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High Court Frees Youthful First-Time Offender in Theft Case
 The High Court of Zimbabwe has reduced the prison sentence of a 26-year-old man convicted of motor vehicle theft, ruling that the original custodial term was disproportionately harsh given his youth,...
Zimbabwean Nationals Face Asset Forfeiture in Western Cape Kidnap Case
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) in the Western Cape has secured a forfeiture order against two Zimbabwean nationals accused of kidnapping and extortion....
SAPS Hunts Malloti Over 2017 Armed Robbery Case
  Zimbabwean musician and social media personality Malloti is wanted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in connection with a 2017 armed robbery case in the Western Cape, South Africa.SAPS conf...
Court foils Magaya ‘s bid to bar closed testimony
The rape trial of Prophetic and Healing Deliverance founder Walter Magaya opened on Friday with a legal battle over whether proceedings should be moved to the Victim Friendly Unit.Prosecutor Clemence...
Magweja harass MP over community issues at US gold mine
Guruve North legislator Tendai Pinduka was reportedly forced to leave a funeral wake this week after being confronted by a group of illegal miners who accused him of abandoning community grievances li...
My China Story: Africa’s change makers in action
  Bai Shuang - CGTN Africa editorDuring the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, CGTN Africa launched a five-episode mini-documentary series titled My China Story. The series traced t...
ZESA Holdings to pay US$66k compensation to electrocuted minors
 Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights has compelled state-run power utility ZESA Holdings to pay more than US$60,000 in compensation to two minors who sustained severe electrical burns after coming into...
Rabies Surveillance Key to Protecting Public Health and Livestock
 Strengthening disease surveillance systems has been identified as a critical pillar in protecting livestock, safeguarding communities and preserving economic stability amid ongoing public health risk...
Four Asians In Court Over Illegal Cash Transfers
 Four businessmen of Asian origin have been brought before the courts facing charges of contravening the Exchange Control Act after allegedly handling illegal foreign currency transactions worth more...
Headlands Man Jailed 9 Months for Assaulting Wife
 A 52-year-old man from Headlands has been sentenced to nine months in prison for physically abusing his wife.The Rusape Magistrates’ Court handed down the sentence following an incident that occurred...