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Topic : Criminal

ZANU-PF youth leader remanded over alleged anti-ED2030 remarks

He faces charges of disorderly conduct in a public place and criminal nuisance under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 22, 2026

ZANU-PF youth leader remanded over alleged anti-ED2030 remarks

MPs who accept Chivayo’s offer must face graft charges

By now, the controversy surrounding businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s proposed US$3.6 million payment to Zimbabwe’s parliamentarians has moved beyond politics

By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Apr. 21, 2026

MPs who accept Chivayo’s offer must face graft charges

Man jailed 20 years for raping granddaughter (8)

The court heard that the abuse occurred on January 11 this year in Siabuwa, while the victim was guarding crops at a family field.

By Langelihle Nyathi Mar. 26, 2026

Man jailed 20 years for raping granddaughter (8)

Turning journalism into a legal hazard

In doing so, they not only endanger individual reporters but also chill investigative reporting and weaken the public’s right to receive information.

By Zororai Nkomo Mar. 6, 2026

Gokwe man rapes Grade 5 pupil, jailed 20 years

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, in 2024 at Chief Chireya area, Gokwe North, the victim was tending to goats when the offender approached her.

By Langelihle Nyathi Mar. 5, 2026

Gokwe man rapes Grade 5 pupil, jailed 20 years

Prophet Magaya’s kingdom crumbles under mounting debt and legal troubles

Magaya had pledged to register a first-ranking mortgage over his Yadah Hotel properties as security but never did so, nor did he repay any portion of the loan .

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 1, 2026

Prophet Magaya’s kingdom crumbles under mounting debt and legal troubles

Police release names of convicted offenders

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the move aimed to keep the public informed about criminal case outcomes and promote transparency.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Feb. 18, 2026