MBIRE, Zimbabwe — Police in Mashonaland Central have arrested a 22-year-old woman from Gonono Village under Chief Matsiwo in Mbire, following a horrific incident where she allegedly abandoned her newborn baby in the bush, leading to the infant being mutilated and devoured by a domestic dog. The suspect, identified as Soleen Vhinyu, has since been formally charged with infanticide under Section 52 of Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].

GWERU — A 25-year-old self-styled prophet from Mkoba 4, Gweru, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after raping a woman who had sought spiritual assistance at his shrine. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) confirmed the conviction on Wednesday, describing the case as an example of how vulnerable individuals can be exploited through spiritual manipulation and deception.

A 28-year-old Borrowdale domestic worker has appeared in court accused of conspiring with her boyfriend to steal US$128,000 from her employer after allegedly arranging duplicate keys to access a bedroom containing the cash.

Two suspects have been arrested after police uncovered a suspected illegal alcohol manufacturing operation in Bulawayo and seized hundreds of bottles bearing the Highlanders African Gin brand.

BULAWAYO – In a case that has stunned the local community and highlighted a rising trend of juvenile delinquency, a 14-year-old boy from Bulawayo has been sentenced to three years at Whawha Prison near Gweru for a high-profile motor vehicle theft spree.

MASVINGO – A 41-year-old Bikita man has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison following his conviction for a shocking act of gender-based violence involving his nine-year-old niece.