Pretoria – A Zimbabwean national has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in South Africa after fatally striking a fellow Zimbabwean with a stone during a dispute over a missing mobile phone. Leonard Khoza (42) was convicted by the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court for the murder of Aluwisi Verengere, who died after being hit on the head during an altercation on 4 February 2023. The court also imposed an additional two-year sentence for immigration violations, with both sente

The court heard that the incident occurred on October 9, 2025, at around 10:30 am in Stoneridge Park, where a team of officials was carrying out an eviction. Peace officer Charles Chikosa was on duty alongside colleagues Jeteri Rugube, Nyasha Madamombe, Marcus Name, Farai Marwa, Kunyenya Nyika, Tafadzwa Potoria, Tatenda Sithole, and Blessed Saymore Mushowe. During the operation, Nyamhunga and Masusa reportedly arrived at the scene in a white Toyota Wish and a Honda Fit, accom

Mutare – Police in Dangamvura have launched a manhunt following a rape and robbery incident in which a female bar owner was attacked by an unidentified armed suspect who broke into her premises at night. The case, currently under investigation by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), occurred on April 16 at around 10 pm after the victim had closed her bar and secured the premises.

Harare – A suspected domestic violence incident in the upmarket suburb of Glen Lorne has left one man dead and his wife hospitalised after a shooting that police believe was triggered by a family dispute. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has shocked residents after it emerged that the couple’s four children were present when the violence unfolded.

Harare – A clearing agent operating at Chirundu Border Post has been arrested and charged with allegedly facilitating the theft and attempted cross-border smuggling of lead blocks valued at US$100,000, in a case that has raised fresh concerns over customs fraud and illicit mineral trade routes in Zimbabwe. The suspect, Kudakwashe Dezi (43), who trades under Bay Shipping, was taken into custody on April 17 following investigations by the Zimbabwe Republic Police Criminal Inves

PRETORIA – Three men, including a father-and-son duo, have appeared in court following their arrest in an intelligence-led operation targeting alleged cross-border smuggling networks facilitating illegal movement into Zimbabwe. The suspects Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi (45), Khonsou Seba Capo Chichi (18), and alleged facilitator François van der Merwe were arrested on April 13, 2026, in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

MASVINGO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested four suspected armed robbers believed to be behind a string of raids across Triangle, Chiredzi, and Mkwasine between January and mid-April 2026. Police identified the suspects as Collen Gweme (28), Probit Njanjure (24), Gift Chibharo (28), and Farai Tazivarose (59), also known as “Chitichi”.

RUSAPE – A 62-year-old apostolic sect evangelist from Makoni has been convicted of sexually abusing a pregnant 17-year-old congregant, in a case that has reignited concerns over abuse of authority within religious communities. The accused, Russia Muradzikwa, appeared before Rusape provincial magistrate Tendai Mahwe, facing a charge of having sexual intercourse with a young person.

HARARE – An East London mother has told the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court that she spent years trying to recover compensation from Zimbabwe-born attorney Manfred Chinamasa, but never received any payment before her son’s death. Chinamasa (54), a former lecturer at the University of Fort Hare, is facing charges of theft and money laundering linked to alleged fraud involving the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Authorities allege he defrauded RAF clients of approximately R13 mil

A suspected armed robber, Bibience Bondamakara of Ruwa, appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrates' Court on Saturday, facing charges of robbing ABC Auctions of more than US$1.2 million in cash and jewellery in a suspected carefully planned heist. Bondamakara was arraigned before Magistrate Learnmore Mapiye on a charge of armed robbery. Prosecutor Kudakwashe Muza told the court the robbery occurred in the early hours of October 8, 2022.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspect was arrested following investigations into a mining investment deal in which another foreign investor was allegedly defrauded of US$1.5 million. Police later identified the suspect as Singaporean businessman Mark Yong Khong Yoong. According to police, Yoong was arrested on 14 March 2026 at the Norton Tollgate while travelling in a black Lexus SUV with three other people.