Sports journalist Chigandiwa freed as state digs into phone data in cyber case
By Victor Fanuel BULAWAYO — Sports journalist Tafadzwa “Sticks” Chigandiwa has been released from custody as the state pursues a cyber forensic investigation into allegations of cyberbullying and harassment arising from a report he published on a commercial dispute involving former Highlanders FC vice-chairman Omega Sibanda. Chigandiwa appeared in court on Tuesday, where prosecutors did not […]
Chiredzi acting town clerk in dock over alleged bogus promotions
By Naledi Nyoni CHIREDZI — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Chiredzi Town Council acting town secretary Consider Kubiku on charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer over alleged irregular staff promotions. Kubiku, 47, is accused of creating new managerial posts and facilitating the promotion of two employees in violation of the […]
Fake UK sponsorship scam lands Harare man in jail
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — A 27-year-old Harare man has been jailed for an effective two years after duping a local healthcare training company out of nearly US$70,000 in a bogus United Kingdom (UK) employment sponsorship scheme. Takunda McDonald Pfende was convicted by the Harare Magistrates’ Court after falsely claiming he could facilitate UK Certificates of […]
Mutare magistrate hands suspended 10-year sentences to teens who filmed themselves raping schoolmate
By Naledi Nyoni MUTARE — Mutare regional magistrate Sekai Chiwundura has convicted two former Masasi High School learners for the rape of a 17-year-old schoolmate following a full trial. Both teenage boys, aged 16 and 17 at the time of the attack, each received suspended 10-year prison sentences for rape, with an additional five years imposed […]
MDC challenges Constitutional Amendment No. 3 in ConCourt, seeks to overturn Mnangagwa term extension
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has approached the Constitutional Court seeking to have the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act (No. 3) of 2026 declared unconstitutional, arguing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa unlawfully assented to the legislation without first submitting it to a national referendum. The urgent application, filed in Harare on […]
I am your Queen – Grace Mugabe tells Mazowe miners as her hired thugs leave trail of blood, broken bones
By NewZimbabwe.com MAZOWE — Artisanal miners in Mazowe were on Tuesday beaten to pulp by a gang of AK47-carrying-thugs which was operating at the instruction of former First Lady Grace Mugabe, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt. Most of those caught up in the violent act suffered bruises, broken bones and head injuries after being assaulted using fists, hammers, […]
Zimbabwean wanted over murder of wife, two daughters believed to have fled UK
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — British police have launched an international manhunt for a Zimbabwean-born man suspected of murdering his wife and two young daughters before allegedly fleeing to Zimbabwe. Bedfordshire Police said Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, 45, also known as Mark, is wanted in connection with the deaths of his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and […]
High Court quashes Chief Murinye’s school court summons, calls it ‘textbook abuse of process’
By Victor Fanuel MASVINGO — The High Court has delivered a bruising judgment against Chief Murinye (Ephias Munodawafa), accusing him of abusing the powers of his traditional court by hauling a private school owner before him while a related dispute was already pending before the High Court. In a ruling heavy with criticism, Justice Christopher […]
Domestic worker jailed after torching employer’s home in row over unripe oranges
MUTARE — A 32-year-old domestic worker from Chief Marange has been sentenced to an effective 26 months in prison after setting his employer’s property on fire following an argument over unripe oranges. According to a statement released by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the incident occurred on June 27, 2026, at Chindoti Village in […]
Woman arrested over co-wife’s murder in alleged arson attack
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Police have arrested a Mudzi woman in connection with the alleged murder of her co-wife, who died after a house was set on fire in what investigators suspect was a domestic dispute. In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Elizaberth Ponji, saying she was taken […]