Courts and Crime

21 Marijuana Plants Toss Elderly Couple In Hot Soup

An elderly couple appeared at Bindura Magistrates Court on Monday after police detectives recovered 21 plants of marijuana they had allegedly grown in their orchard. Bednock Gondo (58) and his wife Senzeni Gambanga (49) all of Musana communal lands, under Chief Musana were hauled to court after detectives received a …

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Sakupwanya Joins Race Against Drugs

Better Brands Jewellery founder and businessman Scott Sakupwanya has joined the fight against drug abuse, early pregnancy and crime among teens which threatens their livelihoods if no drastic measures are taken. As part of the measures, Sakupwanya pledged a reasonable sum of money towards the construction of a life-skills training …

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A-Level Learner Kills Self At ZRP Boarding School

Police have confirmed the tragic death of an upper six learner who allegedly killed himself at it’s High School located in Hatcliff area. National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they are still carrying out investigations to determine what could have led to the suicide. Prince Tawonezvi (18) allegedly …

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Chivhayo Cleared Of Defrauding US$5.6 Million From ZPC

A Harare magistrate, Monday cleared businessman, Wicknell Chivayo and his company, Intratrek Zimbabwe of any wrong doing after being hauled to court by the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) on allegations of defrauding it of US$5.6 million centred around the controversial Gwanda Solar project. Passing judgment, regional magistrate Lazini Ncube said …

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Bindura Man Jailed For Stealing $77 Million Dollar Rolex

By Bindura BureauTanaka Tsuro (29), son of a former Bindura Provincial Registrar, appeared at the Bindura Magistrates court Wednesday facing allegations of stealing a Rolex watch worth $77 million. The costly watch belongs to a local gold buyer, Darlington ‘De Beers’ Kangara. Tsuro initially appeared on Tuesday when he pleaded …

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