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Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute intensifies

Chirumanzu chieftainship aspirant Julius Chimbi Chigegwe has dismissed as "misinformed" allegations by Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe that he seeks to assume the throne fraudulently.Chigegwe has approached the High Court to reclaim…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 10:16hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter

Man kills brother-in-law in dispute over cellphone

A 55-year-old man from Shurugwi was fatally assaulted with a hoe handle following a dispute over a cellphone in Kodobo Village under Chief Nhema. The incident occurred on September 8, 2025.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector …

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court nullifies US$140,000 property sale in divorce dispute

A property deal worth US$140,000 has become the centre of a failed divorce-related battle after the High Court ruled that the agreement was based on a forged document.The dispute involved Stand 81 Gletwyn Township, which Craftcall Investme…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chief threatens to strip village head over land wrangle

Newly appointed Chief Nyamandi, Togara Masunda, last week expressed anger at one of his village heads, Taiva Manjova, and threatened to strip him of his position for refusing to allocate land to a man born and raised in the village.The dis…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:49hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Mutare cracks down on vendors

The City of Mutare is stepping up enforcement against street and night vendors as it prepares to host the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo from September 10-12, 2025. Mayor Simon Chabuka has instructed city management to strictly enf…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:44hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter

Dispute over Spitzkop property continues in court

The legal battle over a $29 million property in Spitzkop, Harare, continued on Tuesday at the Harare Magistrates Court, with Thomas Masango alleging that his brother-in-law, Tendai Jemwa, fraudulently removed him from ownership of the land…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:43hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Woman abandons children after cellphone dispute

A domestic dispute in Sakubva, Mutare, took a dramatic turn on Saturday after a woman abandoned her two young children, aged six and one, following a confrontation with her husband over alleged infidelity.Chiedza Kamusasa (27) is said to h…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Schools close over spousal dispute

A bitter ownership dispute between former business partners Janet Dapi and Watson Mirio Magwenzi is putting the education of more than 300 learners at Elizzy and Dyllan Primary and Secondary Schools at risk. The conflict, which involves le…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 05:56hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter

Round nut dispute lands Plumtree man in court

A 43-year-old man from Plumtree, Hlanganiso Ncube, has appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing charges of physical abuse. He was remanded in custody until 13 August.According to the State, led by prosecutor Sheilla Nyathi, the i…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 23:47hrs | 502 | by Edson Mapani

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

Ex- CIO remanded over extra-marital dispute, gossip

A former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) spy, Paul Bvekerwa (39) is living in regret moments after he appeared before  Plumtree magistrate, Mr Joshua Nembaware, for allegedly assaulting his wife, over an extra-marital affair i…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 22:48hrs | 1805 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Land dispute turns ugly as war vets clash over control

A bitter feud has erupted within the Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic), pitting two rival factions of liberation war veterans against each other in a chaotic battle over control of prime land earmarked for residential develop…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:24hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

Kadoma land dispute case crumbles

The State has formally withdrawn criminal charges in the high-profile land dispute involving popular cleric Tapiwa Freddy, founder of Goodness and Mercy Ministries, and property developer Kudakwashe Taruberekera, CEO of Craft Properties (P…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter

MP embroiled in Chitungwiza land dispute

A resident of Manyame Park, Loverjoy Chogugudza, has lodged a formal complaint with the Municipality of Chitungwiza accusing St Mary's Member of Parliament Brighton Mazhindu of corruption, abuse of office, misrepresentation, threats, and v…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:31hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter

Fort Rixon man murders toddler in paternity dispute

A two-year-old child was brutally murdered by his father in a shocking act of domestic violence that has sent shockwaves through the Fort Rixon community.The accused, Israel Chisongo, allegedly killed the toddler following a heated argumen…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:18hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt wins Trabablas land dispute

The High Court has ruled in favour of the State in a high-profile land dispute, reaffirming the legal precedence of public infrastructure development over individual property claims when fair compensation has been rendered.The case involve…

Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:01hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council remains silent on Donnybrook land dispute

A bitter land ownership dispute between two developers, Shelter Zimbabwe and Highserv Payscheme, has thrown residents of the Donnybrook-Chizhanje area in Mabvuku into turmoil, with the Harare City Council's continued silence leaving many f…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Johane Masowe's remains at centre of dispute

Two rival factions of the Gospel of God Church International are locked in a bitter legal and spiritual battle over the intended exhumation of their revered founder, Baba Johanne - born Peter Shonhiwa Jack Masedza - whose remains have rest…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:59hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt acts on Cloverdale land dispute

The government has put an end to the protracted land ownership dispute over the Cloverdale area in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East province, by confirming that the 250-hectare piece of land belongs to Glorious Properties, a land development co…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Boy finally buried after 16 days of family dispute

After a prolonged 17-day standoff between his divorced parents over burial arrangements, 8-year-old Tinofara Muzavazi was finally laid to rest last Sunday.The young boy drowned while swimming in a pond after school on February 18. However,…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 06:51hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Wedza man axes colleague over gold dispute

A 28-YEAR-OLD Wedza man was arraigned at Bindura magistrates courts yesterday after he axed his friend in Mazowe over a gold dispute.Denford Gambiza was sentenced to five years in jail by Bindura magistrate after he attempted to kill his c…

Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 15:06hrs | 689 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man kills colleague over $2

A 26-YEAR-OLD Shamva man is in trouble after he allegedly stabbed his colleague to death in a snooker betting dispute.Anyway Muzavazi of Chidumbwe village in Shamva was dragged to court on Monday facing a murder charge.He appeared before m…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:22hrs | 668 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Shamva

Law firm disqualified over conflict of interest in mining dispute

The High Court has disqualified Mudimu Law Chambers from representing Huzodi Investments Private Limited in a mining dispute, citing a conflict of interest involving the firm's senior partner, Mr. Mudimu.The ruling followed objections rais…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

Court grants protection order in high-profile domestic dispute

In a dramatic twist to a widely-followed domestic saga, a Bulawayo magistrate has granted a protection order to prominent businesswoman Ms. Pamela Mwapaura, the owner of Pamela Creations, against her husband, Mr. Kwame Mwemba. Ironically, …

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:41hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for murder over USD$3 dispute

Police in Filabusi have arrested 21-year-old Trymore Mangena in connection with the murder of Nkulumo Sibanda (47), who died after being stabbed in the chest with a Columbian knife following a dispute over USD$3. The fatal incident occurre…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:44hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Delma Lupepe sucked in nasty mine dispute

Former Amazulu Football Club owner and businessman Delma Lupepe is embroiled in a contentious legal battle over allegations of fraudulently acquiring Duive Enterprises Private Limited, a mining entity in Matopo District. The conflict invol…

Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:04hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter

Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle deepens

The Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute escalated as the Midlands provincial chiefs council appointed Nyamande Muzondo from the Mutizirapi house as the substantive traditional leader, bypassing Julius Chimbi Chigegwe of the Nherera house. Chi…

Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:13hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Man stabbed in gold dispute

A 37-year-old resident of Zhombe in the Midlands province is currently battling for his life after being attacked by a group of four individuals wielding Columbia knives in a dispute over gold.According to Midlands provincial police spokes…

Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF official in land dispute

A RUWA farmer last week accused a Zanu-PF politician of plotting to abduct and kill her in a dispute over control of her late father's properties in Mashonaland East province.Danai Jirira said she feared for her life after Zanu-PF politici…

Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF poll disputes turn nasty

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's orders to Zanu-PF supporters to close ranks after divisive primary elections are being defied with evidence mounting of widening divisions over the ruling party's election candidates. Mnangagwa is expected to…

Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Dispute over Chief Sigola successor

ESIPHEZINI headman, Mr Elmon Dlodlo, will be acting Chief Sigola until a new heir to the throne is appointed in line with the clan's culture and tradition, as well as national laws, the family has said.Chief Zephania Sigola died at United …

Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:58hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Dispute erupts over Mathe chieftainship

A CHIEFTAINSHIP dispute has erupted in Matobo/Umzingwane, Matabeleland South where some clan members are challenging the installation of the new chief Nkululeko Ngqabutho Mathe (51).There are indications that the Local Government, Rural an…

Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe in fresh land row

FORMER First Lady, Grace Mugabe is being accused of grabbing two Harare residential stands belonging to Rumbidzai Ankomah (nee Mzembi) and Xavier Mzembi which she gave to her relatives.The Mzembis have approached the High Court seeking an …

Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 07:28hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Matutu, Bredenkamp's son in turf war over mining grant

AN investment vehicle fronted by former Zanu-PF youth leader Lewis Matutu is locked in a turf war with Gavin Bredenkamp after it was allocated a 450 hectares mining grant on the latter's Thetford Estate farm in Mazowe, the Zimbabwe Indepen…

Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mwazha church dispute rages on

THE African Apostolic Church (Mwazha) leadership wrangle has been reignited after a senior reverend in the institution approached the High Court accusing the church founder's sons of causing chaos and disrupting church services. This comes…

Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 19:16hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Clergy predicts spike in land disputes

THE Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (ZCA) has warned of a looming spike in land ownership wrangles between landless Zimbabweans and white former commercial farmers after the government signed a US$3,5 billion compensation deal with white forme…

Published: 16 Oct 2020 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Albert Nyathi, Cont Mhlanga settle dispute

TOP poet Albert Nyathi yesterday unveiled a Mzilikazi musical that previously set him on a collision course with theatre producer Cont Mhlanga and South Africa's Mbongeni Ngema who also claimed to be originators of the concept, although th…

Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:58hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Man in trouble for insulting father in law

A man from Queens Park in Bulawayo is in trouble with the law after he insulted his father in law following a dispute over an unspecified issue.Trevor Nyamakawo (25) was not asked to plead to the charge when he appeared before Bulawayo mag…

Published: 10 Nov 2016 at 07:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Soldier destroys friend's car over $10 dispute

A MUTARE-based soldier allegedly ran amok and destroyed his friend's vehicle over $10 dispute.Thomas Maunga of 820B, Two Rooms, Dangamvura, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Mutare provincial magistrate, Mr Charles Murova last wee…

Published: 12 Apr 2013 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter

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