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Police ‘have no right to impound vehicles’

Police have no right to impound vehicles from motorists without money to pay spot fines, a Cabinet minister has said. Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa also said the public had the right to sue the police if their windscreens were smashed for no legitimate reasons.

Robber back in court for insulting Mugabe

HARARE – A daring robber currently serving 12 years in prison is back in court for insulting President Robert Mugabe. Daniel Mutema, 26, was last year jailed by regional magistrate William Bhilla after he was convicted on robbery charges.

Drunken drivers go scot free in Zimbabwe

HARARE- No arrests were made for drunken driving during the festive season, one of the bloodiest in recent years, as all ZRP breathalysers were not working. One hundred and three people perished on the roads in the just-ended festive season.

Anglican priest convicted of raping 13 year old

There was drama at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday when a convicted Anglican priest walked out of the dock to give a firm hand shake to a 13-year-old rape victim’s father, risking being slapped with further charges for contempt of court.