Crimes & Courts

Mzembi tells court he inherited collapsed Tourism Ministry after 2008 violence

HARARE - Incarcerated former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi has told the High Court of Zimbabwe that he inherited a collapsed ministry when he assumed office in the aftermath of the 2008 political violence.

AFM wins Mbare church property battle as High Court slams ‘vexatious’ litigation

HARARE - The Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe has secured a decisive legal victory over a rival faction in a long-running dispute over its Mbare property, after the High Court of Zimbabwe granted summary judgement in its favour, describing the respondents’ repeated litigation as “vexatious” and without merit.

Supreme Court confirms 18-year jail for employees who stole US$3m worth of stands

HARARE - The Supreme Court has upheld the 18-year prison sentences for former employees of Delatfin Civil Engineering who were found guilty of stealing and selling residential stands worth US$3 million.

Fidelity Life Assurance loses bid to reclaim US$21,840 in US$30 million legal fight

HARARE - The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed a bid by Fidelity Life Assurance Zimbabwe Limited to recover US$21,840 in legal fees incurred while defending a recusal application in a US$30 million arbitration dispute with CFI Holdings Limited, ruling that the use of two advocates in the interlocutory matter was excessive.

Drug trafficking claims add to mounting legal woes for Prophet Walter Magaya

HARARE - Controversial cleric Prophet Walter Magaya is facing escalating legal pressure after fresh drug trafficking claims emerged from a police raid at his Yadah Hotel in Waterfalls.

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