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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A Harare magistrate has removed from remand Zimdancehall producer Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, also known as DJ Levels. Ms Ruth Moyo said the State should proceed by way of summons. DJ Levels, who was being represented by Mr Dumisani Mtombeni was facing charges which prohibit transmission of intimate images without consent. It […]
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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent Harare Magistrate Ms Ruth Moyo has dismissed an application by the State to revoke bail in the matter of businessman Levison Shingi Muringi who is facing allegations of defrauding another business owner of US$85 000 in a disputed transaction. In dismissing the application, Ms Moyo said police testimony that Muringi was […]
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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A person claiming to be from the Central Intelligence Organisation yesterday appeared in court on allegations of swindling US$18 000 from a Mt Hampden farmer who paid that amount out for a range of bribes that the self-proclaimed CIO officer said were needed for him to get back US$170 000 that […]
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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent An overseer at Faith in God Ministries yesterday appeared in court facing several allegations of raping a 10-year-old girl and exposing her to pornographic videos. He was facing charges of aggravated indecent assault and rape when he appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa. He was remanded in custody to October […]
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Crime Reporter A Harare man appeared in court yesterday on allegations of selling more than 50 graves at US$80 each on State land using burial orders and issuing receipts in the name of a legitimate cemetery company, Zororo Memorial Park. John Rukodzi (49), the owner of the fake Rukodzi Parish Cemetery a few metres away […]
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Crime Reporter A 35-year-old Masvingo woman was fatally stabbed by a lone armed robber who had raided the room she was sleeping in with the intention of stealing a cellphone and other valuables early Saturday morning. Ms Vongai Muzvondiwa who was stabbed in the armpit and eye was sleeping in the same room with a […]
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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Harare yesterday appeared in court for possessing cocaine. Charlton Chirimuuta was facing charges of contravening the Dangerous Drugs Act when he appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi. He was remanded in custody to today for indications . It is the State’s case that on September 22, […]
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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent THE fraud trial of Harare building contractor George Katsimberis has been deferred to October 17, as Deputy Prosecutor General Mr Michael Reza is attending a workshop outside the country. Katsimberis is facing a charge of defrauding Pokugara Properties of US$1 million in a botched deal after he built a showroom in […]
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Crime Reporter Two gangs each of three armed robbers raided two schools in Harare and got away with over US$5 000 and $68 000 after attacking security guards who were manning the premises. Police have since launched a manhunt for the robbers who are believed to be targeting schools keeping large amounts of cash. In […]
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Herald Reporter Police have arrested Bindura Town Council Mayor, Jacob Gwature (39) and his accomplice Jonathan Kapasi (49) in connection with a case of fraud involving US$6 970. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that the suspects, through their purported company Pamhodzi Rainbow Network in Zimbabwe, failed to deliver after being paid £5 […]
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Herald Reporter LOCAL financial services advisory firm Bard Santner Markets Inc chief executive Mr Senziwani Sikhosana and his business entities have taken former Access Finance boss Mr Singathini Raymond Chigogwana and associated companies to court over townhouse properties worth US$320 000. The two former business partners, who have had a bruising shareholding battle over shareholding […]
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Prosper Dembedza-Herald Correspondent A suspected robber who was arrested after killing a man in Belvedere, Harare, and stealing his US$22 000, yesterday appeared in court. Fanana Ngwenya, Alias Vusumuzi (41), was facing armed robbery, murder and attempted murder charges when he appeared before a Harare magistrate. He was remanded in custody and advised to apply […]
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Herald Correspondent New Aviation Company managing director Ronald Masimba Nyandoro has appeared in court on allegations of selling his boss’s Toyota Land Cruiser without his consent and converting the money to own use. Nyandoro (46) was facing theft of trust property charges when he appeared before a Harare magistrate. Mr James Patrick Landon is the […]
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Crime Reporter An 18-year-old Form Three learner has been arrested in Bulawayo on allegations of stabbing to death another learner with an okapi knife following a misunderstanding on Wednesday. The suspect had accused the victim of slapping his friend on the face when the attack occurred at Magwegwe North Shopping Centre. National police spokesperson Assistant […]