adminFive police constables challenge ‘retraining’ order
Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter Five police constables are challenging in the High Court the retraining they are required to do after serving sentences in detention barracks for misconduct, claiming that…
Teenagers in the dock for rape
Fungai Jachi Court Reporter TWO teenagers appeared in court yesterday facing charges of raping minors aged four and five. In the first case, a 17-year-old Ruwa boy allegedly raped his five-year-old sister…
Oscar Machapa acquitted
Court Reporter DYNAMOS midfielder Oscar Machapa was yesterday acquitted of charges of assaulting a policeman after a Harare magistrate found no incriminating evidence against him. Magistrate Ms Nomsa Sabarauta said the…
Law textbooks shortage: Judges forced to borrow
Abigail Mawonde Herald Reporter The shortage of law textbooks has seen higher courts postponing cases to enable judges to borrow books from other sources before pronouncing their decisions. Speaking during the…
Woman hauls hubby to court
Court Reporter A woman on Monday told the Harare Civil Court that her abusive husband forces her to work in the fields and to herd cattle even when she is…
Suspected robbers denied bail
Court Reporter Nine suspected armed robbers appeared in court on Monday facing charges of stealing property worth $70 000. Ephraim Malcom Matiza (22), Trust Misola (27), Craig Musasa (27), Taurai Fagai…
Editorial Comment: City of Harare head count a good start
THE ongoing clean up at the Harare City Council was long overdue. We hope this is just the beginning of a sustained effort to revive the service delivery role of…
Guy Scott, demons and the ringmaster
It is hoped that the reader may find in his or her heart the indulgence to be once again taken across the Zambezi River, the home of the Nyaminyami snake…
Are we wrong to like Disney?
Knowledge Mushohwe Correspondent Marvel comics, incorporating likeable all-American heroes such as Spiderman, Batman, the Fantastic Four, Wonder Woman, Thor, Superman and the Incredible Hulk have entertained several generations of audiences worldwide. Readers and…
The new challenges of resolving village conflicts
Sekai Nzenza on Wednesday When Muchaneta died two weeks ago, most people around this village celebrated. They said, God is wonderful. He brings justice to the poor and the oppressed. “Who…