April 22
Zimbabwe: Man Kills Estranged Wife After Setting Her On Fire
A Domboshava man, Ashley Kabaya (29) from Zimbiru village under Chief Chinhamhora is facing murder after allegedly setting his estranged wife on fire during a fight over the… Read more »
April 23
Zimbabwe: Chipinge Herdsman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping Two Cousins
A 52-year-old herdsman was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Chipinge Magistrates Court on two counts of indecent assault and a single count of rape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrested 'Money Changers' to Spend Two More Days Behind Bars, Bail Ruling Deferred
Suspected forex dealers arrested last week on allegations of contravening the Exchange Control Act will spend more days in jail after bail ruling was deferred. Read more »
April 21
Zimbabwe: Major Drug Bust in SA - R2 Million Worth of Mandrax Seized
The Hawks had a major drug bust in which they seized mandrax worth R2 million rand en route to Cape Town. Here is the latest. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cleric, 10 Accomplices in the Dock for Kidnapping and Demanding a U.S.$120k Ransom
A group of 11 people, who include two Chinese nationals and a Congolese self-styled bishop, Charles Matondo, Friday appeared in court accused of kidnapping and demanding a US$120… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PG Matanda-Moyo Upbeat As Prosecutors Get 20 Laptops Installed With E-Libraries to Enhance Their Work
IN a notable move aimed at equipping public prosecutors and restoring confidence in the judiciary, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has received a donation of 20 laptops… Read more »
April 22
Zimbabwe: 65 Illegal Forex Dealers Arrested, Set to Appear in Court
A CLAMPDOWN on illegal foreign exchange dealers operating on the streets of Harare has netted a total 65, who are set to appear in court this Monday, April 22, 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gospel Musician Ivy Kombo, Hubby in Futile Bid to Block 'Incriminating' Exhibits
Gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband, Admire Kasi's efforts to block tendering of exhibits in the matter they are accused of illegally acquiring conversion certificates to… Read more »
April 17
Zimbabwe: Army Corporals in the Dock Over Spree of Armed Robberies, U.S.$145k Heist
The net has closed in on four Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers, who were part of a notorious gang of nine armed robbers who terrorised Harare upmarket residents and fuel… Read more »
April 16
Zimbabwe: KZN Police Discover Body of Abducted Zim Businessman Evans Katumba
A body believed to be that of Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba who was abducted in Durban, South Africa, last month has been found. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mai Titi's Daughter Fifi's Ex in Court for Leaking Nudes, Granted U.S.$50 Bail
Felisha 'Fifi' Muzeya's ex-boyfriend Amir Mhaka (19) has been taken to court charged with transmission of intimate images without the owner's consent. Read more »
April 14
Zimbabwe: Harare Man (38) Killed Over Plate of Sadza
A Harare man aged 38 was killed on Friday after being stabbed on the neck using a sharp object for allegedly stealing some sadza. Read more »
April 15
Zimbabwe: 9 Arrested for Booing First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for 'Sidelining' Them On Freebies
NINE women from Watsomba in Manicaland province have landed in soup after they allegedly booed the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for allegedly sidelining them during a donation of… Read more »
April 11
Zimbabwe: Police to Conduct Blitz On Street Traders Manipulating New ZiG Currency - Finance Minister
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has revealed that law enforcement agents will soon conduct a blitz on black market traders whom he says are manipulating the new structured currency,… Read more »
April 08
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Appointment of New RBZ Boss Illegal, Invalid - - Lawyers Demand Immediate Reversal
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent appointment of John Mushayavanhu as Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor has been challenged, with lawyers declaring it illegal and… Read more »
April 04
Zimbabwe: Top Lawyer Stops University From Demanding U.S.$ Fees From Struggling Students
Human rights lawyer, Advocate Martin Mureri, has successfully launched a court challenge stopping Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) in Masvingo from demanding part of tuition fees in… Read more »
April 03
Zimbabwe: Fugitive Killer Peter Dube Deported From Mozambique
Fugutive and murder suspect Peter Dube has been arrested at the Robert Mugabe International Airport after he was deported from Mozambique after evading police for close to two… Read more »
April 04
Zimbabwe: Biti Loses Appeal Against Commencement of Trial in U.S.$1 Million Lawsuit
THE High Court has dismissed an application by an opposition politician, Tendai Biti who was seeking condonation for the late filing of heads in a matter he is being sued for US$1… Read more »
April 02
Zimbabwe: Indian Business Mogul Tried to Dupe Zimbabwean Govt - RBZ Documents Reveal
Indian businessman Ashok Jain tried to swindle the government of over US$100 million in a pie-in-the-sky deal, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) documents in NewZimbabwe.com's… Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Chihumbiri Farm Reeling After Brother Kills Siblings in Sleep, Claims Intruder Threat
Chihumbiri farm, located more than 40 kilometers from Bindura, is in shock after a 25-year-old man, Alistair Samhere, allegedly killed his teen siblings in cold blood. Read more »
March 31
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Trucker Detained in DRC After Horror Accident That Claimed 18 Lives
A Zimbabwean haulage truck driver employed by SMI Bulk Transport of South Africa, is reportedly under detention by authorities following a horrific accident in the Democratic… Read more »
March 28
Zimbabwe: Tanzanian Duo Locked Up for Breaking Into Parked Cars
Two Tanzanian nationals have been arrested on allegations of breaking into parked vehicles around Harare and stealing valuables. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Italian Businessman, Son Sentenced to Community Service for Intimidating Partner
Eagle Italian Shoes (Pvt) Ltd director Francesco Marconati and his son, Alessandro will perform 105 hours of community service following their conviction on charges of disorderly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Poacher Jailed 9 Years for Killing, Dehorning Black Rhino Worth U.S.$120k
A Bulawayo man has been sentenced to nine years' imprisonment by a Beitbridge magistrate following his conviction for killing a specially protected animal species, the black… Read more »
March 27
Zimbabwe: Court Sets Free Zanu-PF Activists Charged With Public Violence After Chitsunge's Death
Zanu PF activists from Glenview who were arrested in connection with the death of opposition activist Tinashe Chitsunge have been removed from remand after the prosecution failed… Read more »