolded on December 1, 2024, in the Belvedere suburb of Harare, claiming the life of Bla Odza. The 36-year-old was brutally assaulted by a group of people who accused him and a younger companion, Onias Mar…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter

CCC activist acquitted for assaulting village head

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Wilson Guvamatanga, 62, walked out of the Gutu Magistrate Court smiling today after being acquitted of assault charges in a case that highlighted ongoing tensions over the distribution of govern…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Indecent assault prophet in no show at court

A WARRANT of arrest has been issued against a 32-year-old Bulawayo "prophet" who allegedly indecently assaulted a juvenile under the guise of exorcising her of evil spirits.Boniface Mwareka of Entumbane suburb appeared before Bulawayo prov…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter

Headmistress faces allegations of corruption and assault

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has initiated an investigation into serious allegations of corruption and assault against Stella Mhlanga, the headmistress of Kumalo Primary School. Mhlanga, who was suspended from August 14 …

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter

Rank marshals charged with attempted murder

Two rank marshals, Saul Ncube (34) and Thembani Ncube (23), appeared before Magistrate Ms. Sibonginkosi Mnkandla at the Western Commonage Court on Wednesday, facing charges of attempted murder. The two men are accused of violently assaulti…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 16:37hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter

Woman sentenced to community service for assault

A 37-year-old woman from Bulawayo's Entumbane suburb, Priscilla Dlakama, has been sentenced to 315 hours of community service after being convicted of assaulting her neighbor, Mrs. Tendai Mushure. The sentence was handed down by West Commo…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 16:37hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter

Villagers tortured, forced to sing war songs in prison cell

Eleven villagers from Tshayane village in Nkayi, Matabeleland North province, were allegedly tortured and assaulted by police officers from Manoti Police Station in Gokwe, Midlands province, on July 14. The villagers were arrested on charg…

Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter

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