Crimes & Courts

HARARE — Zimbabwean tycoon Simon Rudland has given the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) a 48-hour ultimatum to withdraw explosive claims that he bankrolled a plot to destabilise the government.

LIVERPOOL - UK based Zimbabwean gospel singer turned pastor Walter Chahwanda who was found guilty of a total of 17 sexual offences by a jury has today been sentenced to nine years in jail and handed a five-year extended licence period.

South African Grammy-winning composer Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake has filed a US$20 million lawsuit in a United States federal court against Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Mwanyenyeka Jonasi, following a viral social media discussion about the opening chant from The Lion King.

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has filed an application at the Harare Regional Magistrates’ Court seeking to compel Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Walter Magaya to enter a plea, citing a series of defence applications that have delayed the commencement of his rape trial.

Former opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere faces a moment of truth on Thursday (12 March 2026) after High Court Judge Tawanda Chitapi again assigned himself the defamation case pitting her against Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire.