Trial set  for Destiny Achiever College owned accused of defrauding students over US$4K

By Staff Reporter Harare– The Harare Magistrates Court has scheduled February 13 for the trial of Cynthia Gambiza, the proprietor of Destiny Achiever College, who faces seven charges of defrauding Ordinary Level students by misappropriating Cambridge examination fees exceeding US$4000. The complainant, Rachel Manhenga, alleges that Gambiza enrolled her daughter at Destiny Achiever College, located […]

Court sets Friday hearing on Magaya’s ZIFA election disqualification challenge 

By Court Correspondent  Harare – Yadah Stars owner, Walter Magaya’s challenge against disqualification from the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential race is set to be heard at the High Court this Friday with the tycoon preacher also piling more pressure on the football mother body through a complaint filed with the Switzerland based Court of […]

Ncube dismisses claims of CCC support for Mnangagwa’s 2030 bid amid party turmoil.

By Takudzwa Changadeya Bulawayo – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Welshman Ncube has dismissed rumors that his party’s MPs are backing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s bid to extend his term to 2030.   Social media reports have also suggested that both ruling ZANU PF and opposition MPs are pursuing an extension of their parliamentary terms to […]

Mutasa man takes off 2-year-old daughter’s diaper, rapes her 

By Staff Reporter Mutasa – A 23-year-old man from Chief Mutasa’s area has been arrested for allegedly raping his 1-year, 10-month-old daughter. The suspect, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was caught by the toddler’s mother while dressing up after the incident. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the alleged rape […]

High Court orders overhaul of Mbare flats amid dire living conditions 

By Takudzwa Changadeya  The High Court has ordered the City of Harare and various government ministries to urgently address the appalling living conditions in Mbare hostels. This ruling follows an application by residents who told the court that the responsible authorities had long forgotten their mandate and should be compelled to do their work. High […]

ARTUZ slams “judicial persecution” of union leader Chere 

By Takudzwa Changadeya  Harare – The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing legal battle involving its Secretary General, Cde Robson Chere, and three other activists, Namatai Kwekweza, Samuel Gwenzi, and Emmanuel Sitima.  The case, which has been dragging on for months, was postponed yet again by the […]

Self proclaimed King Munhumutapa arrested for insulting Mnangagwa 

By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Self proclaimed “King Munhumutapa,” Timothy Chiminya, has been arrested and charged with undermining the authority of or insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa.   The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) detained Chiminya on December 16, accusing him of acting unlawfully by claiming to appoint and dethrone traditional chiefs across the country. According to […]

Police launch manhunt for Glenview Mukuru booth robbers

By Takudzwa Changadeya  Harare – Police have launched a thorough investigation into an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning at the Mukuru Money Transfer agency located at Makomva Shopping Centre in Glen View.   The robbery, which took place around 10am, saw a gang of suspects armed with pistols raiding the Mukuru booth, housed inside a […]

Zanu PF Health Services Director arrested for Fraud

By Takudzwa Changadeya  Harare – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Stanford Chigumira, the Director for Health Services in Zanu PF, on allegations of fraud.   In a weekend statement ZACC said Chigumira was arrested for soliciting a US$500 bribe from Mirriam Mverechena. The payment was allegedly meant to secure a place for Mverechena’s […]

Chitungwiza man charged with murder after allegedly killing intruder 

By Court Reporter Harare  – A 22-year-old man from Chitungwiza, who allegedly killed an intruder during a confrontation, has been charged with murder. Benson Macharangwanda appeared before a Harare magistrate on Monday, where he was remanded in custody pending a High Court indictment. The court heard that the incident occurred in the early hours of […]