Desmond Chingarande
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Sikhala's freedom bid flops,again
Sikhala, who is represented by Beatrice Mtetwa, applied for bail citing changed circumstances.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 30, 2022
Lawyer in dock over US$200K fraud
The State accuses Baglow of using two names to hoodwink his clients.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 30, 2022
Army colonel smuggles 31 AK-47 rifles
Police investigations established that the firearms had been smuggled from South Africa.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 2, 2022
Dzivarasekwa ex-housing co-op leader risks arrest
Marauka allegedly sneaked into the police station with a letter postponing the meeting without the knowledge of the current leadership.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 5, 2022
Sikhala 'poisoned' in Chikurubi cell
Sikhala’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa confirmed the incident, but said she was out of the country.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 5, 2022
High Court throws out ex-NetOne boss application
Kangai and NetOne have been locked in a legal battle since 2016. He is challenging the termination of his employment.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 5, 2022
State withdraws charges against crocodile farmers
The State, however, withdrew the charges before plea after the duo submitted its permit before magistrate Tafadzwa Miti.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 6, 2022
Ex-ZNNP boss wins US$31K compensation suit
Mukamuri had approached the court challenging a decision by ZNNP+ to pay her dues in local currency.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 6, 2022
Prison staff fingered in Sikhala 'poisoning'
Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services officials could not be reached for comment.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 6, 2022
Warrant of arrest for Makomborero Haruzivishe
Warrant of arrest for Makomborero Haruzivishe
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 6, 2022
Arrest prosecutors Reza, Mutsokoti: Mtetwa
Arrest prosecutors Reza, Mutsokoti: Mtetwa
By Desmond Chingarande and Tapfumanei Muchabaiwa
Sep. 7, 2022
We're not immune to prosecution: Land developer
We’re not immune to prosecution: Land developer
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 6, 2022
ZDI defends AK-47 rifles 'smugglers'
ZDI defends AK-47 rifles ‘smugglers’
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 8, 2022
Biti concludes ConCourt application
The matter has been dramatic with Reza accusing the opposition politician of applying delaying tactics to the trial.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 9, 2022
AFM church leader in court for fraud
The complainant is Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe, represented by John Mahwerere.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 9, 2022
Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church wrangle drags on
Munodawafa and Sigauke have both attempted to overthrow Washington as church leader through various court battles which are pending.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 9, 2022
21 Malawians jailed for illegal entry
Two months of their sentence were suspended on another charge on condition that they be deported.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 9, 2022
Five Psmas bosses remanded in custody
The five are facing various allegations that include theft, fraud and forgery involving millions of dollars
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 9, 2022
Court doctors its order to prejudice Sikhala: Lawyer
OPPOSITION MP Job Sikhala’s lawyer Jeremiah Bhamu has accused the court of doctoring its order to prejudice his clients.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 10, 2022
Wadyajena seeks passport release
They face fraud and money-laundering charges involving US$5,8 million.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 12, 2022
CCC activists’ application for discharge dismissed
The trial had been dramatic with the evidence of videos used in the case being discredited by the defence.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 13, 2022
Zec fees challenged in court
The applicants are seeking the High Court to nullify the new electoral nomination fees.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 13, 2022
Court dismisses Katsimberis application
Katsimberis filed the application after he alleged bias in the way the courts have been handling his case.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 13, 2022
Police blocked from collecting blood from suspect
But High Court judge Justice Siyabona Musithu said the warrant was wrongly issued.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 14, 2022
Firearms smuggling suspect weeps in court
Matambo’s letter to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) asking for assistance to bring the guns into the country was used as evidence in court.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 14, 2022
Sikhala’s lawyers ‘giving up’
Bhamu said it was clear that the State and the court were colluding to deny their clients bail.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 15, 2022
Katsimberi suffers another setback
Pokugara is owned by businessman Kenneth Sharpe and the two are embroiled in several legal disputes.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 15, 2022
Mupfumira remanded to January 19
Mupfumira filed an application for review of a ruling by then Chief Magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi in which she sought separation of her trail from Masoka’s.
By Desmond Chingarande
Sep. 16, 2022
