Crimes and Courts

JUST IN: Waverley Plastics Founder’s Daughter Arrested

- 17 August, 2022
Crimes and Courts

JUST IN: Mayor Wadyajena Arrested

- 16 August, 2022
Crimes and Courts

Israeli Businessman Gilad Shabtai’s Bid To Influence NPA Flops As Sivan Is Removed From Remand

- 16 August, 2022
Crimes and Courts

Sikhala, Sithole Clock 2 Months In Remand Prison

- 13 August, 2022

JUST IN: Waverley Plastics Founder’s Daughter Arrested

- 17 August, 2022

By Farai D Hove| Amanda Cohen, the daughter to Waverley Plastics Private Limited owner Victor Cohen has been arrested for …

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JUST IN: Mayor Wadyajena Arrested

- 16 August, 2022

By A Correspondent| Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been arrested in connection with the looting of Cottco farming inputs …

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Israeli Businessman Gilad Shabtai’s Bid To Influence NPA Flops As Sivan Is Removed From Remand

- 16 August, 2022

By A Correspondent| Harare Magistrate Stanford Mambanje has granted the application for removal from further remand of Harare businessman O …

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Sikhala, Sithole Clock 2 Months In Remand Prison

- 13 August, 2022

By- CCC deputy chairman Job Sikhala and his counterpart Godfrey Sithole have clocked 59 days in remand prison since their …

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Two Overzealous Cops Beaten Up By Kombi Crew

- 13 August, 2022

By- Two overzealous police details were beaten up by a Glen Norah Kombi crew in Harare. However, the kombi crew …

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Mabvuku Granny Nabbed For Selling Mutoriro

- 6 August, 2022

A 67-YEAR-OLD Mabvuku woman yesterday appeared in court after being allegedly found in possession of crystal methamphetamine worth $18 000. …

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Businessman Accuses Nemesis Of Threatening NPA Against Dropping Evidence-less Charges

- 2 August, 2022

A local businessman Offer Sivan who is facing allegations of fraud has accused his nemesis of threatening the National Prosecuting …

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High Court To Hear Obert Masaraure’s Freedom Bid On Tuesday

- 1 August, 2022

By A Correspondent| The High Court of Zimbabwe will on Tuesday preside over Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) …

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Karoi Shop Owner Sentences 30 Days In Jail For Selling Counterfeit Chemicals

- 29 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| Karoi Farm Centre owner Labours Mahere has been fined $40 000 after he was caught red-handed making …

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Threats Using Online Media Channels Causes Delay In Finalization Of Court Case

- 28 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| It is a sad day for justice as an unwarranted three week delay to the finalization of …

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Video Evidence Dismissed In Joana Mamombe, Cecelia Chimbiri Trial

- 28 July, 2022

A lawyer representing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri yesterday dismissed video evidence submitted by the …

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Lawyers Stop Headmaster From Barring Unpaid Pupils From Registering For November Exams

- 28 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| Human rights lawyers have petitioned authorities at a Zimbabwean school seeking to stop them from disenfranchising pupils …

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Opposition Lawmaker Job Sikhala Denied Bail

- 27 July, 2022

Opposition lawmaker Job Sikhala has been denied bail on his latest charge of defeating the course of justice. The latest …

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Ruling in AMH journalists trial postponed

- 27 July, 2022

Ruling in the trial of AMH journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi which had been set for 26 July 2022 …

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Unscrupulous Businessman Arraigned Before Karoi Magistrates Court Over Fake Agric Chemicals

- 26 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| An unscrupulous businessman Labours Mahere appeared before the Karoi magistrates court for producing fake agricultural chemicals that …

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Henrietta Rushwaya’s Gold Smuggling Trial Kicks Off

- 26 July, 2022

The trial of Zimbabwe Mining Federation (ZMF) president, Henrietta Rushwaya, for allegedly bribing a Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) …

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Victims Of Police Brutality Challenge Unconstitutional Provision Which Unfairly Shields Police From Litigation

- 25 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| High Court Judge Justice Siyabona Musithu will on Wednesday 27 July 2022 convene a hearing challenging the …

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Susan Mutami Files Rape Charges Against Mnangagwa

- 25 July, 2022

Susan Vivian Mutami, a 33-ear-old Zimbabwean woman who lived with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his wife, Auxillia, as a teenager, …

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Sikhala A Victim Of Political Persecution

- 22 July, 2022

Prominent human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa yesterday said the endless arrests, without conviction, of Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala (Citizens …

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Police Re-Open Investigations Into Zanu PF Activist’s GMB Fraud Case

- 21 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| Police have re-opened investigations into Zanu PF activist and controversial businessman Wellington Peyama case in which he …

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Biti Dismisses State Prosecutor Michael Reza

- 21 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| Opposition legislator Tendai Biti has hit out at State prosecutor Michael Reza dismissing him as not objective …

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Mazowe Villagers Wins Compensation Against Kazembe Kazembe

- 19 July, 2022

More than 20 villagers who lost property at Arnold Farm in Mazowe in Mashonaland Central province through illegal evictions instigated …

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Sikhala Back In Court Today

- 18 July, 2022

The jailed without trial opposition Member of Parliament Job Sikhala is back in the magistrates court today at 2PM to …

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Woman Jailed 1yr Over False Rape Report Against Own Husband

- 16 July, 2022

By A Correspondent- A 38 year old woman from Mahatshula North suburb, Bulawayo, has been sentenced to 12 months in …

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Chitungwiza Shooting Victim Sues Police

- 15 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| Tashinga Mugwara, a second victim of indiscriminate police shooting is suing @PoliceZimbabwe for damages he suffered as …

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Govt Confirms Armed Robbers Are More Sophisticated Than Police

- 15 July, 2022

Armed robberies have become the order of the day in Zimbabwe with business people and security companies losing lots of …

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Sikhala Launches Vitriol Against Magistrate Nduna

- 15 July, 2022

Citizens Coalition for change lawmaker, Job Sikhala, Thursday appeared before a Harare magistrate answering to charges of defeating the course …

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Chipinge Court Postpones Trial Of Residents Association Leaders

- 14 July, 2022

By Jane Mlambo| The Chipinge Magistrates court on Wednesday postponed to 1 August 2022, the trial of three Checheche residents …

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Trouble For Masvingo Man Caught Smoking Mbanje While On Community Service

- 14 July, 2022

MASVINGO – A-23-year-old man staying in Rujeko C, Masvingo, was caught smoking dagga behind the Magistrates Court on Tuesday this …

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Murder Accused Pupurai Togarepi’s Son Remanded In Custody

- 12 July, 2022

Zanu PF chief whip Pupurai Togarepi’s son, Regis Nelson Togarepi, has been remanded in custody for alleged murder. He was …

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Police Blamed For Death Of Chivhu Woman

- 11 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| Chivhu Magistrate Henry Sande has faulted some Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers and ruled that foul play …

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Swiss Based Company In Bid To Recover US$1 Million

- 11 July, 2022

A Switzerland based company that supplies raw materials for fibre cement production, Ramatex SA, has filed a court application to …

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Sikhala, Sithole Lawyers Accuse State Of Stalling Their Freedom Bid

- 7 July, 2022

LAWYERS representing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Job Sikhala (Zengeza West) and Godfrey Sithole (Chitungwiza North) yesterday accused the …

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Four Armed Robbers Shot Dead In Gwanda

- 7 July, 2022

Four alleged armed robbers were shot dead following a carjacking incident in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, police said on Wednesday. A …

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Cottco Bosses Granted ZWL$100k Bail

- 7 July, 2022

Harare – Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) bosses Pious Manamike and Maxmore Njanji have been granted ZWL100 000 bail each …

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Sikhala, Sithole To Spend 2 More Nights Behind Bars

- 5 July, 2022

Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole will spend two more nights at Chikurubi Maximum prison after their bail appeal hearing was …

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Another ARTUZ Member Arrested For Murder

- 5 July, 2022

Police have arrested Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) Secretary General Robson Chere on a charge of murdering his …

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Soldier In Trouble For Selling Unregistered Vehicle

- 5 July, 2022

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)officer was Monday dragged before the Harare magistrates courts, answering allegations of fraud after he allegedly …

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Sikhala Bail Hearing Postponed To Thursday

- 5 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| The High Court has postponed Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala’s bail hearing to Thursday after the state …

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Soldier In Soup Over Fraud

- 5 July, 2022

By A Correspondent-A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer was Monday dragged before the Harare magistrates courts, answering allegations of fraud …

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He Never Convened Such A Meeting, Fadzayi Mahere Speaks On Chibaya Arrest

- 4 July, 2022

By A Correspondent| CCC Spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere has said the just arrested party Organising Secretary did not convene the said …

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BREAKING: Amos Chibaya Arrested

- 4 July, 2022

According to Citizens Coaliution for Change CCC Deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba, Mkoba legislator and party Organising Secretary, Amos Chibaya …

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Weekend Detention For Corrupt COTTCO Bosses

- 2 July, 2022

THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested two Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) bosses who are now facing corruption charges. …

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Cottco Managers Arrested For Stealing Bicycles

- 30 June, 2022

By A Correspondent| Police have arrested Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) Managing Director Pious Manamike and Business Development Manager Maxmore …

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Trial continues for AMH journalists

- 30 June, 2022

By A Correspondent| The trial of AMH journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi continued before the Magistrates Court in Chitungwiza …

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Sikhala Back in Court Today After Night Appearance Yesterday

- 17 June, 2022

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy national chairman Job Sikhala and fellow legislator Godfrey Sithole spent their third night in …

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Sikhala To Appear In Court Today

- 16 June, 2022

CCC deputy chairperson and Moreblessing Ali family’s lawyer Job Sikhala is set to appear in court today following his arrest …

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Journalist Blessed Mhlanga Trial Kicks Off

- 15 June, 2022

The trial of AMH journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi commenced at the Magistrates Court in Chitungwiza on 13 June …

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Zim Journalist Convicted

- 14 June, 2022

A Zimbabwean journalist who corresponds for The New York Times, Jeffrey Moyo has been convicted to 24 months in prison …

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NPA Fails To Explain Fraudulent Release Of Murder Suspect

- 14 June, 2022

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reportedly become evasive over its failure to investigate alleged fraudulent release of suspects who …

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DNA Confirmed Kuda Mahachi Is The Biological Father Of Scalded Child

- 10 June, 2022

An audio of Zimbabwe Warriors star Kudakwashe Mahachi telling his former mother-in-law that he did a paternity test in 2019 …

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BREAKING: Former Cabinet Minister Convicted

- 8 June, 2022

Former Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Petronella Kagonye, has been convicted of theft of trust property. Kagonye was convicted …

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Mutawatawa Man Arrested For Sharing Image Of ED Captioned “Pa Economy Ndiri Mainini”

- 8 June, 2022

By A Correspondent| In Mutawatawa, we rescued Lovemore Muchenje by getting him released from police custody after he had been …

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Top Journalist Charged With Insulting ED

- 6 June, 2022

Zimbabwean journalist Mduduzi Mathuthu and editor of ZimLive has been charged by police for allegedly undermining authority of the President …

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Armed Robbers Tie Naked Police Officer To A Tree, Drives Off With Car, Valuables

- 6 June, 2022

A female police officer based at Birchenough Bridge post on Friday last week lost her Honda Fit, laptop, cellphones and …

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Full Case Outline For Masvingo Cop Arrested For Shoplifting

- 2 June, 2022

On 26 May 2022 and at around 1300 hours, the accused (Precious Moyo, 28) entered OK Supermarket, Masvingo, took 60 …

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Masvingo Cop Arrested For Shoplifting

- 2 June, 2022

A Masvingo based female police officer, Precious Moyo was arrested at Chikato police station for Shoplifting goods worth Zw$10555 at …

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Man Strikes Workmate With An Axe Over SIM Card

- 2 June, 2022

A Harare man has appeared in court after he allegedly struck his workmate with an axeon the forehead, over a …

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Trial postponed for AMH journalists

- 26 May, 2022

The trial of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi did not kick off as initially scheduled …

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Woman Caught With Mbanje

- 19 May, 2022

Police in Beitbridge yesterday reacted swiftly to a tip off and arrested Esnath Shumba (29) for unlawful possession of 1.017 …

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Musengezi Spends Sixth Night Behind Bars

- 18 May, 2022

Zanu PF activist, Sybeth Musengezi Tuesday spent his sixth night  in jail as his bail hearing drags on. The activist …

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End Of The Road For Police Use Of Spikes

- 14 May, 2022

ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has banned outlawed the use of hand held metal spikes by law enforcements …

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Beitbridge Man Arrested For Smuggling R3,5 Million Benz

- 14 May, 2022

A 36-year-old man from Beitbridge has been arrested for trying to smuggle into the country a Mercedes Benz worth R3,5 …

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Musengezi Remanded In Custody

- 13 May, 2022

A former Zanu PF youth league member, who challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s 2017 ascendancy to power, appeared in court yesterday …

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Daring Thief Admits To Breaking Into Police, Prison Houses

- 12 May, 2022

A daring thief admitted to breaking into houses of police and prisons and correctional services officers residing at the neighboring …

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Late Minister’s Wife Battles Against Son Over Estate

- 12 May, 2022

The High Court has dismissed an application by the late Transport minister Biggie Matiza’s widow, Lillian, who was seeking to …

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Deputy Agric Minister Karoro Implicated in Presidential Inputs Fraud

- 10 May, 2022

By Jane Mlambo| The deputy minister of the ministry of lands, water and agriculture Honourable Douglas Karoro is implicated in …

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Blessed Mhlanga Granted Bail

- 10 May, 2022

Alpha Media Holdings journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi were on 9 May 2022 granted bail on charges of contravening …

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Arrested Journalists To Appear In Court Today

- 9 May, 2022

By A Correspondent| Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalists Blessed Mhlanga and Chengeto Chidi are expected to appear in court on …

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Prosecutor’s Bid To Push Katsimberis’ Trial Without Lawyer Flops

- 7 May, 2022

Prosecutor Michael Reza’s bid to push for land developer George Katsimberis’ trial without his lead lawyer Tawanda Kanengoni failed yesterday …

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Soldier In Court After Stealing A Trolley Full Of Groceries

- 4 May, 2022

A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court charged with shoplifting. Sihlzuluking Ndashata …

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Gonese Wins Against Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube

- 30 April, 2022

By A Correspondent| Mutare Central MP Innocent Gonese has just stopped usurpation of Parliament’s primary law-making role by Professor Mthuli …

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Brutalised Teacher Wins ZWL$200 000 Compensation

- 30 April, 2022

 The high court has ordered authorities to pay ZWL200 000 to a teacher who was arrested, tortured and abused by …

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Rushinga Rapist Silences Victim With $10 Bond

- 30 April, 2022

 20-YEAR OLD Rushinga rapist tried to buy the victim’s silence by offering her $10 bond to buy jiggies after the …

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Mthuli Ncube Defeated In Court

- 30 April, 2022

By A Correspondent| Mutare Central MP Innocent Gonese has just stopped usurpation of Parliament’s primary law-making role by Professor Mthuli …

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Key Witness Fails To Identify Elvis Nyathi Killers

- 28 April, 2022

The only witness in the murder of Elvis Nyathi who was killed by members of the extremist xenophobic vigilante group …

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Ex-Cops Nabbed For Extorting Govt Boss

- 21 April, 2022

Two former police officers and two other serving members of the force were arraigned before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda after …

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Son Butchers’ Mother For Using Black Magic On Him

- 17 April, 2022

24-YEAR-OLD man assaulted his mother and young brother with a broomstick after accusing them of using black magic on him. …

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CCC Members Arrested In Mutare

- 17 April, 2022

Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested Citizens Coalition for Change members in ward 16, Dangamvura Chikanga Constituency for conducting a door …

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Marry Mubaiwa Fined ZWL$60 000 For Marriage Fraud

- 14 April, 2022

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa has been slapped with a ZWL$60 000 fine or six months imprisonment …

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Opposition Activist Who Was Sprayed With A Dangerous Chemical Removed From Remand

- 11 April, 2022

By A Correspondent| Two Harare residents Lengwani Mavhunga and Munyaradzi Mafararikwa have been set free today and removed from remand …

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Inquest Into Death Of A Chivhu Woman Assaulted By Police

- 7 April, 2022

By A Correspondent| Police have commenced conducting an inquest to ascertain the cause of death of a Chivhu woman, who …

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Zim Authorities Intensify Onslaught Against Mnangagwa Critics

- 7 April, 2022

By A Correspondent| Zimbabwean authorities are intensifying their onslaught against dissent with several people across the country appearing incourt answering …

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Woman Gang Raped By Kombi Driver, Conductor

- 31 March, 2022

Police are hunting for a Kombi driver and his conductor who gang-raped a passenger on Sunday in Harare. The police …

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Drama As Magistrate, Prosecutor Forces Harare Businessman To Stand Trial In Absence Of Lawyer

- 30 March, 2022

By A Correspondent| There was drama in court last Friday after Harare Regional Magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti Guwuriro and State Prosecutor …

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Harare Businessman Approaches High Court To Stop Trial Kick-Off The Absence Of Legal Counsel

- 30 March, 2022

By A Correspondent| Harare Businessman George Katsimberis has filed an urgent High Court application to stop the commencement of trial …

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Woman Arrested For “Denouncing” Mnangagwa

- 30 March, 2022

By Jane Mlambo| Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) recently rescued a 48 year-old Maria Mapfumo from Shurugwi after securing …

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Marry Mubaiwa Arm To Be Amputated

- 30 March, 2022

In a sad turn of events, ex-wife to vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa has been recommended for amputation of …

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New Executor For Eddies Pfugari Estate

- 29 March, 2022

By A Correspondent| High Court judge, Justice Owen Tagu has ruled against an appointed executor of the late Edward Nyanyiwa …

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Masvingo Pupil Commits Suicide After Being Summoned For Hearing

- 28 March, 2022

A 16-year-old school pupil at Ndarama High School in Masvingo died after he drank poison after he had allegedly been …

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Three Mudzi Villagers Arrested After ‘Disciplining’ Village Head

- 23 March, 2022

Three Mudzi villagers were arraigned before Mutoko magistrates courts yesterday after they assaulted their 84 -year-old  village head with wooden …

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Byo Residents Living In Fear As Violent Crimes Spike

- 23 March, 2022

Residents from some parts of Bulawayo are now forced to be indoors before the sunset due to the increase in …

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State Wants Madzibaba Veshanduko To Be Denied Bail

- 23 March, 2022

The State has opposed bail application by popular Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba …

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Suicide Alert: Harare Man Throws Himself Onto A Moving City Truck

- 23 March, 2022

In a suspected case of suicide, a Harare man died on the spot after throwing himself self onto a moving …

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Police Accused Of Lying About Madzibaba Veshanduko Defacing Mbuya Nehanda

- 22 March, 2022

Lawyers representing Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter Godfrey Karembera, who was allegedly brutally tortured in police custody, have accused …

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Assault Of Madzibaba Veshanduko Is Meant To Intimidate Opposition Ahead Of By-Elections: Amnesty International

- 21 March, 2022

Responding to the assault and torture of a supporter of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) by members of …

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Comic Pastor Speaks On Madzibaba Veshanduko Arrest

- 19 March, 2022

By A Correspondent| Top comedian Prosper Ngomashi popularly known as Comic Pastor has condemned the brutalisation of opposition Citizens Coalition …

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Don’t You Dare Exhume Our Father, Mugabe’s Kids Warn Chief Zvimba

- 18 March, 2022

THE late former President Robert Mugabe’s family has warned traditional leaders to stop “playing with fire” by pushing for the …

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City Of Harare, Pokugara Properties Have A Case To Answer, Says Court

- 18 March, 2022

By A Correspondent| City of Harare and exiled Kenneth Raydon Sharpe owned company Pokugara Properties will have to explain before …

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ExQ, Nutty O Off The Hook As State Fails To Get Trial Underway

- 18 March, 2022

Harare magistrate, Shane Kubonera, yesterday removed popular musicians – Enock ‘Exq’ Munhenga and Carrington Simbarashe ‘Nutty O’ Chiwadzwa, from remand. The State …

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