A NOTORIOUS armed robber, who was part of a gang that terrorised residents in Harare by committing a spate of robberies while wearing military uniforms, has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Calvin Gasura was charged with robbery after he broke into a house in Dema, Seke, belonging to Hazvinei Mutasa, before stealing US$30…
A SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD girl who was trying to find bus fare to return home was reportedly raped by her employer’s cousin, who lured her into his car with the promise of money. The suspected rapist, Tafadzwa Mapeka, 28, was arraigned before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who granted him US$150 bail and remanded him to November 29….
CHITUNGWIZA mayor Lovemore Maiko told the court yesterday that the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members campaigning ahead of by-elections in Chitungwiza last year were the victims, as they were allegedly pelted with stones by Zanu PF supporters. The mayor and senior CCC member Job Sikhala are currently on trial facing charges of disorderly conduct…
A MAN from Waterfalls in Harare reportedly lost US$5 500 and property valued at US$1 500 in September when a nearby security guard allegedly broke into his house. The alleged armed robber, Roy Comfort Nyamutova, 24, was arraigned before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded him in custody and instructed him to approach the High…
AUTHORITIES have warned public schools ignoring their directive not to raise fees without first consulting parents and the government. This comes after the ministry of Primary and Secondary Schools has set up close to 100 rapid response centres countrywide for parents to report school authorities that unilaterally hike tuition fees, conduct unsanctioned extra-lessons and turn…
A MAN under Chief Chinamhora in Domboshava, Mashonaland East Province, who attempted to kill his aunt, whom he believed to have been engaging in witchcraft, has been convicted and will come to court today for sentencing. Mica Jacob, 37, of Taziva Village, pleaded guilty and was convicted of malicious damage to property when he appeared…
A HARARE lawyer, Elatone Bonongwe, 54, is facing robbery charges after allegedly masterminding a break-in at a house in Mt Darwin that resulted in the robbers making off with a loot valued at US$30 049. The lawyer, of Bonongwe and Partners Legal Practice, was arraigned before a Bindura magistrate together with his uncle, Musa Gandi,…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) commissioned 117 serviced housing stands in Pumula Suburb on Friday as part of its presale scheme in an effort to alleviate the city’s housing backlog. During the commissioning, town clerk Christopher Dube stated that it was easier to speed up servicing of stands after the city purchased new equipment earlier…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 63-YEAR-OLD man from Nkayi village, Matabeleland North Province, who was facing charges of attempting to murder his 14-year-old stepson was lucky to escape jail time after he was fined US$300. Gabriel Gumpo appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of attempted murder. In his ruling, Mabeza said…
TWO men from Harare, who allegedly ran a fake taxi service that plied in and around the capital, are being charged with two counts of robbery after they allegedly robbed two of their passengers. Munyaradzi Sigareta Zakaria, 38, and Zvikomborero Rukoni Zvikoni, 29, were arraigned before Harare magistrate Caroline Matanga who remanded them in custody…
