Rutendo Ngara CHIEF Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa, has been cleared of extortion charges by the Masvingo Regional Court following a criminal dispute with local businessman Philemon Mutangiri over the operations of Riverton Academy.Regional magistrate Innocent Bepura granted the traditional leader’s application for discharge at the close of the prosecution’s case, completely exonerating him of the…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THREE armed robbers who went on a violent robbery spree in Kadoma, targeting homes and businesses, have been sentenced to a combined 70 years in prison.The three — Misheck Mutetwa, 30, Lordshare Chimanya, 29, and Kudakwashe Mapfiravana, 27 — were arrested on April 30 following a series of robberies committed in Kadoma…

Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITEREIGHTEEN robbers who stormed businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws’ residence in Marondera last year and stole US$74 000 have been jailed for a combined 950 years.The gang was convicted of 10 counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.According to the State, led by prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti, the…

Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw GWERU City Council has cracked down on litterbugs, slapping offenders with a US$30 spot fine to tackle illegal dump­ing and restore citywide cleanliness. Mayor Martin Chivhoko announced the measure whilst addressing a full council meeting on Monday, saying the city’s waste management situation had be­come a public health concern requiring…