Court orders release of Wadyajena’s seized Lamborghini, 22 trucks
HARARE – High Court judge Tawanda Chitapi has ordered the release of Justice Mayor Wadyajena’s Lamborghini and 22 trucks seized 2022 as proceeds of a US$5 million fraud and money laundering probe against the former Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator and some accomplices…
Marondera Woman ‘Rumbidzai Samantha Matemachani’ Arrested After Stealing 18 Cows
A Marondera resident ‘Rumbidzai Samantha Matemachani’ has been apprehended on charges of cattle rustling, after allegedly pilfering an entire herd of cattle. Rumbidzai Samantha Matemachani stands accused of absconding with 18 cows, subsequently selling them for monetary gain. Inspector Simon…
Two ZRP Officers Arrested For Sodomy
A male adult and a member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were recently detained on suspicion of being involved in an unsettling sodomy event. The incident revealed a convoluted chain of events that had shook the community, and it…
Man Fools Police Officers, Court Clerks…Cop Hires Him For A Night Of Pleasure!
A bold individual, disguised as a woman, managed to manipulate a police officer into hiring them for sexual services, successfully deceiving both the officer and court officials into treating them as a female suspect. The individual even shared a bed…
4 Zimbabweans In SA Arrested With R200 000 Worth Of Fake Petroleum Oil
The South African Police Service announced the arrest of four Zimbabwean nationals in Centurion on charges related to the possession of counterfeit petroleum oil products valued at over R200,000. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk stated that a team…
Marondera Woman Slapped With 90-Day Jail For Importing ‘Bhero’
In a development that is set to send chills down the spines of those who are engaged in the same line of business, a woman who was found in possession of two bales, commonly known as mabhero, has been sentenced…
Two E-Creator Suspects Accused Of Defrauding People Granted Bail Of US$1,000
Two additional suspects accused of defrauding thousands of unsuspecting Zimbabweans of over US$1 million through the E-creator Ponzi scheme have been granted bail of US$1,000 each. Abraham Mutambu and Justin Kuchekenya are the new bail recipients. Due to altered circumstances,…
Zimnat Credit Officer Arrested For Fraud Of US$83K
Zimnat Financial Services’ credit officer, Godfrey Huseni, found himself facing charges for allegedly fabricating documents on behalf of clients seeking loans from his employer, resulting in a loss of US$83,000 for the company. Godfrey Huseni, 46, appeared before Harare magistrate…
Man caged 15 years for raping a minor (8)
A 21-year-old man from Ruwa has been jailed for 15 years after raping an eight-year-old child. Blessing Chatambudza was convicted by Harare regional magistrate Lois Mukunyadze at the close of the State case. Prosecutor Vimbiso Rundare led evidence from the…
Harare chief clerical officer arrested
Police have arrested a Harare City Council senior official and two others for allegedly orchestrating a plan to unlawfully acquire derelict land worth US$400 000. Felix Chisango (48), Abel Zhawao (50) and Conwell Mutevhe (38) were released on US$150 bail…
Ambassador ‘duped’ US$40K vehicle
A MARONDERA Municipality accountant yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate charged with duping Zimbabwe’s deputy ambassador to Namibia of US$40 000. Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei remanded the suspect, Tinashe Mungwena (38), out of custody to June 11 for routine…
Notorious Robber Faces 55 Counts Of Robbery
In the small mining town of Shurugwi, fear had taken hold as residents fell victim to a wave of robberies. The culprit behind these crimes, a notorious suspect wielding machetes, had struck terror into the hearts of many. His name…
Mining director up for US$5m fraud
A DIRECTOR with a mining company has been arrested and arraigned before the courts facing a charge of fraudulently transferring ownership of his late partner in the firm. The fraud case according to the State involves US$5 million. Christopher Chibwana…
19-Year-Old Faces Murder Charge For Fatal Knife Attack Amid Love Affair Dispute
A 19-year-old man from Matobo is charged with murder following a brutal knife attack on a 22-year-old man. The altercation arose when the victim confronted the accused, alleging that he had been making advances towards the victim’s 15-year-old niece. The…
Armed Robbery Suspects Shot Dead In Police Custody
Two armed robbery suspects who allegedly disarmed prison guards at Khami Prison near Bulawayo on March 21, stealing an AK47 rifle, have been shot dead while in police custody. Never Moyo, aged 48, from Nkulumane 11, and Bhekimpilo Sibanda, aged…
Suspected money changers further detained
FOURTEEN suspected money changers were yesterday further remanded in custody. They are part of a group of 65 alleged illegal foreign currency deals arrested last week in Harare in a blitz on illegal foreign currency dealers. Government says the operation is meant…
Court suspends businessman’s eviction order
EFFORTS to evict prominent Harare businessman, Tendai Mashamhanda from his Highlands home, which is at the centre of a dispute, have hit a brick wall after the High Court ruled that the eviction order was not valid because the issue…
Two Accused Of Defrauding A Chinese Businessman For Over US$750K
A recent case in Harare’s courts has brought attention to allegations of fraud involving a director at Southchoice Investments and a legal clerk. Elizabeth Simpson, aged 53, and Cephas Masuka, aged 41, are accused of defrauding a Chinese businessman, Dong…
Robbers Target People At Prayer MountainsRobbers Target People At Prayer Mountains
Over the weekend, a distressing incident occurred at Mutemwa Prayer Mountain in Mutoko as robbers targeted unsuspecting pilgrims engaged in prayer. Father Salicio Mukuwe, the Priest in Charge at the Centre, recounted the unfortunate events in a statement. He revealed…
6,000 Arrested In Anti-Drug Campaign
The Zimbabwean government has launched a robust anti-drug campaign resulting in the arrest of over 6,000 suspects since the start of the year. This crackdown on drug-related activities underscores the government’s commitment to tackling a pressing societal issue. Cabinet’s recent…
