A MAN who reportedly masqueraded as a prophet and ritualist allegedly raped his 21-year-old girlfriend, while he was in a spiritual trance. Talent Makwite, 25, of Mutare appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei last Friday facing three counts of rape. He was remanded in custody and will return to court on January 12 to file…
A 62-YEAR-OLD man from Chitungwiza, is facing theft of a motor vehicle and possession of articles of criminal intent charges after allegedly selling a car he had hired from a car dealer. Edgar Nzvimbo was arraigned before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei before being remanded in custody pending the determination of his bail application. The State…
AN UNSUSPECTING homeseeker who was seeking to purchase a house in Ruwa, Harare, reportedly lost US$24 000 after he paid for a non-existent stand. The alleged fraudster, Collins Chitaka, 57, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday before being remanded in custody. State prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi told the court that the complainant, whose name…
AN ALLEGED robber, who sold a motor vehicle he had stolen, was arrested four months later after the police managed to trace the car. Michael Chapfupa, 21, who is being charged with armed robbery, appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei before being remanded in custody. Ndirowei also instructed him to file his bail application at…
THE Judicial Service Commission is set to open township courts across the country as the judiciary bids to bring justice closer to the people. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday ahead of the opening of the new legal year tomorrow, JSC head of corporate services, Daniel Nemukuyu said a number of new projects were…
A HARARE man’s bid to have his money trebled through black magic backfired terribly after he was recently conned of US$100 000 by two foreign “magicians” allegedly acting in concert with his long-time friend. The Harare Magistrates’ Court heard yesterday how Nyasha Masoka fell victim to the old trick after he was allegedly convinced to…
A HARARE man employed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) as a general hand allegedly tried to extort US$1 000 from a man by threatening to send him to remand prison. Lovemore Masocha, 36, who is employed at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Asset Forfeiture Unit, appeared before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje facing extortion charges…
THE year 2023 was a tumultuous one for the legal system, with a plethora of high-profile cases that kept the courts busy throughout the year. From political and electoral disputes to criminal trials, the legal field was rife with drama. The country witnessed several shocking cases that left the nation in awe, as well as…
A FORMER employee of Mohammed Mussa, who recently pleaded guilty to stealing US$195 000 from his employer, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison. Chamunorwa Muvhuti, 40, who was a shop merchandiser at the wholesale trading company’s South Avenue store, initially appeared in court on December 27 facing charges of theft. He pleaded guilty…
A HARARE man who was returning from Bulawayo lost US$5 000 after he was lured by robbers who claimed that they wanted to share some money they had picked up with him. Tinotenda Ndoro is said to have met the alleged thief, Tserai Moses, 50, at Market Square Bus Terminus while he was waiting for…
