A Kwekwe tenant received a 15-year prison term after killing his landlord with a knife when the property owner attempted to force an eviction over unpaid rent. Victor Moyo stabbed Prayer Banda in the chest on July 5, 2021, following a confrontation at a Mbizo residence where Banda demanded immediate payment and removal of the tenant from the premises.
Moyo claimed he mistook Banda for an intruder and acted without awareness of his landlord's identity. Justice Lucy Mungwaru rejected this defense as fabricated and noted the convicted man displayed no remorse while offering contradictory testimony that attempted to avoid accountability for his actions.
Grace Banda told the court her family suffered profound loss made worse by the absence...
A High Court judge released ZimDancehall performer Ras Pompy from custody after he posted bail while contesting his September conviction under the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act. Attorney Dumisani Mthombeni secured a bail order requiring a $300 deposit and weekly visits to the police station. The musician must surrender travel documents and remain at his registered residence until appeal proceedings conclude.
Harare Magistrate Gamuchirai Gore sentenced the artist to six months' imprisonment on September 22 following trial proceedings that examined the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The court determined he violated pharmaceutical control regulations. Supporters expressed relief at the bail decision as legal...
A 23-year-old driver received a six-month jail term from the Karoi Magistrates' Court after being convicted of operating a vehicle without proper authorization. Police officers detained Pethias Mucherwa on October 15, 2025, after stopping him along Karoi-Chikangwe Road and confirming through the Central Vehicle Registry that he lacked driving credentials.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe warned that unauthorized motorists pose a substantial danger to road users. Officials emphasized that violators face severe legal consequences as part of broader enforcement measures targeting traffic violations.
A similar case occurred in Harare last month when authorities arrested Oscar Ngonidzashe Mushangazhike for reckless driving...
Madzibaba Sapatina thanked businessman Wicknell Chivayo after receiving a vehicle, telling supporters that Chivayo's charitable actions deserve recognition rather than criticism. The religious leader praised the gift as a significant blessing and said no other person in Zimbabwe has shown comparable generosity. He joked that he would no longer visit Zambara because the location now exists inside his new car.
Sapatina called on Zimbabweans to celebrate acts of kindness rather than respond with envy. He suggested that negative feelings should be stored away like items in a cooler box. His remarks combined humor with appeals for national unity and appreciation of charitable work. Supporters responded positively to his comments across...
A Zimbabwe magistrate has been removed from criminal cases after a High Court ruling found her English-language skills to be too poor to conduct fair trials. Judges Esther Muremba and Tawanda Chitapi overturned the convictions of three men after finding the magistrate's written judgment incoherent and grammatically flawed.
The court questioned whether defendants could comprehend verdicts delivered in such disjointed language. Muremba noted the magistrate's sentences were often unintelligible, making it nearly impossible for interpreters to convey accurate meanings to the accused. The ruling described her work as structurally unsound and lacking analytical depth.
The High Court ordered the magistrate to complete mandatory retraining...
South African gospel artist and pastor Khaya Mthethwa married Sine Ndlovu over the weekend, marking a fresh start after his 2019 divorce from Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, the 2016 Miss South Africa winner. Mthethwa announced the marriage on Instagram with images from both a traditional ceremony and a white wedding celebration.
The musician previously spoke openly about struggles in his personal life, once sharing that he felt left behind by the marriage train and was attracting the wrong partners. His two-year marriage to Kunene ended three years before he met Ndlovu.
Supporters responded with messages of congratulations across social media platforms. Fans praised the union and wished blessings on the couple's new life together.
Paul Biya secured victory in Cameroon's presidential election with 53.66 percent of the vote, the Constitutional Council announced on Monday. The 92-year-old leader, who has governed the central African nation since 1982, defeated challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who received 35.19 percent of the vote. The ruling makes Biya the world's oldest sitting president.
Security forces killed four protesters in Douala on Sunday as demonstrators demanded legitimate election results. Authorities arrested more than 100 people after crowds blocked major roads in Douala, Garoua, and Maroua. Regional Governor Samuel Dieudonne Ivaha Diboua reported injuries among security personnel who fired tear gas to control the crowds.
Opposition groups accused...
A Zimbabwe Republic Police constable died after a gunman shot him at Sanyati Police Station early on Sunday morning while searching for detectives who had raided his residence. The 32-year-old officer was attending to a civilian reporting an assault when the armed man entered and demanded information about the Criminal Investigations Department personnel and $1,000 he claimed was taken from his home. Constable Courage Muchechesi was struck in the abdomen as he attempted to flee and collapsed outside the building shortly after 2 a.m.
Authorities arrested the shooter, who is connected to the August killing of Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura. The man had earlier wounded a detective in a shootout at his house before escaping and...
Zimbabwe's football federation seeks a new national team coach after dismissing German manager Michael Nees following one year of service. The Zimbabwe Football Association opened applications on Monday for candidates to guide the Warriors through regional and continental competitions. The position requires a CAF or UEFA Pro License with at least five years of national or top-tier club coaching experience.
Qualified applicants must demonstrate success in African tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations or COSAFA competitions. The federation wants a tactically sound leader who uses data-driven methods and can develop players while managing technical staff. Applications close on Thursday as the association aims to assemble a squad...
