Benin coup bid suspect arrested trying to enter Zim

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau SOUTH African security agents on Monday arrested a fugitive from Benin while plotting to leave that country for Zimbabwe through an illegal crossing point at the…

Man jailed for assaulting ex-girlfriend

Yeukai Karengezeka-Chisepo Court Correspondent A Harare man has been sentenced to an effective nine months in prison for assaulting his ex-girlfriend after she confronted him on allegations that he had…

Taxi driver jailed for robbery

Lovemore Kadzura Weekender Reporter A 28-YEAR-OLD Rusape taxi driver, Tinotenda Seda, was sentenced to five years in prison for robbery. He pleaded guilty to the offence. Seda of Vengere, appeared…

Insurance broker acquitted in US$90 000 Old Mutual fraud

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent HARARE magistrate Lisa Mutendereki has acquitted an insurance broker, Reality Njabulo Chuma, on charges of defrauding Old Mutual of US$90 000 through a fake insurance claim…

State withdraws charges against Singapore businessman in US$1, 5 million fraud case

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent THE State has withdrawn charges against Singaporean national Mark Yong Khong Yong, who was appearing in court on fraud charges involving a US$1,5 million mining investment.…

Man kills brother with axe in beer-fuelled dispute

Tendai Gukutikwa Mutare Bureau  A BUHERA family has been left shattered after a 46-year-old man allegedly murdered his younger brother with an axe following a dispute that reportedly started during…

Suspect in Beitbridge explosives case remains behind bars

A 42-year-old suspect who was arrested with explosives worth nearly R1 million at the Beitbridge Port of Entry will remain behind bars until his next court appearance in South Africa.…

Human remains discovered near homestead

Simbarashe Chitsiku and Leot Mafukashe The community in Nyachityu Village under Chief Marange, Odzi has been left shaken following the discovery of suspected human remains in a bushy area near…

Police target court-ready evidence

Arron Nyamayaro A strategic workshop aimed at strengthening police investigation standards for cases headed to prosecution opened yesterday, bringing together police investigation officers, senior prosecutors and criminal justice trainers. The…

Business partner duo in US$12K diesel scam

Zvikomborero Parafini Two Harare business partners allegedly duped a top farmer of US$12 900 in a botched diesel deal and have appeared in court facing fraud charges. The pair appeared…