Josephat Kenias Moyo (23) and Dereck Sibanda (26) have each been sentenced to seven years in prison for robbing a taxi driver of his vehicle, cash, and cell phone. The two men were convicted for the violent robbery that took place in Zvishavane, Midlands province. Of the seven-year sentence, one year is suspended for five […]
Suspected Murder Fugitive Arrested After 3 Years on the Run
A suspected murder fugitive has been captured at his hideout in Chiredzi, over three years after he allegedly killed a man in Harare for stealing money and clothes. Elton Pardon, 27, is accused of committing the crime with two accomplices, Wallen Mupunga and Masimba Makoto. The pair are currently serving life sentences for the murder […]
Gokwe Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Newborn Son
Pauline Maganga, a woman from Gokwe, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube for selling her newborn son and falsely claiming he had died. Maganga, 23, confessed to trafficking her child, admitting she handed over her son a day after his birth in South Africa. She revealed she received […]
Armed Robbers Steal $9,500 and Cellphones from Harare Family in The Grange
A family from Harare’s upscale suburb of The Grange is reeling from their loss after armed robbers made off with US$9,500 and three cellphones. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident on its X handle. “Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of robbery which […]
Rwandan National Fatally Shot in Harare Home Invasion
A Rwandan citizen was fatally shot during a home invasion in Harare on Friday evening, according to authorities. Samuel Habimana was shot in the neck at his residence in Mainway Meadows, Waterfalls, where he lived with his wife, housekeeper, and their son, who is attending Form 1 at a local school. Habimana and his wife […]
Chinese Businesswoman Faces Fraud Charges Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion in Zimbabwe
A Chinese businesswoman, Li Song, has been brought before the court on charges of fraud for allegedly avoiding payment of customs duty amounting to US$40,000 after importing chemicals into Zimbabwe. Li Song, aged 53, appeared briefly before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi recently and was not required to enter a plea. She was granted bail set […]
Harare Magistrate Denies Bail for Zanu PF Spokesperson’s Son on Multiple Charges
Neville Mutsvangwa, son of Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, faced a setback in court as Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi denied him bail. Mutsvangwa is implicated in various criminal charges, including money laundering, dealing in foreign currency, and breaching the Telecommunications Act. Alongside Mutsvangwa, Simbarashe Tichingana and Ellis Majachani are also facing charges. Magistrate Mangosi justified […]
Zimbabwean Police Confirm Arrest of Christopher Mutsvangwa’s Son for Illegal Currency Trading
Paul Nyathi, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), has officially announced the apprehension of Neville Mutsvangwa, the son of former Presidential Advisor Christopher Mutsvangwa, on charges related to illegal foreign currency trading. Nyathi disclosed that Neville is scheduled to appear in court on Friday following his arrest, which unfolded dramatically when ZRP’s Criminal Investigation […]
Over 10 Suspected Illegal Forex Dealers Denied Bail in Harare
Last month, more than 10 suspected illegal foreign currency dealers apprehended in Harare have been refused bail over concerns of potential flight during trial. The presiding magistrate asserted that the accused have a prima facie case against them. The Harare Magistrates Court emphasized that these suspects are regarded as economic saboteurs, impeding the government and […]
CID VTS Arrests Suspect ‘Chimpa’ for Fraud and Vehicle Theft Scheme
The Vehicle Theft Squad (VTS) and serious crimes unit of the Criminal Investigation Department recently detained Patrick Mutenha, also known as Chimpa, on suspicion of involvement in various illegal activities including fraud, extortion, and the unauthorized sale of clients’ vehicles. Mutenha had been evading authorities since last Friday following reports of three instances involving fraud, […]