Desmond Chingarande

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Sikhala's freedom bid flops,again

Sikhala, who is represented by Beatrice Mtetwa, applied for bail citing changed circumstances.
By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 30, 2022

Lawyer in dock over US$200K fraud

The State accuses Baglow of using two names to hoodwink his clients.
By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 30, 2022

Army colonel smuggles 31 AK-47 rifles

Police investigations established that the firearms had been smuggled from South Africa.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 2, 2022

Dzivarasekwa ex-housing co-op leader risks arrest

Marauka allegedly sneaked into the police station with a letter postponing the meeting without the knowledge of the current leadership.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 5, 2022

Sikhala 'poisoned' in Chikurubi cell

Sikhala’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa confirmed the incident, but said she was out of the country.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 5, 2022

High Court throws out ex-NetOne boss application

Kangai and NetOne have been locked in a legal battle since 2016.  He is challenging the termination of his employment.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 5, 2022

State withdraws charges against crocodile farmers

The State, however, withdrew the charges before plea after the duo submitted its permit before magistrate Tafadzwa Miti.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 6, 2022

Ex-ZNNP boss wins US$31K compensation suit

Mukamuri had approached the court challenging a decision by ZNNP+ to pay her dues in local currency.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 6, 2022

Prison staff fingered in Sikhala 'poisoning'

Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services officials could not be reached for comment.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 6, 2022

Warrant of arrest for Makomborero Haruzivishe

Warrant of arrest for Makomborero Haruzivishe
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 6, 2022

Arrest prosecutors Reza, Mutsokoti: Mtetwa

Arrest prosecutors Reza, Mutsokoti: Mtetwa

We're not immune to prosecution: Land developer

We’re not immune to prosecution: Land developer
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 6, 2022

ZDI defends AK-47 rifles 'smugglers'

ZDI defends AK-47 rifles ‘smugglers’
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 8, 2022

TIMB boss in court

TIMB boss in court
By Desmond Chingarande and Problem Masau Sep. 7, 2022

Biti concludes ConCourt application

The matter has been dramatic with Reza accusing the opposition politician of applying delaying tactics to the trial.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 9, 2022

AFM church leader in court for fraud

The complainant is Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe, represented by John Mahwerere.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 9, 2022

Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church wrangle drags on

Munodawafa and Sigauke have both attempted to overthrow Washington as church leader through various court battles which are pending.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 9, 2022

21 Malawians jailed for illegal entry

Two months of their sentence were suspended on another charge on condition that they be deported.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 9, 2022

Five Psmas bosses remanded in custody

The five are facing various allegations that include theft, fraud and forgery involving millions of dollars
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 9, 2022

Court doctors its order to prejudice Sikhala: Lawyer

OPPOSITION MP Job Sikhala’s lawyer Jeremiah Bhamu has accused the court of doctoring its order to prejudice his clients.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 10, 2022

Wadyajena seeks passport release

They face fraud and money-laundering charges involving US$5,8 million.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 12, 2022

CCC activists’ application for discharge dismissed

The trial had been dramatic with the evidence of videos used in the case being discredited by the defence.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 13, 2022

Zec fees challenged in court

The applicants are seeking the High Court to nullify the new electoral nomination fees.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 13, 2022

Court dismisses Katsimberis application

Katsimberis filed the application after he alleged bias in the way the courts have been handling his case.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 13, 2022

Police blocked from collecting blood from suspect

But High Court judge Justice Siyabona Musithu said the warrant was wrongly issued.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 14, 2022

Firearms smuggling suspect weeps in court

Matambo’s letter to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) asking for assistance to bring the guns into the country was used as evidence in court.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 14, 2022

Sikhala’s lawyers ‘giving up’

Bhamu said it was clear that the State and the court were colluding to deny their clients bail.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 15, 2022

Katsimberi suffers another setback

Pokugara is owned by businessman Kenneth Sharpe and the two are embroiled in several legal disputes.
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 15, 2022

Mupfumira remanded to January 19

Mupfumira filed an application for review of a ruling by then Chief Magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi in which she sought separation of her trail from Masoka’s. 
By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 16, 2022