Crime

A Harare magistrate has issued a warrant of arrest against land developer Georgios Katsimberis who is facing allegations of fraud after duping Pokugara Properties (Pvt) Limited of close to US$1 million. Magistrate Loice Mukunyadze issued the warrant of arrest after Katsimberis failed to appear in court for trial. Katsimberis, 54, is accused of defrauding Pokugara Properties of US$883 728 after ...

MDC-T President Douglas Mwonzora’s law firm is facing eviction due to its failure to pay their rentals at MDC stalwart Theresa Makone’s premises in Westgate. Mwonzora and Associates were renting a house at Number 1307 Fern Crescent Westgate, Harare and they are owing Makore a debt of USD $1 500. Makone went to court to try and evict Mwonzora after ...

Odzi man and his three accomplices were remanded in custody to 13 March by Provincial Magistrate Tendai Mahwe on Tuesday facing assault and kidnapping charges of his wife’s alleged boyfriend. 28 year old Nesbert Musariri and his three other accomplices Jacob Chikamhi (25), King Chingono (22), and Prince Mandlazi (24) had appeared before Provincial Magistrate Tendai Mahwe for kidnapping his ...

Executive members of Samuel Parirenyatwa Housing Cooperative in Ruwa and Magariro Housing Cooperative in Msasa Park have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for illegal parcelling out of community land meant for building schools to desperate homeseekers. ZACC spokesperson Commissioner John Makamure confirmed the arrest of these land barons saying they will not rest until they bring justice ...

Vice President Chiwenga’s estranged wife Mary Mubaiwa’s request for trial adjournment has been opposed by the State led by Mr Charles Muchemwa and Mrs Netsai Mushayabasa. Muchemwa and Mushayabasa argued that the witnesses have been attending court for a long time and there was no proof to show that Mubaiwa could not comprehend court proceedings. Mubaiwa had told the court ...

Gweru businesswoman and Chief Executive Officer of River Valley Properties Mrs Smelly Dube has been arrested on allegations of illegal acquisition and sale of State land. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Dube stating that she was arrested by a Special Anti Corruption Commission team.  “Yes, I can confirm that the police working with the ...

Zimbabweans have been urged to unite and fight against vandalism of ZESA property as this will affect hospitals as well as factories that deals with perishable goods. This follows a report made from Sheparton suburb in Marondera where a wooden pole was cut down. Secretary for Information Minister Nick Mangwana confirmed the incident saying the Vandals were disturbed before they ...

Vice President Chiwenga’s enstranged wife Mary Mubaiwa has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to have her bail conditions relaxed so that she will be able to travel to South Arica to seek medical treatment. Marry is suffering from an illness that causes swelling of hands and legs with wounds on it Mubaiwa is challenging the High Court’s decision upon ...

The Zimbabwe Republic Police(ZRP) has remorsefully apologised for violation of human and children’s rights following a photo that circulated on social media with a woman and her two children in a police cell. In a press statement, police spokesperson Assistant commissioner Paul Nyati said the police is investigating what transpired and assured the public it would not happen again. According ...

Incarcerated land baron Fedrick Mabamba has set to appeal to the High Court for his bail application after it was denied by Harare Regional Magistrate Stanford Mambanje. Mabamba was remanded in custody to 24 February by the Harare Magistrate arguing that the State had a strong case and overwhelming evidence against him. Mabamba’s lawyer Mr Tapiwa Munodawafa said they are ...