Suspected ‘cash baron’ escapes jail
A MUTARE man has appeared in court on suspicion of illegally dealing in cash after he was found with various currencies which when converted at the prevailing interbank rate amounted to $138 826.
View ArticleCounselling session helps sniff out rape suspect
A 17-year-old boy from Chiwundura has been arrested for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl several times in a bush while on her way to school.
View Article4 highway robbers, rapists locked up
FOUR highway robbers and rapists were on Monday sentenced to 34 years in jail each for robbery and rape charges committed on unsuspecting hitchhikers whom they offered transport in and around...
View ArticlePolice in 5-day cybercrime training
AS the anti-cybercrime fight intensifies, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has conducted a five-day train-the-trainer cybercrime first offenders’ course to equip officers with the requisite skills to curb...
View ArticleTrio jailed over dangerous weapons
POSSESSING offensive weapons has proved costly for a Harare trio that was slapped with a two-month jail term.
View ArticleMupfumira’s acolyte up for $1,4m fraud
Businesswoman and former Zimbabwe’s Honorary Consular for Investment and Trade in the United Arab Emirates Shamiso Fred yesterday appeared in court for allegedly swindling a foreign currency dealer of...
View ArticleJUST IN: Mphoko arrested, granted bail
FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of criminal abuse of office after he unlawfully instructed some junior police officers to release from cells,...
View ArticleUZ student hacks minister’s account
A student from the University of Zimbabwe has appeared in court on allegations of stealing $15 100 from Minister of State in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s Office, Evelyn Ndlovu.
View ArticleFarmer hacks lover to death
A Chiredzi sugar cane farmer is on the run after allegedly hacking to death his long-time girlfriend with a machete following an ugly row over alleged infidelity.
View ArticleMupfumira probe ‘complete in 3 months’
Prosecutor Mr Michael Reza yesterday told the court that the investigating officer in the case of former Environment, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry Minister Priscah Mupfumira needed at least three...
View ArticleMDC-A organiser in the dock
MDC-Alliance national organising secretary and Member of Parliament for Mkoba, Amos Chibaya, yesterday appeared in court on allegations of failing to stop the public from engaging in a demonstration...
View ArticleMotorists lose car badges, wheel covers
CHEEKY thieves are giving motorists a tough time by stripping vehicles of their badges and wheel covers in Harare’s parking bays.
View ArticleDomestic violence on the rise
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has expressed concern over an increase in domestic violence cases, which have resulted in deaths and injuries.
View ArticleMan killed over tobacco seed
Police in Mhangura have arrested a man who allegedly killed his cousin over an argument on tobacco seeds availed by a local company.
View ArticleRapist uncle jailed 15 years
A HARARE man was last week sentenced to 15 years for raping his eight-year-old niece.
View ArticleSecurity guard sues council for $700 000
A security guard who ruptured his genitals after an assault by two municipal police details accusing him of illegal vending has filed a $700 000 High Court claim against the Harare City Council.
View ArticleJUST IN: Mutare man axes father to death
A MUTARE man axed his father to death after accusing him of having an affair with his wife.
View ArticleSuspected card cloner in court
A Congolese national appeared in court yesterday for allegedly cloning a CABS debit card belonging to Reuben Tapera and using cash amounting to $4 954 to buy goods at N. Richards wholesalers which he...
View ArticleChibaya gets $400 bail
MDC-Alliance national organising secretary and Member of Parliament for Mkoba, Amos Chibaya (pictured), who is facing allegations of failing to stop the public from engaging in a demonstration when he...
View ArticleMan up for assaulting sex worker
A MUTARE man has been arraigned before the magistrates’ court for destroying property belonging to a sex worker as well as assaulting her after she had denied him service as she was with another client.
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