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Mnangagwa loyalist in trouble

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe could be facing political turbulence after Youth Minister Tino Machakaire delivered what appeared to be a veiled warning against him during a Zanu-PF women's league meeting in Wedza on Friday.While Ma…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

South Africa is in serious trouble

South Africa has been hit by some of the highest tariffs of any country, with increased duties placed on its goods exported to the United States. At 30%, the tariffs on South Africa are the third-highest of those tracked by S&P Gl…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 11:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa under fire over farms title deeds

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial land tenure reforms have come under intense scrutiny amid criticism from war veterans and political observers, who argue the policy threatens to reverse Zimbabwe's land reform programme.The Land…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Independence Day trouble-causers warned

Police in the Midlands Province have issued a stern warning to would-be troublemakers ahead of Zimbabwe's Independence Day celebrations set to take place in Nembudziya, Gokwe North, on April 18.This year's commemorations will coincide with…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 18:17hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter

Sect leader in trouble for sex with minor

A self-styled prophet from Harare, who had a sexual relationship with a minor, was exposed after the girl's mother stumbled on explicit WhatsApp messages between the two.Marvelous Tunha from Glenview appeared before Harare magistrate Jacqu…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:28hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Soldier in trouble for assaulting cop

A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Decent Dube (31), along with two villagers, faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a policeman in a dispute over a snooker game in Lupane, Matabeleland North province. The incident ha…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:50hrs | 994 | by Staff reporter

US$5 bribe lands 5 police officers in trouble

Five Harare police constables, Dennis Tafadzwa Chivaku (37), Freeway Muninipi (33), Givemore Mucheka (32), Sharon Madondo (39), and Getrude Ndenga (32), appeared in court facing charges of abuse of office. They were allegedly caught demand…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

'Jobseeker' steals firearm from potential employer

Romeo Muzira, a resident of Harare, found himself in legal trouble after allegedly stealing a firearm from a potential employer while seeking a job as a domestic worker.Muzira, aged 27, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and …

Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Corrupt teachers face deregistration

Corrupt teachers will be deregistered among a raft of reforms introduced to bring sanity to the education sector, an official from the Primary and Secondary Education ministry has said.Speaking at the Integrity Icon Summit and Awards, the …

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:47hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

'Prostitute' jibe lands CCC activist in trouble

A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist spent a night in police cells in Karoi on Thursday after she was arrested for allegedly calling a Zanu-PF supporter a prostitute.Consider Chidimure appeared before Karoi magistrate, Moreblessi…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:17hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mutodi in trouble

A CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) member has filed a case against Zanu-PF's Bikita South aspiring legislator Energy Mutodi who opened fire on opposition supporters at a rally last week.John Mupanduki (30) opened a case under RRB 558302…

Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Trouble brewing in Zululand

After riding out a succession storm which rocked the nation following the death of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in 2021, serious trouble is brewing in South Africa's most powerful monarchy as new Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini clashes wi…

Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Pedophile bashers in trouble

Taking the law into your own hands can be costly, this was proved today at Mutoko magistrates courts where parents of a minor girl were convicted of assault after they attacked a man who slept with their child.Steven Nduwa (43) and Doreen …

Published: 18 May 2023 at 16:08hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Prophet's home visit lands woman in trouble

A MAN who assaulted his wife after he found her in the company of a prophet spraying muti at their house has appeared in court.Nicholas Khuphe (51) appeared before Western Commonage Court magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja charged with physical a…

Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

More troubles brew for Zimsec

TEACHER unions have urged parents of Ordinary Level students whose results were nullified last week to sue the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) for presiding over flawed examinations.More troubles appear to be brewing for the …

Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Men in trouble for bedding minors

A 23-year-old man from Njube in Bulawayo has been convicted for having sexual intercourse with his 15-year-old girlfriend.Nicky Mpofu, of D15 Njube, was convicted on his own plea of guilty to having sexual intercourse with a minor when he …

Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Village head in trouble over shrine

A Domboshava village head has been arraigned before the courts for allegedly trying to invade an apostolic sect shrine, which he wants to subdivide and sell as residential stands.Wiriranayi Gwindi has been dragged to the Supreme Court by t…

Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Woman in trouble for assaulting hubby's girlfriend

A CONCESSION woman has been arrested after she assaulted her husband's girlfriend.Lucia Marichata (33) of Laxaflow Farm pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was remanded in custody to today for sentencing by Concession resident magistra…

Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man in trouble over US$1m bank balance

A Harare man is in a tight spot after the High Court issued him with an order to explain the source of US$1 048 533 in his bank account. Mr Jairos Giles (41), who earns US$1 600 a month as managing director of Lapstar Logistics, has the bu…

Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe in serious trouble now

Two months ago I started sharing my political opinions in video format. This included negotiating airspace on popular political YouTube channels and Facebook groups. In trying to obtain airspace I have been often told that my opinions must…

Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 15:58hrs | 1 | by Terence Simbi

Pastor lands married congregant in trouble

A JEALOUS man thoroughly assaulted his wife accusing her of having an affair with her pastor.Shadreck Mushata (39) seemed so convinced that his wife Abigail Magunga (33) was cheating on him with Pastor Luckson Mangwiro.He even beat up his …

Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:29hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Biti's Magistrate in trouble

HARARE regional magistrate Gloria Takundwa, who is presiding over the trial of MDC deputy chairperson Tendai Biti, has landed herself in a messy situation after she unsuccessfully tried to recant her earlier ruling allowing for media lives…

Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Wicknell in big trouble

The noose is tightening around dubious businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is now facing a real prospect of doing jail time again, after the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) ominously told Parliament yesterday that it had finished its internal p…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 14:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Trouble in ZimPraise paradise

CONTEMPORARY Gospel Music outfit - ZimPraise - held its 9th live DVD recording dubbed ''Hymns Night 2'' in the capital yesterday. Since its formation in 2006, the group has been on a steady expansion drive. However, the outfit has faced it…

Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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