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Man jailed for fictitious daughter's death

A Zvishavane man has been jailed for 18 months after he was convicted of attempting to defraud Ecosure Funeral Cover of US$6,250 by faking his daughter's death.Promise Banda (40) appeared before Zvishavane magistrate Sengster Tavengwa this…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 21:41hrs | 1839 | by Staff reporter

Maize meal thief jailed two years

A 29-year-old maize meal thief from Plumtree was jailed two years after he stole a 50-kilogram maize meal bag and a bicycle to carry the loot.Kwenzakele Mathe was sentenced to 30 months in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.Nemba…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 21:33hrs | 1075 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU-PF official jailed for stealing

Grain Marketing Board (GMB) assistant manager at Nzvimbo deport Jacob Paul Chisambiro (28) and ZANU PF chairman Sorotiya Tichaona (45) were jailed by a Bindura magistrate for stealing Pfumvuza fertilisersThe duo was sentenced to one year i…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 10:56hrs | 160 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman thrown out of moving car by robbers

A 22-year-old student from Mutare Teachers' College narrowly escaped death last week after being robbed and violently shoved out of a moving vehicle by three men.Manicaland police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, confirm…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:05hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

Mother and son jailed for rape of a 15-year-old girl

IN a shocking case of exploitation, a 49-year-old mother and her 29-year-old son have been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl they lure

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:02hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for insulting Mnangagwa, Chiwenga and their mothers

A Bindura man will curse the day he decided to insult the President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constatino Chiwenga while preferring opposition leader Nelson Chamisa on leadership qualities.Antony Sande (42) of Foothills Farm in Bind…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 07:52hrs | 61 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Cops basher jailed

A violent Energy Park fuel attendant who assaulted two cops in a bus in Chipinge has been jailed.Johannis Bako Saunyama (26) was sentenced to two years in jail by Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangoti.The court heard that Saunyama was on an In…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 21:21hrs | 656 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chipinge

Vapostori assault passerby over witchcraft, jailed

Two Solwezi-based (Plumtree) apostolic prophets, Eriya Magumise (25) and Trevor Mandishona (29)  under the Johane Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzimomwe were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on two counts of witchcraft accusations and…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:09hrs | 371 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Zimbabwean man based in the UK jailed for Â£490,000 bank fraud

A Suffolk man has been jailed for nearly five years after stealing more than Â£490,000 from bank customers by impersonating them over the phone.Blessing Mudzinge, 41, was sentenced to four years and nine months at Ipswich Crown Court follo…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:25hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter

Uncle jailed 20 years for impregnating niece

A Shamva-based man was arraigned before the Bindura regional magistrates courts on Friday.The 24-year-old man, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, was jailed for 20 years by magistrate Amos Mbobo after pleading guilty.Prosecutor Cleve…

Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 11:49hrs | 1604 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Brothers jailed for selling weed at tuckshop

Two brothers, Ncedani Moyo (27) and Thabo Moyo (21), from the Mpilo Moyo homestead in Malayitsha Village, Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr. Joshua Nembaware and pleaded guilty to charges of possessing dangerous drugs. They …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:11hrs | 364 | by Edson Mapani

Jilted lover remanded in custody for unlawful entry

A jilted lover, Mgcinumuzi Ndlovu (35) from Nxele village in Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware, facing unlawful entry and physical abuse charges. He was remanded in custody until tomorrow.The state led by Sh…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:16hrs | 46 | by Edson Mapani

Man Jailed for Threatening Father with Knife

A 27-year-old man from Mathombo Village in Plumtree has been jailed for threatening to stab his father with an Okapi knife.Rony Dube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to making threats…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 21:47hrs | 346 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Armed robbers jailed for attacks in Gwanda, Guyu and West Nicholson

Three armed robbers responsible for a series of violent robberies across Gwanda, Guyu, and West Nicholson between September and November last year have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.Gang leader Respect Khumalo, 22, was handed a 32…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for squandering US$2,640 airtime cash

A 27-year-old man from Binga has been jailed for effectively eight months after squandering US$2,640 that had been entrusted to him to buy airtime recharge cards for resale.Kelvin Muzamba appeared before the Binga Magistrates' Court facing…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 15:09hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter

Former CCC MP jailed

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Obert Manduna has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of fraud involving the bogus sale of a residential stand in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb.Tred…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for kidnapping relatives

A 25-year-old Chipinge man, Knowledge Mwaremedzera, was sentenced to four years in prison by Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangoti for kidnapping a couple. The convict is a nephew of the couple.However, Mwaremedzera will serve three years behi…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:02hrs | 234 | by Edson Mapani/Simbarashe Sithole

Man jailed three years for robbing EcoCash agent

A 29-year-old man from Chitungwiza, Providence Shumba, has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for robbing an EcoCash agent and her friend of US$2,340 in cash and goods, threatening them with death during the attack.Sh…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:17hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Abusive ex-hubby jailed

Jealousy can lead one to commit a crime if it is not managed; this was the case when Martin Maphosa assaulted his ex-wife, Ntombizodwa Moyo.Maphosa was convicted of physical abuse by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware yesterday.He was se…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:21hrs | 714 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Prophet jailed for sex with minor(s) seeking journey mercy

CHIPINGE - A 28-year-old predatory prophet will serve an effective 10-year jail term after Chipinge regional court sentenced him on two counts for having sexual intercourse with two minors (including form 1 and 2 learners) and respectively…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 538 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Man jailed for stealing condoms, cigarettes and bread

A 32-year-old man from Njube suburb has been sentenced to five months in prison - wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour and community service - after he was caught stealing condoms, cigarettes, and bread from a local supermarket.…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:58hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe highway robbers jailed 144 years

Two violent highway robbers who terrorised travellers along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road have been handed a combined 144-year prison sentence following their conviction on three counts of armed robbery.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) co…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for possession of live ammunition

Plumtree magistrate  Mr Joshua Nembaware has sent a 27-year-old man to prison for possessing live ammunition without  a licence. Thembelani Moyo was remanded in custody  to July 8 for trial.The state led by Sheilla Nyat…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 08:14hrs | 394 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man rapes his older sister

A 21-year-old man from Matobo has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he was found guilty of raping his 23-year-old sister during a harrowing incident that took place earlier this year.The offender, whose identity has been withheld …

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 16:37hrs | 1049 | by Staff reporter

Greedy mine quartet jailed for robbery

Four casual mine workers have learnt that their quest to grasp all, landed them into losing all liberties or joy for spending shares of daily mining proceeds after Matebeleland South Provincial Magistrate, Busani Sibanda sentenced them to …

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:15hrs | 250 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Kezi

Wheelchair bound gangster jailed

A notorious gang leader Llyod Mahovhani Mabiti who was recruiting  gangsters to rob, kidnap, assault, exort and threaten Chibuwe resisdence has been convicted.Mabiti was sentenced to 11 years behind bars by Chipinge magistrate Nixon M…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 21:30hrs | 1101 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Ex-prosecutor jailed for soliciting US$200 bribe

A former public prosecutor stationed at Tredgold Magistrates Court in Bulawayo has been jailed for three years after he was convicted of soliciting and accepting a bribe to influence the outcome of a criminal case.Bhekimpilo Moyo (35) was …

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:04hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter

Notorious thieves jailed two years

Three notorious thieves who pounced on a shop in Plumtree and looted goods worth ZAR 8268 have been sent to Prison.Advance Ncube (20), Trust Mlilo(18) and Khlowani Ndlovu (23) were sentenced to two years behind bars each by Plumtree magist…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 19:46hrs | 436 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwe businessman jailed over US$125,000 theft

Businessman Vhurumu Mutero was sentenced on Tuesday to 48 months imprisonment after being convicted of theft of trust property involving US$125,000. The funds were entrusted to him for the purchase of a truck and various household items.Ma…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sees renewed resolve to fight virus 3 years after deadly outbreak

In April 2022, Zimbabwe faced a ferocious measles outbreak that swept through all 10 provinces, infecting thousands and tragically claiming the lives of over 750 children by October. Among those directly impacted was Amai Nyasha, whose fir…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter

Donkey thieves jailed 12 years

Three men from Plumtree have been sentenced to a combined total of twelve years in jail for stealing donkeys from local grazing lands. Magistrate Joshua Nembaware handed down the sentences following guilty pleas from the accused.Butholezwe…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for stealing girlfriend's car to secure loans

A 23-year-old man, Abel Chitsvare, will spend the next two years behind bars after he was convicted of stealing and using his girlfriend's car as collateral to secure loans without her consent.Chitsvare appeared before the Zvishavane Magis…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:23hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean rapist jailed for life in SA horror bush attack

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean man has been sentenced to life in prison by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court for a horrifying 2020 rape and robbery that shocked the South African public and left a female jogger traumatised.Mulero Nyangero, a fathe…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:00hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter

Education official jailed

A 64-year-old Mashonaland Central province administration officer at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has been sent to jail for submitting fraudulent travel and subsistence claims.Frank Nyama was sentenced to one year impris…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 08:41hrs | 2817 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Chinhoyi Deputy Mayor jailed for double-dipping

Chinhoyi Deputy Mayor and Ward 14 Councillor, Chipo Mlotshwa, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after she fraudulently obtained a second discounted residential stand by lying about her previous benefit from a council housing scheme…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter

Teenager jailed for stealing cellphone batteries

A Notorious cell phone batteries thief Givemore Sibanda (18) has been caged by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware today.Sibanda was sentenced to 40 months in jail and the magistrate conditionally suspended 16 months.He will serve two yea…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:41hrs | 570 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Man jailed for attempting to kill cop

A Chitungwiza based man who severely  assaulted  a member of Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) at 007 Night Club in Glendale has been sentenced to five years behind bars.Wellington Moyo (26) of Ziko farm, Chitungwiza was sentenced t…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 17:47hrs | 793 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Exam cheats to be jailed 9 years

Individuals caught leaking public examination question papers could now face up to nine years in prison, while schools involved in the offence risk deregistration and permanent closure, under tough new proposals aimed at curbing academic f…

Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 08:57hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man sentenced to 10 years for carjacking and assault

A 22-year-old man from Bulawayo, Respect Khumalo Nyoni, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault and carjacking after he, along with two accomplices, attacked a taxi driver and stole his vehicle.Nyoni was sentenced earlier this…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:21hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Notorious Chiweshe Thief Jailed for 11 Years

A notorious thief from Chiweshe who went on a rampage, breaking into homes and stealing various items, has been convicted by a Bindura magistrate.George Marisa (23), of Chedu Village, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in prison by…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:31hrs | 225 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man Jailed for Attacking Brother with Axe

A 29-year-old Plumtree man has landed himself in trouble after attacking his brother with an axe, accusing him of reporting him to the police.  David Moyo was sentenced to two years in prison by Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:29hrs | 200 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Zimbabweans jailed for killing South African soldier

Four Zimbabwean nationals based in South Africa were on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court after being convicted of murdering a soldier in 2022.The convicts - Cuthbert Ndlovu Malatjila (22) from Winterveldt, T…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man jailed 15 years for sodomy

A 24-year-old man from Gwanda has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of sodomizing his colleague while he was asleep.The accused appeared at the Gwanda Magistrates Court on charges of aggravated indecent assault. Th…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:20hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter

Paedophile jailed 20 years

A 51-YEAR-OLD man who turned a minor girl into a sex slave has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by Bulawayo regional magistrate Shingirai Mutiro.Francis Charichidembo was sentenced after a full trial.Prosecutor Jethro Mada told the c…

Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 12:11hrs | 1498 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man jailed for assaulting pregnant wife

An abusive husband was dragged to court after he assaulted his four-month-pregnant wife with open hands, booted feet and clenched fists.Bhirivisi Special (36) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware who slapped him with a year jail ter…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 584 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Traditional healer jailed for selling fuel

Plumtree-based traditional healer Trevor Moyo (40) was convicted for selling fuel without a licence today.Moyo was sentenced to one month in prison but was lucky to escape jail after the magistrate Joshua Nembaware ordered him to pay $100 …

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 14:02hrs | 291 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bogus cops jailed 30 years

Three armed robbers who were terrorising bar patrons and families while pretending to be police detectives in Mvurwi have been sentenced to 30 years behind bars by regional magistrate Shingirai Mutiro today.committing a spate of crimes aro…

Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 13:38hrs | 1389 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man rapes maid

A 45-year-old man from Zhombe, Midlands Province has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for raping a 16-year-old maid from the same area.On January 6, the assailant ambushed the victim from behind, grabbing her waist and silencing her …

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:36hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter

Cannabis grower jailed

A Cannabis farmer Freddy Mpofu was convicted yesterday by Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware.Mpofu of Siringavale farm was sentenced to two year in jail by Nembaware.The magistrate conditionally suspended one year on condition of good…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 19:49hrs | 1011 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man assaults mother with axe handle, jailed

A 23-year-old man from Fort Rixon, Proud Manasa, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after assaulting his mother, Ms. Irene Bell, with an axe handle during a domestic dispute.Manasa was convicted of domestic violence after he interve…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter

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