August 15
Zimbabwe: Ex-Police Officers Escape Hangman's Noose
Three former police officers who were on death row for the past nine years breathed a sigh of relief after they were set free. Read more »
August 12
Zimbabwe: Legal Discussions With Vengai Madzima - Custody, Guardianship in Zimbabwe
NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) to discuss with us legal issues that affect… Read more »
August 09
Zimbabwe: High Court Reserves Ruling On Chimombe, Mpofu's Bail Appeal
High Court judge Pisirayi Kwenda has reserved his ruling in the matter fraud-accused businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are appealing for bail. Read more »
August 08
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Chimombe, Mpofu Trial Date Set for October
The trial date for fraud-accused businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu has been set. Read more »
August 07
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Slams Crackdown On Human Rights Defenders
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called out authorities over the ongoing arbitrary arrests of human right defenders. Read more »
August 06
Zimbabwe: Hwange Resident Jailed for Instigating Uprising Against Mnangagwa Taking Over SADC Chairmanship
A HWANGE resident is languishing in remand prison following his arrest at the weekend and subsequent court appearance this Monday for allegedly inciting an uprising against… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Dismisses Chimombe's Application Denying Involvement in U.S.$9 Million Street Lights Tender Scandal
Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje has dismissed an application by businessman, Mike Chimombe who was seeking to be excused from prosecution in a case he is accused of abusing… Read more »
July 30
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-Zimra Accountant's Appeal in U.S.$1 M Fraud Scandal
A former Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) accountant who is serving six years for stealing over US$1 from the taxman bank account, Tapuwa Evans Chidemo has lost a Supreme Court… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses Zimra's Appeal Against Nestlé in Legal Battle Over U.S.$15,9 Million Tax Deductions
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) which was seeking to overturn a High Court ruling in favour of Swiss Food Company, Nestlé… Read more »
July 28
Zimbabwe: Neighbours Speak After Marondera Man Kills Wife, Son Before Attempting Suicide
IN a tragic incident of domestic violence, Ezekiel Chibvongodze, (29) allegedly murdered his wife, Mitchel Evelyn Katakwe (26) and their six-year-old son, Kimley Tawananyasha, by… Read more »
July 29
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF's Use of Excessive Force a Sign of Fear, Paranoia, Says Opposition Amid Calls to Free Jailed Activists
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has condemned "excessive use of force" by Zimbabwean authorities following the arrest and detention of Senator Jameson Timba and… Read more »
July 27
Zimbabwe: CCC Activists' Continued Detention Sparks Debate in UK Parliament
BRITISH liberal democrats peer, Lord John Oates, Thursday brought the ongoing human rights violations in Zimbabwe to the attention of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament. Read more »
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 »