Gwanda man rapes, impregnates daughter (15)
The matter came to light when the police were tipped that the complainant was pregnant.
By Abigail Ncube
Jul. 18, 2024
Man (32) jailed 16 years for rape
The court heard that the complainant was later awakened by noise at the door as the accused (name withheld) was breaking in.
By Bongile Moyo
Jul. 16, 2024
Father stabbed 5 times for stopping son from raping niece
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) on March 23 this year, the man wanted to rape his cousin, who is the complainant’s niece.
By Bongile Moyo
Jul. 6, 2024
Beitbridge man jailed for poisoning minor
In a statement, the NPAZ stated that on May 28 at around 4pm, the complainant (name withheld) was playing with Phiri’s niece at his residence.
By Bongile Moyo
Jun. 29, 2024
High Court overturns robbers-cum-rapists’ lenient sentence
The convicts raided the complainants’ house after they had retired to bed with their six children. They demanded money and other valuables.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jun. 12, 2024
NPAZ moves to protect witnesses in high profile cases
There is currently no stand-alone whistleblower legislation in Zimbabwe, much less any mechanism specifically aimed at guaranteeing the protection of witnesses.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jun. 6, 2024
Teenager kills 4-year-old brother for walking slowly
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the accused repeatedly assaulted the toddler all over the body accusing him of delaying them.
By Online Reporter
May. 23, 2024
Justice Matanda-Moyo made right noise on corruption
It is an irony of fighting corruption that key positions of Speaker of Parliament and Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister in the said new dispensation, are held by tainted
By Cyprian M Ndawana
Feb. 28, 2024
Report sexual offences: NPAZ
NPAZ said it is troubled by the rise in rape cases at the magistrates courts, particularly among related individuals
By Gracious Daniel
Feb. 24, 2024
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Jul. 26, 2024
Black-listed govt suppliers face arrest... OPC, defence dominate in deals with affected firms
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By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jul. 26, 2024