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Two Jailed 20 Years for Nyamandlovu Murder as Wife Dies Before Trial
The High Court has sentenced two Bulawayo men to 20 years in prison each for the 2021 murder of Anold Moyo in Nyamandlovu. The victim's wife, who was accused of orchestrating the killing, allegedly died before she could stand trial.

Southerton Business Times
2 days ago2 min read


Harare Man Jailed Over US$69,856 UK Healthcare Jobs Sponsorship Scam
A Harare man has been jailed for two years after defrauding a healthcare training company of nearly US$70,000 through a fake UK Certificate of Sponsorship scheme targeting aspiring healthcare workers.

Southerton Business Times
3 days ago2 min read


Bindura man jailed for 12 months for assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute
BINDURA – A 32-year-old Bindura man has been sentenced to an effective 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of domestic violence arising from a violent assault on his wife during a domestic dispute. The sentence was imposed by the Bindura Magistrates' Court after the man admitted to physical abuse in contravention of the Domestic Violence Act.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 32 min read


Man Jailed 20 Years for Killing 86-Year-Old Father Over Witchcraft Accusations
CHINHOYI – The High Court in Chinhoyi has sentenced a 28-year-old man to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 86-year-old father after accusing the elderly man of practising witchcraft. Justice Phildah Muzofa convicted Talent Chirongoma of murder with constructive intent, ruling that he repeatedly assaulted his father with wooden logs during a violent attack at the family's homestead on September 10, 2025.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 293 min read


Bulawayo Man Accused of Luring Stranded Women Before Alleged Rapes Appears in Court
A 42-year-old Bulawayo man has appeared before the courts facing four rape charges after allegedly preying on women who were stranded at night by pretending to help them find transport home. Alphios Chitsa appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Taurai Manuwere on Tuesday, where he was remanded in custody until July 6, 2026. He was not asked to plead as the matter is still before the court.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 262 min read


Chitungwiza Man Alleges Sexual Assault and Robbery by Three Women After Boarding Mushikashika Taxi
HARARE — A 45-year-old man from Chitungwiza allegedly became the victim of a sexual assault and robbery after being lured into a suspected illegal mushikashika taxi while travelling from Harare to Chitungwiza on Sunday, police have confirmed. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of commuters using unregistered public transport vehicles operating along major routes in Harare and Chitungwiza.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 192 min read


Two Brothers Found Dead After Dispute Over Funeral Parlour Pamphlet in Lupane
LUPANE, Zimbabwe — Police have launched investigations into a suspected double murder in Nyamandlovu, Lupane District, after two brothers were found dead following a violent argument reportedly sparked by a funeral parlour membership pamphlet. The incident, which occurred on June 6, 2026, has shocked residents in Matabeleland North and raised concerns about how ordinary disagreements can quickly escalate into deadly violence.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 92 min read


Zimbabwe Deploys Elite Anti-Drug Unit as Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Trafficking Syndicates
HARARE, Zimbabwe – The Government has activated a specialised anti-drug enforcement unit comprising selected police and military officers as part of an intensified campaign to combat drug and substance abuse and dismantle sophisticated trafficking networks operating across Zimbabwe.

Southerton Business Times
May 313 min read


Five Waterfalls Residents Charged With Murder Over Alleged Mob Justice Killing
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Five Waterfalls residents have appeared before the courts facing murder charges following an alleged mob justice attack that left an unidentified man dead after he was reportedly assaulted and tied to a ZESA pole over accusations of theft.

Southerton Business Times
May 292 min read
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