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Man without penis accused of rape, awarded damages by court
THE police minister has to pay a man R800 000 in damages after he was arrested on a charge of raping a neighbour's child, yet the man had no penis as this was severed years ago when he was 12 years ol...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 10:50hrs | 2655 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official in land dispute
A RUWA farmer last week accused a Zanu-PF politician of plotting to abduct and kill her in a dispute over control of her late father's properties in Mashonaland East province.Danai Jirira said...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga blames Mnangagwa family for arrest
BUSINESS mogul Frank Buyanga, who is involved in a nasty fight over the custody of his minor son with ex-girlfriend Chantelle Muteswa, is languishing in jail after he was denied bail by a South Africa...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe, Chimbiri trial opens
CELLPHONES believed to be owned by Citizens Coalition for Change members – Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri were active on internet and various social media platforms during the time the two claim...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
US$12 000 compensation can't soothe activist for unjustified imprisonment
AT the age of 28, Linda Musiyamhanje was charged with the murder of a police officer and spent almost a year in prison.She left her two-year-old son in the care of her siblings and together wi...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe, Matanga to pay US$12 000 compensation for unlawful arrest, detention and prosecution
THE High Court has ordered Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Commissioner-General of Zimbabwe Republic Police Godwin Matanga to pay Linda Musiyamhanje US$12 000 as damage...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 13:33hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Trade unionists file $38m lawsuit for unlawful arrest
NINETEEN Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) leaders have filed a combined $38 million lawsuit against police for unlawful arrest.According to the summons filed at Mutare High Court, the ...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smelly Dube's trial stopped
GWERU regional magistrate Mr Christopher Maturure has stopped the criminal trial of River Valley Properties chief executive officer Smelly Dube, who was facing US$9 million fraud allegations, pending ...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 17:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
We have stopped prosecution of Smelly Dube - Gweru magistrate's court
Gweru Magistrate Christopher Maturure has accented to the High Court ruling granting Smelly Dube a stay of prosecution in a case in which the businesswoman is facing corruption involving $9 million....Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 22:44hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
High Court stops Smelly Dube trial
THE High Court has stopped the criminal trial of River Valley Properties chief executive officer Smelly Dube, who is facing US$9 million fraud, pending a determination by the same court of her applica...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:22hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now a failed State
OUR Excellency, President ED Mnangagwa.Mr President, l address you on behalf of workers of Zimbabwe who are suffering and disillusioned.I also address you in my own capacity as a citiz...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:49hrs | 3 | by Peter Mutasa
'Obscenities shouting' Mamombe to spend another night in custody
DEFIANT MDC legislator Joanna Mamombe and activist Cecilia Chimbiri will remain behind bars for another night after their bail hearing was deferred to this Wednesday.Court sat late on Tuesday ...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Journalist sues minister for unlawful arrest
MUTARE-BASED freelance journalist Sydney Saize has sued Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri and State security agents for humiliation and unlawful arrest in Chimanimani while investigating alleged theft...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Cain Mathema, Hodzi risk jail term over contempt of court
HOME Affairs minister Cain Mathema and Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi now face a three-month jail term after they were convicted of contempt of court by the High Court.A Zimbabwe Lawyers fo...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa MP's freedom bid flops
A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application filed by Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe (MDC Alliance) challenging her placement on remand, where the MP claimed that she was unlawfully a...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe courts politicised, militarised'
Recent mandatory jail sentences of rioters which range from one year to 5 years are stiffer compared to those imposed in Smith's regime, lawyers and analysts contend.The harsh sentences being ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:03hrs | 1 | by Maxwell Sibanda and Tarisai Machakaire
Donkey 'thief' sues villagers, cop for $100 000
A MAN from Nyamandlovu who was kidnapped by two villagers and subjected to a brutal mob attack before he was unlawfully arrested for allegedly stealing donkeys, is suing his assailants and a police of...Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Three Mthwakazi Activists arrested
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have unlawfully arrested three Mthwakazi Republic Party Activists at the Rainbow hotel in the presence of the international commission of Inquiry. Party security&n...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 14:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Kudzi Chipanga seeks permanent stay of prosecution
Former Zanu-PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipanga has petitioned the High Court, seeking permanent stay of prosecution on charges of communicating falsehoods, causing dissatisfaction in the army and under...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chombo's trial postponed
FORMER Finance minister Ignatius Chombo's fraud trial was last week postponed pending a High Court's decision on an application challenging his arrest.Through his lawyer, Chombo applied for a ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Biti has case to answer'
MDC-Alliance principal Tendai Biti's challenge of the jurisdiction of the court to hear his case was on Friday dismissed by Harare magistrate Mr Francis Mapfumo for inadequate evidence. Mr Map...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti application dismissed
MDC-Alliance principal Tendai Biti's challenge of the jurisdiction of the court to hear his case was yesterday dismissed by Harare magistrate Mr Francis Mapfumo for inadequate evidence. Mr Map...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court defers Biti's application ruling to today
MDC Alliance co-principal Tendai Biti will only get to know his fate today when a Harare magistrate rules on his application challenging his trial by a local court following his recent deportation fro...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti expected in court today
MDC-Alliance principal Tendai Biti, who is facing charges of inciting violence, is expected to appear at the Harare magistrates court today for ruling on whether or not he is properly before the court...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti case: Ruling set for next Thursday
Harare magistrate Mr Francis Mapfumo is next Thursday expected to rule on whether or not one of the MDC-Alliance principals Tendai Biti's arrest and appearance in court were lawful. Biti, who ...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Biti's rockstar lawyers challenges court’s jurisdiction
MDC-Alliance principal Tendai Biti, who is facing charges of inciting violence, was yesterday back in court challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear his matter considering the circumstances s...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 09:58hrs | 5 | by Staf reporter
Police call for peace during election period
POLICE have urged people to be peaceful during the election period while guaranteeing the safety and protection of journalists as the country goes for harmonised polls.Speaking at an elections...Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Congratulation new ZRP Commissioner General
Congratulation Mr Matanga for being appointed the Commissioner General of the Police.Commissioner General, you have been appointed during the crucial time where your intellectuality is greatly...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 11:16hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita
'Cop shot soldier for obstructing him from arresting suspect'
A GWERU policeman who was arrested on Sunday for allegedly shooting a soldier who was trying to stop him from assaulting a suspect has said his victim had tried to obstruct him from arresting the susp...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo faces arrest
THE Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has dismissed Higher and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan Moyo's bid to challenge his arrest by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) and his refusal t...Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khupe's attacker named
MDC-T deputy national youth chairperson, Steward Shakespeare Mukoyi, has been identified as the culprit who beat up Morgan Tsvangirai's Deputy Thokozani Khupe.Mukoyi was in March 2017 acquitte...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 16:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arrest of Zimbabwe journalists increase 130%
POLICE arbitrary arrests of journalists legally doing their work has spiked by 130% in the past 12 months as the State intensifies its suppression of freedom of expression and keeping the electronic m...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Businessman sues Chimbo for $20,000 for unlawful arrest
A GWANDA businessman is suing Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo and the police for $20 000 following his unlawful arrest and detention over stocktheft charges.Mr Puluko Moyo is dem...Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lebanese nabbed for $3 million fraud
A Gweru businessman Taleb Mohamad yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate on allegations of swindling a business partner of more than $3 million in a mining deal.Mohamad (53), a Leba...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police sneak into private MRP meeting
Police in plaint clothing have been accused of sneaking into a Mthwakazi Republic Party's private meeting over the weekend forcing the members to abort the plans to debate over issues.MRP spok...Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 12:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Police slapped with $650,000 lawsuit over demo arrests
A group of 12 indigenous businesspeople who were rounded up during the violent demonstrations that hit Harare's central business district in August last year have slapped the police with a combine...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
My arrest was unlawful, Gandawa
HIGHER and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Deputy Minister Godfrey Gandawa yesterday said he was unlawfully arrested, detained and placed on remand on allegations of crimina...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to UK Prime Minister Hon Theresa May
Dear Madam Ref; Don't tarnish the image of your government by re-engaging the Oppressive Zimbabwean government. Madam Prime Minister I am ...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 14:33hrs | | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Snr
Ex-cop unlawfully arrests doctor
A FORMER police officer allegedly teamed up with his two friends and faked the arrest of Dr Taviza Maketa before demanding a $5 000 bribe.The ex-police officer, Moses Nyavanhu (39), and his ac...Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 07:12hrs | | by Fungai Lupande
'Tortured' wives sue ZRP police
FIVE Hwange woman have filed a combined lawsuit demanding more than $100 000 from the police for alleged brutality after anti-riot police violently broke up a protest by disgruntled wives of Hwange C...Published: 18 Jul 2014 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police ordered to avail Timba for a hearing and justify his arrest
Jameson Timba of the MDC-T, is expected to appear in court today following a High Court order last night compelling the police to avail him for a hearing and justify his incarceration.In gr...Published: 26 Jun 2011 at 05:54hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabweans in South Africa fear mass deportation
South Africa is reportedly considering embarking on a clean-up operation, targeting illegal immigrants, after the July 31 moratorium extended to Zimbabweans last year expires.A human rights l...Published: 08 Jun 2011 at 04:52hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
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