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Prosecution appeals Kereke sentence… says its too lenient

By Fidelis Munyoro In a new twist to the case of former Bikita West Member of Parliament Munyaradzi Kereke, the private prosecution is appealing against the 14-year imprisonment imposed on the former legislator arguing that it was lenient. Through the private prosecutor, Mr Charles Warara, the victim’s guardian Mr Francis Maramwidze yesterday filed a notice […]

Kereke booted out of Parliament

Zanu PF’s Bikita West Member of Parliament Munyaradzi Kereke was yesterday expelled from Parliament after he was sentenced to an effective 10-year jail term last week following his conviction of raping his 11-year-old niece six years ago. National Assembly Deputy Speaker Marble Chinomona made the announcement in the Chamber yesterday. Chinomona said the ejection of Kereke […]

Updated: Kereke convicted, jailed for 10 years

By Tendai Rupapa Private prosecutor Mr Charles Warara yesterday set a precedent in the history of Independent Zimbabwe when he successfully prosecuted the case of Bikita West legislator Munyaradzi Kereke, who was sentenced to an effective 10 years in jail for raping his 11-year-old niece, six years ago. The victory will likely open floodgates to […]

‘Kereke wanted out-of-court rape settlement’

By Tarisai Machakaire HARARE – Bikita West Zanu PF legislator Munyaradzi Kereke attempted to quash his sexual assault case by seeking an out-of-court settlement with the guardians of victims, a Harare court heard on Thursday. The maverick businessman is standing trial on charges of sexually molesting two minors at his Borrowdale residence in 2010. Francis Maramwidze, […]

Kereke rape case takes new twist

HARARE – The rape case involving Dr Munyaradzi Kereke, a former advisor to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, took a new twist this week after the guardian of the 11 year old victim filed a High Court application seeking to compel the police and Attorney General’s office to bring the businessman to book.

Kereke claims wife and daughter have ‘vanished’

Munyaradzi Kereke, a former adviser to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono, has sensationally claimed that his wife and 4 year old daughter “just vanished” on the 13th of September and the police are now helping with investigations.