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Zimbabwe prison officer ropes in inmates for illegal mining
Imagine a scene where one man, dressed in the distinctive green uniform of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS), stands out among three others in stark white prison garb. This ZPCS of...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
Parliament flags overcrowding in Zimbabwe prisons
Parliament on Thursday raised concern over overcrowding within the country's jails with Harare Remand Prison having the most inmates at 1,485 against a holding capacity of 900 inmates.Accordin...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Jail has cost Job Sikhala a fortune already
Just before the presidential elections of early 2002, two young MPs from the united MDC, Job Sikhala and Tafadzwa Musekiwa, arranged a meeting with the late Perrance Shiri, who was then commander of t...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa's anti-corruption crusade fizzles out deplorably
HIGH-PROFILE corruption cases from as far back as 2017 are yet to be finalised, almost five years after President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to decisively tackle graft.The development also de...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:08hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Trial stopped as 'killer' accused turns hysterical
HIGH Court judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi was yesterday forced to adjourn a murder trial after the alleged murderer went "insane" and started tearing his prison garb, shouting and screaming....Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New prison garb for convicted inmates
THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Tuesday introduced new prison garbs for serving inmates dumping the traditional white uniforms for males and green for females.The previou...Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suspect commits suicide in cell
A Glen Norah man who was arrested for robbing a neighbour of a cellphone worth US$10, reportedly used a leather belt to commit suicide in a holding cell at court, a few minutes after being denied bail...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe changes prison garb to orange
EVER imagined being turned away from a lunch-hour visit at a prison for donning a trendy orange jump suit and white sneakers or open-toed shoes worn by inmates in most Hollywood movies or South Africa...Published: 24 Oct 2021 at 13:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Meet Khami's longest serving inmate
HE was condemned at birth to a life of hardship after being christened Mhlupheki, which is Ndebele for "the one who struggles". True to his name, Mhlupheki Ngwenya (47) has suffered, living a ...Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 08:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's spin-nurse relives prison nightmare
MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzai Mahere was arrested recently and charged for allegedly communicating falsehoods in a matter involving a baby who was initially reported dead following a baton stick st...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 15:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Jail nightmare for Chamisa's mayor as magistrate fails to turn up
THE magistrate presiding Harare Mayor, Jacob Mafume's criminal abuse of office case failed to come to court on Saturday resulting in the MDC Alliance official's continues incarceration.Magistr...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa demands Chief Ndiweni's unconditional release
Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna was jailed for an effective 18 months on Friday, a ruling criticised by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa.The popular traditional leader was...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 21:51hrs | | by ZimLive
Dumiso Dabengwa: An epitome of courage, endurance and integrity
HE used to call me at random and odd times; almost always late at night. The last time he did was at 11pm several weeks ago. He wanted to tell me he was in South Africa and was not well. This was the ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 15:55hrs | 4 | by Siphosami Malunga
'Declare civil imprisonment unconstitutional'
A HARARE woman, who was civil imprisoned for slightly over two weeks has petitioned the High Court, seeking an order to declare the punishment unconstitutional and wants $100 000 in damages from the C...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oscar Pambuka speaks on jail experience
Television personality and Zimdancehall musician Oscar Pambuka has described his recent jail experience as an eye-opener.Pambuka who was initially jailed for 30 months along with former Zanu-P...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's son to spend Christmas in jail
FRAUD accused Siqokoqela Mphoko, son to former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, on Thursday appeared before a Bulawayo regional magistrate in leg irons and was remanded in custody to 21 January next...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 09:59hrs | 2 | by newzimbabwe
Mphoko's son trial postponed
THE trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's son, Siqokoqela, has been postponed to January 21 next year.He is being accused of hijacking the Choppies retail business and "looting" ...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi's 'all-khaki party'
Businessman and socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure who spent the weekend in remand prison is now a subject of ridicule on social media.Famous for his expensive, flashy all-white parties mean...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Spike in jail escapes
There has been a spike in the number of jail escapes, with some fleeing from cells during court appearances.More inmates have gone over the wire now more than the previous years....Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 20:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gumbura gives up on wives
SITTING in solitary confinement at the heart of Chikurubi Maximum Prison, jailed clergyman Robert Gumbura ponders the future of his 21 wives.He has only served five of his 40-years prison sent...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 08:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa lawyers under siege
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's lawyers yesterday claimed they were under siege from suspected State security agents, who were trailing them in a bid to instil fear and scuttle their plans to cha...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 07:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Moyo releases anti-Mugabe book
Kwekwe human rights activist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo has released a book that takes a dig at the alleged undemocratic systems in government left during and after the rule of former president Robert M...Published: 31 Mar 2018 at 20:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, Zanu-PF in their own world
The people of Zimbabwe have had enough of Zanu pf yet the party claims they are the answer to the country, s economic woos. Mugabe, in power for 37 years, says he ought to be in power. Bot...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Albert T Kadada
The People Vs Obert Mpofu and Emmerson Manangagwa: We must march for Zephaniah Nhamo and finish what Morgan Tsvangirai started
A casual attempt to buy toothpaste and camphor cream two weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, was welcomed by demonstrators gathered outside Dischem Pharmacy in Midrand, Johannesburg. Undeterred by...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 08:33hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Chombo refused to wear prison garb?
Former finance minister Ignatius Chombo was granted permission to appear in court wearing suits instead of prison garb, his lawyer has said.Chombo spent two weeks behind bars after he was arre...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
99 inmates on death row
THE country's prisons and correctional institutions are struggling to provide essential services to inmates amid revelations that they have 19 000 prisoners against a holding capacity of 17 000 with 9...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Activist releases protest album against Mugabe
Kwekwe human rights activist, Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, last weekend released a 14-track album with most of the songs being political satires against President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF par...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jailbreak tsikamutanda implicates prison guards
A TSIKAMUTANDA who escaped from Victoria Falls Prison last month has told a magistrate that he bribed some unnamed prison officers for them to release him.Nyasha Jabulani Nyoni (21) of BH 3 Ja...Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ngwabi speaks on first attack at Zidube ranch
AN organisation that seeks to gather oral history of the liberation struggle recently organised a tour for the media, historians and other bodies dealing with history and archives to Zidube ranch in K...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 10:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Prison warders probed over dangerous criminals' escape
THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has reportedly launched a probe on nine Karoi Prison officers accused of facilitating the escape of three murder and robbery suspects in November ...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 06:50hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Woman knocks 'rapist' out with rock
A suspected Gokwe rapist's luck ran out when he was bashed with a big stone at the back of his head while attempting to rape a woman (46) in front of her daughter whom he had just raped.Gokwe ...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Serial killer’ wants car released’
A SUSPECTED serial killer from Bulawayo, who allegedly shot dead his friend and a neighbour before burying their bodies in shallow graves in Burnside suburb, has submitted an application of release of...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA wary of Kasukuwere - Malema link
SOUTH Africa's ruling ANC wants Zimbabwe to rein in Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Saviour Kasukuwere over his alleged links with Mr Julius Malema, it has emerged.Our Harare Bureau under...Published: 14 May 2017 at 14:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mvuma road accident victims named
THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has released the names of 31 people who died in a horrific road accident that happened in Mvuma early this month.The death toll has risen by 10 from the previou...Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 06:32hrs | 19 | by Agencies
Mvuma bus accident investigations continue, driver locked up at Whawha prison
Regis Mungwari (29), the "Killer Driver" of South African registered haulage truck which belongs to Transmech who is facing 20 counts of culpable homicide was yesterday escorted by Mvuma Police, clad ...Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 10:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mvuma accident update, truck driver denied bail
The driver of the South African registered haulage truck, Regis Mungwari (29) who was driving to Harare carrying tyres, has been charged with 20 cases of culpable homicide.He appeared befo...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 08:04hrs | | by Citizen journalist
'Serial killer' attracts huge crowd
A SUSPECTED serial killer from Bulawayo who allegedly shot dead his friend and a neighbour before burying them in shallow graves in Burnside suburb, was yesterday back in court.Scores of p...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Don't keep large sums of cash at home
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has urged members of the public not to keep large amounts of cash in their houses and business premises. The ZRP's remarks come in the wake of recent reports o...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Human Rights Defender Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo's letter to President Robert Mugabe - 'Am Now Coming Mr President'
Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Snr Human Rights Defender and Democracy Activist Rue Royale,195, Sint-Joost-ten Node 1210 Brussels Belgium. Email; sirnemoyo@gmail.com Cell; +3248...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 13:00hrs | | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo Snr
Murderer, armed robber, burglar in daring prison escape
A murderer, an armed robber and a burglar escaped from Karoi Prison on Friday but two of them were immediately re-arrested with the help of members of the public, it emerged yesterday.The ...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
#Tajamuka activist in rare parly demo
A prominent member of #Tajamuka protest movement Silvanos Mudzvova staged a rare one man demonstration outside parliament this afternoon.Mudzvova pitched up outside parliament wearing a replic...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 14:42hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Gumbura's desperate house wives hang on, 2 years later
Despite their husband currently serving a 40-year jail term, the 11 wives of Independent End Time Message founder Robert Martin Gumbura, say they will hang on as a sign of love to the incarcerated...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 16:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutambara narrates Zanu-PF horror attack
He might have dodged bullets during the war of independence in the 1970s and escaped enemy wrath - but retired brigadier general and former diplomat Agrippah Mutambara was last Sunday caught betwe...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 16:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe prison garb activist' releases latest political book in exile
Exiled human rights defender and democracy activist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo (29) has released his latest political book titled 'Handbook for Young Revolutionaries (What Robert Mugabe does not want yo...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Pastor Evan Mawarire sold a dummy
EUPHORIA gripped Zimbabwe when firebrand pastor, Evan Mawarire, began ranting and raving, through the #ThisFlag campaign, to express his frustration over the country's deteriorating economic situa...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 07:54hrs | 2 | by Own Correspondent
Prisoner escapes
An inmate at Chinhoyi Prison attached to the car wash section has escaped from custody with only 22 days to go before his release. Never Jonga allegedly took advantage of the car wash duties to pu...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 07:15hrs | | by Walter Nyamukondiwa
Couple arrested for cultivating mbanje
A COUPLE from Gwanda has been arrested for cultivating 30 plants of mbanje in a garden and peddling twists of the dagga.Sifiso Moyo (25) and her husband Dumisani Sibanda (48) of Sibona Village...Published: 02 Jul 2016 at 12:10hrs | 1 | by Richard Muponde
Mugabe 'prison garb birthday present' activist flees Zimbabwe
SELF-styled Kwekwe political activist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo has reportedly fled the country as State security agents hounded him over his prison garb birthday present to President Robert Mugabe ear...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
What will you gain by eliminating me Mr Mugabe? - Open letter to President R.G Mugabe
Greetings to you in the name of the people's power, democracy and the respect of the rule of law. Am delighted to pen this letter to you Your Excellency and it is my sincere hope that you will spare s...Published: 20 Apr 2016 at 09:31hrs | | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo
Mugabe prison garb activist flees the country
The Kwekwe based human rights defender and democracy activist Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo (28) has reportedly fled the country amid fears he could be victimised.Moyo made headlines for sending a ...Published: 29 Mar 2016 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
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