Crime & Courts

EMA Secures High Court Order Against Chitungwiza Municipality Over Raw Sewage Discharges 0
- Crime & Courts, Local
- October 22, 2026
By Pamenus Tuso The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has secured a High Court order compelling Chitungwiza Municipality to take measures to prevent the unlawful discharge of raw or untreated sewage into water sources and the environment. The order, issued on September 30, 2026, under Case No. HCH3235/25 follows an application for a mandatory interdict by
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POLICE BAN MACHETES, KNIVES 0
- Crime & Courts
- October 20, 2026
Mthulisi Nxumalo Police in Zvishavane have announced a three-month ban on the carrying and public display of machetes, knives, axes, and other potentially dangerous weapons due to a significant rise in violent crimes involving these items. The ban will take effect on October 31, 2026, and will remain in place until January 31, 2027. This
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Gweru courts go paperless as IECMS goes live 0
- Crime & Courts, Local
- October 15, 2026
Tanyaradzwa Chigumbu The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has introduced the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) at the Gweru Civil and Criminal Courts, marking a major shift from paper-based court processes to digital case management. The system went live on October 1 and is expected to improve the efficiency of court operations, reduce paperwork, speed
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Lower Gweru robbers arrested 0
- Crime & Courts
- October 7, 2026
Mthulisi Nxumalo The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Shephered Gundani and Edson Sithole, in connection with a series of armed robbery cases reported at Insukamini Farm, Lower Gweru, on 23 September 2026. Police said the suspects, together with accomplices who are still at large, allegedly raided three homesteads while
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Gweru courts move to digital case management 0
- Crime & Courts, Local
- September 29, 2026
By Mthulisi Nxumalo The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has launched an awareness campaign for the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) in Midlands Province, marking a significant step toward digitizing court processes and improving access to justice. The campaign was officially inaugurated at the Gweru Magistrates’ Court on Friday by Owen Ncube, the Midlands Minister
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Gokwe man jailed 35 for murdering wife 0
- Crime & Courts
- September 29, 2026
Blessing Nduku A 55-year-old Gokwe man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of his wife following a domestic dispute at their home in Chingarande Village under Chief Chireya in Gokwe North. Wiseman Sai was convicted of murdering his wife, Lucia Mpofu, 27, after the matter was heard by the High
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