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Father and son team up to assault another son over electricity
A 60-year-old father teamed up with one of his sons to assault another son over an electricity dispute.Gift Mutaramutsa (60) and Innocent Musengi (32) were dragged to court by Tapiwa Musenga (...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 21:31hrs | 479 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man assaults wife over chicken piece
A 35-year-old Harare man was dragged to court by his estranged wife for constantly harassing her.Primrose Magumise (31) told Harare magistrate Nyasha Marufu that she separated with Joseph Vhin...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:33hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Four artisanal miners in court for digging railway line
Four artisanal miners were on Friday dragged to Concession Magistrates courts for tempering with a railway line in Mazowe.Tatenda Runozivei, Mugove Mauswa, Clifford Pfumbi and Obey Matembedza ...Published: 21 May 2023 at 10:05hrs | 795 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chiweshe
Soldier offers $7 for child's maintenance
A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) shocked the court on Thursday when he offered US$7,50 for the upkeep of his child.Ngoni Chirozvi was dragged to court by his ex-lover, Tsitsi Kavhu...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Cop, colleagues extort US$3,000 from Chinese businessman
A Zimbabwe Republic Police officer stationed at Rhodesville police station in Harare has been dragged to court facing charges of extorting US$3,000 from a Chinese national she accused of illegal forei...Published: 13 May 2023 at 20:59hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Parent sues Zimsec for discrimination
GOVERNMENT and the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) have been dragged to court for discriminating against students in private schools in the payment of examination fees for Grade Seven, ...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:27hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'mbingas' flashy lifestyles reflect a corrupt economy
So, another so-called mbinga (wealthy person) in Zimbabwe has been active once again, on social media flaunting his latest acquisitions.This time around, he bought himself the latest Maybach B...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:22hrs | 1018 | by Tendai Mbofana
Sangoma's wife cheats on him with best friend
DATING or marrying a sangoma is no child's play, as they are believed to have strong spiritual powers to see if their wives or husbands are cheating on them.They are also believed to see it be...Published: 12 May 2023 at 05:58hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Hubby assaults wife over bank card
A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo was dragged to court after assaulting his wife with a cooking stick on her face and neck.Devine Dlodlo appeared before Western Commonage mag...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:18hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Mesi dragged to court for unlawful entry
Njerama Boys Band boss Paradzai Mesi was dragged to Concession Magistrates Court on Monday, April 24, 2023, on charges of unlawful entry.Mesi was accused of unlawfully entering Never Sabawu's ...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 17:14hrs | 1991 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF kicks out Porusingazi
Zanu-PF has ousted Enock Porusingazi and reinstated Robert Nyemudzo as party candidate in another twist to the Chipinge South primary election circus.Nyemudzo, winner of a recent Zanu-PF prima...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:01hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Man offers US$20 for son's upkeep
A HARARE man yesterday offered to pay US$20 monthly for the upkeep of his 17-year-old son. The man, who could not be named to protect the minor, was dragged to court by his ex-wife who was dem...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:37hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Lobels Biscuits chief in dock for rape, sexual harassment
LOBELS Biscuits chief operations officer Andrew Dinhidza, has been dragged to court facing nine counts of rape and sexually harassing subordinates.Dinhidza appeared before Bulawayo magistrate ...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:21hrs | 1075 | by Staff reporter
Huge outcry over CCC led city vehicle clamping fine
While the outcry over Harare City Parking's fines continues to grow and a Government investigation has opened, a motorist is trying to get the High Court to rule that Harare City Council has no legal ...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:16hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe Kazembe drawn into forex scandal
Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe and police commissioner General Godwin Matanga have been dragged to court for refusing to arrest a Chinese national who used to supply leather products to the arm...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Court overturns Zanu-PF's Chitungwiza deputy mayor's appointment
THE High Court has nullified the appointment of Chitungwiza's ward 13 councillor, Kiven Mutimba (Zanu-PF) as the town's deputy mayor by Local Government minister July Moyo, two years ago.Moyo,...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:27hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Man sodomises friend for ritual purposes
A desperate move by a Bindura man to make money has landed him in trouble after he was dragged to court facing a sodomy charge.Enerst Denhere Chiheya (40) appeared before magistrate Samantha D...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:08hrs | 622 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF activist battles to elbow farmer off land
A ruling party, Zanu-PF official has been dragged to court for attempting to wrest a Hurungwe farm using a suspected fraudulent government offer letter.Chenjerai Kangausaru, who is Zanu-PF Mas...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:47hrs | 1237 | by Staff reporter
They want Chibaya in jail says Mahere
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere reckons the State is itching to lock up party organising secretary Amos Chibaya following his Saturday arrest alongside 25 ot...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:34hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
590 exam cheats nabbed: Zimsec
NEARLY 590 suspects were caught cheating while sitting for November 2022 Ordinary and Advanced Level final examinations, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has said.This was aft...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:10hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Herdman fondles neighbour's breasts
A 31-YEAR-OLD cattle heardman was dragged to court on Wednesday after he allegedly fondled a 15 year old girl's breast.Virimai Ch...Published: 10 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | 2222 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Madiz dedicates a song to Levels and Shashi
Rhumba plus musician Itai "Madiz" Madzikura has dedicated his latest single track titled "Pinda Mumoyo" to under fire Chillspot Records co founder Tafadzwa "DJ Levels" Kadzimwe who is being dragged to...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 13:29hrs | 1005 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimplats dumps community share payment obligations?
Despite notching up a record revenue of US$1.4 billion last year coupled with tax contributions and royalties totalling US$404,6 million, platinum mining giant Zimplats has been dragged to court for f...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:37hrs | 1719 | by Staff reporter
Hospital worker bashed over ritual debate
A ritual debate did not end well for two Mudzi men who were drinking together at a local bar.The matter came to light at Mutoko magistr...Published: 12 Nov 2022 at 19:04hrs | 855 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teacher in court for sending WhatsApp message decrying poor salaries in Zimbabwe
A Harare teacher, Edith Mupondi, has been dragged to court on allegations of sending a message in a WatsApp group decrying poor salaries by government .Mupondi is being charged with contraveni...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1257 | by Staff reporter
Robber dragged to court
A 22-YEAR OLD Bindura suspected robber was on Wednesday dragged to court after assaulting a pedestrian and allegedly robbing him of his belongings.Kudzai Chinyani of house number 805 Chipember...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 17:10hrs | 427 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man (33) caught in bush sex with Grade 7 pupil
A 33-year-old man from Maraposa Plot in Insuza, Matabeleland North province who was caught red-handed having sex with his teenage lover in the bush was arrested and dragged to court to answer charges ...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 07:32hrs | 5414 | by Staff reporter
Councillor gets violent in sexual abuse storm
A councillor has been dragged to court for allegedly assaulting her co-tenant after she accused her of sexually abusing her son.Princess Shoko is staying at her lodgings in Emakhandeni suburb ...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Hubby attacks wife over chicken
The love of chicken costed a Mutoko man after he was dragged to court for assaulting his wife over a chicken dispute.Kudakwashe Kangwir...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 09:33hrs | 2977 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mahere vs Gappah legal fight: High Court quashes Gappah's leave to appeal bid
THE legal fight between lawyers Fadzai Mahere and Petina Gappah continues with the High Court recently dismissing an application for leave to appeal by the latter.Mahere, also opposition Citiz...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:45hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa afraid of live-streamed court proceedings?
THERE is something that happened in Zanu-PF in 2017. The play is about to be staged in a court of law.So many skeletons will pop out of the political cupboard. It is understandable why Preside...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:15hrs | 2429 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Headman dragged to court
A headman who allegedly instructed three men to destroy a fowl run which cost $300 000 has been dragged to court together with the trio for malicious damage to property. Headman Simbarashe Nho...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | 1381 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF knives out for Wadyajena
SENIOR Zanu-PF officials in the Midlands province are reportedly baying for Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena's blood and are seeking his expulsion from the ruling party for his alle...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:47hrs | 7199 | by Staff reporter
Police inspector bashes workmate's wife
A POLICE inspector based in Harare has been dragged to court for assaulting a workmate's wife following a misunderstanding.Inspector Thubelihle Dube (38), who appeared before a Harare court on...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 06:30hrs | 1420 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's former mother in-law opens up
HELGA Mubaiwa, mother to Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's former wife, Marry Mubaiwa, has opened up on her daughter's ordeal saying she is surviving through God's grace as she goes through a very...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | 20346 | by Staff reporter
Female armed robbery kingpins in dock
TWO suspected female armed robbers were Wednesday dragged to court on allegations of robbing two Harare families.The pair of Melody Rwisai (27) and Kudzai Ruvimbo Charuka (32) appeared before ...Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 20:49hrs | 1232 | by Staff reporter
Imbiber bashes friend over missing US$100
Beer drink ended in tears after a Mudzi man severely bashed his friend accusing him of stealing his US$100 note.Tellmore Chatsakama of ...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 19:25hrs | 454 | by Simbarashe Sithole
American lawyers join Sikhala legal team
A LEADING international law firm based in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) has joined the legal team representing incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member of parliamen...Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 8754 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco company employees up for fraud
Two Bindura Tobacco company employees were dragged to court yesterday facing fraud charges.Takudzwa Mubariki (23) and Tiny ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 20:37hrs | 1135 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZNA soldier struggles to pay US$600, R2,500 debt
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer has been dragged to court after he failed to pay a US$600 debt.Edison Sithole, who is stationed at 4 Brigade, was arraigned before Masvingo Magistrate Co...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 10:32hrs | 1484 | by Staff reporter
Police shoot machete wielding miners
POLICE in Bindura allegedly shot three illegal machete wielding miners who were causing myherm at Kitsiyatota mine in Bindura.The matte...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 13:44hrs | 2404 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pistol lands couple in court
A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Emganwini suburb and his girlfriend have been dragged to court for illegal possession of a firearm.Simelweyinkosi Dube (27) and his girlfriend Carl Ncube were on Tuesday...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:48hrs | 1403 | by Staff reporter
Man up for raping his housemaid
A 33-year-old man was dragged to court on Wednesday after he allegedly raped and assaulted his 18-year-old maid.Ignatius Kazomba appeared before Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, who released h...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:55hrs | 2105 | by Staff reporter
Police officer steals rations
A POLICE officer at Matabeleland North's Ntabazinduna police training depot has been dragged to court for allegedly stealing food rations meant for recruits.Maizon Fungawo (45) pleaded not gui...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:53hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter
Nothing new about CCC's same old characters
When CCC won in the majority of constituencies in by-elections held in March, its leaders ran with a line that they had done well, yet they were a new party on the scene.Yet the claim that CCC...Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:50hrs | 500 | by Lovemore Chikova
Teenager breaks into econet shop steals property
A daring 18-year-old Bindura thief was slapped with a one year jail term by Bindura provincial magistrate Shingirai Mutiro on Friday for breaking in...Published: 21 May 2022 at 20:15hrs | 999 | by Simbarashe Sithole
US$250 000 debt chokes Zanu-PF bigwig
FORMER State Security minister and Zanu-PF bigwig Sydney Sekeramayi has been dragged to court over a US$250 000 debt he owes a friend.Sekeramayi, who is also a Mashonaland East senator, was su...Published: 17 May 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1366 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults debtor's wife with cooking stick
An angry Shamva man flew in rage after he was not given the US$300 he was owed by his friend and ended up assaulting his friend's wife with a cooking stick.Eliot Dzuda was dragged to court aft...Published: 14 May 2022 at 19:50hrs | 569 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Late Mbinga's son violence lands in court
Son to the late Bindura gold dealer Kudzai "Mbinga" KÃ ngara, Darlington has been dragged to court after he allegedly assaulted Peter Chatabura in his fat...Published: 13 May 2022 at 16:16hrs | 1223 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Missing truck' driver charged with copper cables theft
A truck driver who was reported missing after an alleged ‘attempted hijack' has been dragged to court charged with stealing copper cables valued at US$750 000.The Biltrans Transport driver M...Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
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