Courts and Crime

Zebra Kiss Driver Jailed For Reckless Driving

A Zebra Kiss bus driver who recently made headlines after one person died while several others were injured when an intercity bus rammed into a tipper truck at Bondamakara, along the Harare-Nyamapanda road, has been jailed for reckless driving. Mike Makwara (49) appeared at Mutoko magistrate court facing the charges …

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Video Expert Shields Sikhala, Judgment Day Set

Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa has set April 28 for judgement in a case in which jailed opposition legislator Job Sikhala is accused of defeating the course of justice. Prosecutors base their evidence on a social media video in which the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician allegedly threatens revenge for …

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Bindura Detectives Nabbed For Extortion

Bindura BureauTwo well-known police detectives in Bindura were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) this week for allegedly extorting an armed robber they were investigating. The duo of  Elvis Magaya and Petros Kambalazaza, all stationed at CID Bindura appeared at Harare Magistrates facing allegations of extortion. Detective Magaya was …

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Police Brutality: Six Learners Left With Broken Arms Over Green Mealies

By Bindura BureauPolice details deployed at Madziwa Mine ZRP base in Shamva are currently under investigations for allegedly assaulting six learners from Madziwa Mine Secondary school, resultantly breaking their arms. According to sources, the unfortunate learners were reportedly stealing green mealies from the school field. National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner …

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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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