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Varevi, Mhandu win ZB half marathon
Varevi, Mhandu win ZB half marathon

WELLINGTON Varevi and Caroline Mhandu are this year’s ZB Half Marathon winners after emerging tops yesterday at ZB Sports Club.

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Ngwenya’s transformation at Dynamos complete
Ngwenya’s transformation at Dynamos complete

 The transformation from promising talent to proven performer is one of the most difficult transitions in football.

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Nyachowe Falls: Where nature, culture and community thrive
Nyachowe Falls: Where nature, culture and community thrive

Nestled deep in the lush greenery of the Vumba mountains, just 25km East of Mutare, lies Nyachowe Falls, a hidden gem that has become both a natural sanctuary and a lifeline for the surrounding community of Chigodora Village under Chief Zimunya.

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Govt casts doubt on fairness of Byo water rationing
Govt casts doubt on fairness of Byo water rationing

The Government has challenged the Bulawayo City Council’s water rationing programme, suggesting the local authority is not being transparent.

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US$400 bribe demand backfires for 2 detectives
US$400 bribe demand backfires for 2 detectives

Two detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department in Norton found themselves on the wrong side of the law after they allegedly demanded a US$400 bribe to release a suspect caught in possession of dagga. 

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Manicaland Agric Show a resounding success
Manicaland Agric Show a resounding success

The just-ended Manicaland Agricultural Show has been described as a resounding success as it managed to attract a record number of local and foreign exhibitors.

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African countries set to benefit from Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam
African countries set to benefit from Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam

African countries are set to benefit from reliable access to clean renewable energy through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Zimbabwe and the wider SADC region among the states expected to gain from future power exports.

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Former CCC legislator Manduna released on bail pending appeal
Former CCC legislator Manduna released on bail pending appeal

Peter Matika, [email protected] Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Obert Manduna has been granted bail of US$100 by the High Court of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, pending his appeal against…

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Huayou Cobalt investment tops US$1,1bn in Zim
Huayou Cobalt investment tops US$1,1bn in Zim

CHINESE conglomerate Huayou Cobalt has invested US$1,1 billion in Zimbabwe’s mining sector since commencing operations in 2022.

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Senior prison officer in court over alleged unlawful release of armed robberDanisa Masuku Zimpapers Writer A senior prison officer stationed at Khami Maximum Prison Complex has found himself in legal trouble after allegedly facilitating the release of an inmate serving a 62-year sentence for six counts of armed robbery. Chamunorwa Matshalaga, a Principal Correctional Officer with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Mr Mark Dzira on Friday, facing a charge of criminal abuse of office. Matshalaga applied for bail, arguing that he posed no flight risk and would not interfere with State witnesses. He also pledged to reside at the address he had provided to the court. However, the State opposed the application, and he was remanded in custody until 2 October. Prosecutor Siphiwe Mhlanga submitted that criminal abuse of office is a serious offence and a form of corruption that undermines national well-being. She further argued that unlawfully releasing an inmate from prison is a grave violation that erodes public trust in the ZPCS and the rule of law. The court also heard concerns that Matshalaga might interfere with witnesses and, given the severity of the charge, could abscond. It is alleged that sometime in 2024, on an unspecified date, Matshalaga — who was responsible for inmate records and administration — conspired with accomplices, who are yet to be arrested, to unlawfully release Charles Nyarondo from custody. Nyarondo was serving a 62-year sentence for six counts of armed robbery committed between 2023 and 2024. The court was told that Matshalaga and his accomplices were part of the amnesty selection panel tasked with compiling a list of inmates eligible for release under the Proposed General Amnesty 2024: Clemency Order No. 1 of 2024, which was to inform the Presidential Clemency Order. It is alleged that Matshalaga and his co-accused unlawfully included Nyarondo on the list of beneficiaries, despite his ineligibility due to the nature of his convictions. They reportedly facilitated his release by misclassifying him under the “aged 60” provision, in violation of paragraph six of Clemency Order No. 1 of 2024, published in Government Gazette Vol. CII No. 32. The Gazette explicitly excludes inmates convicted under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] from release on the basis of age.
Senior prison officer in court over alleged unlawful release of armed robberDanisa Masuku Zimpapers Writer A senior prison officer stationed at Khami Maximum Prison Complex has found himself in legal trouble after allegedly facilitating the release of an inmate serving a 62-year sentence for six counts of armed robbery. Chamunorwa Matshalaga, a Principal Correctional Officer with the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Mr Mark Dzira on Friday, facing a charge of criminal abuse of office. Matshalaga applied for bail, arguing that he posed no flight risk and would not interfere with State witnesses. He also pledged to reside at the address he had provided to the court. However, the State opposed the application, and he was remanded in custody until 2 October. Prosecutor Siphiwe Mhlanga submitted that criminal abuse of office is a serious offence and a form of corruption that undermines national well-being. She further argued that unlawfully releasing an inmate from prison is a grave violation that erodes public trust in the ZPCS and the rule of law. The court also heard concerns that Matshalaga might interfere with witnesses and, given the severity of the charge, could abscond. It is alleged that sometime in 2024, on an unspecified date, Matshalaga — who was responsible for inmate records and administration — conspired with accomplices, who are yet to be arrested, to unlawfully release Charles Nyarondo from custody. Nyarondo was serving a 62-year sentence for six counts of armed robbery committed between 2023 and 2024. The court was told that Matshalaga and his accomplices were part of the amnesty selection panel tasked with compiling a list of inmates eligible for release under the Proposed General Amnesty 2024: Clemency Order No. 1 of 2024, which was to inform the Presidential Clemency Order. It is alleged that Matshalaga and his co-accused unlawfully included Nyarondo on the list of beneficiaries, despite his ineligibility due to the nature of his convictions. They reportedly facilitated his release by misclassifying him under the “aged 60” provision, in violation of paragraph six of Clemency Order No. 1 of 2024, published in Government Gazette Vol. CII No. 32. The Gazette explicitly excludes inmates convicted under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] from release on the basis of age.

Danisa Masuku, Zimpapers Writer A senior prison officer stationed at Khami Maximum Prison Complex has found himself in legal trouble after allegedly facilitating the release of an inmate serving a…

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