HARARE — A 39‑year‑old school owner in Mbare, Richmore Sairos, has been sentenced to community service after being found guilty of defrauding four Cambridge Ordinary Level candidates of US$2,335 in examination fees. The sentence allows him to avoid immediate imprisonment, provided he reimburses the stolen funds.

HARARE — A 21‑year‑old man from Mufakose was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after a Harare magistrate found him guilty of raping a two‑year‑old child.

Harare – A 42-year-old pastor affiliated with Christ Embassy has appeared before a Harare magistrate facing allegations of defrauding a workmate of US$7 200 in a botched vehicle import deal. Kudakwashe Singizi was arraigned on fraud charges. The complainant in the matter is Mukanhairi Ropafadzo. Although the two are not related, the court heard that they were operating from the same shop at the time the alleged offence occurred.