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Police probe Marondera murder

Police have launched investigations into a case where a 38-year-old man died after being thrown out of a moving vehicle in Marondera on Monday afternoon.

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US$74 100, gun robbed at a Marondera farm

At least 20 armed robbers raided a farm in Marondera before stealing US$74 100, a pistol and three cellphones, among other valuables, early this morning.

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Six armed robbers shot dead

Six suspected armed robbers, who robbed a shop in Insuza, Matabeleland North, died after they were shot during a shootout with the police at a tollgate along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road early this...

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The killing was not intentional, ‘killer cop’ claims

Nomore Muradzikwa (37), a Detective Constable from Bulawayo's Homicide Section, appeared in court this afternoon facing murder charges for the alleged killing of his colleague, Detective Constable...

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Four suspects in court over US$70k theft in cooperative scandal

FOUR people accused of embezzling funds from a co-operative at Mbare Musika in Harare have appeared in court facing allegations of misappropriation of public funds.

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Seven killed, eight injured in Bulawayo Road accident

Seven people died early this morning while eight others were injured when a commuter omnibus they were travelling in was hit by a haulage truck along the Harare-Bulawayo Road near Dzivarasekwa turn-off...

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Man fined for bashing ex-wife on Valentine’s Day, acquitted of stealing US$10...

A Harare man was on Tuesday convicted of assaulting his ex-wife after she refused to accept his Valentine’s gift but was acquitted of another charge of stealing US$10 000 from her.

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Bulawayo serial burglar arrested

The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested 38-year-old Tauya Maguwu in connection with a string of unlawful entry and theft cases in Bulawayo.

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Harare City employee in court over US$120k fraud

A Harare City employee has appeared in court on allegations of defrauding a home seeker of US$120 000 in a botched stand deal.

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SADC gears to tackle trade barriers

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will next week convene a crucial five-day meeting in Victoria Falls aimed at eliminating trade barriers and strengthening regional economic cooperation.

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Chirumanzu man jailed for raping minor daughters

A 67-year-old Chirumanzu man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his two minor daughters.

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24 Ethiopians fined for violating immigration laws

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent TWENTY-FOUR Ethiopians were yesterday fined US$100 each for violating Zimbabwe’s immigration laws. The group, led by 25-year-old Bekeret Kebede Sorato, pleaded...

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Poacher remanded in custody

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent A 41-YEAR-OLD man from Chinhoyi, Clever Hiyani, appeared in court on charges of illegally hunting a zebra and possessing parts of its carcass valued at...

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Drug addict faces violence charges

Spiwe Sarakunze Herald Reporter A MAN from Harare appeared before the civil court yesterday seeking a protection order against his son, whom he accused of habitual violence and property destruction...

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Mum takes son to court for vandalism

Spiwe Sarakunze Herald Reporter IN a distressing family dispute, Magret Pfunda, a Harare woman, appeared in the Civil Court seeking a protection order against her son, Masiiwa Pfunda, whom she accused...

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Supreme Court dismisses lawyer’s appeal

Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter THE Supreme Court has dismissed Harare lawyer Kevin Musimwa’s application for condonation and reinstatement of appeal. The appeal sought to overturn a High Court...

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Top lawyer acquitted of gold theft

Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter Harare lawyer Admire Rubaya was yesterday acquitted of a criminal charge alleging gold theft valued at nearly US$1 million. His acquittal marked the end of a case...

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Harare City employee up for US$126k fraud

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent Harare City Council employee, Charles Sigauke (51), appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of defrauding a woman of US$126 000 in a fraudulent stand deal....

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Smith fraud trial resumes, more witnesses testify

Court Correspondent THE trial of Michael Smith, accused of defrauding MA Auto Suppliers, trading as Mr Cruiser of at least US$38 000 and R124 000, has resumed with State leading testimony from two key...

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Bulawayo housebreaker arrested

A 38-year-old Bulawayo man has been arrested on allegations of breaking into several houses and stealing various goods and electrical gadgets worth over US$3 500.

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