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Joseph Kanyekanye in court for fraud

Executive chairperson of Alliance Holdings and former president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries, Joseph Kanyekanye, appeared in court on Saturday facing allegations of extortion, fraud and money laundering involving more than U…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 116 | by staff reporter

2 Zimbabweans get multiple life sentences for South Africa murders

TWO Zimbabwean nationals convicted of a string of murders and violent robberies in Johannesburg have been sentenced to multiple life imprisonment terms by the Gauteng Local Division Court after terrorising residents of Troyville and Betram…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 206 | by Staff reporter

White foundation takes Malema JSC suitability fight to Western Cape court

The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has approached the Western Cape High Court seeking an order compelling Parliament to consider whether Julius Malema remains fit to serve on South Africa's Judicial Service Commission (JSC).In court papers …

Published: 16 May 2026 at 10:02hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter

Govt says schools can recover unpaid fees through courts

The Government says public schools are legally permitted to recover unpaid fees from defaulting parents - including through the attachment of property - but stressed that such measures must only be used as a last resort after all attempts …

Published: 14 May 2026 at 19:20hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter

High Court blocks exhumation of Johanne Masowe's remains

The High Court of Zimbabwe has stopped the planned exhumation of revered apostolic sect founder Johanne Masowe, ruling that the process used to authorise the removal of his remains from a shrine in Rusape was unlawful.Justice Regis Dembure…

Published: 13 May 2026 at 15:37hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo moves to demolish illegal LPG outlets

The Bulawayo City Council says it has applied for a court order to demolish illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) outlets operating across the city, amid rising

Published: 12 May 2026 at 20:01hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter

Woman bites co-wife

A 28-year-old woman from Nyanga escaped jail time after she was convicted of assaulting and biting her co-wife during a domestic dispute in a polygamous marriage.Nunurai Makaza, of Taibu Village under Chief Katerere, pleaded guilty to phys…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Drama erupts at court over alleged affair

A traditional court hearing in Murehwa descended into chaos on Friday after a man accused his wife of having an affair with her business partner and disrupted proceedings before judgment could be delivered.The matter involved Tinashe Gwari…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 08:18hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter

Nurse guilty of beer bottle assault in Bulawayo

A nurse from Bulawayo has been convicted of assault after a violent altercation at a popular leisure spot in Tshabalala left a man injured after being stabbed with a broken beer bottle.The accused, Tendai Junior Visendi of Nketa suburb, wa…

Published: 12 May 2026 at 08:15hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter

South African court orders Zimbabwean man buried in Cape Town

The High Court of South Africa Gauteng Division has ruled that a man at the centre of a cross-border family dispute, Collen Kumalo-Dube, must be buried in Cape Town despite attempts by relatives to repatriate his body to Zimbabwe.In a judg…

Published: 11 May 2026 at 14:38hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter

Son testifies against father in US$10 000 fraud

The trial of a Bulawayo man accused of defrauding a prospective homeowner of US$10 000 has opened at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court, with his son alleging that the accused used his identity in court documents without his knowledge.Vision …

Published: 11 May 2026 at 14:36hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter

High Court blocks return of disputed mine sites

Zimbabwe's High Court has dismissed an application by Ouro Tanque Private Limited seeking immediate control of disputed gold mining claims in Bindura pending an appeal by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine to the Supreme Court.The ruling marks the la…

Published: 08 May 2026 at 21:05hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter

Tenant hauled to court over $1 500 property damage

A 40-year-old Harare woman has appeared in court facing allegations of damaging property worth US$1 500 before allegedly vacating a rented house without informing her landlord.Michelle Davina Freemantle appeared before Harare magistrate Ly…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo, Madzikanda clash in High Court

An urgent legal dispute has escalated in the High Court of Zimbabwe between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Sonja Louise Madzikanda, after Chivayo moved to have a divorce-related case dismissed and to overturn what he says is a reinstated…

Published: 07 May 2026 at 14:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to host 2026 National Culture month celebrations

The Government has approved plans for this year's National Culture Month celebrations, which will be hosted in Bulawayo under the theme "Cultural Diversity and Creativity: Advancing Vision 2030."The main commemorations are scheduled for Ma…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 11:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu pin hopes on Supreme Court ruling

Convicted business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu remain in legal limbo as they await a Supreme Court ruling on whether they will be granted leave to appeal their convictions and lengthy prison sentences linked to the Presidential …

Published: 06 May 2026 at 11:12hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter

Man in court over fatal petrol attack on ex-wife

A 33-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing murder and attempted murder charges after allegedly setting his former partner and her companion on fire during a violent confrontation in Mabvuku.Tapiwa Golden Makore appeared before H…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 11:01hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Senior doctors accused of criminal abuse of duty acquitted

Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa has acquitted Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ) chairperson Dr Rose Kambarami and vice-chairperson Dr Zindoga Bungu on charges of criminal abuse of duty, ruling that t…

Published: 06 May 2026 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala explosives case postponed to August 2026

The case involving Zimbabwean opposition figure Job Sikhala and his uncle, Alexander Ferrowst Thema, has been postponed to 3 August 2026, following a request by South African prosecutors who say investigations are still ongoing.The pair we…

Published: 04 May 2026 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 Zimbabweans handed multiple life sentences in South Africa

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has sentenced three Zimbabwean nationals to four life terms each for their roles in a 2022 human trafficking case involving orphaned children.The convicted trio - Hilda Tenega, Sthembiso Mlauzi and Ku…

Published: 02 May 2026 at 20:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Deaf man gets community service for uncle's killing

A 36-year-old deaf man from Eastview, Harare, who fatally assaulted his uncle with a wheel spanner after a dispute involving his girlfriend, has been sentenced to perform 420 hours of community service.Fanuel Masora was initially sentenced…

Published: 01 May 2026 at 18:13hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter

CCC's Siso withdraws court challenge against Tshabangu

Suspended Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim treasurer-general Mbuso Siso has withdrawn his urgent High Court application contesting his removal from the party, in a case that underscores deepening internal tensions within the opp…

Published: 01 May 2026 at 18:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matonhodze did not take the fall for him

Lawyer Sinenhlanhla Mnguni has dismissed claims that Tobias Matonhodze pleaded guilty in order to shield Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe from a custodial sentence.Chatunga, son of the late former president Robert Mugabe, was deported from South…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 20:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman sues City of Harare over open drain fall

A 33-year-old Harare resident has taken the City of Harare to court, demanding more than US$24,000 in damages after she fell into an unmarked drainage pit and suffered serious injuries she says have permanently affected her life.Leocardia …

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 20:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Wife begs court to free abusive man

There was a mix of drama and disbelief at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court when a woman stunned proceedings by pleading for the release of the very man she had accused of assaulting her.Emily Nyamonga (36) told the court that her husband, L…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 19:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman bites off neighbour's ear in jealousy attack

A 24-year-old woman from Glen View has been sentenced to nine months in prison after a violent altercation with her neighbour left the victim seriously injured.Bridget Jengwa was convicted by the Mbare Magistrates' Court following an attac…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 18:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chatunga arrives back home after paying R600 000 fine

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe has returned to Zimbabwe after being fined R600 000 and deported from South Africa following the finalisation of his court case in Johannesburg.Chatunga arrived at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport just…

Published: 30 Apr 2026 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court ruling exposes deep cracks in Zimbabwe's gold trade

A High Court ruling in favour of Al Shams Global has exposed significant weaknesses in Zimbabwe's gold trading system and raised fresh questions over the conduct of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), following a dispute involving millions…

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son back in SA court for sentencing

Bellarmine Mugabe and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze are expected to be sentenced on Wednesday at the Alexandra Regional Court following their guilty pleas on multiple charges.Mugabe admitted to being illegally in South Africa and to poi…

Published: 29 Apr 2026 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court rebukes RBZ, lifts US$7m freeze

The High Court has ruled in favour of Al Shams Global Ltd, setting aside a Reserve Bank directive that froze US$7 million and delivering a sharp rebuke of the central bank's handling of the matter.In a judgment handed down last week, Justi…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman in court for allegedly duping friend of US$13 500

A 46-year-old woman, Susan Shamiso Charewa, has appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing charges of theft of trust property involving US$13,500.Charewa was remanded in custody to May 28 pending investigations, with the State repr…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court issues warrant for AFM Pastor over rape allegations

A warrant of arrest has been issued for Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor Chirashanye Magora (53), after he failed to appear in court for routine remand proceedings.The warrant was issued by Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura after Mag…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court for forgery at the bank

A Harare man, Admire Chisadza, has appeared in court facing forgery charges after allegedly falsifying documents to gain access to a bank account.Chisadza appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai, accused of forging identification…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court acquits man in alleged Geza-led anti-Mnangagwa protest case

A Harare man has been acquitted of incitement to commit public violence after the court found that prosecutors failed to prove he encouraged others to join an anti-government protest.Sixty-year-old Fidelis Garafa was arrested in November 2…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 17:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa 2030 bid in bizarre turn

A constitutional battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's potential term extension has intensified after Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda told the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe that lawmakers lack the power to halt the controversial p…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court upholds parental consent law

The High Court has upheld Zimbabwe's requirement that minors must obtain parental or guardian consent before accessing sexual and reproductive health services, in a ruling that highlights the ongoing tension between child protection laws a…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:16hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter

Court nullifies US$200k mining equipment sale

The High Court has set aside the sale in execution of mining equipment belonging to chrome mining company Lonosphere Investments, ruling that assets worth about US$200,000 were unlawfully disposed of for just US$13,000 by the Messenger of …

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean farmer takes army officers to court

A Mazowe farmer has approached the High Court seeking urgent legal protection after soldiers allegedly blocked the eviction of settlers occupying her land at Ingleborough Farm, escalating a dispute now set for judicial determination.The ca…

Published: 27 Apr 2026 at 14:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe smart traffic system ready for rollout

The Zimbabwean government has completed the development of an automated smart traffic management system capable of detecting road violations in real time, paving the way for a nationwide rollout aimed at improving road safety and reducing …

Published: 25 Apr 2026 at 17:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Seven in court for plotting protest against CAB3

Seven suspected members of the Movement for Democratic Change – T (MDC-T) have been arrested and brought before the Harare Magistrates' Court for allegedly plotting a protest against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (C…

Published: 25 Apr 2026 at 17:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe son faces 2 years in SA jail

A South African court has postponed sentencing in the case involving Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, with prosecutors pushing for direct imprisonment on multiple charges.The Alexandra …

Published: 25 Apr 2026 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe son paid shooting victim R400k, court told

The Alexandra Magistrate's Court has heard that the youngest son of late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe and his cousin allegedly paid a shooting victim R250,000 in cash, with a further R150,000 promised, in a bid to keep him qui…

Published: 25 Apr 2026 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

School head, wife in the dock

The head of Westridge Primary School and his wife have appeared in court facing fraud charges linked to an alleged unlawful increase of their shareholding in a family-owned company.Thakorbhai Kanjee (73) and Jaya Kanjee (71) are on trial b…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chibaya withdraw CAB3 urgent challenge

Former opposition Member of Parliament for Mkoba South, Amos Chibaya, and former student leader Allan Chipoyi have withdrawn their urgent court application challenging Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill after the court ruled the matter re…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman in court after 'chowing' husband's US$7,600

A woman from Chikanga 1 has appeared in court after allegedly spending US$7,600 entrusted to her by her husband for safekeeping.Elizabeth Pembedza (32) was brought before magistrate Honest Musiiwa facing allegations of converting the money…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court rejects A2 farm eviction bid

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application to evict alleged occupiers from a farm in Chegutu, ruling that rights under an A2 land offer letter do not automatically transfer to a deceased person's estate.In her judgment, Justic…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chatunga, cousin face D-Day

The plea bargain involving Bellarmine Chatunga, son of late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, and his cousin Tobias Tamirepi Matonhodze is set for finalisation at the Alexandra Regional Court in Johannesburg, with sentencing and c…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa dragged to court

A rights activist has approached the Constitutional Court seeking to overturn President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to reassign Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) chairperson Jessie Majome, arguing that the move was unconstitutional…

Published: 22 Apr 2026 at 11:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

State not ready to prosecute Biti

The trial of former Finance Minister and Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) Convener Tendai Biti, who is facing charges of holding a public meeting without notifying the regulating authority, has been postponed to May 26, 2026.The matter w…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court halts Umguza evictions

The High Court of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo has ordered a halt to the eviction of more than 60 long-settled occupants in Umguza, Matebeleland North, pending the determination of a rescission application challenging an earlier judgment.In a ruli…

Published: 21 Apr 2026 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

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