July 23
Zimbabwe: Police Finalise Zanu-PF Activist Matinyarare's Docket, Days After SA Court Sentences Him to Three Months Imprisonment
BARELY weeks after being sentenced to a suspended three months in prison for defamation by South Africa's High Court, Zanu PF activist Rutendo Matinyarare is expected in court on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZEC Refuses to Condemn Army Boss Sanyatwe's Command Voting Remarks
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has refused to publicly condemn army general Anselem Sanyatwe for suggesting the military could impose a command voting on Zimbabweans. Read more »
July 18
Zimbabwe: Just in - Abusive Chinese Nationals Deported After Bindura Scandal
TWO Chinese nationals, who were recorded abusing locals suspected of stealing fuel from Makanga Mine in Bindura where one of them is a manager have been deported. Read more »
July 16
Zimbabwe: Opposition Protest Group in Detention For Month - High Court Reserves Judgment
High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has reserved a ruling on the bail appeal by 78 opposition members who were arrested on June 16 on allegations of unlawful gathering. Read more »
July 12
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Bosses Accused of Illegally Awarding Moses Mpofu's Company U.S.$9 Million Street Lights Tender
Four City of Harare employees have been dragged to court on allegations of illegally awarding a street lights tender worth US$9 million to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture, a company in… Read more »
July 09
Zimbabwe: Thieves Use Explosives to Blow Up Safe, Steal U.S.$35k From Church
DARING thieves allegedly gained access into a church office where they blew up a holding safe and stole US$35 000 cash. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Chimombe, Mpofu Bail Ruling Set for July 9
CONTROVERSIAL business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu facing fraud charges will know their fate on July 9 when Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa is expected to hand down her… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Crackdown On Illegal Miners in Mazowe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to illegal miners operating in Mazowe Mine Lease 35, ordering them to leave the premises by July 13. Read more »
July 05
Zimbabwe: Burglars Break Into Supermarket, Steal U.S.$50k Cash
A LOCAL supermarket is counting losses after burglars sneaked through the roof before breaking safes containing US$50 000 and making good their escape. Read more »
July 03
Zimbabwe: Ritual Killers On the Loose As Body Found With Missing Facial Skin, Genitals
IN a gut-wrenching case of ritual killing, the body of an unidentified male adult was found floating on Mazowe dam Monday with facial skin removed and private parts missing. Read more »
July 02
Zimbabwe: Police Raise Concern Over Rise in Murder Cases in Mashonaland West
POLICE in Mashonaland West have raised concern over the escalation in murder cases perpetrated following petty squabbles, particularly at beer-drinking spots. Read more »
July 01
Zimbabwe: Bail Hearing for Chimombe, Mpofu Sparks Potential Protests
Another Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) Investigating Officer in a case controversial businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are accused of fraud nailed the two… Read more »
June 30
Zimbabwe: Police Arrest 7 Political Activists Distributing Monthly Food Handouts to Poor Residents
Five members of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) led by Job Sikhala have been arrested in Harare in what appears to be a national crackdown on the opposition amid… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fire Breaks Out At Mnangagwa's Residence Days After Security Breaches
A fire broke out late Friday night at the home of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son and Deputy Finance Minister David Kudakwashe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Identify Victims in Fatal Karoi-Binga Road Accident
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has identified victims of the fatal road traffic accident that occurred on June 27 at the 106-kilometre peg along Karoi-Binga Road. Read more »
July 01
Zimbabwe: Judge Urges Court Interpreters to Learn Street Lingo As Key Gen Z Witness Testifies
High Court judge, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has urged all court interpreters to learn street lingo in a bid to accommodate Gen Zs using slang during court proceedings. Read more »
June 27
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Businessmen Chimombe, Mpofu Remain in Custody, Bail Hearing to Continue Friday
BUSINESSMEN Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu who are accused of defrauding government US$7 million in the Presidential Goat Scheme will be spending another night in custody with their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Memories of 2008 Violence Still Haunt Zimbabweans
HORRORS that Zimbabweans went through in extremely violent and fatal weeks before a June 2008 Presidential Election runoff, still haunt them whenever polls are called, Heal… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader, 77 Activists Are Denied Bail in Absentia
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists and the party's interim leader, Jameson Timba have been denied bail by Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Constitutional Court Sets Aside Forensic Audit Report Incriminating Former NSSA Boss
The Constitutional Court has set aside a ruling of the Supreme Court upholding a forensic audit report linking former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairperson Robin… Read more »
June 26
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Businessmen Mike Chimombe, Mpofu Locked Up Over Botched Presidential Goat Scheme
CONTROVERSIAL businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have been sent to Remand Prison awaiting their bail determination. Read more »
June 25
Zimbabwe: Arrested CCC Activists Nightmare Continues, Bail Ruling Moved to Thursday
The nightmare for jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) continues after their bail ruling was moved to this Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: A National Disgrace - Coltart Slams Judiciary Over Marry Mubaiwa's 'Ill-Treatment'
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has spoken out against the treatment of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's ex-wife Marry Mubaiwa, describing her plight as "a personal tragedy" and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gang Arrested At Beitbridge Border Post for Smuggling 10 Pistols, Bronco Using Vehicle Carrying Corpse
A TRIO was arrested Sunday for allegedly smuggling 10 pistols and Broncleer cough syrup across the Beitbridge border, from South Africa into Zimbabwe, using a vehicle towing a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Woman Jailed 10 Years for Setting Husband Ablaze
A Bulawayo woman, Sindiso Ndlovu has been slapped with a 10-year jail term for killing her husband Busani Ncube in an arson attack over infidelity issues. Read more »