RSS 2.0 FeedZimbabwe Central Bank Governor in Court for Expropriation
Tue, Apr 24, 2012
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says it has no obligation to pay a cotton spinning company over R2,6 million withdrawn from its two bank accounts five years ago.
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Zimbabwe plans to cut back on hangings
Wed, Mar 28, 2012
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s constitutional affairs minister says the death penalty will be dropped except in extreme cases of aggravated murder under a proposed new constitution.
Two court appearances and an arrest
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
On Thursday 22 March 2012, Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) Leaders Jennifer Williams and Magodonga Mahlangu appeared before Magistrate Godwin Sengweni facing Kidnap and Theft charges.
Attorney General protecting Chombo and Kasukuwere from arrest
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
Attorney General Johannes Tomana is blocking the arrest of two ZANU PF government ministers, one accused of abusing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and the other of corruptly acquiring council land, among other things.
The Herald (Harare) Email Print Share Zimbabwe: Five Constables Arrested
Fri, Mar 23, 2012
FIVE police constables have been arrested for allegedly stealing examinations papers which they were scheduled to write on Saturday for promotion.
Zimbabwe 'sperm hunters' picking up male travellers
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Gangs of women in Zimbabwe have been picking up male travellers to have sexual intercourse and harvest their sperm, according to reports.
Pilot nabbed with US$2m diamonds
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
AN Israeli pilot, who reportedly sneaked into Zimbabwe masquerading as a South African Airways crew member, was arrested at the Harare International Airport while trying to smuggle out 1 300 diamond pieces worth over US$2 million.
Zimbabwe: Mpofu Told to Face Court in Ongoing Fraud Case
Thu, Mar 22, 2012
Mines Minister Obert Mpofu has this week been told to appear in court, in connection with an ongoing fraud case.
Zimbabwe activists avoid jail over Arab Spring lecture
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Six Zimbabwean activists convicted of inciting public violence by discussing the Arab Spring have avoided prison.
Zimbabwean Activists Plead for Leniency as Prosecutors Call for Maximum Sentence
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
The six were arrested in February last year during a meeting at which they watched video footage of mass uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia that toppled the presidents of the two countries
Zimbabwe: Guard Sentenced to Death
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
A CHINHOYI security guard who killed his teenage sister-in-law was last Friday sentenced to death.
GUILTY:Zimbabwe court rules 6 activists guilty of conspiring to commit violence
Mon, Mar 19, 2012
HARARE, Zimbabwe — A Zimbabwe court ruled Monday that six civic activists were guilty of conspiring to commit public violence during a meeting in which they watched video footage of mass uprisings in Egypt that toppled its longtime ruler.
Ministers protect diamond barons
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
TWO senior Zanu PF politburo members, Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Didymus Mutasa and his Indigenisation counterpart Saviour Kasukuwere, have been linked to Israeli and Russian underworld gold and diamond dealers who were recently deported after a raid on their hideout in Harare’s Glen Lorne suburb.
Zanu PF’s protection of Rushwaya on Asiagate scandal shameful
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
The MDC is concerned by Johannes Tomana, the Attorney General’s failure in properly prosecuting Henrietta Rushwaya, the former Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa), Chief Executive the Zimbabwe’s chief architect, in the shameful football scandal that has become known as ‘Asiagate’.
Zimbabwe Activists Sue Ministers and Police Chief, Alleging Torture
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
The Activists are alleging both physical and mental torture while in detention. According to papers filed in the high court, they are demanding US$300,000 from the state for their experience at the hands of state security agents
COVER UP:Zimbabwe inquest of Solomon Mujuru 'achieved nothing'
Fri, Mar 16, 2012
A lawyer for the family of Zimbabwe's ex-military chief Solomon Mujuru has said the official inquiry into his death has not achieved anything.
Econet Sues Tsvangirai's Brother Over Phone Bill
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
Harare,- Zimbabwe’s leading mobile telecoms provider, Econet, has hauled to court Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s brother, Casper, demanding payment of $1 272 for mobile telecommunication services provided to the Midlands based miner in 2010.
Ministers up for theft
Tue, Mar 13, 2012
HARARE - Two Zanu PF ministers close to President Robert Mugabe face arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission of Zimbabwe (ACC) over theft of Constituency Development Funds (CDF), it has been established by the DAILY NEWS
Zimbabwe to Kenya: Extradite wanted tycoon
Mon, Mar 05, 2012
Zimbabwe on Sunday said it was seeking the extradition of a wealthy businessman wanted on fraud charges and was believed to be hiding in Kenya under an assumed identity.
Former gangster met Lord Lucan in Zimbabwe
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
A SELF-CONFESSED gangster jailed for a murder he says he did not commit has revealed that he met Lord Lucan in Africa.
CIO officers in court over extortion and kidnapping of ZIFA boss
Wed, Feb 29, 2012
HARARE - Two officers from Robert Mugabe's notorious State spy agency, Central Intelligence Organization (CIO), Richard Mubaiwa and his accomplice, John Chari have appeared before the court on allegations of extortion and kidnapping of ZIFA Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Mashangaidze.
Another Zimbabwe Legislator Detained in Probe by Anti-Corruption Commission
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
Zimbabwean police arrested Magunje legislator Franco Ndambakuwa of President Robert Mugabe's former ruling ZANU-PF party on charges he abused a $50,000 constituency development fund for the Mashonaland West area he represents.
Fat head Tomana's wings to be clipped
Tue, Feb 28, 2012
BULAWAYO - Douglas Mwonzora the Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (Copac) MDC co-chairperson has revealed that Attorney General's (AG), wings will be clipped by the new constitution saying he will not have powers to prosecute.
Woman claims $2 in court
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
A MARRIED WOMAN brought her husband to court claiming a paltry US$2 from him for transport.
Arrested 'gunman' sodomises two in cells
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
A SOLDIER who was arrested accused of sodomising a teenager pulled a shocker when he allegedly sodomised two other men while in police holding cells at Matapi police station in Mbare.
Murder suspect slashes own penis in suicide bid
Sat, Feb 25, 2012
FRANCISTOWN, Botswana - Zimbabwean man, a suspected rapist and serial killer facing four murder charges is in a serious condition in hospital after attempting to commit suicide by slashing his penis into pieces.
Hardliners want Gono arrested
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
HARARE - Despite president Robert Mugabe’s remarks that police needed to do a thorough job investigating Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai over the purchase of a house in Highlands, Harare was awash with reports that Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono was also targeted.
Chitungwiza Town cleark under house arrest for fraud
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
CHITUNGWIZA town clerk Godfrey Tanyanyiwa, who is facing charges of defrauding council of over $700 000, was yesterday placed under house arrest.
Top MDC Official Arrested Over CIO 'Assassination Plot' sting
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
Harare – Zimbabwean police have arrested the director-general of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) on allegations he wanted to kill party members.
Judge refuse Roy Bennett's request to disclose number of farms in court
Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Judge Chinembiri Bhunu has rejected a request by exiled Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) treasurer Roy Bennett to disclose the number of farms he owns in court.
Chidyausiku to quit post?
Sat, Feb 18, 2012
CHIEF Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku has reached retirement age although he has an option to get a five-year extension if he produces a medical report confirming that he is mentally and physically fit to continue on the bench, this has been revealed.
Deputy Minister Takes Mugabe Insult Case To Supreme Court
Sat, Feb 18, 2012
Masvingo,- Deputy Minister of Youth, Tongai Matutu, has made an application to a Gweru magistrate demanding that his case of undermining and insulting President Robert Mugabe in 2005 be referred to the Supreme Court.
Bail for 7 MDC-T’s in Glen View case
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
All but three of the 29 MDC-T activists facing charges of murdering a police officer in Harare last year are now on bail, following the release of the Glen View 7 on Friday. They have been in jail since May 2011.
Gwisai's defence application dismissed
Wed, Feb 15, 2012
The Provincial Magistrate presiding over the matter between the state and Munyaradzi Gwisai has dismissed the defence’s application of discharge saying the accused has a case to answer.
Mum caught in 'sex for vanadalism' scandal
Tue, Feb 14, 2012
A MUM of five had sex with two boys aged 13 and 14 as a reward for trashing a love rival's car, a court heard yesterday.
CEO who used fake qualifications arrested
Sun, Feb 12, 2012
A Bulawayo man, Torarama Gutu (49) allegedly duped Modzone Enterprise Pvt Ltd officials that he possessed an Executive Masters in Business Administration degree and got employed as a managing director for nearly two years.
Nigerian dealer exposes police corruption
Sun, Feb 12, 2012
HARARE — A Nigerian dealer has sensationally claimed that he cannot be deported because he has over the years assisted police, prison services and ZANU-PF with “donations” in cash and kind, court papers reveal.
Senior MDC-T official shot and seriously injured by unknown gunmen
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Zororai Mashuma Murega, a senior MDC official was shot and seriously injured by unknown gunmen at the Renco Mine turn off in Masvingo at around 9pm last night.
General Mujuru inquest ends
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
A Zimbabwean coroner has turned down an appeal by the family of a late former army general to have his remains exhumed for re-examination by an independent pathologist.
Man gets death sentence for axing sister-in-law
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
BULAWAYO High Court judge Justice Lawrence Kamocha on Friday sentenced to death a Gokwe South man who in 2010 axed to death his sister-in-law before striking his wife with the same axe and nearly killing her.
Mujuru exhumation request rejected
Mon, Feb 06, 2012
TESTIMONY before an inquest into a Zimbabwean power broker's fiery death ended Monday, leaving the last hours of Gen. Solomon Mujuru's life shrouded in suspicion he was murdered by political rivals.
High Emotions Expected During VP's Testimony
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
Harare,-Vice President Joyce Mujuru is the last witness who on Monday will unlike previous 36 witnesses who took to the witness’ stand testifies through an affidavit because of high emotional fears on a high profile inquest into the mysterious death of her husband retired Army General Solomon Mujuru.
Was Mujuru done in?
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
HARARE - As the inquest into the death of General Solomon Mujuru comes to a close, evidence tendered in court so far has left most people that have been following proceedings to suspect “murder most foul”.
Body in bag murder suspect found dead was ex-CIO
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
A ZIMBABWEAN man believed to be an ex-member of President Mugabe’s notorious Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) committed suicide in Britain – he was a murder prime suspect.
2 Evil men rape18 month old baby for 'Muti '
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
Guruve Mangava village residents of Guruve were left shell-shocked when two men who are also parents in their own right connived to rape an eighteen month-old baby for ritual purposes in a bid to enhance business growth.
2 Evil men rape18 month old baby for 'Muti '
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
Guruve Mangava village residents of Guruve were left shell-shocked when two men who are also parents in their own right connived to rape an eighteen month-old baby for ritual purposes in a bid to enhance business growth.
