Randburg Magistrates Court continues proceedings against Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa, known as Nyokayemabhunu. Authorities detained Masiwa since April 13, 2025, for violating South African immigration laws. Zimbabwe requests his extradition to serve an 18-month fraud conviction. Officials claim that Masiwa defrauded a citizen of US$3,660 through a property transaction in Harare.
The defendant contests these allegations and maintains his innocence. Masiwa asserts he remained in South Africa when the alleged crime occurred. His legal representatives argue the charges carry political motivations rather than a legitimate criminal basis. The court has delayed the next hearing until October 28, 2025.
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Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga addressed construction industry leaders at their annual congress in Masvingo yesterday. The official condemned corruption and tender manipulation as threats to national service delivery. He demanded ethical business practices from companies seeking government partnerships. Chiwenga warned that unethical behavior damages public confidence and undermines development efforts.
Zimbabwe currently ranks 158th out of 180 nations on Transparency International's corruption index. The country has struggled with procurement fraud across multiple sectors. Anti-corruption agencies have made arrests but secured few high-profile convictions. Political interference allegedly hinders the effectiveness of prosecution...
A twenty-year-old cattle herder from Lupane district appeared before Magistrate Itai Kagwere this Tuesday on theft charges. Anele Sibanda had worked for employer Rozilina Ndlovu when he committed the crime on September 4. The defendant monitored his boss during a visitor's arrival at her rural homestead. He seized the opportunity when Ndlovu stepped outside with her guest.
Sibanda entered the unguarded bedroom and removed US$1,600 from a wardrobe. The young man immediately departed for Bulawayo city with his stolen funds. He proceeded directly to gambling establishments upon his arrival. Street card games consumed US$1,000 of the theft proceeds within a short period.
Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira sentenced teacher Jabulani Mwenzva to 24 months imprisonment for culpable homicide following a deadly collision. The 56-year-old Rowa Primary School educator received a suspended sentence of six months with additional driving prohibition. Courts found Mwenzva guilty after his Toyota Hiace crossed into oncoming traffic on Mafararikwa-22 Miles Road during July last year. The head-on crash killed headmaster Trevor Mtisi and colleague Portia Dhliwayo while injuring ten passengers.
Prosecutor Deliwe Masibhera presented evidence showing Mwenzva traveled at excessive speeds before losing vehicle control. The defendant encroached into the opposite lane at a sharp curve near the 45-kilometer marker around 10am...
Unauthorized gold extraction operations persist across Christmas Pass Mountain Range despite government shutdown orders. Chinese investors collaborate with local miners to circumvent law enforcement through nighttime activities. The Environmental Management Agency rejected environmental impact assessments for these projects.
Residents face severe threats from potential mudslides and water contamination affecting Mutare city supplies. Deep excavations and chemical residues from cyanide processing cover the mountainside. Minister Misheck Mugadza confirmed authorities issued immediate cessation directives for all mining activities. Toronto Mines holds legitimate claims but lacks proper environmental clearance.
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Authorities arrested two suspects for stealing US$58,417 from National Building Society between September 5 and 10, 2025. Smith Mativenga Chigwawa, age 45, worked as a bank teller while Stalin Rundora, age 30, served as security guard at Atharvan Investment. Security Manager Michael Smoko detected suspicious activity on the company account and contacted the firm directly. The investigation revealed unauthorized withdrawals that the business never approved or received.
Detectives from Commercial Crimes Division apprehended both men on September 21, 2025. Chigwawa admitted guilt during questioning and helped recover US$51,420 of the stolen funds. Investigators returned the money to the bank but US$6,997 remains missing. The court...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa welcomed Zimbabwe rugby players at State House after their historic achievement. The Sables earned qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by defending their Rugby Africa Cup title in Uganda. This marks their first World Cup participation since 1991.
The president had previously provided US$100,000 to support team preparations before the qualifying tournament. He emphasized their role as national representatives on the global stage. Mnangagwa reminded players that they carry Zimbabwe's reputation into the Australian competition.
Citizens praised the team's accomplishment across social media platforms. Supporters commended both the rugby squad and presidential backing. The qualification represents a...
Police captured Elijah Meskano at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on September 23, 2025. The 43-year-old suspect faces charges related to fraudulent property ownership transfer worth US$580,000. Authorities discovered the crime when Harare City Council delivered bills to the legitimate property holder. The correspondence displayed Meskano and his wife as the registered owners instead of the actual proprietor.
The Gletwin residence became the center of an elaborate fraud scheme. Meskano allegedly manipulated official documents to claim ownership of the valuable property. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that police arrested the suspect while he attempted to leave Zimbabwe. The fraudulent transfer came to light through...
Inter Africa Bus Company employee Japhet Lunga received a US$300 fine after failing to deliver a passenger's belongings. The 61-year-old driver faces five months imprisonment if he cannot pay, with two months suspended pending restitution. Magistrate Maxwell Ncube handed down the sentence following Lunga's negligence in handling transported goods. The court emphasized how passengers depend on transport operators to safeguard their property.
Lunga collected a suitcase on August 3, 2024, from a woman in Harare intended for teacher Nhlalwenhliwe Pamela Moyo at DLM Primary School in Ntabazinduna. Moyo arrived at the Bulawayo depot the next day to retrieve her US$105 worth of items. Security staff informed her that Lunga had departed for...
