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 […]
Court delays ruling on Chere’s defence application to December 18
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Harare Magistrates’ Court has delayed ruling on a defence application involving Robson Chere, the Secretary General of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), and others accused of disorderly conduct. The decision has been postponed to December 18, as the State requested more time to respond. ARTUZ […]
380 graves desecrated in Harare cemetery scandal
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Police have arrested four individuals suspected of desecrating nearly 380 graves over a decade-long operation at a cemetery in Rainham, Harare. The suspects: Edwin Muronzi, alleged to be the mastermind, along with Tinashe Chiguma (32), Moses Gwanya (19), and Kudakwashe Humure (21)—face charges of grave desecration and fraudulently reselling […]
Police closing in on US$4 million Ecobank heist suspects
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Two months after armed robbers stole a staggering US$4 million from Ecobank’s Parkade branch in Bulawayo, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says they are getting closer to catching the culprits. The audacious heist, executed in under two minutes, involved six masked men ambushing guards from Safeguard Security as they were […]
Mwonzora’s law firm faces property seizure over rent debt
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – MDC Alliance opposition leader Douglas Mwonzora, is facing financial woes as his law firm, Mwonzora and Associates, recently had property seized over unpaid rent. The debt, amounting to US$3,750, accumulated between July and September this year. Simon Denhere, the property owner, took legal action by issuing a summons on September […]
High Court strikes down abortion law
By Staff Reporter Harare– The High Court has ruled that a law that prevented safe abortion for minor girls and married women who are victims of rape unconstitutional. Justice Maxwell Takuva made this landmark ruling, stating that Section 2(1) of the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Chapter 15:10] is invalid. This decision came after Women in […]
Harare businessman acquitted in US$1 million fraud case
By Staff Reporter Harare – Harare businessman Luka Ignatius Fabris, previously convicted in a US$1 million fraud case, has been acquitted by the High Court following a successful appeal. Fabris, who was jointly charged with his company Spartan Security, had been found guilty by magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka earlier this year. However, High Court Justices Happias […]
Wicknell Chivayo’s brother nabbed with R15 million gold in South Africa
By ZimLive JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A 33-year-old Zimbabwean man has been arrested by South African police for illegal possession of gold worth R15 million. Joacham Chivayo, the young brother of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, was detained at Helderwyk Estate in Johannesburg on Tuesday while looking for a buyer for the gold, thought to have […]
Timba, 34 CCC members released on wholly suspended sentence
By Staff Reporter Timba, 34 CCC members released on suspended sentence Harare – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction leader Jameson Timba and 34 party activists received wholly suspended sentences on Wednesday following their conviction last week for convening an unsanctioned gathering. The veteran opposition politician and his allies had endured over five months in […]