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Hospital nurses arraigned for demanding bribes

Seven nurses from the maternity ward at Masvingo Provincial Hospital have appeared before a disciplinary hearing this week for allegedly demanding US$50 bribes from expectant mothers in exchange for proper care.The hearings, held on Wednes…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nicholas Vingirai accuses High Court of judicial impropriety

PROMINENT banker Nicholas Vingirai has filed a formal complaint with the Judge President of the High Court, accusing Justice Joel Mambara of granting a court order that was "neither sought nor argued" before him, in a move Vingirai says am…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 21:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK Police appeal to find wanted Zimbabwean man

UK police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a 39-year-old Zimbabwean national who is wanted for breaching a court order.Officers are searching for Thinkwell Javangwe, also known as Thinkwall, who is believed to have li…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 21:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

5 alleged machete gang members acquitted

Five men accused of terrorising residents in Bulawayo's eastern suburbs have been acquitted after the court ruled that the State failed to present sufficient evidence to secure convictions.Mpho Ncube, Thabani Zondo, Thembalani Sibanda, Ash…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 20:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court overturns conviction of EUZ president

The High Court in Bulawayo has overturned the conviction of Educators Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ) president Tafadzwa Munodawafa, acquitting her of charges of theft of trust property in a ruling delivered yesterday.Judge Munamato Mutevedzi hand…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 20:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

A doctor who faced the possibility of going to jail

For the past five years, Dr Michael Mandaza has lived under the shadow of a criminal prosecution that threatened his freedom, professional standing and reputation.The owner of Pacific 24 Hours Hospital in Mabvuku was facing two counts of f…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare man ordered to pay increased maintenance

A Harare man who pleaded poverty while repeatedly failing to support his minor child has been ordered by the court to pay increased monthly maintenance following years of neglect.Meolah Nyawiri approached the Harare Civil Court seeking an …

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 17:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tourists robbers in court

Two men have been arraigned before the courts facing multiple counts of unlawful entry and theft after allegedly breaking into several tents at Vundu Bush Safari Camp in Mana Pools in September last year.According to court papers, Ephraim …

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old boy pleads not guilty

United States-based woman, Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated indecent assault before Harare regional magistrate Noel Mupeiwa.Makedenge, represented by lawyer Lenon Rwizi, denied the allegations,…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Housemaid in court over $14,000 heist

A 58-year-old housemaid has appeared at Harare Magistrates Court facing charges of theft after allegedly stealing luxury items worth US$14 000 from her employer's home in the Borrowdale suburb of Harare.Alice Padzinza appeared before Harar…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court throws out Mahere's application

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application filed by lawyer and political activist Fadzai Mahere against Cabinet Minister Hon. Tino Machakaire, ruling that the case had been improperly brought before the court.In a recent judgm…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cop in court for 'having sexual intercourse with a minor'

A 32-year-old police officer has been charged with two counts of having sexual intercourse with a minor after he allegedly slept with a 17-year-old schoolgirl.Mduduzi Dube, who is attached to the police support unit at Ross Camp in Bulaway…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Econet agent cleared Of ZiG1.17 million theft

A Mutare magistrate has acquitted 32-year-old Econet Insurance agent Medeline Mugadza of stealing ZiG 1,171,771.60 after the State failed to establish a prima facie case against her.Mugadza, represented by Memory Mandingwa of Mhungu and As…

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magistrate orders DNA test in soldier's child maintenance dispute

A Harare magistrate has ordered a DNA test to determine the paternity of a seven-month-old baby at the centre of a maintenance dispute between a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier and his former partner.The directive was issued after Rut…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF councillor pleads for lenient sentence

Convicted Bulawayo Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi and his accomplice, Janet Zhou, face uncertainty over their sentencing after community service assessors ruled that Mutangi is not suitable for community service. The pair, who were found…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man arrested with 582 passports in South Africa

A 43-year-old Zimbabwean man has been arrested in South Africa after police found 582 passports and over R140,000 in cash hidden in his vehicle - a discovery pointing to a widespread tactic used by undocumented foreign nationals seeking to…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Headmaster arrested over US$84,000 fraud

A Harare high school head has been arrested in connection with alleged embezzlement of school funds amounting to US$84 000. Friendship High School head, Tayengwa Christopher Maponga, was taken into police custody last Monday after a compla…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu take fight to Supreme Court

Lawyers representing businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have announced plans to take their clients' case to the Supreme Court, challenging both the conviction and the sentences handed down by the High Court.On Monday, the High Court…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

HStv, Blessed Mhlanga trial resumes

The trial of senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga of Alpha Media Holdings and HStv general manager Olga Muteiwa resumed yesterday, with the State's key witness facing intense cross-examination over allegations that the pair transmitted messag…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Supreme Court Judge's driver up for fraud

A former Supreme Court judge's driver and his associate have appeared in court in Bulawayo facing allegations of defrauding a woman of US$4 800 after falsely claiming they could secure bail pending appeal for her incarcerated husband.Zaman…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bishop acquitted of sexual assault charges

A Bishop from the St Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Bulawayo's Njube suburb, Joseph Munetsi, has been acquitted of sexual assault and fondling charges after the court found the State had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.Mun…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman gambles away husband's US$700

A 33-year-old Bulawayo woman has been sentenced to complete 105 hours of community service after gambling away US$700 that her husband had entrusted to her. Simeleni Dube, from Nketa 8 suburb, appeared before Western Commonage Magistrate M…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba Ishmael faces at least 15 years in jail

MADZIBABA Ishmael faces, at least 15 years in jail, after the Apostolic Sect leader was convicted of raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl despite spirited attempts by the victim to help him escape the jaws of justice.Harare regional …

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman fined for pouring hot porridge on husband

A 28-year-old Bulawayo woman has been ordered to pay a US$150 fine after pouring hot porridge on her husband's back and left hand during a domestic dispute.Sylvia Ngulube, a resident of Entumbane suburb, appeared before Western Commonage M…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba Ishmael convicted of rape

Apostolic sect leader Ishmael Chokurongera, widely known as Madzibaba Ishmael, has been convicted of rape by a Harare regional magistrate following the conclusion of a full trial.Chokurongera (56) was found guilty this afternoon by magistr…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda man in dock for US$370 supermarket raid

A 35-year-old man from Gwanda has appeared in court facing allegations of participating in an armed robbery at a supermarket in Bulawayo, where US$370 was stolen at gunpoint.Philani Sibanda of Seshongwe Village stood before Western Commona…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare man offers US$5 maintenance

A Harare man has been ordered to pay US$30 a month in child maintenance while a DNA test is conducted to establish whether he is the biological father.Norest Karimatsenga was brought before Harare Civil Court magistrate Hannah Fazilamed by…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu plead for leniency - cite 24 children

Convicted businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu told the High Court that they collectively have 24 children and an estimated combined net worth of about US$3 million as they pleaded for leniency during a pre-sentencing hearing.Chimombe…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for raping mother-in-law

A 37-year-old man from Mandaza Village under Chief Nyamweda in Mhondoro has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping and assaulting his 56-year-old mother-in-law.Walter Maponga was found guilty by Harare regiona…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 16:10hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter

Prophet faces court over $20,700 'spiritual' scam

A Bulawayo prophet, Madzibaba Lenny, has been remanded for trial after allegedly defrauding a 61-year-old woman of $20 700 and three vehicles under the guise of spiritual cleansing. The case has shocked the community, highlighting how reli…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 13:55hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter

Woman faces court over ammunition found at Harare airport

A 43-year-old woman, Annamarie Louise Bertram, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Thursday, facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition.Bertram was arrested on November 29, 2025, after security personnel at Robert Gabri…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 13:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court fines Mount Meru for selling contaminated fuel

Harare Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki has fined Mount Meru Zimbabwe US$600 after being found guilty of selling contaminated diesel.The case, prosecuted by Mandirasa Chigumira, centered on an incident on October 24, 2023, when informant Shakes…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 12:38hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter

Labour Court reinstates suspended official

The Labour Court has upheld an arbitral award reinstating former Karoi Town Council acting town secretary, Mr. Tongai Namisala, after ruling that the local authority's disciplinary process was procedurally flawed and violated mandatory sta…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa land tenure programme court challenge fails

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed with costs a legal challenge to the Land Tenure Programme introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year.The six applicants, represented by Tendai Biti Law Chambers, had contended that the pro…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 20:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man sentenced to seven years for crude oil theft

The Vrede Regional Court has handed a seven-year prison sentence to Zimbabwean national Shepard Vareni (38) for damage to essential infrastructure and another seven years for the theft of crude oil. The court ordered that the sentences run…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judge dies

Supreme Court Judge Justice Feliciah Chatukuta has died at the age of 63. She passed away in Harare on Saturday, 22 November 2025, reportedly after suffering a cardiac arrest.In a statement confirming her death, the Judicial Service Commis…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court delays derail multi-billion cyber city project

A proposed multi-billion-dollar cyber city project in Marondera - billed as one of the largest private-sector investments in Mashonaland East - has been thrown into uncertainty amid allegations of corruption, land disputes, and delays in t…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Couple in court for alleged US$60,000 fake NRZ tender scam

A Bulawayo couple has appeared before the regional magistrates' court on allegations of defrauding a local woman of US$60 000 through a fake investment deal involving a non-existent National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) tender.Stephen Chitof…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fight for MDC offices spills to High Court

The opposition MDC-T has approached the High Court seeking an urgent spoliation order after a senior party official allegedly locked out the leadership from Morgan Richard Tsvangirai (MRT) House, the party's national headquarters, amid a d…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Advocate Thabani Mpofu dismisses conflict of interest allegations

Prominent lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has categorically dismissed allegations of a conflict of interest involving High Court judge Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa, describing claims made by an anonymous whistle-blower as "simply false."The …

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magaya and wife criticize 'social media investigations'

Lawyers for Prophet Walter Magaya and his wife have criticized the State for allegedly conducting investigations through social media, insisting that their clients are prepared to face trial.Magaya and his wife are facing 13 fraud charges,…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe dismisses Sikhala's claims as 'attention-seeking'

The Government has dismissed allegations made by opposition politician Job Sikhala following his arrest in South Africa, describing his remarks about Zimbabwe's

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ledwaba misapplied Rule 62(7): Was CR17 unlawfully sealed?

The principle of open justice lies at the heart of any democratic judiciary. It is enshrined in both the Constitution and the Uniform Rules of Court, which guarantee public access to court records and proceedings. Yet, in the now-infamous …

Published: 28 Oct 2025 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thunderstorms predicted in Zimbabwe

Bulawayo and parts of the Matabeleland provinces have received their first rains of the 2025 summer season over the weekend, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) forecasting additional isolated showers during the week.The city…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Widow jailed 27 years for premeditated murder

Bridget Makaza, widow of Kurai Coaches director MaCloud Zvavovaviri Mapanga, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for the premeditated murder of her husband at their Belvedere home in Harare in 2018.Makaza was convicted last week by th…

Published: 23 Oct 2025 at 08:00hrs | | 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 crime

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 20:08hrs | | 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 07:20hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi

Advocate Thabani Mpofu wins at the Supreme Court again

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) in a long-running legal battle over whether ferrochrome producer Zimasco (Pv

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

High court orders eviction in land dispute

A long-running property wrangle in Bulawayo has been settled after the High Court ordered the eviction of a woman who claimed to have bought land nearly 20 year

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda court complex nears completion

Chief Justice Luke Malaba has confirmed that the construction of the new Gwanda Court Complex, one of the judiciary's largest infrastructure projects, is in its

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

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