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Zanu-PF Ward 1 Councillor has case to answer

Magistrate Richard Ramaboea has dismissed an application by Zanu-PF Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi and Janet Zhou seeking to have four of the 14 fraud charges they are facing struck off.The pair is accused of defrauding 14 vendors of US$…

Published: 09 Oct 2025 at 17:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magistrate postpones decade-old sibling feud case

A Harare magistrate has postponed to September 11 a case involving two brothers embroiled in a legal battle dating back more than a decade.The matter, presided over by Magistrate Amanda Dhlamini, concerns Elijah Chifamba of Greystone Park …

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:29hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

Murder-accused officer returns to duty

Residents of Malalume Village in Bulilima District say they are living in fear following the return to duty of a police officer previously accused of murder.Constable Blessed Moyo, stationed at the Malalume police base, was arrested in May…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Man found on top of Mutare Magistrate Court

A tense incident unfolded at the Mutare Magistrate Court this morning when an unidentified man was seen roaming on the roof of the building, threatening anyone who approached him, including police officers from the nearby Mutare Central Po…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate sentences armed robbers to 12 additional years

Magistrate Noel Mpeiwa has sentenced two armed robbers, already serving lengthy prison terms, to 12 years each following a full trial.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (45), who are currently serving 22-year sentences, we…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter

Employees in $1.5 million illegal forex transfers to UAE

Two employees of a Harare-based company have appeared in court for allegedly operating an unlicensed money transfer business that moved more than US$1.5 million offshore.Kudzai Munatsi, 37, of Marondera, and Natash Matare, 25, of Kuwadzana…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Teacher fined US$100 for spanking grade 3 pupil

A veteran Bulawayo teacher has been fined US$100 after a classroom discipline session turned into a criminal assault case.Precious Gumede (59), of SOS Primary School, was convicted by Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube for striking a Grade …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:28hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter

The silent struggle facing Zimbabwean mothers

Motherhood is often celebrated as a national duty - a role expected to produce the country's future leaders, scientists, doctors, and innovators. For many women, the birth of a first child is a joyful initiation into this role. But for oth…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:13hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter

Court interpreter arrested for fraud

A Bulawayo-based court interpreter has appeared in court facing charges of criminal abuse of office after allegedly posing as a senior court official and soliciting money to influence the release of a prison inmate.Affic Sabwe (49), who wo…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:13hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter

Woman hires people to assault ex-husband, the taxi driver killed

A woman from Chegutu, Sekai Apinzi (41), and her lodger Munyaradzi Munyaradzi (24), have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of taxi driver Alec Sinoia, whose body was discovered three weeks ago in the Kaguvi area of the tow…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter

MP loses cash, property at shopping centre

Nomvula Mguni, the Bulawayo Metropolitan Member of Parliament, has fallen victim to theft after thieves broke into her car and stole US$600 along with several personal belongings at a popular stopover on the Harare-Bulawayo highway.The 62-…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrate sues hubby's mistress for adultery

Magistrate Sandra Mupindu has filed a lawsuit in the High Court against her husband's alleged mistress, Catherine Tatenda Chitopota, accusing her of "snatching" her husband and seeking damages for loss of consortium and contumelia (insult …

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:27hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter

Digitisation of Zimbabwe Magistrates' Courts begins

The Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), a digital platform aimed at modernising Zimbabwe's justice delivery, will be rolled out in Magistrates' Courts across Mashonaland Central and Matabeleland North provinces starting T…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:22hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Burglar begs magistrate to send him to jail

There was a surprising twist at the Plumtree Magistrates Court when a suspected burglar pleaded with the magistrate to send him to jail, citing his inability to afford bus fare to return home.The suspect, 35-year-old Tylor Ncube, appeared …

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:25hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate issues arrest warrant for top lawyer

Prominent lawyer Wilson Manase is now a wanted man after Harare magistrate Clever Tsikwa issued a warrant for his arrest following his failure to appear in court to face fraud charges involving nearly US$3 million.Manase, who is being char…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 13:25hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate recuses self from Geza case

Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande recused herself yesterday from presiding over the case involving former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) board chairperson, Basil Nyabadza, who faces allegations of defrauding war veteran…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 12:29hrs | 1138 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate fined US$400 for causing fatal accident

Local magistrate Tavengwa Timeon Makunde has been fined US$400 after being convicted of culpable homicide for a road accident that claimed the life of a school pupil. The incident occurred on November 22, 2023, along the Harare-Masvingo Hi…

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:32hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter

Man in court over alleged US$9,000 housing fraud

A Bulawayo man, Isiah Ncube, appeared before the Bulawayo regional magistrate, Mrs. Dambudzo Malunga, yesterday facing charges of defrauding a 50-year-old woman of over US$9,000 in a botched housing deal.Ncube, who resides in Nketa 9 subur…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter

Court visits Mugabe's 'grave' in exhumation case

Chinhoyi Magistrate Kudzanai Mahaso has granted village head Tinos Manongovere his request for an inspection in loco at the burial sites of the late former President Robert Mugabe, following a dispute over his final resting place.The inspe…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:58hrs | 2022 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate Courts set for construction in Cowdray Park and Emganwini

The 2025 national budget has earmarked a total of ZiG711 million for key priority projects in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, covering infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and cultural heritage development.Two significant projects include …

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:23hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo duo in court over robbery charges

Two men from Bulawayo's Tshabalala suburb, Spencer Bongani Dzitiro (33) and Malvin Mpofu (23), appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrate's Court facing robbery charges.The pair allegedly tricked a motorist, Edward Muchenjekwa, into …

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter

Businessman approaches High Court over magistrates ruling

Italian businessman Francisco Marconati has approached the High Court seeking a review of decisions made by two magistrates, arguing that they violated proper judicial procedures. Marconati, who owns Eagle Tanning in Marondera, is challeng…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:41hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrates probed over fake warrant of arrest

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is investigating several magistrates at the Harare Magistrates Court after a questionable warrant of arrest was issued for Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati, leading to his incarceration.The wa…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 11:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Ivy Kombo drags magistrate to the High Court

Gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband Andy Kasi are challenging a decision by the High Court after being accused of illegally acquiring law practice certificates in Zimbabwe. They contest the magistrate's ruling allowing the State to c…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Senior magistrate in dock over grocery bribe

A SENIOR magistrate stationed at Murehwa Magistrates Court, Terrence Mashaire, who is accused of receiving bribes in the form of groceries and stationary, was yesterday remanded out of custody on US$100 bail by Harare magistrate Don Ndirow…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Businessman drags magistrate to High Court over falsehoods

Prominent property developer Georgios Katsimberis has approached the High Court seeking a review of a magistrate's refusal to recuse herself in a matter where she is being accused of a conflict of interest.On June 7, 2023, magistrate Vonga…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 19:00hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate fired in sex affair scandal

A GWANDA magistrate who reported his female boss for alleged sexual harassment was recently fired, in a toxic matter that has raised controversy.The magistrate claims the female boss has two children with Judicial Service Commission (JSC) …

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 20:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Magistrates allege State capture of the Judiciary

SOME magistrates have alleged State capture of the Judiciary, and accused senior officials in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of corruption and interference with court processes.In an open letter dated October 4, 2022 addressed to JS…

Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Drunk ex-magistrate shoots colleague

A FORMER magistrate in Masvingo, Victor Mohammed has been arrested after he allegedly shot his drinking mate after a misunderstanding that arose after a beer binge last weekend.Masvingo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe D…

Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu Breweries brand ambassador endorses Chamisa for 2023 presidency

Ingwebu Breweries brand ambassador and socialite Tarisai Chikocho, better known as Madam Boss has endorsed MDC Alliance Nelson Chamisa for the 2023 presidency after raising concerns on how the government had failed to fund its local counci…

Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 20:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrates fear granting bail

Time and again, magistrates have been lambasted and ridiculed by High Court judges for denying bail in the  lower court. The phrase "magistrate misdirected himself" is now a daily routine. Why does one misdirect himself in almost ever…

Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:51hrs | | by Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa

Magistrate dismisses Mnangagwa plotters' application

A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for temporary release of the passport for one of the seven human rights activists who are facing charges of trying to subvert a constitutionally-elected government after attending a tr…

Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Guvamombe seeks magistrate's recusal

SUSPENDED chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe has applied for review of a ruling in which Hwange magistrate Collet Ncube refused to recuse himself from presiding over his criminal abuse of office trial.Guvamombe claims his subordinates are …

Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Guvamombe's bid to be tried at the High Court flops

A HWANGE magistrate handling the case of suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe, who is accused of criminal abuse of office, yesterday threw out an application for his recusal, saying it was common worldwide that magistrates try thei…

Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Guvamombe demands trial at High Court

SUSPENDED Chief Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe yesterday refused to be tried by a serving or retired magistrate in Zimbabwe or from the Sadc region.Guvamombe, who is facing criminal abuse of offices charges, is demanding that because he was …

Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'No magistrate in Zimbabwe or the region is qualified to try me,' says Guvamombe

Suspended Chief Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe has lodged an application for Hwange Magistrate Collette Ncube to recuse himself as he is conflicted from presiding over him as he is a subordinate. Guvamombe further told the court through his …

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Guvamombe to have his day at Magistrates' court

Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe, who is facing criminal abuse of office charges, will stand trial on April 9 at the Harare Magistrates' Court. Guvamombe yesterday appeared before regional magistrate Ms Lucy Mungwari, who advis…

Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 06:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Dismissal of Masvingo Magistrate Mr Madhibha unfair

It is true that Magistrates and judges have to be competent.  They have to measure to the standard expected of them by discharging their duties efficiently, effectively and judiciously.  They also have to discharge their duties w…

Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:25hrs | 2 | by Njabulo

Mugabe to transfer 40 magistrates

The Chief Magistrate's Office has scaled up its anti-graft efforts through a massive reshuffle of judicial officers, which will see close to 40 magistrates being transferred to and from border and mining towns, countrywide.The Judicial Ser…

Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 23:37hrs | 1 | by Daniel Nemukuyu

Magistrate, lawyer in trouble over stocktheft fine

A GWERU lawyer and a magistrate have been exposed after Bulawayo High Court Justice Nokuthula Moyo reversed a judgment made in a stock theft case early this year.Justice Moyo reversed the ruling passed by Gweru magistrate Gertrude Mayonyos…

Published: 07 Jul 2014 at 08:07hrs | 3 | by Kamangeni Phiri

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