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A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man, identified by friends as Saymore, was stabbed to death in Leeds, West Yorkshire, around midnight on Tuesday, reported <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/grief-as-zimbabwean-man-stabbed-to-death-in-leeds-united-kingdom/">ZimLive</a>.
Police confirmed the murder, saying that Saymore received emergency treatment at the scene before being taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Initial reports indicate that he was attacked inside a ground-floor flat in the Belle Isle area by three males who fled the scene.
A search, aided by a police helicopter, led to the arrest of two suspects aged 18 and 16 in the Middleton area shortly afterwards.
The suspects were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and are being investigated in connection with the murder.
The West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team is leading the investigation and has confirmed the teenagers’ arrests.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said:
<blockquote>
Our investigation remains in its very early stages, and we are still building up a picture of the circumstances in which this young man has been fatally attacked.
His death, in such a sudden and violent way, is an absolute tragedy and we will be continuing to support his family at what is clearly a very difficult time for them, while working to get them the answers they need.
We are keen to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation, particularly anyone who witnessed a disturbance or anything suspicious at or around the address at any point leading up to when the emergency services were called shortly after midnight.
We are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area and would ask that people check their CCTV or doorbell footage for anything that could be relevant, as well as any dashcam footage from anyone who was driving in Winrose Avenue or the surrounding area around the time of the incident.
We recognise that people in the community will be shocked by what has happened and I want to reassure them that we are treating this incident very seriously and liaising closely with our district policing colleagues who will be maintaining an increased presence in the area.
</blockquote>
Friends described Saymore as a friendly and outgoing individual, fluent in Shona and known for his love of the nightlife.
He was a regular at Call Lane, a bustling street in central Leeds renowned for its vibrant nightlife, as well as Exodus, a popular spot on the edge of the city centre frequented by the Zimbabwean community in the area.
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A 23-year-old man from Zimbabwe, named Saymore, was killed in Leeds, UK. He was stabbed by three people and later died in the hospital. Two suspects, aged 18 and 16, were arrested for drugs and murder. The police are investigating. Saymore was a friendly person who enjoyed going out. The police are asking for any information to help with the case. Everyone is shocked and the community is being supported. Saymore will be missed by his friends and family.

Zimbabwean Man Fatally Stabbed In Leeds, United Kingdom

Takudzwa Dzumbunu, chairperson for Works and Town Planning at Harare City Council, was on Tuesday fined US$300 or spend six months in prison for misleading the Commission of Inquiry about her academic qualifications.
The Commission, led by Retired High Court Judge Justice Maphios Cheda, reprimanded Dzumbunu after she retracted her claim of holding a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Public Administration.
Dzumbunu could not produce the degree, which she initially claimed was from the University of Zimbabwe when she appeared before the Commission in October.
Justice Cheda ordered Dzumbunu to provide the academic qualification as evidence.
During further questioning by lead investigator Thabani Mpofu, Dzumbunu, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor, admitted to lying about her qualifications. She said:
<blockquote>
I thought I was going to get the certificates but I had failed one course and did not graduate.
My apologies for misleading the Commission. I thought I was going to get the certificates but it wasn’t going to be possible.
I have no justification for behaving the way that I did. I thought it was going to be an easy process to acquire my certificate but I should have just said that I haven’t acquired it yet.
</blockquote>
In her previous appearance before the Commission, Dzumbunu was briefly detained at the old Makombe building after being found guilty of contempt.
The Commission of Inquiry has raised concerns about the qualifications and competence of some Harare City Council officials, revealing that several are underqualified for their positions.
Justice Cheda imposed a fine of U$300 on Dzumbunu for lying under oath. Said Cheda:
<blockquote>
You have made an undertaking that you will not in the future deliberately lie or mislead or misrepresent facts in the manner before this commission of inquiry. In addition, you have offered an apology for your bad conduct and behaviour before this Commission.
You are sentenced to pay a fine of 300 or six months imprisonment which is wholly suspended for a period of five years on condition that during that period you do not contravene sections 12, 13 and 14 of the Commission of Inquiry Act.
</blockquote>
This follows revelations that many Harare City Council committee chairpersons lack basic qualifications or relevant experience and fail to comprehend the demands of their roles.
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A lady named Takudzwa Dzumbunu in Harare lied about having a degree. She said she had a Bachelor of Science Honours degree but couldn't show it. She admitted she lied and got fined $300 or six months in prison. She said sorry for lying. The Commission of Inquiry found that many people in the City Council don't have the right qualifications for their jobs. They want everyone to be honest and do their jobs properly. Takudzwa got in trouble for lying and has to pay a fine.

Takudzwa Dzumbunu, A Harare Councillor, Fined US$300 For Lying She Has A Degree

The Zimbabwe High Court has declared that section 8(1) of the Immigration Act, which allowed immigration officers to detain foreigners suspected of committing crimes for up to 14 days without judicial oversight, is unconstitutional and invalid.
On November 12, 2024, Justice Christopher Dube-Banda ruled that section 8(1) violated section 50(2)(b) of the Constitution, which ensures the right to be brought before a court within 48 hours of detention. The ruling emphasized that this provision infringed upon human rights, including liberty, dignity, and freedom.
This case was brought to the court by Tatenda Chakabva, a resident of Harare, with the support of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR).
Chakabva argued that the provision allowed for arbitrary detention, which undermined constitutional rights and international treaties ratified by Zimbabwe, such as the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
He was represented by lawyers Brighton Sadowero, Tinashe Chinopfukutwa, and Kelvin Kabaya.
Chakabva filed the application on May 28, 2024, seeking to have section 8(1) declared inconsistent with the Constitution.
He contended that it authorised immigration officers to detain suspects for up to 14 days without judicial oversight, violating the mandatory requirement that any arrested or detained person be brought to court within 48 hours.
The Chief Immigration Officer opposed the application, arguing that the provision was necessary to combat transnational crimes such as terrorism and human trafficking, justifying extended detention without judicial review.
Justice Dube-Banda disagreed, stating that judicial oversight is essential to protect the rights of detainees and ensure that continued detention is lawful. He emphasized that arbitrary detention without court oversight is unlawful and undermines the rule of law.
This ruling aligns with international and regional conventions, which require prompt judicial review of detention, and affirms that Zimbabwe’s immigration authorities cannot authorize prolonged detention without judicial review.
The High Court’s ruling is subject to confirmation by Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court.
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The Zimbabwe High Court said a law allowing immigration officers to hold suspects without court oversight for 14 days is wrong. The Court agreed with a man named Tatenda Chakabva that the law violates people's rights. Chakabva went to court with help from lawyers because he thinks the law allowed unfair detention. The Court said it's important for a judge to check if someone should stay in custody. They said this is also important in international rules. The ruling is not final and needs another court to confirm it. The ruling aims to protect people's rights and make sure they are treated fairly.

High Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Provision Of Immigration Act

Thieves broke into a parked Nissan X-Trail using an unidentified object, stealing a bag containing over US$17,000 in cash, along with sportswear.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the incident took place just after midday on Tuesday at the corner of King George and Natal Avenue in Avondale, Harare. Police said:
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Police in Harare are investigating a case of theft from car which occurred at corner King George and Natal Avenue, Avondale on 12/11/24 at around 1230 hours.
Unknown suspects stole a bag containing USD 17 555.00 cash and sport wear from a Nissan X-Trail vehicle after using an unknown object to break the vehicle’s rear right quarter glass.
</blockquote>
The ZRP has called on anyone with information to report to the nearest police station.
In a separate incident, police recovered a Mazda Atenza (registration number AES 9788) on Monday in Lusaka, Highfield, Harare.
The vehicle had been stolen in a robbery in Marondera on Sunday at around 3:45 PM.
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Thieves broke into a parked Nissan X-Trail in Harare and stole over US$17,000 in cash and sportswear. The police are investigating the incident and are asking for information from the public. In another case, a stolen Mazda Atenza was recovered by police in Highfield, Harare. The vehicle had been taken in a robbery in Marondera. Police are working to solve these cases and bring the thieves to justice.

Thieves Steal US$17,000 And Sportswear From Parked Nissan X-Trail In Harare

A female traditional healer is facing aggravated indecent assault charges after allegedly forcing herself on a 17-year-old mentally challenged boy whom she was meant to assist with her healing powers, reported <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/drama-as-sangoma-rapes-mentally-challenged-teenager/">H-Metro</a>.
Catherine Nhongo, 39, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei, who remanded her in custody to this Wednesday for bail considerations.
The court heard that on November 10, the boy’s sister encountered Nhongo while returning from the shops. She informed Nhongo about her brother’s speech difficulties and other disabilities, prompting Nhongo to offer her help.
The sister accompanied Nhongo back to their home, where Nhongo requested beer and cigarettes to begin the spiritual proceedings. The boy’s brother went to fetch the items, which Nhongo consumed upon his return.
During the session, Nhongo ordered the boy’s brother to put mealie meal in the boy’s mouth. She then began touching the boy inappropriately and instructed his siblings to leave the house, insisting on being alone with him. They complied.
After about 15 minutes, the siblings heard strange sounds coming from inside. The boy eventually emerged, raising his hands as if trying to communicate something. He took his brother’s phone and typed that Nhongo had raped him.
Alarmed, the brother alerted his sisters, who subsequently contacted the police. Nhongo attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by the boy’s brother.
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A woman who heals people in a special way was arrested for doing something bad to a teenage boy with a disability. She touched him in a wrong way while they were together. The boy's brother and sisters heard something strange and found out she had hurt the boy. The sisters called the police, and the woman tried to run away but was caught. She now has to go to court. The woman was not supposed to do what she did to the boy.

Female Traditional Healer Arrested For "Raping" Boy (17) During Healing Session

A suspected armed robber was shot dead by a miner in Concession on Tuesday morning. The deceased, identified as 35-year-old Kudzanai Zuze, was with three accomplices who fled the scene after the miner, Chinai Chimanga, opened fire.
According to <a href="https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-247828.html">Bulawayo24</a>, the robbers had first poisoned Chimanga’s dogs to gain entry into his yard, which allowed them to carry out their plans. A source close to the investigation was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
The four armed suspects pounced on Chimanga’s residents and poisoned his dogs before gaining entry around 3 AM yesterday.
Chimanga who was alert armed himself with a pistol and an axe and shouted for help before firing on the robbers killing one and giving two more shots in the air to scare them and alert neighbors.
</blockquote>
Chimanga then reported the incident to the police who attended the scene to investigate. They invited the deceased’s wife, 27-year-old Privilege Kakomo, who positively identified her husband’s body.
During further inquiries, Kakomo revealed that her husband had been with his accomplices all day before leaving around 6 PM the previous day.
The police then followed up at the residence of the second suspect, locating his wife, 29-year-old Consider Nyakudya, in Rujeko, Glendale.
She told the officers that her husband had left home on November 11 around 7 PM and did not return.
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A man named Chinai Chimanga killed an armed robber named Kudzanai Zuze and scared off his accomplices in Concession. The robbers poisoned Chimanga's dogs to get into his yard. Chimanga armed himself, shot one robber dead, and scared off the others. The police came, identified the dead robber, and found information from his wife and another suspect's wife. The second suspect is still missing. The investigation is ongoing.

Miner Shoots Armed Robber Dead In Concession

Former Mashonaland West Minister of State, Reuben Marumahoko, was arrested on Monday on allegations of fraud and spent the night in custody, according to a report by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/ex-minister-marumahoko-spends-night-in-custody/">The Herald</a>.
Marumahoko, who served as a deputy minister in several government ministries, including Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs, and Regional Integration and International Cooperation, appeared in court on Tuesday where his bail application was deferred until Thursday.
Magistrate Nyasha Marufu agreed with the prosecution to postpone the ruling, citing concerns that Marumahoko might be a flight risk and could interfere with witnesses.
The prosecution’s concerns were further compounded by Marumahoko’s delay in surrendering to the police following his arrest.
In a related development, Marumahoko’s wife, Andy Maririmba, was arrested on Saturday on similar fraud charges.
The couple is accused of involvement in a scheme where Marumahoko allegedly received agricultural inputs under the Government’s Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA) commercial farmers’ joint venture programme, intended for 200 hectares of irrigated maize.
However, it is claimed that Marumahoko only planted 46 hectares, selling the remaining inputs—such as seeds, fertilizers, and chemicals—resulting in a loss of US$37,950 to ARDA.
Prosecutor Brighton Machekera is representing the State in the case.
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A former government minister, Reuben Marumahoko, was arrested for fraud. He is accused of receiving agricultural inputs but only planted a small portion of it. His wife was also arrested for similar charges. The couple is said to have caused a loss of US$37,950 to the Government's agricultural program. Marumahoko appeared in court, and his bail application was postponed. The prosecution is worried he might run away or interfere with witnesses. The case is being handled by Prosecutor Brighton Machekera.

Former Minister Reuben Marumahoko Arrested On Fraud Charges

Police in Limpopo Province, South Africa, have arrested two foreign nationals, aged 25 and 31, for possessing illicit Remington Gold cigarettes valued at around R1 million.
Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that the arrests occurred on Monday. Said Ledwaba:
<blockquote>
Information was reportedly received regarding a white truck with Gauteng province registration, suspected of smuggling cigarettes from Zimbabwe to Gauteng via Northam.
In response, a joint operation was launched, involving Northam SAPS, Koedoeskop Rural Safety, and private security.
</blockquote>
The team identified the truck and made a tactical stop to search it. Said Ledwaba:
<blockquote>
A hidden compartment was found in the trailer, with a false panel concealing 170 boxes of illicit Remington Gold cigarettes with an estimated street value of R1.1 million.
The two foreign national male suspects were immediately arrested. They are expected to appear before Northam Magistrate’s Court soon, facing charges of possessing illicit cigarettes.
</blockquote>
Police said the cigarettes, the truck, and its trailer were impounded.
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Two men from Zimbabwe were caught in South Africa with illegal cigarettes worth R1 million. They were in a truck smuggling the cigarettes. The police found hidden compartments in the trailer with lots of illegal cigarettes. The two men were arrested and will go to court. The police took the cigarettes, truck, and trailer. The arrests happened after a joint operation by the police and security. The men are in trouble for having illegal cigarettes.

Two Zimbabweans Arrested With Large Shipment Of Illicit Cigarettes In South Africa

A 20-year-old man from Chief Nyajena’s area in Masvingo was convicted of attempted rape and sentenced to five years in prison.
The court heard that on November 3, 2024, at around midday, the offender accosted a 37-year-old woman who was walking to Nyamande Business Centre.
He jumped in front of her path, naked, and demanded to have sexual relations with her. The man then grabbed the woman by the hands and forced her to the ground.
However, the complainant resisted the attack. She pulled the man’s manhood and managed to escape, leaving him writhing in pain.
The woman promptly reported the incident to the police, leading to the offender’s arrest.
On November 8, 2024, the Chiredzi Regional Magistrates Court sentenced the 20-year-old man for his criminal actions.
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A man tried to rape a woman but she fought back and pulled his private parts. The man was arrested and sentenced to five years in prison. The incident happened in Masvingo, Zimbabwe on November 3, 2024. The woman was walking when the man, who was naked, attacked her. She managed to escape and reported the incident to the police. The man was convicted by the court on November 8, 2024. The woman's quick thinking and action helped her avoid a terrible situation.

Woman Pulls Attacker's Manhood To Avoid Rape

A 34-year-old man from Nyanga has received a wholly suspended 12-month prison sentence for unlawfully diverting electricity to his tuckshop.
Bright Maturura appeared before the Nyanga Magistrates’ Court, charged with violating the Electricity Act (Chapter 13:19).
The court heard that in July 2020, at Matema Business Centre in Nyanga, Maturura had directly connected a power cable from the grid to his tuckshop.
On December 14, 2023, ZESA employees discovered the illegal connection and apprehended him. His actions resulted in a loss of US$8,712 for ZESA.
The court sentenced Maturura to 12 months in prison, wholly suspended on the condition that he completes 420 hours of community service at Matema Primary School.
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A man named Bright Maturura stole electricity from ZESA for his tuckshop. He was caught and sentenced to 12 months in prison, but the sentence was suspended. Instead, he has to do community service at a school. ZESA lost US$8,712 because of his actions. Maturura broke the law and had to face consequences for what he did.

Tuckshop Owner Steals Electricity From ZESA Worth US$8,712

The long-awaited judgment for Jameson Timba and 66 other Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists was on Monday postponed again due to the absence of the presiding magistrate, Collet Ncube.
Magistrate Donald Ndirowei said that the case would be adjourned until Friday, November 15, 2024.
Timba and his co-accused were arrested in June while commemorating the Day of the African Child in Harare and were charged with participating in an unlawful gathering.
They have been denied bail on three separate occasions and have remained in detention throughout the trial.
While the trial concluded last month, the activists continue to be incarcerated in conditions described by lawyers and human rights defenders as “inhabitable.”
Darlington Chigumbu, who is Budiriro South and the CCC Secretary for Information and Publicity, said:
<blockquote>
They should not be in jail in the first place. We are deeply disappointed by the drawn-out nature of this case. Justice delayed is justice denied.
They know these individuals did not commit a crime, so they are punishing them. It is politically motivated.
We remain hopeful that on Friday, the judgment will free our colleagues so that they can go home and reconnect with their families. They have been in jail for far too long.
</blockquote>
Initially, there were 80 suspects in the case. However, 12 of the suspects, including Timba’s son Sean, were discharged at the conclusion of the State’s case.
The entire group was ultimately acquitted of the charge of disorderly conduct.
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The judge didn't show up to give a ruling for Jameson Timba and CCC activists. The case was postponed to November 15. Timba and others were arrested for being in a gathering. They were denied bail and have been in jail since June. The trial ended last month, but they are still in jail. A CCC member said they are innocent and the case is politically motivated. They hope for a fair judgment on Friday. Initially, there were 80 suspects, but 12 were already discharged. Finally, the whole group was cleared of disorderly conduct charges.

Harare Magistrate In No Show To Deliver Ruling On Timba, CCC Activists' Case

A suspected armed robber from Zimbabwe had his feet cut off after being cornered by unknown assailants along the Limpopo River near Beitbridge, where he allegedly operated.
It is believed that those he may have encountered during his criminal activities were responsible for this brutal act.
Graphic images shared on social media in Beitbridge showed the man lying on the ground, unable to move, with his severed feet beside him.
The man, who has not yet been identified but is believed to be from the Renco Mine area in Masvingo, was part of a group that targeted smugglers using informal crossing points to South Africa.
A voice note that accompanied the images explained how he was captured by his attackers, who then cut off his feet. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200034877/suspected-robbers-feet-chopped-off-in-sa">It says</a>:
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Look at what has happened on the SA side, there is a robber who has had his legs chopped off by the river.
Police have refused to ferry him to hospital, he is still at the place. It is believed he is from Renco Mine. He was caught by the river (Limpopo).
</blockquote>
Reports suggest that the man had since been taken to Musina Hospital for treatment.
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A robber from Zimbabwe had his feet cut off by unknown people near the Limpopo River. He was part of a group that targeted smugglers going to South Africa. Pictures showed him lying on the ground with his feet next to him. He was taken to a hospital in Musina for treatment. The attackers captured him and cut off his feet. He is believed to be from the Renco Mine area in Masvingo. Police refused to help him, and he was left by the river.

Zimbabwean Robber’s Feet Cut Off By Unknown Assailants Near Limpopo River

High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda criticised fraud-accused Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe when they appeared before him on Monday, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/chimombe-mpofu-backtrack-on-request-to-have-chivayo-testify-judge-tells-duo-to-take-court-proceedings-seriously/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
The pair withdrew a subpoena they had issued against their ex-business partner, Wicknell Chivayo, who they had initially sought as a witness in their application to refer the case to the Constitutional Court.
Mpofu and Chimombe’s legal team told the court that they no longer believed Chivayo’s testimony would be beneficial to their case.
In response, Justice Kwenda withdrew the subpoena and imposed costs on the two, urging them to take the court process more seriously. Said Kwenda:
<blockquote>
The subpoena issued to Mr Chivayo be and is hereby set aside. The first and second accused shall meet costs associated with the attendance of Mr Chivayo and his legal counsel.
</blockquote>
Advocate Sylvester Hashiti, representing Chivayo, said that his client was not a necessary witness. Said Hashiti:
<blockquote>
The court has ordered the setting aside of the subpoena because the court found that he is not a relevant witness in respect of this matter and anybody who has no relevance to the determination of this case is not a necessary or relevant witness so on that account the subpoena has been set aside.
You can only testify when you are necessary or relevant for the progress of a case.
Mr Chivayo knows nothing about the case. He was completely unaware of the case, he was not given notice and he was not given a summary of the case to testify on.
There is basically nothing which he brings before the court, the reason I say it was not relevant. He could not have testified on something he does not know about and is not involved in, and was never involved.
</blockquote>
The case continued with Judge Kwenda expressing frustration over the delays in the application for referral to the Constitutional Court.
He pointed out that the referral application should not take this long, yet it has been unresolved for one and a half months.
Mpofu and Chimombe also had plans to summon Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Michael Reza in the matter but their lawyer, Professor Lovemore Madhuku, said it is no longer necessary.
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Mpofu and Chimombe are accused of fraud and wanted Wicknell Chivayo to testify in their case, but later changed their minds. The judge scolded them for not taking the case seriously and made them pay for Chivayo's legal fees. Chivayo's lawyer said he had nothing to do with the case. The judge was frustrated by the delays in the case and said it should have been resolved quicker. Mpofu and Chimombe also planned to summon the chairperson of ZACC but decided it wasn't necessary anymore. The case is still ongoing.

Chimombe, Mpofu Withdraw Subpoena Against Chivayo In Fraud Case

Marry Mubaiwa, the ex-wife of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, has filed for a permanent stay of prosecution in the case where she faces attempted murder charges. The application was submitted on Monday before Harare regional magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka.
Mubaiwa is accused of attempting to kill Chiwenga by allegedly unplugging his life support system at a South African hospital.
In previous hearings, Dr John Mangwiro, a former deputy health minister, testified that Chiwenga’s condition worsened whenever Mubaiwa entered his room, claiming she had such control that she could manage who had access to him and even refused medical treatment for him at one point.
Mubaiwa, who has been battling lymphoedema for over four years, has already lost her right hand and left leg due to the illness.
Her health has continued to deteriorate, and she has been hospitalised frequently. She has had to be brought to court on a stretcher and in an ambulance in the past, and on Monday, she was wheeled into the courtroom.
Her lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, argued that the excessive delay in the criminal proceedings and Mubaiwa’s deteriorating health made it unjust to continue the prosecution.
Mtetwa further criticised the justice system, calling it “callous, inhumane, and lacking empathy,” especially given the visible signs of Mubaiwa’s severe illness.
Mtetwa added that it would be impossible for Mubaiwa to effectively instruct her legal team, suggesting that staying the prosecution would be in the interests of justice. A similar request had also been made at the High Court. Said Mtetwa (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/marry-mubaiwa-seeks-stay-of-trial-due-to-deteriorating-health/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
<blockquote>
Applicant cannot fully enjoy the right to a fair hearing which I am advised includes the right to be physically and mentally capable to follow the full proceedings, the capacity to give instructions to one’s legal representative throughout the proceedings and if put on her defence, the right to cogently testify on the issues raised in evidence and to generally give her version of events.
I am able to say that the applicant is currently unable to fully exercise all of those rights due to all the issues I have raised above.
In particular, I point out that with regard to the money laundering case, the State papers were provided to the defence when the applicant was already on heavy medication, had already lost a limb and was trying to avert the loss of her leg.
Consequently, she has been unable to give instructions on the documents supplied by the State in November 2023 with the result that her legal team only has general instructions from the period of her arrest when no document had been provided save for the general allegations given on remand.
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Lancelot Mutsokoti, representing the State, stated that they would abide by the High Court’s ruling regarding a similar application made by Mubaiwa.
Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka is scheduled to deliver her ruling on the request on November 22.
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Marry Mubaiwa wants to stop the trial for trying to hurt her ex-husband, who is the Vice-President. She said the trial is not fair because she is very sick and can't understand everything. Her lawyer said it was not right to continue the case because of her health. The decision will be made on November 22. The court will follow the ruling made by the High Court. Mubaiwa's health has been getting worse, and she has lost her hand and leg. She has to go to court in an ambulance because she is very sick.

Marry Mubaiwa Seeks Permanent Stay Of Prosecution In Attempted Murder Case

A 23-year-old Bulawayo Polytechnic student was allegedly robbed and fatally stabbed last Monday, during the night, because she had identified one of the suspects during the mugging.
Inobubele Mhlanga was brutally attacked by Thamsanqa Ndebele (26) and Euton Sebatha (36) after getting off a commuter bus near the TM turnoff bus stop in Cowdray Park.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, confirmed the incident to <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200034746/student-murdered-for-identifying-robber">Southern Eye</a>.
He said Mhlanga had recognised one of the suspects as they lived in the same neighbourhood. To silence her forever, and ensure that she would not reveal the identity of the robbers, she was killed. Said Inspector Ncube:
<blockquote>
On November 4, at around 8:30 pm, the now-deceased was found by passers-by lying in a pool of blood near TM turnoff bus stop in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, with a penetrative wound above the right breast and several cuts on both hands.
She was ferried to Mpilo Central Hospital by a well-wisher and passed on while she was being attended to by a doctor.
</blockquote>
The day after the incident, police rounded up known robbery suspects in the area.
One suspect, Playmore Mpofu (27) from Cowdray Park, admitted to often committing robberies in the Cowdray Park area with Ndebele and Sebatha.
Based on information from the community, police were able to arrest Ndebele and Sebatha in the Cowdray Park area.
During interrogation, Ndebele confessed to attacking the victim, Inobubele Mhlanga, and taking her handbag containing $30 with the help of his accomplice, Sebatha. Said Inspector Ncube:
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He further stated that Sebatha stabbed the now-deceased because she had identified him since they resided in the same area and they knew each other.
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Mhlanga was laid to rest at Luveve Cemetery in Bulawayo.
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A student named Inobubele Mhlanga was killed by robbers because she recognized one of them. The robbers, Thamsanqa Ndebele and Euton Sebatha, attacked Mhlanga when she got off a bus in Cowdray Park. The police found her with serious injuries and she later died in the hospital. The robbers were caught, and Ndebele admitted to the crime, saying Sebatha stabbed Mhlanga because she knew him. Mhlanga was buried in Bulawayo. It is a sad story about a young student who lost her life for doing the right thing.

Bulawayo Polytechnic Student Murdered For Identifying Robber

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with an armed robbery that took place at Pircy Farm, Goromonzi, on November 6, 2024. During the robbery, thieves made off with US$3,000 in cash and valuables estimated at US$10,000.
The suspect, identified as Sarezi Shonhiwa (57), was arrested on November 9 at Zin’anga Village in Seke by detectives from the CID Homicide division.
According to the ZRP, the robbery was captured on CCTV, and images of the suspects were shared on social media as part of a public appeal for information.
The robbers, armed with machetes and pistols, gained access to the farm by cutting through a backyard fence.
They entered the house through an open kitchen door, where they attacked the farm owners and stole cash, clothing, two speakers, three cellphones, laptops, jewellery, groceries, and three firearms.
In a statement released on November 10, ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that Shonhiwa had admitted to his involvement in the robbery and had implicated his accomplices in the crime. Said Comm. Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Sarezi Shonhiwa (57) in connection with the robbery case. 
On 09th November 2024 detectives from CID Homicide, Harare arrested the suspect at Zin’anga Village, Seke after receiving information that he was one of the suspects captured on CCTV for the robbery incident.
The suspect admitted to being one of the suspects and implicated Godfrey Mapanzure, Brian Chiyanwa, Tawanda Manokore and Mhofu (no further particulars known) as his accomplices.
Investigations by the detectives revealed that Godfrey Mapanzure and Tawanda Manokore were arrested on 09th November 2024 in connection with a case of armed robbery which occurred in Mutorashanga.
Sarezi Shonhiwa and his accomplices are also clearing another case of armed robbery which occurred on 26th October 2024 along Christon Bank Road, Christon Bank, where a Toyota Rav 4 vehicle, registration number AEE 6525, a Star pistol, five cellphones and USD 760. 00 cash were stolen.
</blockquote>
Commissioner Nyathi commended members of the public for ongoing support and cooperation in the fight against crime.
He also appealed for further assistance, urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the remaining suspects to come forward.
He encouraged the public to contact the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703634, send a WhatsApp message to 0712 800197, or report directly to the nearest police station.
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The police caught a man for robbing a farm in Zimbabwe. The thief and his friends stole money and valuables from the farm. The police found the man with the help of CCTV images. The thief admitted to the crime and said who else was involved. The police are still looking for the other thieves. The police thanked the public for helping them catch the thief. They asked for more help to catch the other suspects. If anyone knows anything, they can call the police.

ZRP Captures Goromonzi Farm Robbery Suspect After CCTV Images Shared

Three Chinese nationals sustained serious injuries during a robbery at a copper processing plant in Chinhoyi on Sunday.
According to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/three-chinese-nationals-shot-in-copper-plant-robbery/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, the incident occurred around 1 AM at the Lanyun Mining Zimbabwe copper processing unit located in Alaska, on the outskirts of Chinhoyi.
The injured persons, identified as Chen Fang Jun (49), Helong (25), and Wang Yin Bin (49), are currently receiving treatment at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital.
Reports indicate that Jun was shot in the upper arm, while Helong suffered gunshot wounds to both legs. Bin also sustained injuries to both legs, with one leg fractured.
Lanyun Mining Zimbabwe director Huang, speaking through an interpreter, told NewZimbabwe.com that approximately five or six men invaded the company premises, which includes staff quarters, and forced their way into the rooms occupied by Jun, Helong, and Bin. He said:
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The robbers were armed with pistols and shotguns. They confronted my colleagues and started shouting “Where is the money? before shooting at them indiscriminately.
They also fired several shots into the air, before deflating tyres to three vehicles, two Toyota GD6s and a Vitz, and ransacked the place.
One of the victims surrendered US$800 which he had while a bag containing an undisclosed amount of money was stolen.
</blockquote>
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Three Chinese people got hurt in a robbery at a copper plant in Zimbabwe. They were shot by robbers who wanted money. The Chinese people are in the hospital now. The robbers had guns and took money from them. Some cars were also damaged. The police are investigating the robbery. The Chinese people will recover soon.

Three Chinese Nationals Shot And Injured In Chinhoyi Copper Plant Robbery

A farm security guard has been ordered to complete unpaid community service after he set his dog on a 10-year-old boy, resulting in serious injuries, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/news/article/200034831/dogs-maul-boys-privates">The Standard</a>.
The court heard that on October 12, the victim and his friends entered Luipaardsvlei farm in Mukono village, Chipinge, with the intent to steal macadamia nuts. They gained access by stretching the farm’s fence.
Security guard Daniel Simango (44) confronted the boys and unleashed his dog on them. The dog attacked the 10-year-old multiple times, inflicting severe wounds on his left thigh and private parts.
Simango was sentenced to 14 months in prison, of which seven months were suspended for five years on the condition of good behaviour.
The remaining months of his sentence were suspended on the condition that he perform 245 hours of community service.
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A security guard let his dog bite a 10-year-old boy who was trying to steal nuts, causing serious injuries. The guard was sentenced to prison, but some of the time was suspended. He has to do community service instead.

Security Guard Sets Vicious Dog On 10-year-olds

Talent Priveledge Sibanda (27), from Madhuve Village, Mberengwa, was sentenced to an effective 26 months in prison for killing her newborn baby about two weeks ago.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Sibanda was arraigned before the Zvishavane Magistrates’ Court facing infanticide charges.
Sometime in June 2023, Sibanda separated from her husband, but they later reunited in February 2024 while she was pregnant by another man.
On October 27, 2024, around 7 PM, Sibanda gave birth to a baby girl while she was alone. She then strangled the infant and buried the body in a pit in a nearby field, just a few meters from her home.
The matter came to light when Sibanda’s niece noticed that she was no longer pregnant and reported the incident to the police, leading to Sibanda’s arrest.
During the investigation, Sibanda revealed to the authorities the location where she had buried the child.
The court sentenced Sibanda to 36 months of imprisonment, but 10 months of the sentence were suspended for 5 years on the condition of good behaviour. As a result, Sibanda will serve an effective 26 months in prison.
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A woman named Talent Priveledge Sibanda was sentenced to 26 months in prison for killing her newborn baby. She separated from her husband, got pregnant by another man, and then strangled the baby girl when she was born. She buried the baby in a nearby field. Her niece noticed Sibanda was no longer pregnant and reported her to the police. Sibanda told the authorities where she buried the baby. Sibanda was sentenced to 36 months in prison, but 10 months were suspended if she behaved well. So, she will serve 26 months in prison.

Mberengwa Woman Sentenced To 26 Months In Prison For Infanticide

A security guard accidentally shot and killed a 36-year-old man while clearing a rifle at Singari Mine, Saruwe on Friday evening.
According to ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the security guard, Anthony Mutafera (21), accidentally pulled the trigger of a .303 rifle and fatally shot Innocent Maruku while clearing the weapon.
Mutafera has been arrested in connection with the incident and is assisting police with their investigations.
In a separate but equally tragic incident, police in Murereka have arrested Goodwill Love (25) in connection with a murder that occurred on Friday at Fairplay Farm near Risheng Mine, Chikuti.
The victim, Benny Chidiwa, was allegedly assaulted with a shovel and logs by Love and two accomplices, Bigboy and Brave, who are also accused of burning Chidiwa’s feet with firewood after accusing him of stealing a cellphone.
In yet another murder case, the body of an unidentified man was found at a church shrine in the Chirasavana area of Dema, Seke on Friday.
The body was covered with a blanket and had a cut on the head. A blood-stained stone was recovered from the scene.
Police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their investigation.
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A security guard accidentally shot and killed a man while cleaning his rifle. The guard has been arrested. In another incident, a man was murdered by being assaulted and burned by three suspects. Also, an unidentified man was found dead at a church shrine with a head injury. Police are asking for help in solving the case.

Security Guard Accidentally Kills Man While Cleaning Rifle

Former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executives Felton Kamambo, Philemon Machana, Stanley Chapeta, Joseph Mamutse, and Brighton Malandule have been acquitted of fraud allegations.
Presiding magistrate Taurai Manuwere found them not guilty of misrepresenting themselves as ZIFA officials and writing suspension letters while they were under suspension by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC).
The prosecution’s case collapsed due to a lack of incriminating evidence, and key witnesses Sébastien Garikai and Xolisani Gwesela’s testimonies actually cleared the suspects.
The five, represented by lawyer Admire Rubaya of Rubaya and Chatambudza Legal Practitioners, maintained their innocence and denied any criminal liability.
Gwesela, the State’s second witness, expressed surprise that the case was still progressing after the SRC withdrew as a complainant.
Gwesela conceded that the suspension of the five was null and void as FIFA continued to recognize them as the legitimate executive and suspended the country from all football activities.
He said he couldn’t prove the email he received was from the accused, suggesting the possibility of forgery in cyberspace.
Garikai, a senior member from the SRC, admitted there was no verification to prove the letters came from the five accused.
He also stated that the suspension letter did not outline specific conditions for what the accused were not supposed to do.
Despite the SRC’s suspension of the ex-ZIFA board members, FIFA dismissed their actions and banned the nation from all international football activities.
Garikai conceded that the SRC did not ascertain whether the five actually wrote, signed, and sent the letters but based their report on complaints from Gwesela and others.
Gwesela denied causing the reporting of the matter to the police, saying he only cooperated with the SRC as they were his employers.
He added that he had nothing against the five and had worked well with them.
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Five former ZIFA bosses in Zimbabwe were cleared of fraud charges. They were accused of pretending to be ZIFA officials and writing suspension letters when they weren't supposed to. The case fell apart because there wasn't enough evidence, and even key witnesses supported the suspects. FIFA still recognizes them as the legitimate leaders, despite the suspension by the SRC. The case was based on complaints but couldn't be proven. In the end, the ex-bosses were found not guilty.

Kamambo, Four Other Former ZIFA Bosses Found Not Guilty Of Fraud

A kombi driver, Tinashe Madzima (31), and conductor, Ishmael Gonyora, were arrested on Wednesday at George Shopping Centre in Ruwa on charges of bribery.
The arrests followed a recent crackdown by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) after two police officers, Sergeant James Chifamba and Constable Trymore Mukunza, were detained.
The officers were implicated in a viral video circulating on social media, which showed them accepting bribes from pirate kombis, taxis, and registered public service vehicles along the Harare-Mutare Road, near the Mabvuku turn-off.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that Madzima and Gonyora were identified in the video as they were seen offering bribes to the officers. Said Comm. Nyathi:
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Subsequently, the Police impounded two Toyota Hiace kombis, registration numbers ABZ 1395 and ABZ 8264 in connection with the incident.
Investigations by the Police revealed that Tinashe Madzima was driving a Toyota Hiace Kombi, registration number ABZ 1395 and was captured in the video approaching a police officer to offer a bribe. 
Meanwhile, Ishmael Gonyora, the conductor of a kombi ABZ 8264, was also seen offering a bribe to the police officers.
The Police is also pursuing other suspects who are implicated in this incident.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges motorists to refrain from offering bribes to police officers as swift action will be taken against them for justice to prevail.
The public is implored to report incidents of bribery or corruption on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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Meanwhile, the two police officers, Chifamba and Mukunza, appeared before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, facing charges of criminal abuse of office as public officers.
Both the State and defence counsel were expected to submit written submissions by Friday, with a ruling scheduled for November 11.
Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje outlined the charges, explaining that the two officers had been deployed last week to conduct traffic enforcement duties at the Mabvuku traffic lights along Mutare Road. Their assigned task was to stop motor vehicles and check for any traffic violations.
However, contrary to their duties, Chifamba and Mukunza allegedly accepted bribes from drivers whose vehicles they had stopped, instead of conducting the required checks.
The State argues that the officers acted in favour of the motorists by accepting the bribes, thereby neglecting their official responsibilities.
Chirenje also revealed that the State has evidence, including a video recording, documenting the events in question.
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A kombi driver and conductor were arrested for bribing police officers in Zimbabwe. The police officers were also arrested for accepting bribes from them. The arrests followed a viral video showing the bribery incident. The police impounded the kombis involved. The accused individuals will face charges for bribery and criminal abuse of office. The police urge people not to offer bribes and to report corruption. The case is ongoing, with a ruling scheduled for November. Police officers were supposed to check for violations but allegedly accepted bribes instead.

Kombi Driver And Conductor Arrested For Bribing Police Officers In Mabvuku Turn-off Viral Video

The High Court on Thursday, November 7, overturned the conviction of prominent trade unionist and president of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Obert Masaraure.
Justices Pisirayi Kwenda and Benjamin Chikowero annulled both Masaraure’s conviction and sentence following an appeal lodged by Tapiwa Muchineripi of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.
Masaraure had been convicted in May 2024 by Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka, who fined him US$200 for allegedly posting a protest message on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the prosecution of ARTUZ secretary-general Robson Chere.
Masaraure had been charged with obstructing the course of justice, and Magistrate Chakanyuka gave him a two-month deadline to pay the fine, warning that failure to do so would result in a two-month prison sentence.
The case against Chere was linked to the 2016 death of ARTUZ member Roy Issa, who reportedly fell from the seventh floor of a Harare hotel.
Although an inquest ruled out foul play, the police later reopened the case and filed murder charges against both Masaraure and Chere.

The High Court overturned Obert Masaraure's conviction for posting a protest message. A lawyer appealed and the court cancelled his punishment. Masaraure had to pay a fine for obstructing justice but now he doesn't have to. The message was about another person's prosecution. The court case was connected to the death of a member of a teacher's union. The police accused Masaraure and another person of murder but the court case was overturned.

High Court Overturns Masaraure’s Conviction Over Protest Message

Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who were seeking bail due to alleged changed circumstances in a case where they reportedly used false documents to secure a US$9.2 million tender for street lights in Harare, have been denied bail.
As reported by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mpofu-chimombe-denied-bail-again/">The Herald</a>, Presiding magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa determined that there were no changed circumstances that would justify granting bail.
She remanded the two to November 28, pending the completion of investigations.
Mpofu and Chimombe allegedly submitted false documents while applying for a Harare City Council tender to rehabilitate street lights.
Allegations are that sometime in May 2024, Harare City Council readvertised a tender for two lots to fix street lights.
Responding to the advert, Mpofu and Chimombe acting for Juluka Enndo Joint Venture misrepresented that they were compliant with the provisions of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets General Regulations by resubmitting a receipt which they had used in an earlier bid in which their company had been disqualified.
The accused also allegedly submitted a financial report claiming it was audited by a consultancy company which investigations have revealed is not registered.
They allegedly further misrepresented that they had undertaken similar work for City of Harare and were experienced in the area of street lights installations.
Juluka Enddo was awarded a tender on the basis of falsified information.
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Two men named Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu tried to get out of jail while waiting for their trial, but the judge said no. They are accused of using fake papers to get a big project for street lights in Harare. The judge didn't think anything had changed to let them go. The men have to stay in jail until November for more investigations. They are still not free.

Chimombe And Mpofu Denied Bail In Street Lights Fraud Case

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of US$20,000 from a cash-in-transit vehicle belonging to a private security company on October 16, 2024. The vehicle was transporting cash from Beitbridge to Mutare at the time of the incident.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Kelvin Chisandako. He said:
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On 03rd November 2024, police in Masvingo arrested the suspect at Mangwawo Village, Mawarire, Mwenezi after receiving information that he was in possession of large sums of cash.
The suspect revealed to the police that he stole the money from the cash-in- transit vehicle which he boarded at Lutumba Business Centre, Beitbridge.
The arrest led to the recovery of USD$ 600.00 as well as ZAR 2 320.00 cash, an empty cash box and a Toyota Aqua vehicle, registration number AGO 5702, which the suspect bought for USD 9 800.00.
Investigations by the police established that the suspect used part of the money to buy 30 X 12 feet roofing sheets, 35 X 50 kg bags of cement, seven window frames, two French doors, 15 000 farm bricks, a cellphone and three men’s suits.
</blockquote>
Commissioner Nyathi commended members of the public for providing valuable information that led to the suspect’s arrest.
He urged the public to continue reporting any criminal activities to the police, either by calling the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631, sending a message via WhatsApp to 0712 800 197, or by contacting their nearest police station. Said Comm. Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police will ensure that the law takes its course on all criminals without fear or favour.
</blockquote>
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A 24-year-old man named Kelvin Chisandako was arrested for stealing US$20,000 from a cash-in-transit vehicle in Zimbabwe. He was caught with some of the stolen money in a village. The police also found a car and other items bought with the stolen cash. The police thanked the public for helping catch the suspect and asked for more help in reporting crimes. They promised to punish all criminals.

Man (24) Arrested Over US$20,000 Theft From Cash-in-Transit Vehicle

Two security guards are facing allegations of colluding with armed robbers to steal cash from the premises they were tasked with guarding.
According to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/guards-caught-on-cctv-sharing-loot-with-robbers/">H-Metro</a>, the guards were caught on CCTV receiving their share of the stolen money from their suspected accomplices.
The guards, Marshal Siyamboko and Tonderai Sixpence are employed by Raven Shield security company and were stationed at Turnal Holdings.
It is alleged that in the early hours of an unspecified date, a group of armed robbers arrived at the complex armed with pistols, machetes, and iron bars.
The robbers subdued the other security guards on duty, leaving them under the watch of one gang member outside the premises.
Siyamboko and Sixpence allegedly assisted their accomplices by showing them around the yard, pointing out offices and identifying their target room.
Using iron bars, the armed robbers broke into various office doors, ultimately accessing a safe from which they stole US$5,866.
The CCTV footage later revealed Siyamboko and Sixpence receiving a share of the loot and chatting with the robbers.
During police investigations, Siyamboko led them to recover US$40, which he had hidden under a plank in the Turnal Holdings car park. He also directed detectives to another US$40, concealed in a jacket in his bedroom.
In court, Sixpence claimed that he never received any money from the robbers and insisted that he was coerced into compliance with their demands.
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Two security guards are accused of working with armed robbers to steal money from the place they were supposed to protect. They were caught on camera receiving their share of the stolen money. The guards, Marshal Siyamboko and Tonderai Sixpence, were working for Raven Shield security company at Turnal Holdings. The robbers came armed with weapons and stole $5,866 from a safe. The CCTV footage showed the guards sharing the money with the robbers. Siyamboko led police to recover some of the stolen money. In court, Sixpence claimed he didn't get any money and was forced to help the robbers.

CCTV Captures Security Guards Sharing Stolen Cash With Armed Robbers

Police have launched a manhunt for six armed suspects who robbed Pircy Farm in Goromonzi on November 3.
Commissioner Paul Nyathi, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), has appealed for information that could help identify the suspects.
The faces and clothing of the robbers were captured on the CCTV system installed around the farm. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may assist in the investigations of a case of armed robbery which occurred on 03rd November 2024 at Pircy Farm, Goromonzi.
Six unknown male suspects armed with machetes and pistols gained entry to the farm by cutting the fence in the backyard.
They entered the kitchen through an open door before attacking the farm owners. The suspects stole USD 3,000 cash, various clothes, two speakers, three cellphones, laptops, jewellery, groceries and three firearms.
The firearms, two Short guns and a Pellet gun were later recovered dumped in the backyard of the farm.
The faces and clothing worn by the suspects were later observed on the CCTV system installed around the yard.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 70 3631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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Six armed robbers attacked Pircy Farm in Zimbabwe, stealing money, electronics, and weapons. The police are looking for them and have CCTV footage to help. The robbers cut a fence to get in and attacked the farm owners. Some items were found later, dumped in the backyard. The police want anyone with information to call them. The robbers took cash, clothes, speakers, phones, laptops, jewelry, groceries, and guns. The police are asking for the public's help to catch the robbers.

Pircy Farm Armed Robbers Caught On CCTV

Chillspot producer Tafadzwa Mandaza, known as DJ Rhibe, appeared in court on Wednesday facing allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl.
The 32-year-old was brought before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa and remanded in custody until November 20 for a routine remand hearing.
The magistrate advised him to seek bail from the High Court.
Mandaza was represented by lawyers Dumisani Mtombeni and Stanley Matandadzi.
According to prosecutors, on October 16, the victim did not return home from school after her father discovered she had missed two consecutive days.
The following day, around 10 PM, the minor was with DJ Rhibe and others at Mashwede Village, where he allegedly made her drink an unknown substance while smoking shisha.
It is claimed that on October 18 at around 3 AM, the girl and DJ Rhibe went to his residence, where she regained consciousness the next day.
Upon waking, she realized that DJ Rhibe had engaged in sexual intercourse with her without her consent.
The girl was later located in Highfield after a missing person report was filed with the police.
The case came to light on October 20 when the complainant was questioned by her father.
Ribhe is the latest member of Chillspot Records to have encountered legal troubles.
Previously, DJ Levels faced rape allegations, which were ultimately dropped by fellow musician Shashl, who had accused him.
Throughout the trial, DJ Levels maintained his innocence, denying that he raped Shashl, his former girlfriend.
DJ Fantan faced charges of domestic violence brought by his estranged wife, Gamu Nemukuyu. 
Similar to the situation with DJ Levels, the allegations made by Nemukuyu were also dropped.
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DJ Ribhe, a producer at Chillspot, is accused of drugging and raping a 14-year-old girl. He appeared in court and was remanded in custody. Allegedly, he gave the girl a substance to drink and then had sex with her without her consent. The girl was found after going missing, and her dad reported her disappearance to the police. Ribhe is not the first member of Chillspot to have legal troubles; DJ Levels and DJ Fantan also faced accusations, but the cases were dropped. Ribhe will seek bail from the High Court.

Chillspot Producer, Ribhe, Accused Of Drugging And Raping Minor

Two armed robbers, Ashton Siziba (26) and Phinias Shumba (25), were sentenced to an effective 84 years each by the Chiredzi regional magistrate Judith Zuyu for robbing passengers on a Beitbridge-bound bus in July.
The robbery occurred on July 18, when the gang, posing as ordinary passengers, stole over US$8,600 and R62,000 from more than 40 passengers traveling on a Blue Circle bus.
The bus, carrying 45 passengers, was targeted by a four-man gang that included Siziba, Shumba, and their accomplice Sauro Dadirayi,23 ) of Sitauze area in Beitbridge is already serving his sentence after being tried separately. The second accomplice remains unidentified and at large.
The robbery took place around 2:30 AM near Rutenga along the Masvingo-Beitbridge highway after Siziba signaled the driver to stop, claiming he had reached his destination.
Once the bus stopped, Siziba brandished a black pistol and ordered the conductor back onto the bus, while Shumba and the others displayed okapi knives and directed the driver deeper into the bush.
The robbers collected cash from 31 passengers before ordering all male passengers to lie down and forcing female passengers off the bus. After the robbery, the gang escaped in an unidentified vehicle parked behind the bus.
Siziba, Shumba, and Dadirayi were apprehended after police received tips about their whereabouts at Mapurisa Business Centre in Maranda, leading to the recovery of stolen cash and the firearm used in the robbery.
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Two men, Ashton Siziba and Phinias Shumba, were given 84 years in jail for stealing money from a bus in Zimbabwe. They pretended to be passengers, then robbed over $8,600 and R62,000 from 40 people. The robbery happened early in the morning along a highway. They used weapons to scare people and collected money from many passengers. The police caught them later with the stolen money and gun. Another man involved is already in jail, but one is still on the run.

Two More Blue Circle Bus Armed Robbers Jailed 84 Years Each

A villager from Mtetengwe, Beitbridge, has been fined three goats after a traditional court found her guilty of speaking to the regional newspaper <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local/article/200034569/villager-fined-3-goats-for-speaking-to-the-media">Southern Eye</a> and reporting what she perceived as extortionist behaviour by a village head.
Efa Sebata, of Tshamunanga village, was ordered to pay one goat to Headman Mabhidhi, another to complainant village head Edna Tshidixwa, and a third to the community.
She had already been fined two goats and two chickens for allegedly disrespecting Tshidixwa during a gathering where villagers received instructions on rearing day-old chicks distributed by ZANU PF.
Sebata believes she was denied justice and claims that a total abuse of power and corruption is at play in her case. She said:
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I was not given time to explain my case by Headman Mabhidhi. I found it strange that I had a misunderstanding with Tshidixwa who became the complainant, judge and jury and went on to preside over a case she was the complainant.
We were at a workshop, where ZANU PF officials from Harare educated villagers on how to care for broiler chickens.
I was knowledgeable and they suggested making me their point person from where chick distributions would be done. The kraal head was not amused and blocked the idea.
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Sebata questioned Tshidixwa after a meeting, asking why she was blocked, which led to Tshidixwa threatening to make her pay a goat.
A few days later, Sebata was summoned to Tshidixwa’s homestead for a hearing.
Tshidixwa, presiding over the matter with her family members, ordered Sebata to pay two goats and two chickens.
Tshidixwa’s brother subsequently took two chickens from Sebata’s fowl run, instructing her to bring the goats later.
Dissatisfied with the situation, Sebata sought advice from other villagers, who recommended that she contact NewsDay, which in turn referred her to the police.
Sebata was later called to headman Mabhidhi’s court, where she was charged for speaking to the media and reporting to the police.
The villagers are baffled by what they perceive as gross abuse of power by traditional leaders, accusing them of enriching themselves through dubious trials and convictions.
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A woman in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe was fined three goats for talking to the media about corruption. She had already been fined two goats and two chickens before for disrespecting a village head. She believes the traditional court did not give her a fair chance to explain herself. The woman was threatened by the village head after questioning her about being blocked from a job. When she sought advice from other villagers and the media, she was fined even more. The villagers are upset at what they see as unfair treatment by traditional leaders.