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Gideon Gono's bid to avoid trial flops

Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Gideon Gono has suffered a setback in his bid to avoid trial in a US$3 million debt case, after the High Court dismissed his latest application for absolution.Gono, in his personal capacity an…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:39hrs | 1288 | by Staff reporter

Goat tender fraud trial resumes

The trial of businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, accused of defrauding the Government of US$7 million under the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, resumed yesterday with Mpofu outlining the financial and operational setbacks that cri…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Peter Dube's trial commences after years of delays

Once a prominent car dealer in Gweru, Peter Dube now stands accused in a high-profile murder trial that has captivated the nation since 2021. Dube is facing double murder charges and two counts of attempted murder after allegedly shooting …

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 1201 | by Staff reporter

ZimStat boss anti-graft trial opens

The high-profile anti-corruption case involving Naomi Wekwete, chairperson of the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) board, finally opened in Harare yesterday. Wekwete pleaded not guilty to charges related to alleged abuse of he…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:03hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter

King Munhumutapa's trial begins

The trial of self-styled King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, accused of undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, commenced today at the Harare Magistrates' Court.Chiminya appeared before Magistrate Winfilda Tiyatara to fa…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:43hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu trial kicks off

The trial of Harare businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of defrauding more than US$7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, commenced at the High Court this Tuesday.The State opened the proceedings by presenting …

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga trial stalls

The trial of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga and Heart & Soul TV (HStv) failed to kick off at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after the State made a last-minute bid to consolidate the two separate cases.Pro…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:15hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

$5 bribe cops' trial opens

Five Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers appeared in court yesterday as their trial opened over allegations that they accepted a US$5 bribe from a truck driver during an anti-sand poaching operation in Ruwa.The accused - Dennis Tafadzw…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter

Trial of Geza's followers postponed to May 8

Harare Magistrate Sheunesu Matova has postponed the trial of 98 individuals accused of participating in a failed demonstration in March to May 8. The group faces charges of taking part in a public gathering with the intent to incite violen…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:10hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Geza accusing Nyabadza of deceit, trial stalls

Former Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) boss Basil Nyabadza delayed the start of his trial on Thursday, where he is accused of defrauding Zanu-PF central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza of US$1.3 …

Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 11:54hrs | 2486 | by Staff reporter

Trial of ZNA legal officer postponed

Harare magistrate Taurai Manuwere yesterday postponed the case of suspended Zimbabwe National Army legal officer Grace Kurasha, who is accused of doctoring her certificates.The matter failed to proceed after suspended Council for Legal Edu…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:12hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter

Trial of alleged SA hitmen concludes, ruling set for December 9

The trial of five men accused of conspiring to kidnap and assault a local businessman over an alleged US$800,000 fuel tank scam concluded last week, with the prosecution presenting its final witness. The case, heard in Harare, involves Sou…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:41hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter

'Bribe seeking' magistrate's trial kicks off

The trial of Talent Phiri, a Gwanda magistrate accused of soliciting a US$3,000 bribe from an accused person, began in Bulawayo Magistrates Court on Monday. Phiri, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer, appear…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:24hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Trial begins for Zimbabwe police shooting

The trial of four men accused of fatally shooting Paul Munakopa in Bulawayo's Hillside suburb four years ago has commenced at the Bulawayo High Court. Munakopa, 34, was shot during a high-speed chase by police officers on May 23, 2020, and…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:04hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter

ZNA legal officer's trial starts on 22 October

Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje has set October 22 as the trial date for suspended Zimbabwe National Army legal officer Grace Kurasha, who is facing charges of fraudulently acquiring a local bridging certificate from the Council of Leg…

Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:44hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter

Mamombe, Chimbiri trial date set

Harare regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa has set September 19 as the trial date for Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri on allegations of insulting police officers.The two are facing charges of undermining police authority.Allegatio…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:19hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter

Timba and team files application for discharge

Lawyers for Jameson Timba, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician, and 77 other party members, have filed a discharge application before Harare magistrate Collet Ncube. The application follows the State's presentation of evidence…

Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:05hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter

5 hired hitmen back in the dock

The trial of five alleged hitmen accused of plotting to murder prominent businessman Oliver Tendai Chipindu is scheduled to continue this Friday, with the State presenting evidence from the second witness.Last week, Harare magistrate Stanf…

Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:08hrs | 1035 | by Staff reporter

Zinasu 44 demand trial

Forty-four members of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), who were arrested on July 24 while holding a meeting at the Zesa Training Centre in Harare, are demanding a trial to prove their innocence. They argue that they committed…

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 08:58hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter

Neville Mutsvangwa's trial fails to take off

The trial of Neville Mutsvangwa, son of Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa and Women's Affairs Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, did not proceed on Wednesday. Neville, who faces charges of illegal forex currency dealings and money laund…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:21hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa's daughter denied bail, to remain in custody until trial begins

Temba Mliswa's daughter M'diwa Mliswa Chanetsa, a model, has been arrested on drug charges and has been denied bail by a Harare magistrate. She will remain in custody until March 12th when her trial begins. M'diwa, aged 20 and the daughter…

Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 06:56hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

'Biti used words unexpected from senior lawyers'

The words used by Harare lawyer Tendai Biti while insulting Mrs Tatiana Aleshina, are not expected to be used by senior lawyers like him, the State has said.In his closing submissions, Deputy Prosecutor-General Mr Michael Reza submitted th…

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

CCC activists' trial deferred, again

THE trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and four party activists facing charges of assaulting Zanu-PF Member of Parliament and Tourism minister Barbara Rwodzi was yesterday further postpone…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

CCC activists' trial further deferred

The trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South official, Patrick Cheza, and four party activists accused of assaulting Tourism minister, Barbara Rwodzi, has been further postponed to next month.This was after the defence…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala doesn't know his accuser

FORMER opposition legislator Job Sikhala yesterday said he was never told who the complainant was in a case he is being charged with inciting public violence.Sikhala, who was testifying before Harare magistrate Vongai Guwuriro, said he was…

Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CCC activists' trial deferred

THE trial of five Bulawayo Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists and two party legislators accused of defacing campaign posters ahead of the August elections has been deferred to December 5.This was after the State said it was not …

Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala absolved by witness

THE trial of former St Mary's legislator Job Sikhala, in a case in which he is being charged for disorderly conduct continued yesterday with a witness Shupikai Rusere absolving him of wrongdoing.Rusere told the court that she never saw Sik…

Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Biti raises constitutional issues during trial

FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti's trial for allegedly verbally assaulting a local businesswoman continued today with his defence team raising constitutional issues that were dismissed by the court.Biti, who was being represented by Ale…

Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

CCC activists' trial in false start

The trial of Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzu South, and four CCC activists facing charges of assaulting Zanu-PF MP and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, did not proceed yesterday as the State …

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa challenger trial continues

The trial of Sybeth Musengezi, a member of Zanu-PF, for allegedly forging his residential address to gain membership in the ruling party, proceeded with the testimony of the second witness on the latest hearing day.Musengezi's legal issues…

Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CCC MPs, activists' trial deferred

The trial of six Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists and two party legislators from Bulawayo, who are accused of criminal insult and defacing campaign posters, has been postponed. The trial has been rescheduled for November 1 and…

Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

CCC legislators trial postponed to next month

Western Commonage Magistrate Progress Murandu in Bulawayo has granted a request put forth by lawyers representing members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to postpone the case involving Pelandaba-Tshabalala MP Gift Ostallos Sizib…

Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 20:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa challenger trial kicks off

On Tuesday, Sybeth Musengezi, a Zanu-PF supporter who challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rise to the party presidency, appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda for trial. Musengezi was accused of fraudulently obtaining a Zanu-…

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's ex-wife trial deferred

The trial for Marry Mubaiwa on charges of attempting to kill her ex-husband, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, by unplugging his life support system in a South African hospital hit a snag following indications that the State's witness d…

Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Biti delaying defamation trial'

Citizens Coalition for Change vice-president Tendai Biti has been accused of delaying his defamation trial by seeking postponement of the matter on various occasions.Biti is being sued for US$1 million for defaming local businessman Kennet…

Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala trial to continue next week

The trial of CCC members, Job Sikhala and Lovemore Maiko continued today before Provincial Magistrate Yeukai Dzuda at Harare Magistrates Court, with the State led by Tafara Chirambira calling its third witness.The State alleged that the tw…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:30hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Unit 8 hits first full capacity on trial

HWANGE Thermal Power Station Unit 8 has achieved its first full capacity of 355 megawatts while undergoing trials as Zimbabwe moves to register a record power output and ease electricity challenges in the country.And in Nyabira, a 25MW cen…

Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 07:48hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter

Mphoko trial deferred to September

THE trial of former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko in a matter in which he is being accused of illegally ordering the release of two top Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) officials has been deferred to September 4 by Harare…

Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mubaiwa's attempted murder trial postponed

MARRY Mubaiwa's trial on charges of attempting to kill Vice President Constantino Chiwenga by unplugging the hospital life support system and attempting to sneak him out of the ward, failed to continue yesterday as her lawyer said she was …

Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mamombe, Chimbiri trial deferred

Harare regional Magistrate Mr Stanford Mambanje has deferred to June 23 the trial of CCC members Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbid who are accused of lying that they were kidnapped and dumped in rural Bindura at Muchapondwa Business Centre…

Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala, Maiko trial fails to take off

The trial of CCC politician Job Sikhala and former Chitungwiza Mayor Lovemore Maiko yesterday failed to kick off as the accused's counsel was not ready to start the matter.The two who have other pending court cases are currently facing cha…

Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger's trial kicks off

The trial of political activist Sybeth Musengezi finally kicked off yesterday after his application for stay of proceedings was dismissed by Harare magistrate for lack of merit.Musengezi, who is facing allegations of using a fake address t…

Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Biti's US$1m lawsuit hearing moved to March 31

THE trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Tendai Biti (Harare East) on a charge of defaming Augur Investments owner Ken Sharpe has been deferred to March 31 after the opposition official filed an appeal at the Supreme Court.Biti'…

Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 17:54hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala trial: Third witness testifies

THE third witness in the trial of Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala (CCC), Detective Assistant Inspector Hardwick Maziti was yesterday grilled by defence lawyers Harrison Nkomo and Jeremiah Bhamu over the authenticity of the video that f…

Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mahere dead baby tweet trial ends

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, in court for allegedly publishing falsehoods, will know her fate March 24 when presiding magistrate Taurai Munuwere hands down judgement in the matter.Mahere winded up her de…

Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 19:26hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Man in court for defrauding civil servants

A KUWADZANA man is in court facing charges of defrauding a civil servant after claiming that he had a company that could issue them with loans.The accused, Wylie Ligomeka (41) was today remanded out of custody on $50 000 bail by Harare mag…

Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's teen activist trial to be held in camera

THE bail application for the 26 Citizens Coalition for Change activists including legislators Amos Chibaya (Mkoba) and Costa Machingauta (Budiriro) who are accused for gathering with the intent to cause public violence has been postponed t…

Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CCC MP, 24 activists to spend third night in custody

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker, Amos Chibaya and 23 other activists accused of gathering with an intent to promote public violence will spend their third night in custody after their bail hearing was rolled over to Tuesday.On…

Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Job Sikhala wants his trial livestreamed

HARARE magistrate, Marewanazvo Gofa, is expected to hand down ruling on whether jailed opposition lawmaker, Job Sikhala's trial should be live-streamed or not  on Monday next week.Prosecutor George Manokore Wednesday told court that t…

Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 21:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Biti, Karenyi trial deferred

THE trial of CCC vice presidents, Tendai Biti and Lynette Karenyi, on charges of violating Covid-19 regulations during the lockdown period after they allegedly staged an illegal demonstration at their former party headquarters in Harare in…

Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 19:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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