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Elsewhere in Ruwa, the game to watch will be between Flow Angels and the current log leaders Green Fuel.
By Precious Mudenge Mar. 15, 2025
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Umguza councillor to host health fair
The health fair is expected to offer services for free including HIV testing, blood transfusion, BP checking and dental services, among others.
By Bongile Moyo Mar. 12, 2025
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Churches donate food to Khami Prison
He said the churches also visited the prison to preach the gospel and donate necessities such as food and sanitary items crucial for inmates.
By Berita Kafesu Mar. 10, 2025
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Prison escapee jailed 42 years for robbery, rape
Harare magistrate Solomon Jenya said Bessam Mahosi committed the offences in aggravating circumstances as highlighted throughout the trial.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Feb. 20, 2025
Prison escapee jailed 42 years for robbery, rape
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‘Dehumanised, violated,’ CCC’s Jameson Timba recounts his harrowing 164 days behind bars
Prison inmates were treated like nonentities stripped of their basic rights the moment they stepped inside the prison walls.
By Miriam Mangwaya Feb. 9, 2025
‘Dehumanised, violated,’ CCC’s Jameson Timba recounts his harrowing 164 days behind bars

3 Harare prisoners sexually abuse fellow inmate
The trio of Kingswell Ngwerume (32), Kudakwashe Mazorodze (35), and Lazarus Chinobhururuka (40) was convicted by regional magistrate Loice Mukunyadze on Thursday. 
By Rejoice Phiri Jan. 30, 2025
3 Harare prisoners sexually abuse fellow inmate

Zimbabwe ex-death row inmate’s tears of joy
Maengehama said the news rekindled memories of how he was wrongfully charged with murder and sentenced to death.
By Silas Nkala Jan. 19, 2025
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Man jailed 18 years for raping minor
Prosecutor Zvikomborero Mupasa told the court that sometime in November this year, Chichengwa went to the church where the victim resides intending to cut trees.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Dec. 3, 2024
Man jailed 18 years for raping minor

Prisoner sodomises fellow inmate
The suspect,  Brian Shereni, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa last Thursday facing sodomy charges.
By Rejoice Phiri Nov. 10, 2024
Prisoner sodomises fellow inmate

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