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Chihuri properties seizure - PG wants graft law amended
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Nelson Mutsonziwa has called for the amendment of corruption laws to plug loopholes being used by "criminals" to keep hold of ill-gotten property as the state pushes for the seizure...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 18:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sigh of relief for Chihuri
THE Supreme Court has struck off the roll an appeal by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) seeking an order for forfeiture of former police boss Augustine Chihuri's properties.The State i...Published: 09 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'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 | | by Staff reporter
'Killer' soldier granted bail
A SERVING Air Force of Zimbabwe member Christopher Tafadzwa Charuma, who is facing armed robbery, murder and attempted murder charges has been granted $30 000 bail by the Supreme Court.Charuma...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Soldier jailed 5 years over armed robbery
A soldier has been jailed for five years by a Zimbabwe Defence Forces general court martial and discharged from the army dishonourably for supplying information to the armed robbers who hit Surrey Far...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Military tightens screws on rogue soldiers
SECURITY has been heightened in army barracks across the country in the wake of a spate of robberies involving soldiers as the military descends on "rogue" elements, amid reports that the assets...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
State seeks to recover US$32m from Chihuri
The High Court is this week expected to hear a high profile corruption case in which the State is seeking to recover more than US$32 million and forfeit numerous properties from former Police Commissi...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army generals feel the heat over soldiers' criminal activities
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been forced to publicly denounce its officers for their engagement in criminal activities following a spate of robberies and casual shootings by and involving sold...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces speaks on recent shootings
People must report any member of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) engaging in criminal activities or unbecoming behaviour, the ZDF said in a statement yesterday after seven people died in three recen...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
US$40k heist: Two solders appear in court
TWO soldiers, who gunned down a man in a US$40 000 heist in Hatfield, Harare, appeared in court yesterday facing murder and armed robbery charges,Lameck Kabara and Christopher Charuma, both 39...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
2 soldiers to appear in court for murder, US$40 000 robbery
TWO soldiers are due to appear in court today facing charges of murder and armed robbery after they got away with US$40 000 in heist at a Hatfield house in Harare.Lameck Kabara from the Zimbab...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF forces villagers to pay for war vets' welfare'
AS the country gears for 2023 elections and political tensions rise, a report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) highlights how traditional leaders and Zanu-PF activists are coercing villagers across...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Boy pummels lion with fists to save sister
A 14YEAROLD girl from Muyondozi village in ward 26 under Chief Garahwa, Chipinge South, was on Wednesday mauled by a stray lion.The victim's father, Hunesu Chiunje, said his daughter, Agness, ...Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 06:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Robbers hijack truck laden with cooking oil
Four suspected armed robbers on Wednesday hijacked a Mutare-bound 30-tonne truck laden with 1 300 boxes of cooking oil worth over $4,7 million after pretending to be truck drivers on their way from Ha...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
State withdraws case against Chief Ndiweni's lawyer
THE State has withdrawn charges of defeating justice against dethroned Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni's lawyer, Dumisani Dube.Dube was arrested in June this year by officers from the Police Sp...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet attempts suicide over sex
IN a rather comical but disturbing incident, a married prophet with an apostolic sect in Binga allegedly attempted to commit suicide by taking cotton pesticide in shame after his lover denied hi...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's fall 'beginning of hope' for Zimbabweans
Like many other Zimbabweans who found freedom and work in neighbouring South Africa during Robert Mugabe's oppressive rule, dissident Muchaneta Chijakara was overjoyed to see the veteran leader ousted...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 08:27hrs | | by AFP
Cops block Zanu-PF demo
MARONDERA riot police yesterday blocked an unsanctioned demonstration by Zanu-PF members, who stormed the Magistrates' Court protesting against trial of three fellow party members arrested for violenc...Published: 04 Aug 2017 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lowveld dominates NASH provincial boxing tourney
Schools from the Lowveld dominated a boxing tournament organised by the National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) to select a team that will represent Masvingo at the National Youth Games ...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Buttocks enhancers demand skyrocket
Plagued by a less shapely rear, flat chest or hips? Well, worry no more because there is now a solution for you. Skip the gym and go straight for the body enhancers that have taken the local and inte...Published: 10 Jan 2015 at 08:54hrs | | by Mary Doma and Netilie Marozva
Car hijackers arrested - Picture
20:05, 4 Jan - +27 7* *** ****: Car hijackers at Mayibuye Tembisa Johannesburg ...Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 13:45hrs | | by Citizen journalist
Harare 'witches' bail appeal dismissed
The High Court has thrown out the bail appeal for the two suspected 'witches' who caused a stir in Harare's Budiriro suburb early this month.High Court judge Justice Joseph Musakwa said he cou...Published: 26 Sep 2013 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman ditched for voting Zanu-PF
A Harare woman has accused her husband of seeking a protection order against her as a way of "fixing" her for voting for Zanu-PF in the July 31 harmonised elections. This emerged at the Harare...Published: 06 Sep 2013 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police stumbled upon mbanje plantation, 66-year-old man nabbed
A 66-year-old Chinhoyi man from Zimuto Village has been arrested after the police stumbled upon 95 plants of cannabis (mbanje) while looking for stolen irrigation pipes.Davison Kutchwa was un...Published: 08 May 2013 at 21:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai launches offensive
PM Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday dispatched one of his top aides to lobby Sadc leaders to intervene in Zimbabwe amid escalating tension in the inclusive government over rising political violence. ...Published: 28 Feb 2013 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim Restaurant employees in court for stealing $5 chips
Two restaurant employees appeared in court on allegations of stealing chips worth US$5 from their employer. Wellington Tazvarirweyi, 38, and Brian Chijaka, 27, allegedly hatched this plan when they fi...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:44hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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