By Judith Nyuke Harare regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo has sentenced a local businessman to four years in prison for defrauding his brother-in-law of $29 million, following a botched business partnership that led to a long-running property dispute. Tendai Jemwa defrauded his brother-in-law, Thomas Masango by secretly
By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially opened the Greenfields Retail Centre in Belvedere, a major commercial development expected to expand retail, dining and entertainment options while supporting economic growth and job creation. The new facility, developed under a public-private partnership model aligns with the country’s
Women mostly informal traders in Harare have expressed concern over proposals to scrap the Zimbabwe Gender Commission with many calling for reforms rather than outright abolition. A street survey conducted by 263Chat captured a range of views from ordinary citizens highlighting concerns over gender equality, economic
By Judith Nyuke A fake psychiatrist has been sentenced to 350 hours of community service for defrauding a Harare woman of US$700 by claiming he could treat her son’s mental illness. Under the guise of treatment, 55-year-old Ashim Nyamadzawo performed blood tests and injected Matilda Sweetman’s son
By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 37-year-old man self proclaimed prophet Osward Kadatoma has appeared before the Mbare Magistrate Court charged with attempted rape. The complainant, Chengetai Nyamukondiwa (38) alleges that Kadatoma tried to sexually assault her during a so-called spiritual cleansing session. Court documents indicate that Kadatoma who
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Mayor of Harare Cllr Jacob Mafume has defended the demolition of durawalls in Mbare saying the move was necessary to prevent flooding and protect residents as heavy rains continue to affect the city. Speaking on the matter, Mafume said some of the structures
By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 25-year-old Highfields man has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of unlawful entry and theft following a garage break-in in Glen Norah. In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) confirmed that Valentine Takudzwa Kurira was
By Judith Nyuke Businessman Philip Chiyangwa’s son who was accused of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs has been acquitted by a Harare Magistrate. Philip Munetsi Chiyangwa who was jointly charged with Tanaka Phil Kashambe was arrested four months ago after the State alleged they were in possession
By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 21-year-old man from Mufakose has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty of raping his friend’s two-year-old daughter. The sentence was handed down by the Harare Regional Magistrates’ Court following the offence which occurred on 7 January, 2026. The state said,
By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 23-year-old woman from Kuwadzana has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following an alleged violent assault involving a broken beer bottle. Rumbidzai Garaisa, of Kuwadzana 3 was arrested on 22 February after an incident earlier that morning at Kuwadzana 2 Shopping Centre,
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