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Zimbabwe prosecutors withdrew fraud charges against two Chinese businessmen after a complainant said the US$400 000 business dispute had been settled.
A consortium of insurers has paid US$4 million to Paramount Exports after a High Court order to attach property over a delayed fire claim settlement.
A UK-based company director has appeared in a Harare court facing theft charges after allegedly defrauding Schweppes Zimbabwe in a US$22,000 Mazoe Orange Crush scheme.
The High Court has concluded the divorce case between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Sonja Madzikanda, approving a US$5 million settlement and structured co-parenting plan.
A mother and her five children died in a head-on collision with a haulage truck on the Masvingo-Harare highway. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the crash. Investigations are ongoing, and names of the victims will be released after next of kin are informed.
A security guard, Jumani Chuma, is being sought after nearly US$87,000 went missing from a company vault in Victoria Falls. Police confirmed the suspect disappeared on March 30, 2026, around the time the missing funds were discovered. Authorities are appealing to the public for information to assist in locating the suspect and resolving the case.
A Harare tout has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for assaulting a Grade 7 pupil. The incident occurred at Rezende Street bus terminus after the pupil was followed into a commuter omnibus. The court found the State’s evidence sufficient despite the accused’s defence and claims.
A 33-year-old homeless man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for stabbing a woman in Chegutu. The attack occurred in Pfupajena Township while the victim was on her way to church. Authorities have urged the public to avoid violence and resolve conflicts peacefully.
A Glen View pastor was sentenced to nine months in prison for indecently assaulting a 19-year-old congregant. The incident occurred at a church after the victim was asked to assist with cleaning duties. Authorities condemned the abuse of trust and emphasized accountability for religious leaders.
Wicknell Chivayo’s former partner is demanding $25 million, monthly maintenance and luxury assets in a High Court divorce case. The dispute also involves access to their two minor children, with Chivayo seeking a court-regulated arrangement. The matter is ongoing, with both financial and custody issues yet to be decided.
A Rusape man, Promise Musendo, was convicted after stealing and selling his employer’s car on his first day at work. The court sentenced him to 36 months’ imprisonment with conditions including community service and restitution. The stolen Toyota Raum valued at US$2 000 has not yet been recovered.
An armed robber arrested after a police shootout in Gweru on 19 March 2026 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Obedience Takaedza Mutasa was convicted when he appeared before the Zvishavane Regional Court this week. Police have warned criminals that resisting or attacking officers will lead to severe consequences and long prison sentences.
A Harare City Council ICT employee has appeared in court accused of manipulating the council’s financial system and stealing over US$20,000. Investigations revealed discrepancies in financial records linked to a superuser account assigned to the accused. The case remains before the courts, with no funds recovered so far.
A Harare manager has appeared in court accused of diverting US$10,200 in company funds to betting activities. The money was intended for rental payments but was allegedly used on the Aviator game. The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
A truck driver travelled from South Africa to Chitungwiza where he killed himself and his four-month-old son following a domestic dispute. The incident reportedly followed revelations involving infidelity and paternity issues. The case is under investigation.
Zimbabwean lawmakers are calling for life imprisonment for those involved in child marriages. The debate highlighted the impact of early marriages on girls’ health, education and future. Parliament continues to discuss solutions to address the growing problem.
Three people died after a cabin caught fire at Lone Mine 50 Compound in Gwanda. The victims were burnt beyond recognition and taken for post-mortem examinations. Police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Two Harare men were arrested while stealing TelOne copper cables in Mabelreign. They pleaded guilty in court and are awaiting sentencing. The stolen cables were recovered after swift action by TelOne officers.
Tafadzwa Nemadziva was sentenced to 10 years for motor vehicle theft shortly after his release under amnesty. He deceived a kombi driver and stole a vehicle at Robert Mugabe International Airport. The vehicle was tracked and recovered, leading to his arrest at a police roadblock.
A Ruwa man was arrested for stealing a vehicle in Kwekwe shortly after his release from prison. The suspect broke into a house in Redcliff and stole cash, a cellphone, and a Peugeot vehicle. Police recovered the vehicle and arrested the suspect in Murombedzi.
The High Court of Zimbabwe has awarded Elizabeth Masvimbo US$8 000 in adultery damages after ruling that Natasha Masvimbo had an affair with her husband Martin Masvimbo. Arny Tsanga said the plaintiff proved that the adultery caused emotional and financial suffering and contributed to the collapse of a 20-year marriage. The ruling highlights that adultery claims remain legally actionable in Zimbabwe and can result in financial compensation for the affected spouse.
