June 24
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans in South Africa On Exemption Permits Safe for Now After Concourt Rules in Their Favour
THE Constitutional Court last week dismissed an application by the Minister of Home Affairs for leave to appeal a June 2023 Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, judgment which held that… Read more »
June 21
Zimbabwe: Police Go After Farmers Side Marketing Cotton Produced Under Presidential Scheme
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (COTTCO) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have joined forces to combat the side-marketing of cotton produced under the government's… Read more »
June 20
Zimbabwe: Opposition Activists to Further Languish in Jail As Investigating Officer Rushes to Attend to Pregnant Wife Midway Through Testimony
Panganai Gwati, the Investigating Officer in the matter Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists are accused of stoning police officers on Thursday abandoned the witness stand… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Goat Scheme Scam - Mpofu, Chimombe Blew Millions on Luxury Homes, Cars
It never rains but pours for fly-by-night businessman Moses Mpofu and Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) president Mike Chimombe, who are wanted for questioning over two… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Shut Down Illegal Gaming Shops, Casinos
The government has issued a stern warning to operators of illegal betting shops and casinos who did not get approval from the Lotteries and Gaming Board of Zimbabwe (LGB). Read more »
June 19
Zimbabwe: CCC Interim Leader, Activists Remain in Jail, State Opposes Bail
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and opposition supporters arrested over the weekend will remain in jail after the State opposed their bail. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Masarira Condemns Police Brutality, Calls for Peaceful Conflict Resolution After CCC Activists Arrest
LEAD President Linda Masarira has spoken out against the recent violence between police and youths at Jameson Timba's house in Avondale, resulting in 80 arrests during the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chipinge Serial Rapist Jailed 133 Years
A 62-year serial rapist from Chipinge, Daniel Chauke has been slapped with a 133 years jail term for raping seven women including some elderly aged over 70. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Musician Ivy Kombo Drags Magistrate to the High Court, Says Proceedings Now a Farce
GOSPEL musician Ivy Kombo and her husband Andy Kasi accused of illegally acquiring certificates to practice law in Zimbabwe without requisite process have taken the matter to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Councillor Arrested for Selling Late Ex-Mines Minister's Farmland
A CHITUNGWIZA councillor has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly subdividing and putting up for sale a portion of late former Mines… Read more »
June 18
Zimbabwe: Judicial Services Commission Eyes Improved Efficiency As Ten High Court Judges Are Sworn in
The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has said it is now expecting improvements in service delivery following the appointment of ten new judges of the High Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZACC Secures Evidence Against Ex-Con Chivayo, Chimombe in Murky ZEC Deal - Says There Are No Sacred Cows
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has said it has evidence against controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his colleagues Mike Chimombe, and Moses Mpofu calling… Read more »
June 17
Zimbabwe: Opposition CCC Interim Leader, 78 Youths Arrested for Disorderly Conduct - to Appear in Court Tuesday
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba arrested over the weekend on allegations of holding an unlawful meeting has been formally charged. Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Generation Lost Due to Drug and Substance, Let's Pray for Our Children - Minister
MINISTER of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Marian Chombo has urged citizens to stop abusing drugs and substances as the country risks losing a whole… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Political Gladiators, Police Officers Connived to Persecute Me
FORMER Zanu PF Chegutu West Member of Parliament, Dexter Nduna says detractors are bent on ending his political career by engineering frivolous charges to prompt his imprisonment. Read more »
June 13
Zimbabwe: Ex-Police Officer Strikes Mother to Death With a Hoe
A former police officer, Sungano Makubika from Chihota Village under the Marondera district, has left the community in shock after he fatally struck his mother with a hoe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal Expert Urges Diasporans to Exercise Due Diligence in Property Deals
A legal expert Vengai Madzima has implored Zimbabweans working in the diaspora to exercise due diligence when engaging in immovable property dealings to avoid being defrauded and… Read more »
June 12
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Approves U.S.$400 Penalty for Errant Liquor Outlets
THERE is a wanton violation of operating conditions of liquor outlets resulting in the arrest of 124 owners, who face a US$400 fine in future after Cabinet approved a new penalty… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ten New High Court Judges Appointed, Swearing-in Set for June 17
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has released the names of new judges following intense public interviews conducted last month. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Grants Chinese Company Chance to Defend a U.S.$14k Claim, Reinstatement of Employee
A company contracted by a top Lithium Miner Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, Richmark Zimbabwe has secured a reprieve to defend itself in a labour dispute with its former employee… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Zupco Boss Wins U.S.$130k Damages Claim
Businessman Jayesh Shah has lost a Supreme Court appeal in which he was challenging payment of US$130 000 to former Zupco board chairperson, Charles Nherera being damages for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prosecutor in Rushwaya's Gold Smuggling Case Sentenced to 8 Years Imprisonment for Fraud
Pardon Dziva, a public prosecutor in Zimbabwe Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya's gold smuggling case has been sentenced to an 8-year jail term by the Harare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Top Zanu-PF Youth Activist Up for Defrauding ARDA of U.S.$9k Fertilizer, Agric Chemicals
A TOP Zanu PF youth activist has been dragged to court for allegedly defrauding the Agricultural Rural Development Agency (ARDA) of fertilizer and chemicals through a loan scheme,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Quashes Teen Rapists' Five-Year Jail Term
Chinhoyi High Court judges of appeal Justices Catherine Bhachi- Muzawazi has ordered the immediate release of a 14-year-old boy from Mashonaland West province who was jailed for… Read more »
June 11
Zimbabwe: Woman in Court for Poisoning Pupils, Faces 6 Attempted Murder Charges
A 37-year-old Zvimba woman was on Saturday dragged to Chinhoyi Magistrates Court for allegedly lacing food with poison in an attempt to kill her daughter's schoolmates. Read more »