Teenager loses finger in fight over drum

Takunda Gambiza-Herald Reporter A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Chegutu, who attacked a teenage boy for refusing to hand over his drum during a memorial service before biting off the boy’s middle…

Father gets protection order in custody wrangle

Spiwe Sarakunze-Herald Reporter A HARARE man has secured a protection order from the courts after a bitter custody battle with his former wife escalated into violence and allegations of extortion.…

Man in court for US$35k fraud

Yeukai Karengezeka-Court Correspondent A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Harare, Denzel Tinashe Wankies, has appeared in court on fraud charges for his alleged role in a scam that conned a tutor out…

Viral school gang rape video: More details emerge

Ray Bande Senior Reporter TWO Masasi High School learners appeared at Mutare Magistrates’ Court today, charged with gang-raping their 17-year-old schoolmate. The two – aged 16 and 17 – were…

Reckless driver sentenced to 30 months behind bars

Takudzwa Mangrozah Herald Reporter A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for 30 months for reckless driving, resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer. In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority…

Man gets protection order against ‘abusive, violent’ ex-wife

Spiwe Sarakunze Herald Reporter A HARARE man has won a protection order against his ex-wife after their custody battle spilled into the courts. Callington Chiromo appeared before the Harare Civil…

Trial of Beitbridge man arrested with Audi A4 stolen from South Africa deferred pending further investigations

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau The trial of a Beitbridge man who was recently arrested while in possession of an Audi A4 that was stolen in South Africa and smuggled into…

 Intersex community files court petition seeking recognition, protection

Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent THE intersex community has filed a first-of-its-kind constitutional challenge in the High Court, demanding that the Government formally recognises and protects their rights under the supreme…

Crackdown nets 186 unroadworthy vehicles

Arron Nyamayaro Police in Harare have launched a major crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles, impounding 186 buses and commuter omnibuses in just three days, as authorities intensify efforts to uphold public…

Investigations into Masasi High School gang rape intensify

Freeman Razemba-Senior Reporter TWO boys, both aged 16, are assisting police with investigations following a video that went viral on social media in which they were seen sexually abusing a…