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

HARARE – Seasoned human rights lawyer Bellinda Chinowawa has been appointed Executive Director of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), effective March 1, 2026. The appointment comes at a time when rights groups say Zimbabwe is facing mounting challenges around civic freedoms, governance, and access to justice.

BULAWAYO – A Bulawayo magistrate, Evia Matura, has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for criminal abuse of office after unlawfully releasing a fraud suspect without a valid bail application. Matura (47) was convicted under Section 174 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act following irregular actions taken while presiding at Tredgold Magistrates’ Court.

HARARE – Luke Malaba will not sit on the seven-member bench of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe set to hear a high-stakes case challenging proposed constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule to 2030. Malaba is expected to step down on May 14, just days before the matter is scheduled to be heard on May 20, effectively excluding him from proceedings in what is shaping up to be a landmark constitutional case.

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has defended the reassignment of Jessie Majome from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, dismissing criticism from legal experts who argue the move may violate constitutional provisions governing independent commissions.

HARARE – Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Misheck Mugadza says ZANU-PF would comfortably win a referendum on the proposed Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, insisting the party has nothing to fear from a public vote. Speaking to party affiliates this week, Mugadza dismissed calls for a referendum, echoing the ruling party’s position that the proposed changes do not legally require one.

HARARE – A high-stakes divorce dispute between businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his ex-wife Sonja Madzikanda has escalated, with Madzikanda demanding a US$25 million lump sum, US$40,000 monthly maintenance and a fleet of luxury vehicles. The demands are outlined in court papers before the High Court’s Family Division, where Chivayo is also seeking interim access to the couple’s two minor children.