Zimbabwe: Chinese Investor Nabbed for Illegal Mining, Theft of Over U.S.$875,000 Worth of Gold

A CHINESE national, presented as an investor within the gold mining sector, has been convicted for stealing over US$875,000 worth of the precious metal from a local small-scale… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Long-Lost Harare Chieftainship Seeks Reinstatement - 'Royal' Blames Country's Misfortunes On Government Delays in Acknowledging Them

THE Mbari Clan, which claims historical jurisdiction over Harare and its surrounding areas, has written to government and the Zimbabwe Chiefs' Council seeking urgent consultations… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZRP Releases Names of Seven Victims of Head-On Collision Along Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of seven victims of a head-on collision involving a bus and two other vehicles. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Activist Nyokayemabhunu Fears SA Is Colluding With Zanu-PF to Send Him Back Home

Since his arrest on 13 April, Wellington Masiwa has been in prison for illegally entering South Africa and for alleged fraud in Zimbabwe. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chinese National Jailed 18 Years for Wildlife Trafficking in Zimbabwe

A CHINESE national caught with rhino horns worth over US$240,000 has been sentenced to an effective 18-year jail term. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Gives Unregistered Schools Until December to Regularise or Face Closure

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo says his ministry has given unregistered schools until December 31, 2025, to regularise their operations or risk closure. Read more »

Zimbabwe: You Are Responsible for Sanctions - Mudenda Bluntly Tells Opposition MPs

In a potential sign of overstepping, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, bluntly told the opposition legislators that they are responsible for the economic… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mob Justice Suspected After Zimbabwean Man Brutally Murdered in Limpopo

Police in Limpopo have launched an investigation into a suspected mob justice incident after the body of a man, believed to be a Zimbabwean national, was discovered in Mooihoek,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Judge Slams Lenient Sentence for Mother Caught With 1kg of Dagga

A High Court judge has blasted a magistrate for imposing a lenient sentence on a single mother of four caught with almost a kilogram of dagga, ruling that the punishment "fell… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Denies Removal of Top Corporate Rescue Practitioner in U.S.$600,000 Dispute

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed a contentious application to remove Cecil Madondo, the Corporate Rescue Practitioner (CRP) for MCA Venture Capital (Pvt) Ltd, signalling a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Brother Beheads Sister for Rituals, Goes Blind On Eve of Trial

A Magunje family was left shattered after their 20-year-old son murdered his own sister in cold blood, then lost his sight on the eve of his trial. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Despite Progressive Move to Scrap Death Penalty, New Survey Reveals Majority of Zimbabweans Want It Back

More than half of Zimbabweans surveyed by Afrobarometer believe the death penalty is a fair punishment for those who commit heinous crimes, the continental organisation's latest… Read more »

Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects Murder Suspect's Bid for Discharge, Rules There Is a Case to Answer

A man accused of fatally assaulting another in Damofalls last December has been ordered to stand trial after the High Court refused to dismiss his case, ruling that the State had… Read more »

Zimbabwe: ZIMRA's New Presumptive Vehicle Taxes Could Push Prices Up, Worsen Poverty - Legislator

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)'s newly introduced presumptive taxes will burden vulnerable citizens already struggling with stagnant salaries and rising living costs,… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Sending Your People to Deal With Me Only Confirms Your Father Runs a Terrorist Organisation - Dazed Holy Ten Tells Mnangagwa's Son

Holy Ten, an eccentric character on Zimbabwe's Hip Hop scene by any margin, has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son Collins not to entertain thoughts of sending "people" after… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'Make Sure You Kill Me' - Holy Ten Dares President Mnangagwa's Sons in Unprecedented Instagram Broadcast

In an explosive live broadcast, hip-hop artist Holy Ten, whose real name is Mukudzei Chitsama, made a series of shocking accusations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's twin… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Judge Rejects Father's Bid to Reclaim House From Son

The High Court has dismissed a father's attempt to revoke a property registered in his son's name, saying the case reflected "evidence of a broken family." Read more »

Zimbabwe: Chief Mugabe's Appointment Upheld As Challenger Drags President Mnangagwa, Minister to Court Over Succession Feud

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed a bid by Emmanuel Dumbu to overturn the appointment of Matubede Mudavanhu as Chief Mugabe, ruling that the succession dispute had reached a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Legislator Calls for Prosecution and Lengthy Incarceration of Drug Lords

ZANU PF Member of Parliament for Rushinga Tendai Nyabani has called for stiffer penalties on drug lords, who are fuelling the menace of drugs and substance abuse. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Former Central Bank Governor Gono's Bid to Avoid Trial in U.S.$3 Million Debt Case Hits a Snag

A bid by the former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Gideon Gono, to avoid trial in a US$3 million debt case has hit a snag after the High Court overturned the latest… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Minister Professes Ignorance On Surge in Gun Crimes

GOVERNMENT has professed ignorance over recent cases of gun killings in the country, which appear to be targeting influential people and businessmen. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ten Chinese Nationals in Court Over Harare Cocaine Bust

TEN Chinese nationals have appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court for initial remand following their arrest in a drug raid at a lodge. Read more »

Zimbabwe: 14 Foreigners Arrested in Highlands Cocaine Bust

Police have arrested 14 foreign nationals in a drug raid at a Highlands lodge following a tip-off. Read more »

Zimbabwe: I Am Not a Spy - Mliswa Denies Enticing Mzembi Back to Zimbabwe, Blames Fallout With Kasukuwere

OUTSPOKEN politician Temba Mliswa has denied allegations of luring Walter Mzembi back to Zimbabwe for incarceration, claiming the former cabinet minister was living in fear after a… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Musician Chillmaster Banned From Driving

Prominent musician Kudakwashe Hombarume, better known as Chillmaster, has been banned from driving for nine months by Mbare Magistrate Tendayi Mukurunge, who convicted him three… Read more »