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Miners accused of US$30 million mining claims scam

Two Bulawayo-based miners have appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after allegedly orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the unlawful takeover of a mining company and assets valued at approximately US$30 mi…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 143 | by Staff reporter

Egyptian in Zimbabwe court over alleged forged passport

An Egyptian national has appeared before a Bulawayo court facing charges of forgery and unlawful entry after allegedly using falsified travel documents and multiple identities in an attempt to enter and remain in Zimbabwe illegally.Yonis M…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 117 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean Widow loses bid to reclaim 120ha farm

The High Court in Bulawayo has dismissed an application by a Bubi woman seeking to nullify an offer letter issued to a man occupying a disputed 120-hectare resettlement plot, ruling that she failed to prove allegations that the land alloca…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 198 | by Staff reporter

Musarara's grain levy challenge sparks debate

Suspended ZANU-PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee chairman Tafadzwa Musarara has found himself at the centre of a growing political and economic debate after leading a court challenge against Government's grain import levy framework…

Published: 14 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Cop sues cop for US$50 000

A Masvingo-based police sergeant has filed a US$50,000 lawsuit against a senior officer and five other members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), alleging malicious arrest and prosecution after he was acquitted of charges relating to t…

Published: 14 Jun 2026 at 11:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man acquitted of cyberbullying after witchcraft accusations

The High Court has overturned the conviction of a Harare man who had been found guilty of cyberbullying his uncle by accusing him of witchcraft through WhatsApp messages, ruling that investigators failed to properly establish the origin of…

Published: 13 Jun 2026 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court revives Binga chieftaincy dispute

The High Court has revived a long-running dispute over the Binga chieftaincy after granting a key application that allows a rival claimant to challenge the appointment of Chief Binga.In a ruling delivered in Bulawayo on May 18, Justice Eva…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 12:07hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter

Sugar mommy battles Ben-10

A 13-year relationship between a Rusape woman and her former live-in partner has ended in a dramatic dispute before Chief Makoni's community court, with the traditional leader ruling that both parties had equally invested their time in the…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 12:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-PSMI boss sues for US$1.1 million exit package

Former Premier Services Medical Investment (PSMI) executive director for corporate services, Shingayi Mabuto, has approached the High Court seeking enforcement of a settlement agreement worth more than US$1.1 million, alleging that his for…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 11:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sisters clash over same man at Chief's court

A long-running family dispute erupted at Chief Mutasa's traditional court after two sisters found themselves at the centre of a bitter conflict involving the same man, exposing decades-old secrets and allegations that have fractured family…

Published: 12 Jun 2026 at 11:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court orders forfeiture of vehicles linked to robbery gang

The High Court has ordered the civil forfeiture of eight motor vehicles allegedly linked to a suspected eight-member robbery syndicate accused of terrorising residents in Harare and Ruwa.The ruling, handed down by the High Court in Harare,…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:33hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Father sues ZIMSEC, minister over 9-subject O' Level cap

A Harare father has approached the High Court challenging a government directive that limits Ordinary Level candidates to a maximum of nine examination subjects

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 13:32hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean jailed 20 years in South Africa

A Zimbabwean national has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a South African court after he was caught smuggling nearly 4,000 blasting cartridges and other

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Neighbourhood watch trio assault man to death

Three members of a neighbourhood watch committee from Tsholotsho District have appeared in court facing murder charges after a man they allegedly assaulted while responding to an attack on a visually impaired woman later died.Dickson Zondo…

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 19:32hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

MP slapped with US$50 000 lawsuit

Zvishavane-Ngezi legislator Mecky Jaravaza is facing a US$50,000 civil lawsuit after a local woman accused him of falsely implicating her in a robbery case that resulted in her arrest, detention and prosecution.Svevedzerai Mazorodze has fi…

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 12:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rapist murderers jailed for life

Three men have been handed lengthy prison sentences by the High Court in Bulawayo after being convicted in separate murder cases, including two men who attacked and killed a woman on her way to a church service.According to the Criminal In…

Published: 10 Jun 2026 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businessman wins US$500k defamation suit

Businessman Bruno Fungayi Takawira has won a landmark defamation case after the High Court ordered Feng Guo and Hwange Coal Gasification Company to pay him US$500 000 in damages for falsely linking him to the theft, sale and smuggling of c…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:15hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter

Man in court over US$40k property fraud

A 27-year-old man has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after allegedly duping a prospective homeowner out of US$40 000 through a fraudulent property transaction.Liberty Kamango was arraigned on charges of …

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:14hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter

Driver charged after head-on crash with kombi in Bulawayo

A 40-year-old Bulawayo man is expected to face a negligent driving charge after a road traffic accident involving a commuter omnibus left 18 people injured along the Harare-Bulawayo Road on Monday morning.The accident occurred at approxima…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Musarara's bid to halt import levies thrown out of court

The High Court has struck the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe's (GMAZ) urgent application challenging Government's grain import levy framework off the urgent roll, allowing the measures to remain in force as authorities continue effo…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 19:13hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter

AFM faces another split

One of Zimbabwe's largest Pentecostal denominations, the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe, is facing a critical leadership and governance test as a High Court challenge threatens to overturn the election of its top leadership and …

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former finance assistant in court over US$210 000 fraud

A former finance assistant has appeared before the courts facing fraud and money laundering charges involving more than US$210,000 allegedly misappropriated from two organisations.Nolan Burungudzi (32) appeared before Harare regional magis…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 13:14hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Critics question Mnangagwa's source of money

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday presented a farm mechanisation package to retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba, describing the gesture as recognition for his service to Zimbabwe's judiciary and public institutions.The handover ceremony…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 15:16hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter

War vets hit Mnangagwa again

A group of war veterans has launched a fresh Constitutional Court challenge against the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3), intensifying efforts to block proposed changes that could extend President Emmerson Mnan…

Published: 07 Jun 2026 at 15:14hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter

Recalled Victoria Falls Councillor appears in court

Recalled Ward 10 councillor Nkanyiso Sibindi appeared before the Victoria Falls Magistrates' Court on Friday facing a charge of malicious damage to property after he allegedly destroyed a council laptop during a tense council meeting.Sibin…

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 21:22hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter

5 in court over ZESA, TelOne cable theft

Five people have appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court in separate cases involving the theft and vandalism of critical electricity and telecommunications infrastructure, as authorities intensify efforts to curb the growing problem …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 19:18hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter

Murder cases dominate Bulawayo High Court roll

Violent crime dominated proceedings during the First Term of the Bulawayo High Court, with murder cases accounting for nearly the entire criminal roll and highlighting the scale of serious violent offences across Matabeleland and parts of …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 17:50hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

Pussy disrupts murder trial

A murder trial at the Bulawayo High Court was briefly disrupted after a stray cat wandered into the courtroom, causing a commotion that forced a temporary adjournment of proceedings.The incident occurred on June 3 during a special sitting …

Published: 06 Jun 2026 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Lawyers' repeated blunders sink businessman's Supreme Court divorce appeal

A Harare businessman has lost his latest attempt to challenge a divorce settlement after the Supreme Court dismissed his application for condonation and extension of time to appeal, citing repeated procedural failures by his legal team.The…

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 16:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man in court over girlfriend's murder

A 44-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing murder charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend during a domestic dispute that later resulted in her death.Kenneth Chendambuya of Tarisa Park, Ruwa, appeared before Harare magi…

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 13:46hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe stands firm on grain levies despite GMAZ court action

Efforts by the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) to portray the Government's grain import levy framework as abandoned have suffered a setback after fresh correspondence from the Ministry of Finance confirmed continued State supp…

Published: 04 Jun 2026 at 15:15hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman denied bail over US$663K fraud

A Harare magistrate has denied bail to businesswoman Lucia Kunaka, the director of Medical Territory Private Limited, who is facing fraud, extortion and money laundering charges involving more than US$663,000.Kunaka appeared before Harare …

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimra bankers in court over US$34 000 fraud

Two Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) bankers stationed at Beitbridge Border Post have appeared in court facing fraud charges involving more than US$34,000 after allegedly manipulating vehicle clearance receipts and diverting customs paym…

Published: 02 Jun 2026 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa ally, Kunaka file for discharge

Opposition activists Godfrey "Madzibaba veShanduko" Karembera, Jim Kunaka and Malcolm Masarira have applied for discharge at the close of the State's case in a matter in which they are accused of inciting public violence.The trio, who are …

Published: 01 Jun 2026 at 18:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-SMM employee wins court battle over mine house eviction attempt

A former employee of Shabanie Mashaba Mining (SMM) has successfully defended his right to remain in company-owned accommodation after the High Court struck off an eviction application brought against him by the mine and its administrator.S…

Published: 01 Jun 2026 at 18:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman in court for duping 5 job seekers

A 39-year-old Eastview woman, Judith Ruzvidzo, has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after she allegedly duped five aspiring nurses and nurse aides out of US$3 000 by falsely promising them training placeme…

Published: 01 Jun 2026 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teacher fired over protect placard takes battle to labour court

A Tsholotsho teacher dismissed from the Public Service for allegedly participating in trade union activism has approached the Labour Court challenging her discharge, in a case labour activists say highlights growing tensions between worker…

Published: 28 May 2026 at 18:08hrs | 832 | by Staff reporter

Missing court receipt book triggers fraud warning

THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has issued a public warning following the disappearance of an official receipt book assigned to Kadoma Magistrates Court, raising concerns over possible fraud and abuse of court payment systems.In a no…

Published: 28 May 2026 at 18:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti remanded to June 16

Prominent lawyer and opposition politician Tendai Biti and former Beitbridge mayor Morgan Ncube have been remanded to June 16 after appearing in court on charges linked to an alleged unauthorised meeting discussing Constitutional Amendment…

Published: 28 May 2026 at 18:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF members acquitted

THE High Court has acquitted two land dealers from Brickstone Company who were accused of defrauding home-seekers through the sale of residential stands in Marimba, Harare, which were later demolished by the City of Harare.Lilian Chitanga …

Published: 28 May 2026 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 life terms for ex-cop killer

FORMER police detective Jaison Muvevi has been sentenced to four life terms for the murder of four people and an additional 40 years for the attempted murder of four others, bringing his punishment effectively to life imprisonment without …

Published: 28 May 2026 at 17:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$35 million legal battles continue to haunt RBZ

A long-running legal dispute involving the closure of Interfin Merchant Bank in 2012 continues to weigh on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), more than a decade after the collapse of the lender.The case was brought by Al Shams Global BVI,…

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court awards doctor US$6,300 in broken relationship dispute

A young medical doctor who claimed she was promised marriage by her lover has been awarded US$6,300 in compensation after the High Court ruled on a dispute aris

Published: 27 May 2026 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean woman convicted over children's poisoning deaths

A 43-year-old Zimbabwean woman has been convicted by the National Prosecuting Authority in the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court for the murder of her two young children after poisoning them at a public park in 2023.Lister Nkomo was found gu…

Published: 23 May 2026 at 17:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso dragged to court over Botswana camp debt

Zimbabwe football giants Highlanders F.C. have been taken to court by a Botswana company over an unpaid balance linked to the club's pre-season training camp in Gaborone.Gilport Enterprises, which organised the team's camp in Botswana, cla…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 21:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sonja Madzikanda is ok

Sonja Madzikanda, the estranged wife of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Wednesday alongside her mother, Thabitha Madzikanda, following their arrest earlier this week.Sonja reportedly …

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pumula South spear killer appears in court

Two men from Bulawayo have separately appeared before the courts facing serious violent crime charges, including murder and attempted murder, following incidents linked to alleged misunderstandings.In the first case, Nhlanhla Moyo (48) of …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court stops eviction of 65 families in Umguza

The Bulawayo High Court has temporarily halted the eviction and demolition of homes belonging to more than 65 families in Makwati Village, Umguza District, offering relief to villagers who faced the prospect of losing homes they have occup…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK divorce order upheld in Makoni property fight

The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by banker Julius Tawona Makoni seeking to block the enforcement of an English divorce judgment that awarded his former wife substantial matrimonial assets.In a judgment deli…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Madzikatidze granted bail

Journalist Gideon Madzikatidze, who is employed by Bulawayo24, has been granted bail by the High Court in Harare following a successful appeal based on changed circumstances.The ruling was handed down on May 15, 2026, by High Court judge R…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 12:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

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