Ishmael Chokurongerwa, commonly known as Madzibaba Ishmael and leader of the Johanne Masowe Penyera Nyika sect, has been released on bail by the High Court following nearly two months in remand prison. Chokurongerwa (54) and seven other members of the sect were arrested on charges related to alleged violations of the Burial and Children’s Act. […]
Friend Turned Foe: Bus Owner Accuses Close Associate of Fraud in US$147,960 Dispute
Inter Africa Buses Owner Accuses Close Friend of Fraud: “US$147,960 Misappropriated,” Claims Leonard Mukumba. Gondo, who attends the same church as Mukumba, is said to have diverted funds totaling US$147,960 from a security deal with the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) without Mukumba’s knowledge. The trial before Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka has begun, with Mukumba alleging […]
Armed Robbers Sentenced to 21 Years for Terrorizing Catholic Mission, Stealing Valuables
Three individuals, Mehluli Ncube (38), Rostele Lostin Ncube (43), and Nehemiah Moyo(46), received a 21-year prison sentence each from a Hwange magistrate for their involvement in a robbery at a Catholic Mission. Jerry Gonzo was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The Ncube brothers were convicted after a trial, while a warrant of arrest was issued […]
Soccer Debate Turns Violent: Beitbridge Man Stabbed Over Arsenal Performance
A friendly discussion about English football, particularly Arsenal’s performance, took a dangerous turn in Beitbridge when a soccer enthusiast was stabbed by an acquaintance, resulting in an attempted murder charge against Meluleki Ndlovu, aged 40. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident occurred on April 9, 2024, in the border town, where Ndlovu […]
President Mnangagwa Grants Clemency, Orders Release of Women, Juvenile Inmates, and Prisoners with Disabilities
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has authorized the release of certain categories of inmates, including women, juveniles, and prisoners with disabilities, under Clemency Order 1 of 2024. This marks the second presidential amnesty within a year, following last year’s pardon of over 4,000 inmates. “The President, in accordance with section 112(1)(a) and (d) of the Constitution of […]
Teen Charged with Sharing Intimate Images of Mai Titi’s Daughter, Fifi Muzeya
Felisha ‘Fifi’ Muzeya’s former partner, Amir Mhaka (19), has been brought before the court on charges of distributing intimate images without consent, following the circulation of Fifi’s nude photos on social media last week. Fifi (18) is the daughter of local social figure Felistas Murata, also known as Mai Titi. Mhaka (19) was granted bail […]
Mushikashika Team Arrested for Assaulting Traffic Police
A mushikashika team, comprising a driver and conductor, has been apprehended on suspicion of kidnapping and assaulting two traffic police officers in Waterfalls, Harare. The individuals in question, identified as Kudakwashe Chigeregomo (23) and Emmanuel Denhere (18), residents of Kuwadzana, allegedly perpetrated the act against Constables Godknows Maretawona (36) and Isaac Manjokoto (33), both stationed […]
Women Detained for Allegedly Booing Zimbabwe’s First Lady at Donation Event
Nine women from Watsomba in Manicaland province have found themselves in trouble after they allegedly expressed dissatisfaction towards the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa during a donation event for foodstuffs and clothing. The nine individuals, identified as Nester Chatiwana (41), Panashe Machekanzondo (19), Winnet Sithole (19), Maria Choto (49), Esnath Choto (33), Ellen Rujuwa (28), Faith […]
School Principal Escapes Jail Time After Assaulting Student in Nyanga
A school principal in Nyanga narrowly avoided imprisonment after the Nyanga Magistrates’ Court opted to issue a warning and caution before releasing him following his apprehension for physically reprimanding a student. Simon Kwakurai (42), the principal of Sanhai Primary School, admitted to the charge of assault. The incident occurred on May 22, 2023, when a […]
Teacher Jailed for Impersonating Students in Exams
A Hwange magistrate has sentenced a local teacher to one year in jail for taking public exams in November on behalf of three students. Mkululi Moyo, 48, will serve eight months, with four months suspended for good behavior. During the trial, it emerged that Moyo collaborated with an invigilator, Mark Bhebhe, who is currently at […]