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Robert Mugabe Jnr granted US$300 bail

Harare provincial magistrate Mrs Lisa Mutendereki has granted Robert Mugabe Jnr bail of US$300 after the State acknowledged there were no compelling reasons to keep him in custody.Mugabe faces charges of unlawful possession of dangerous dr…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 208 | by Staff reporter

Minister faces court over labour reform delay

The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo, is being challenged in the High Court for allegedly failing to implement a key labour reform for nearly ten years, leaving thousands of Zimbabwean workers trapped in pe…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 124 | by Staff reporter

Court lifts asset freeze on businessman

The High Court has lifted a two-year asset freeze on businessman Tobias Zangairai, ruling that the Prosecutor-General failed to act on allegations of unexplained wealth despite obtaining an interim order in 2023.Justice Benjamin Chikowero …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 385 | by Staff reporter

Robert Mugabe Jnr remanded in custody

Harare provincial magistrate, Mrs Lisa Mutendereki, has remanded Robert Mugabe Junior in custody after he was charged with the unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.The State, represented by Mandirasa Chigumira, opposed bail, arguing that…

Published: 23 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Teen assaults prostitute over 'poor Service'

An 18-year-old man from Silobela has been convicted of assaulting a sex worker following an incident at Springvest Night Club in Kwekwe on 21 September 2025.According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the confrontation occurred …

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 16:14hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema could lose Parliamentary seat

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) commander-in-chief Julius Malema may lose his parliamentary seat after an East London magistrate's court found him guilty of illegally discharging a firearm, a conviction that carries the prospect of a custo…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Phillip Chiyangwa in court for possessing dangerous drugs

Phillip Munetsi Chiyangwa, the 26-year-old son of businessman Phillip Chiyangwa, appeared in court today facing charges of possessing dangerous drugs.Chiyangwa

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 16:01hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son arrested over illegal drugs possession

Former President Robert Mugabe's son, Robert Mugabe Jr. (33), is expected to appear in court in Harare today following his arrest earlier this week.Mugabe Jr. was taken into custody on Wednesday after he was allegedly found in possession o…

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 09:25hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter

Spitzkop land feud finally resolved after 9 years

A nine-year land dispute between the Greater Spitzkop Residents Association and property developer Vevhu Resources has finally been resolved, paving the way for long-delayed development in the area.The Supreme Court recently dismissed the …

Published: 02 Oct 2025 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chombo escapes jail as High Court dismisses contempt case

Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Minister and Zanu-PF legislator Marian Chombo has avoided possible imprisonment after the High Court struck down a contempt of court application against her.Justice Joel Mambara dismissed the bid by Cubs…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 17:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Lewis Matutu acquitted of fraud

Zanu-PF Midlands provincial vice-chairperson, Lewis Matutu, has been acquitted of a US$150 000 fraud charge in which he was accused, alongside four others, of illegally seizing shares in Shisib Investments.Matutu and his co-accused - Bless…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 17:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

System finaly gets Malema

The gavel came down in the East London Magistrate's Court on Wednesday as EFF leader Julius Malema was found guilty of unlawfully discharging a firearm.Malema was convicted on all five charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, un…

Published: 01 Oct 2025 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of crimes including war crimes.Lt-Gen Joseph Mutombo Katalayi, who presided over the mi…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 21:08hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter

Intersex persons demand third sex marker on official documents

For the first time in Zimbabwe's history, intersex persons have taken the government to court, demanding legal recognition of their rights and protection from decades of systemic exclusion.The High Court case, filed under number HCH4743/25…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 13:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to sue Lithuania

Zimbabwe is preparing to launch legal proceedings against the Lithuanian government, demanding compensation for 17 fire tenders seized and auctioned in that country while en route from Belarus to Harare. The multimillion-dollar trucks, int…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 13:33hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

Accident victim loses US$108,000 compensation claim

The High Court has dismissed with costs a US$108,766 damages claim filed by 83-year-old farmer Cleopas Matenga against motorist Amanda Zietsman, ruling that the plaintiff failed to prove negligence and that his own testimony undermined his…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 13:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Drug crisis a national emergency Mutsonziwa demands tougher action in court

Deputy Prosecutor General Nelson Mutsonziwa has declared drug and substance abuse a national emergency threatening Zimbabwe's social fabric and called for tougher, fairer, and more consistent rulings from the justice system.On behalf of Pr…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 09:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Sikhala finally commences court action against Mutanho

The author of Zimbabwe opposition leader Job Sikhala's biography, Munyaradzi Angero Savanhu, has launched a US$77 000 High Court lawsuit against a Zanu-PF youth leader who disrupted the book launch in July.The launch of *Footprints in the …

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Stone misses target, kills wrong man

Police in Nyanga have arrested 24-year-old Innocent Bore in connection with a fatal incident that occurred on September 24, 2025, at Mangondoza Business Centre.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Bore was involved in a confrontation…

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man fakes father's death to dupe lover of US$2,200

A 43-year-old Harare man appeared in court this week facing fraud charges after allegedly deceiving his girlfriend into giving him US$2,200 under false pretences.Nobert Chifeya appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, accused of …

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Boss cleared of bum fondling allegations

Christian Thomas, the operations manager of a Bulawayo security company, was acquitted this week of sexual misconduct allegations that had threatened to tarnish his reputation. The 61-year-old walked out of court a free man after Bulawayo …

Published: 28 Sep 2025 at 23:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court stops demolition of Mbare college

The High Court has temporarily halted the demolition of the Mbare Vocational Training Centre, following an urgent application by students and Member of Parliament Martin Sunungukai Matinyaka. The move comes amid concerns that the demolitio…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nyokayemabhunu extradition case drags on

The extradition case of Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa, also known as Nyokayemabhunu, continued this week at Randburg Magistrates Court, highlighting the complex intersection of legal and political issues.Masiwa, who has been in cus…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mzembi challenges remand over US$2 million allegations

Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi is set to challenge his continued remand in connection with allegations of theft of trust property valued at US$2 million.Mzembi's lawyer, Killian Mandiki, told the court that an application will be f…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's 'tyrannical' powers challenged

A Harare-based lawyer has petitioned the Attorney-General to reconsider constitutional provisions governing presidential tribunals tasked with investigating judges, describing the current process as "tyrannical" and undemocratic.Chawaona W…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:28hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe notes public fury over Chinese lenient sentence

Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and Prosecutor-General Loyce Matanda-Moyo have acknowledged growing public anger over inconsistent sentencing for drug offenders, particularly foreign nationals. The remarks follow a controversial case in H…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:26hrs | 1797 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches specialised anti-drug courts

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Zimbabwe has officially launched a network of specialised courts dedicated to handling drug and substance abuse cases, a move aimed at fast-tracking prosecutions and ensuring offenders face the full…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman sentenced for luring minor into prostitution

A 30-year-old woman from Buhera who lured a 14-year-old girl to Mutare for the purposes of prostitution will serve 10 years behind bars for human trafficking.Pe

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teen sentenced for bestiality with hen

A 19-year-old man from Zimunya township in Mutare has been sentenced to perform 175 hours of community service after being convicted of bestiality with a hen.Carrington Mutasa was initially handed an eight-month jail term by a Mutare court…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cinematographer sues ZBC

The High Court has referred to the Registrar a long-standing case in which cinematographer Dillian Prinsloo is suing the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) for US$363,400 over alleged copyright infringement.Prinsloo accuses the nation…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court orders Chengbao rivals to vacate C-Mine

Bulawayo High Court has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of Chinese-owned Chengbao Mining (Pvt) Ltd, affirming the validity of its tribute agreement over the C-Mine in Mberengwa and ordering rival parties to vacate the disputed site.Ju…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Commission slams double standards in justice system over drug cases

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has criticised the country's justice system for displaying double standards in cases involving locals and foreigners, warning that such discrepancies undermine equality before the law and public …

Published: 22 Sep 2025 at 21:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court dismisses an appeal by the City of Harare

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the City of Harare (CoH) and upheld a High Court ruling that condemned the local authority's decision to allocate land in Kuwadzana Extension to an illegal housing cooperative.The dispute center…

Published: 22 Sep 2025 at 21:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prison officer in court for unlawful release of armed robber

A senior officer at Khami Maximum Prison Complex has been arrested for allegedly abusing his office to facilitate the unlawful release of a dangerous inmate serving a lengthy sentence for armed robbery.Chamunorwa Matshalaga, a Principal Co…

Published: 22 Sep 2025 at 20:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court for brutal stabbing of wife

A 21-year-old Bulawayo woman is battling for her life at Mpilo Central Hospital after she was allegedly brutally assaulted and stabbed multiple times by her husband during a violent domestic dispute.The suspect, Andrew Mhlanga (27) of Pumu…

Published: 21 Sep 2025 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Land disputes dominate traditional court hearings

Land disputes are increasingly overshadowing other cases in Zimbabwe's traditional courts, with Chief Wozhele's latest session in Sanyati consumed by quarrels over boundaries and inherited fields.At a court session last week, most cases ce…

Published: 19 Sep 2025 at 05:54hrs | 2384 | by Staff reporter

Zesa employees steal US$3.8m in critical equipment

Two senior employees of the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), a subsidiary of Zesa, have been arrested in connection with a US$3,896,000 theft involving critical power plant equipment and materials at the Hwange power station. The suspects, Ta…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 13:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

8-year-old drug abuser admitted to rehab centre

An eight-year-old child is currently receiving treatment at Victoria Falls' newly established Drug and Rehabilitation Centre, underscoring the alarming rise of drug abuse among Zimbabwean youth. The facility, located at Chinotimba Clinic, …

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 13:25hrs | 1623 | by Staff reporter

Polad member acquitted

Devine Mhambi-Hove, founder and president of the Nationalists Alliance Party and former deputy chairperson of Polad's international relations and re-engagement committee, has been acquitted of theft, malicious damage to property, and conte…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 13:24hrs | 1408 | by Staff reporter

Court halts US$37 million RioZim payout

A US$37 million windfall awarded to more than 200 RioZim employees has been thrown into uncertainty after the High Court ruled that the mining company is protected under corporate rescue proceedings.Justice Catherine Bachi Mzawazi pulled t…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 13:20hrs | 1245 | by Staff reporter

Jetex sues Air Zimbabwe over DRC crew assistance

A local air service company, Jetex (Private) Limited, has filed a lawsuit against Air Zimbabwe, seeking US$210 000 it advanced to the national carrier to cover pilot salaries, allowances, and aircraft-related expenses after its plane was g…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 men jailed for robbing Freda Mine worker in Gwanda

Three men who attacked a worker at Freda Mine in Gwanda and stole property worth US$450 have been sentenced to a combined 15 years in prison.Conilias Ndlovu (36), Junior Sibanda (18), and Renika Takaruva (28) were convicted of robbery by t…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man finally in court 8 years after sister's murder

After eight years on the run, a man accused of killing his sister has finally been brought before the courts.Silindi Ncube (38) appeared before West Commonage Magistrate Melinda Mufungidza yesterday, where he was formally charged with murd…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:32hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

Zinasu leader takes GZU to High Court

Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) student and outspoken activist, Robert Matola, has taken the institution to the High Court to challenge his suspension, which he argues is unlawful and politically motivated.Matola, who is also the Zimbabwe …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:55hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

Court orders Chinese company to pay for gold ore theft

A Mutoko Regional Magistrates Court has convicted Reajin Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd, owned by Chinese national Zheng Zhangxian, for systematically stealing over 5 000 tonnes of gold ore from neighbouring small-scale miner Emmanuel Ndemera. The …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Devil's breath' the Zombie drug that steals your memory

ZIMBABWEANS are being urged to remain vigilant following growing reports of a dangerous drug known as "devil's breath" (pictured), a substance capable of stripping victims of free will, memory, and resistance.In South Africa, authorities a…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:20hrs | 524 | by Jacob Mutisi

AFDIS clerk faces US$8,500 fraud charges

A customer collection depot clerk at African Distillers Limited (AFDIS) appeared in court over the weekend facing fraud charges totaling US$8 500. Tawanda Shoko, 25, was granted US$100 bail by Harare magistrate Appollonia Marutya, while hi…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:20hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Man charged with murder over US$10 dispute

A 23-year-old man from Dzivaresekwa 2 appeared in Harare Magistrates Court on Saturday, facing murder charges after allegedly killing his relative during a dispute over a missing US$10. Obert Chanetsa was remanded in custody to September 2…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:19hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter

Lawyer sues ex-husband over US$8,020 maintenance arrears

A Harare lawyer, Nyasha Pamela Timba, has taken her ex-husband, Alexius Munyanda, to court for allegedly failing to pay maintenance arrears totaling US$8 020, despite prior court orders. Timba, an employee at Devitte Rudolph and Timba Lega…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:19hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter

Drug dealer faces prison term after $150 fine for Chinese

The High Court in Bulawayo has dismissed an appeal by convicted drug dealer Gary Bell, confirming his return to prison to serve a 12-month effective sentence. Justices Munamato Mutevedzi and Ngoni Nduna ruled that Bell's magistrates' court…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

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