Pair nabbed over robbery
Chief Supt NyathiCrime ReporterPolice have arrested two suspected armed robbers who were raiding houses in Kadoma stealing property. Following the arrest of the two, police recovered a revolver and...
View ArticleTyre burst-induced crashes worry police
Snr Asst Comm CharambaFreeman Razemba Crime ReporterPolice are concerned with a surge in fatal road accidents caused by tyre bursts. Chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity...
View ArticleMotorist’s woes mount as road rage victim dies
Margaret Matibiri: Herald ReporterA Waterfalls motorist who slapped a motorcyclist for recklessly riding his bike is now facing murder charges following the death of the cyclist who crashed his head...
View ArticleNo reprieve for ‘abusive’ bus company owner
Fungai Lupande: Court ReporterConvicted rapist Simbarashe Gibson’s application for refusal of remand was last Friday dismissed and he was remanded in custody on allegations of forcing his relative to...
View ArticleFake lubricants land hardware in dock
Court CorrespondentHarare magistrate Mr Elijah Makomo last week convicted and fined Majada Hardware and Motor Spares $500 for selling fake Castrol lubricants to unsuspecting customers.Bryn Majada (36),...
View ArticleLawyer, estate agent up for $227 000 fraud
Ray Wallbridge(rigt), director Laws Estate Agent appears at Harare Magistrate Courts for $227 000 fraud on Saturday.-(Picture by Shelton Muchena)Court Reporter A city lawyer, Salim Suleman Desai, and...
View ArticlePasi hearing deferred
Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter The disciplinary hearing into the conduct of suspended Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Commissioner-General Gershem Pasi, who is facing more than 40 counts of...
View ArticlePolice to deploy along Limpopo
Freeman Razemba in BeitbridgeMORE armed police details will soon be deployed to patrol along the Limpopo River, following reports that some armed criminals were basing in the area terrorising residents...
View ArticleStudent commits suicide in Cyprus
Elizabeth ChotoMidlands CorrespondentA Zimbabwean student studying at Cyprus International University (CIU) allegedly committed suicide in her apartment on Saturday after her Nigerian boyfriend, who is...
View ArticleCollateral fraud backfires for trio
Fungai Lupande: Court Reporter Three directors of Paroan Trucking (Pvt) Ltd were yesterday jailed three years for fraudulently using premises they were renting to secure a $1,5 million loan. Edmund...
View ArticleChegutu finance director acquitted
Herald CorrespondentCHEGUTU Municipality finance director Mr Isaac Mhaka has been acquitted of seven counts of theft which resulted in his dismissal from work. He was dismissed on August 21 this year....
View ArticleSiblings in salary scam
Prosper Dembedza: Court Correspondent A Harare woman reportedly connived with her brother to defraud her husband of more than $12 000 in a botched salary scandal, the court heard yesterday. Bright...
View ArticleZimdef sells property for a song
Kuwirirana House that has been placed on the market by the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund for a paltry $1,7 million as the cash-strapped organisation looks for funds. — (Picture by Justin...
View ArticleMan kills woman, sets self ablaze
Court ReporterA 37-year-old Hwedza man allegedly strangled a woman to death with a rope, doused himself with petrol and set himself ablaze in a suicide attempt. James Chinamhora of Murambiwa Village...
View ArticleCops refuse to testify against mate
Fungai Lupande Court ReporterA TRAFFIC cop accused of demanding $5 bribe from a motorist along Airport Road was yesterday removed from remand after his colleagues refused to testify against...
View ArticleJail my son, mum tells court
From Noah Pito in HurungweA 64-year-old Hurungwe woman wept in court last week after her violent son was sentenced to 315 hours of community service. Margaret Mazodze had expected a lengthy custodial...
View ArticleLevy fires workers over demo
Nyemudzai Kakore Herald CorrespondentSAM Levy’s Village has dismissed security guards who protested their employer’s cruel and inhuman treatment of a fellow employee who was allegedly forced to carry a...
View ArticleKasukuwere sues Zimpapers
Minister KasukuwereDaniel Nemukuyu Senior Court ReporterLocal Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has filed a $7 million defamation suit against Zimbabwe...
View ArticlePastor sweet talks couple to seed car
Fungai Lupande : Court ReporterFOUNDER of Miracle Pool Churches International Givemore Nyamupfukudza appeared in court yesterday charged with coaxing congregants into seeding their vehicle (Audi A4) in...
View ArticlePersonal banker in $14 000 fraud
Fungai Lupande Court ReporterA personal banker with ZB Bank allegedly swindled the bank of over $14 000 after tampering with depositors’ accounts. Abel Takaruva (41) pleaded not guilty to 34 counts...
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