Crime & Court Articles

Zvishavane Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Petrol Attack on Wife and Infant

Johnson Progress A 51‑year‑old man from Makwasha village, Innocent Nyamandi, was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment after being convicted of attempted murder for dousing his wife, Sibongile Chikozho, with petrol and setting her ablaze while she carried their...

Madzibaba Ishmael Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Self-styled religious leader Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa was sentenced to 20 years in prison yesterday for the rape and impregnation of a 14-year-old member of his congregation. The sentence, handed down by Magistrate Estere Chivasa, marks a major legal victory in...

29-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death at Kadoma Service Station; Police Hunt Four Suspects

Johnson Progress Vincent Shambarume, 29, was stabbed to death during an early‑morning altercation at Marcshep Service Station in Waverly, Kadoma on Sunday 21 December 2025. Police confirmed the murder investigation and urged the public to assist in locating the...

Fake Fertilizer Scam: Harare Manager Accused of Swindling Farmers Out for US$781,000

Johnson Progress A Harare-based manager, Blessing Mushonga, has appeared before Harare Provincial Magistrate Ruth Moyo, facing allegations of defrauding farmers by selling counterfeit fertilizers. Mushonga, who works for Agro Zim Solutions, is accused of conspiring...