Two women associated with a religious group led by Ishmael Chokurongerwa faced legal action on Thursday due to allegations of trafficking. The individuals, Danai Tigere, aged 56, and Veronica Chitanda, aged 40, were apprehended for sheltering nine females suspected to be significant witnesses in a recent case resulting in their leader’s incarceration. Appearing before Harare […]
Bulawayo Man Sentenced for Bestiality after Caught Assaulting Donkey
A recent incident involved Kimpton Sibanda (40), who was apprehended two weeks ago while sexually assaulting a donkey in a cattle kraal at Bilas Farm, Bulawayo, where he is employed. Following his arrest, Sibanda faced charges of bestiality and subsequently appeared in court. He admitted guilt and was convicted. In an announcement on Wednesday, the […]
A Repeat Offender Set to Receive Sentencing for Defrauding Bank Customers
Today, on Monday, April 8, Lovejoy Nyamande, a resident of Masona village in Seke communal lands, faces sentencing after being found guilty of multiple counts of fraud at the Harare Magistrates Court. Nyamande, whose age was not disclosed, was convicted last week on five counts of fraud. The prosecution demonstrated that on March 13 and […]
Suspect Linked to Heist Fatally Shot by Police
A suspect linked to the robbery of a financial services firm in Harare on February 25 met his demise while in police custody, marking the latest instance of contentious post-arrest fatalities. During the heist at Quest Financial Services in Belgravia, over US$720,000 was stolen, leading to the apprehension of several suspects, including private security guards […]
South African National Receives 30-Year Sentence for Kidnapping Zimbabwean Citizen
A South African national, Joachim Ugochukwu Onyeako, has been handed a 30-year jail term for the abduction of a Zimbabwean citizen aimed at securing a ransom. The verdict was delivered by a panel of three justices from the Court of Appeal, comprising Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Christopher Gashirabake, and Oscar Kihiika. They concluded that […]
Kaizer Chiefs Defender Luke Fleurs Fatally Shot in Johannesburg Hijacking
Kaizer Chiefs’ player Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life in a hijacking incident in Florida, Johannesburg, South Africa, on Wednesday night. Kaizer Chiefs issued a statement on the social media platform X (Twitter), confirming Fleurs’ passing and stating that the authorities are handling the situation. The club’s statement reads: It is with a great deal […]
Bulawayo Touts Flee with $17,775 in Brazen Theft
Bulawayo authorities are currently pursuing three individuals who ambushed an unsuspecting traveler seeking transportation, seizing a satchel with US$17,775 in cash. Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the national spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), verified the incident, stating, “Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of theft which occurred at the corner of 1st Avenue […]
High Court Sheriff’s Bid to Evict Businessman Mashamhanda Thwarted
According to reliable sources, the High Court sheriff made an attempt to remove businessman Tendai Mashamhanda from his US$1.5 million mansion on Thursday, despite ongoing litigation surrounding the issue. The sheriff’s attempt to carry out the eviction was thwarted for reasons that are not yet clear. Mashamhanda has been engaged in a legal dispute with […]
Authorities Apprehend Armed Robber Following Phone Tracking Operation
Law enforcement officials successfully apprehended a 35-year-old armed robber after tracing one of the victim’s Samsung cellphones, which had been stolen during the robbery, utilizing call logs provided by Econet Wireless. As confirmed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Tafadzwa Kamandiyapa, a resident of Epworth Suburb in Harare, has been sentenced to 15 years in […]
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Apprehends Two Mining Authorities on Extortion Charges
Two high-ranking mining authorities have been apprehended by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on charges of purportedly soliciting money from a prospective miner. According to a statement released by ZACC, Junior Mudyawabikwa, the deputy provincial mining director for Mashonaland West, and Robson Farayi Chinanayi, a former surveyor affiliated with the Ministry of Mines and Mining […]