Courts & Crime

Over 13 000 Sexual and Domestic Violence Cases Recorded in Zimbabwe

  Zimbabwe recorded at least 13 838 cases of sexual offences and aggravated domestic violence in 2023, according to the latest figures from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPAZ). That translates to more than 1 150…

High Court Slaps Chillmaster With Driving Ban

  The High Court has overturned a controversial ruling that spared musician Kudakwashe Hombarume, popularly known as Chillmaster, from jail after he caused a fatal road accident earlier this year. Hombarume, 24, who was driving…

Police Raise Alarm Over Rising Cybercrime Cases

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has sounded the alarm over a surge in cybercrime, warning that fraudsters are deploying increasingly sophisticated methods to exploit unsuspecting internet users. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said criminals…

Walter Mzembi Remains in Custody After High Court Denies Bail

The High Court has rejected former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi’s bid for bail, citing his prolonged absence from Zimbabwe as evidence that he cannot be trusted to appear in court. Justice Regis Dembure ruled that…