*_EVENING NEWS | 13 JUNE 2025_* *_Join our Group:_* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDUL4HF8Hyo4MaUUiGXvKz *TO ADVERTISE WITH WAZO ADVERTS* *_WhatsApp:_* wa.me/263776804293 *_We have a market reach of over 400,000 Zimbabweans._* — — — — — — — — — — — — *1.* Police under fire over fresh allegations of brutality and abuse *2.* National Blood Service of Zimbabwe makes US$200 profit per pint of blood – Chari *3.* Harare threatens mass evictions, water cuts over ZiG$500 million debt *4.* Mnangagwa renames Tomlinson Depot to Chimoio Camp *5.* Harare threatens to close illegal businesses *6.* Senator demands justice over police assault on Mahetshe primary pupils *7.* Ex-Minister Douglas Karoro accuses rivals of ‘dirty tactics’ in GMB fertilizer scandal *8.* Flats for police officers complete *9.* Zimbabwe-US tariff talks risk collapse *10.* “Fix the stadiums first!” – ZIFA mocked for eyeing Video Assistant Referee technology despite local football struggles *11.* Struggling football giants Dynamos pulls out of CAF Confederation Cup *12.* Caught in the act – Harare man leaves pregnant wife at home for foursome with sex workers *13.* Harare man charged in plot to seize Cecil Rhodes grandson’s property *14.* Delta Beverages cashier jailed for US$30,000 theft *15.* Game ranger dies after vicious attack by black rhino *16.* Police officer arrested for receiving US$40 bribe *_FULL ARTICLES BELOW_* _[Note: These News Articles were Compiled and Distributed by Wazo Adverts. Source is Credited at the End of Each Article.]_ 1. *POLICE UNDER FIRE OVER FRESH ALLEGATIONS OF BRUTALITY AND ABUSE* The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is facing renewed criticism following a string of incidents that have raised serious concerns about heavy-handed tactics, including alleged killings, torture, and assaults on schoolchildren. Human rights lawyer Arnold Tsunga says these cases reflect a disturbing pattern of abuse by law enforcement officers against civilians, vendors, and even learners, warning that impunity remains a central problem. In March, nearly 100 people were arrested during protests in Harare. According to Tsunga, most of those detained were not involved in the demonstration but were picked up while commuting home from work. “When they appeared in court, it became clear that the majority had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Tsunga said. “Detaining people in such circumstances under filthy conditions amounts to abuse of police power.” Public anger has also been fuelled by the death of 30-year-old Blessed Believe Juruvenge, who died after allegedly being severely beaten by Constable Prince Ndavambi while in police custody at Ruwa Police Station last month. Ndavambi reportedly assaulted Juruvenge with a hoe handle, while fellow officers allegedly watched without intervening. After weeks on the run, Ndavambi was arrested on 12 June. In a separate incident in Maphisa, Matabeleland South, police conducting a crime awareness campaign at Mahetshe Primary School reportedly beat several pupils, including toddlers, sparking national outcry. Witnesses said uniformed officers slapped and caned the learners, leaving some injured and in tears. Parents and rights groups have condemned the incident as unlawful and degrading, prompting a government investigation. “The police are not mandated to discipline schoolchildren,” Tsunga said, describing the incident as a gross abuse of authority. The fresh allegations have revived memories of Zimbabwe’s post-election violence in 2018, when soldiers opened fire on protesters in Harare, killing six people. Despite a commission of inquiry led by former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe recommending prosecutions, no action has been taken against those responsible. “These cases demonstrate a systematic failure to hold security forces accountable,” Tsunga said. “There is a clear pattern of excessive and unlawful force, which fosters public fear and distrust.” He urged the police to adhere strictly to principles of legality, necessity, proportionality, and accountability in maintaining public order. *_-CITE_* 2. *NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE OF ZIMBABWE MAKES US$200 PROFIT PER PINT OF BLOOD – CHARI* United States-based Zimbabwean social activist Freeman Chari has launched a scathing critique of the National Blood Services of Zimbabwe (NBSZ), accusing the organisation of “profiteering” from citizens despite its self-proclaimed “not-for-profit” status. Chari’s assertions, shared on X (formerly Twitter), are based on his review of NBSZ’s 2023 financial reports. Chari claims that the NBSZ operates with an 80% gross margin, meaning that for every pint of blood currently priced at US$250, they make a gross profit of approximately US$200. He wrote: _In fact, processing blood costs them just US$50 and they charge the patient US$250. THIS IS INSANE!_ According to his analysis of the 2023 reports, after accounting for administrative costs and operational expenses, NBSZ recorded a net profit/surplus of US$3.5 million, representing 32% of their gross revenue. Chari argues this demonstrates the organisation’s capacity to reduce the price of blood by 30% while still maintaining a surplus. The activist expressed dismay at NBSZ’s reported boast of a 272% revenue growth (inflation-adjusted) from the previous year, or 1470% in historical terms. He said: _My conclusion after reading this report, NBSZ is not there to serve people… they are there to suck the blood out of pple while lining their coffers!_ Chari, who spent five years in a lab cross-matching blood, also challenged the notion that increased blood donations would lower prices. He explained that Zimbabwe’s annual need is around 100,000 pints, a figure NBSZ is close to reaching, and excess supply would lead to expiry, given blood’s limited shelf life. Chari pinpointed the organisation’s “wage & employee bill,” rather than direct consumables like reagents, as the primary driver of high costs. He noted that the average employee earned US$875/month in 2023, with an additional US$400/month for staff welfare, which he deems “well paid by Zimbabwe standards.” Chari called for the entire NBSZ board and management to resign, accusing them of having “lost their way.” He pleaded with the NBSZ to “do the right thing,” warning that he would disclose the salaries of top executives if action is not taken. *_-Pindula_* 3. *HARARE THREATENS MASS EVICTIONS, WATER CUTS OVER ZIG$500 MILLION DEBT* The City of Harare has announced a drastic clampdown on long-standing tenants occupying council-owned properties, targeting defaulters in Dzivarasekwa, the central business district (CBD), and surrounding areas in an effort to recover over ZiG$500 million (US$18.53 million) in unpaid rent and service charges. Officials blame this massive debt, accumulated over five years of non-payment, for crippling essential services across the capital. The city’s first step will be cutting off water supplies to all delinquent properties, followed by enforced closures under public health regulations. “We are disconnecting water supplies on all properties within the CBD and industry suburbs that owe the City for rates and services. “After that, the properties will be closed off by our City Health Department for operating without water in contravention of the Public Health Act and the Harare Licensed Premises by-law,” said City of Harare spokesperson Stanley Gama. “We are owed in excess of ZiG500 million by residents occupying councils rented premises,” Gama added. Gama emphasised that inflation and non-payment have worsened the crisis. “This has caused significant revenue losses due to loss of value of money from the ZWL era and also the non-payment has significantly impacted service delivery,” he said. The crackdown threatens to devastate small businesses, informal traders, and tuck shops operating in council properties, many of whom sublease space and now face abrupt closures despite not being direct debtors to the municipality. Officials declined to specify when enforcement would begin but warned that all defaulters, regardless of how long they’ve occupied the properties, will face consequences. The city directly links years of unpaid bills to deteriorating infrastructure, including chronic water shortages, uncollected waste, and crumbling roads, insisting that recovering these funds is critical to restoring basic services for Harare’s residents. *_-ZwNews_* 4. *MNANGAGWA RENAMES TOMLINSON DEPOT TO CHIMOIO CAMP* President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially renamed the Tomlinson Depot to Chimoio Camp Depot as a way of "dismantling colonial legacies." The renaming ceremony also included the commissioning of four blocks residential flats, now called the Chimoio Police Camp Flats. Speaking at the ceremony Friday, Mngangagwa said name changing is an important tool for preserving a country's heritage. "It is with great honour and a sense of pride that I join you at this momentous occasion, to officiate at this ceremony marking the unveiling of the new name of Tomlinson Depot. This cantonment area will now be called, Chimoio Camp Depot. "Today, we also witness the commissioning of residential flats, hereafter called the Chimoio Police Camp Flats," Mnangagwa said. The 82-year-old Zanu PF leader also acknowledged shortage of decent accommodation for the uniformed forces, challenging relevant authorities to scale up efforts in addressing the housing needs. "I am aware that with the current strength of men and women, the magnitude of resources required to provide institutional accommodation for our Police Service throughout the country, cannot be underestimated. "As such, my administration will continue to explore innovative ideas and strategies to provide decent institutional accommodation for officers. "This should ensure that the deployment or transfer of officers and their families to other stations is seamless, with minimum disruptions. "I challenge the Zimbabwe Republic Police, ministries of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Local Government and Public Works as well as National Housing and Social Amenities, among other stakeholders in the built environment, to scale up collaboration and innovation towards addressing the housing needs for the civil service in general," he added. The bulk of police officers live in dilapidated and overcrowded housing across the country. The police service also lacks sufficient resources to effectively execute their duties nationwide, particularly in rural areas where officers often have to walk long distances on foot to make arrests or escort suspects to court. *_-NewZimbabwe_* 5. *HARARE THREATENS TO CLOSE ILLEGAL BUSINESSES* The City of Harare has issued a notice to all businesses operating in and around the capital, urging them to settle their arrears and obtain relevant business licenses to avoid closures and penalties. In a notice, the acting town clerk, Engineer Phakamile Moyo said the council has launched an operation to ensure all businesses comply with relevant by-laws. “The City of Harare is clamping down on lawlessness and illegal business operations in and around the city,” he said. “The city will disconnect water from all commercial and industrial properties that are in arrears and have no valid business licenses. “The City Health Department shall inspect premises and close down those operating without running water in contravention of the Public Health Act Chapter 15.17 and the Harare licensed premises by-law.” “Those without valid business licenses are urged to urgently visit our Rowan Martin Building to regularise their operations and settle their arrears,” he said. “The city has established a dedicated desk to assist with business license applications and renewals to speed up the process and promote the ease of doing business. *_-Herald_* 6. *SENATOR DEMANDS JUSTICE OVER POLICE ASSAULT ON MAHETSHE PRIMARY PUPILS* Matabeleland South Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa has strongly condemned the brutal assault of pupils at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa by police officers during a so-called crime awareness campaign, calling for the Minister of Home Affairs to take urgent action, be accountable and bring justice to the affected families. Speaking during a Statement of National Interest in the Senate on Thursday, June 12, 2025, Senator Mlotshwa, who resides in Mahetshe, demanded that Home Affairs launch a transparent investigation and make sure the officers involved are prosecuted for assault. “Fellow citizens, I stand before you today deeply alarmed by the recent incident at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa, where police officers brutalised innocent children during what was supposed to be a crime awareness campaign,” said Mlotshwa. “This event exposes a disturbing pattern, an endemic culture of violence within our police service that increasingly disregards the rights and dignity of our children. It is unacceptable that toddlers and young learners are subjected to torture and inhumane treatment, especially in a nation committed to protecting its most vulnerable.” The assault incident at Mahetshe Primary occurred on May 21, 2025, when a routine awareness campaign turned violent after officers from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reportedly beat several children in response to a range of alleged misbehaviours. According to CITE investigations, the flashpoint was a case involving a pupil who allegedly stole US$20 from a teacher vending snacks at the school. In response, the school’s authorities and the School Development Committee (SDC) allegedly invited the police to collectively discipline so-called “naughty” learners. However, instead of conducting an educational session, the officers allegedly unleashed violence on the pupils in full view of school staff, without informing or seeking consent from parents. “The response from law enforcement has been dismissive, attempting to sweep this matter under the carpet and avoiding accountability,” said Senator Mlotshwa. “I call upon the Minister of Home Affairs to demand immediate action, police officers involved must be prosecuted for assault and a transparent investigation must be conducted without delay.” According to eyewitnesses and community members, children were beaten for alleged infractions such as “dating, engaging in sexual intercourse, touching each other’s buttocks, stealing packed lunch, bullying, failing to deliver floor polish and civvies money meant for school use.” Some children required hospitalisation following the ordeal and many others were left traumatised. Senator Mlotshwa questioned the role of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in allowing such abuse to occur. “Moreover, the Ministry of Education must answer how police entered a school premises and brutalised children without proper authorisation or reporting to school authorities,” said the senator. “We must also hold the school authorities accountable for inviting law enforcement into a space meant for learning and development without safeguarding our children’s welfare. This incident is a wake-up call; we must reaffirm our commitment to children’s rights and ensure justice prevails. Our nation’s integrity depends on it.” The Senate President, Mabel Chinomona, acknowledged Senator Mlotshwa’s concerns and directed the relevant ministers to urgently look into the matter. The community in Mahetshe remains outraged, with parents and guardians demanding justice and disciplinary action against both the police and the involved school authorities. Civil society groups have also weighed in, warning that such unchecked violence undermines public trust in law enforcement and the education system. *_-CITE_* 7. *EX-MINISTER DOUGLAS KARORO ACCUSES RIVALS OF ‘DIRTY TACTICS’ IN GMB FERTILIZER SCANDAL* Former Zimbabwe Deputy Minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro has attributed his current legal woes to his political rivals, Charles Mutukudzi and Takesure Chikwamba, stemming from their repeated losses to him in primary elections in 2015, 2018, and 2023. Karoro made these statements after Mutukudzi appeared as a State witness in a case where Karoro is accused of illegally taking fertilizer meant for his constituency from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB). Karoro denies these allegations. At the time the allegations surfaced, Mutukudzi served as the Zanu-PF District Coordinating Committee (DCC) deputy chairperson, while Chikwamba was the chairperson. Mutukudzi testified in court that he received a call from another Zanu PF leader, who reported suspicious trucks loading fertilizer at GMB Mushumbi, implicating Karoro. He stated that he then provided a statement to the police after consulting with DCC chairperson Chikwamba, who reportedly informed him that he was also conducting an independent investigation. During cross-examination, Karoro’s lawyer, Admire Rubaya, contended that the two Zanu-PF DCC leaders were bitter about their primary election losses and fabricated the allegations. Rubaya suggested they sought to “throw shade” and employ “dirty tactics” against Karoro to prevent him from running in the 2023 elections. Mutukudzi admitted to losing to Karoro three times in the race to represent Mbire in parliament but denied any bitterness. Notably, they also lost to Karoro in the Zanu PF primaries in 2023, even while he was on remand for the current allegations. Mutukudzi asserted that he received authorization from Chikwamba to provide a witness statement to the police against Karoro due to the call he received, not out of bitterness. However, he also indicated that “It was human nature to want to win every election,” which the lawyer argued demonstrated his unhappiness with the defeats. The defense also questioned why a report of alleged malpractices at the GMB would go to Mutukudzi, who is not a government official or GMB employee. The defense suggested this indicated Mutukudzi had a vested interest and that his known animosity towards Karoro led him to quickly involve the police. Mutukudzi alleged that after receiving the call, he contacted Karoro but later withdrew the statement after being asked to provide evidence to prove the communication. The matter is scheduled to continue on Friday before Regional Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. *_-Nehanda Radio_* 8. *FLATS FOR POLICE OFFICERS COMPLETE* President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will soon officially commission the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Chimoio Camp Flats, at Chimoio Camp (Tomlinson Depot.) The flats feature 96 housing units and these will be allocated to junior police officers, ranging from Constable to Inspector rank. The government has always exhibited committment to improve working conditions for the country’s security forces. However, over the years, civil servants particularly teachers and doctors have accused the government of favouring those in the security sector. In some cases they have resorted to industrial action. At the moment, university lecturers are up in arms with government demanding better pay and working conditions. *_-ZwNews_* 9. *ZIMBABWE-US TARIFF TALKS RISK COLLAPSE* The United States has warned that Zimbabwe’s push to secure lower tariffs on its exports could be derailed by time constraints, despite a temporary reprieve granted by President Donald Trump’s administration. On April 9, President Trump announced a 90-day suspension of select reciprocal tariffs affecting dozens of countries, including Zimbabwe. The move followed Zimbabwe’s formal approach to Washington to establish a more balanced trade arrangement. However, a baseline 10% tariff introduced on April 5 remains in force across the board, including on Zimbabwean goods. US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont this week told Business Times, a market leader in business, financial and economic reportage, that the biggest hurdle in the negotiations is the limited window available to strike a deal, underscoring concerns that the 90-day suspension of the 18% tariff may lapse before an agreement is concluded. “We’re still having conversations,” Ambassador Tremont told Business Times. “But the biggest problem is the timeline to negotiate tariffs.” The talks were triggered after Zimbabwe submitted a formal proposal to reduce trade barriers with the US. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube led the diplomatic effort during the recent IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, where he lobbied top officials from the US Treasury and Capitol Hill. In response, the Trump administration granted the 90-day pause to allow room for dialogue. But now, with the clock ticking, that narrow timeframe is emerging as a key stumbling block. “Unfortunately, because we have negotiations with so many countries, I think that 90 days will probably expire before we come to an agreement with Zimbabwe,” Tremont warned. “Anyone familiar with trade negotiations knows they don’t happen overnight.” She added: “And when you are trying to negotiate with more than 120 countries simultaneously, there’s inevitably going to be a problem.” A central point of contention is Zimbabwe’s own tariff regime. Ambassador Tremont highlighted the country’s steep import duties, particularly on vehicles, as a sticking point. “To import a vehicle here can cost up to 60% on top of the purchase price,” she said. “So by that standard, even 18% on Zimbabwe’s exports to the US could be seen as quite generous.” The US has historically maintained one of the world’s most open economies, often extending preferential access to developing countries without demanding equivalent treatment for American exports. That dynamic is shifting under President Trump’s “America First” trade recalibration strategy. “Well, the US has offered generous access to its markets for decades,” Tremont said. For Zimbabwe, a breakthrough in these talks could provide critical relief for its struggling export sector and bring much-needed foreign currency into the economy. But with just weeks remaining, the window of opportunity is closing fast. Despite the urgency, Washington is cautious about rushing the process. “We’re open to discussions with all countries on how to find a more balanced trade framework,” Tremont said. “But this is a complex issue, and we need time to assess each country’s position thoroughly.” She added: “We’re all in a hurry to make this happen as quickly as possible. But there’s a long line of countries that have made offers, and it’s going to take time for us to get to all of them.” As the 90-day countdown nears its end, both Harare and Washington are under mounting pressure to secure a deal — or risk losing momentum altogether. The ambassador added that the US will continue to support Zimbabwe’s health and humanitarian projects. “The US has US$223 million for health and humanitarian programmes for this year,” she said. *_-BT_* 10. *“FIX THE STADIUMS FIRST!” – ZIFA MOCKED FOR EYEING VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE TECHNOLOGY DESPITE LOCAL FOOTBALL STRUGGLES* Zimbabweans have taken to social media to mock the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) following reports that it has approached FIFA for help in introducing Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology to the local Premier Soccer League. According to Soccer24, ZIFA is seeking technical and financial support from FIFA to implement VAR in the domestic league. Zimbabweans have erupted with laughter after reports emerged that ZIFA wants to introduce VAR technology to the local Premier Soccer League. The move has been widely mocked online, with many calling it ‘laughable’ given the dire state of football infrastructure in the country Critics pointed out that many local matches aren’t even properly broadcast due to a lack of basic camera equipment and electricity — raising serious questions about how VAR, which requires multiple high-quality camera angles and technical precision, would be implemented. Some football supporters found it laughable that ZIFA is prioritising VAR instead of focusing on upgrading and fixing stadiums. Here are some of the reactions; @Farie C Mutanha; 🤣very laughable... you can’t even have proper broadcast cameras for 1 match yet you want VAR for 9 matches per matchday. @Mricho Cool Cat BW; Build proper stadiums first. @Nqobizitha M Nkadlana; Idakiwe iZIFA leyo. No electricity, No stadiums, No money How will it work? @Kay Mhenyu; Like serious Zimbabwe you don’t even have a home stadium for national team and you are thinking of VAR kkkkkkkk. @Waynne Maqhawe Ncube: Build state of the art stadiums first. Invest in local football. Improve the existing grounds. Then we can talk of VAR n Goal line tech. @Chriswell Chitove Zambezi; Kkkkk imbomirai kusvika pakuzvishoresa zvekudaro.Maref edu haana radio communication between ref & assistants referees how come motanga neVar plus no Stadiums. *_-iHarare_* 11. *STRUGGLING FOOTBALL GIANTS DYNAMOS PULLS OUT OF CAF CONFEDERATION CUP* Financially troubled Dynamos have withdrawn from the 2025-26 edition of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup with the ailing Zimbabwean giants revealing they are incapacitated to participate in the competition. Dynamos along with Castle Lager Premier Soccer League kings Simba Bhora had secured tickets to represent the country in the Confederation Cup and Champions League tournaments. Then under the guidance of Lloyd Chigowe, DeMbare had successfully defended the Chibuku Super Cup title by competing back-to-back victories over Ngezi Platinum Stars to secure their passage to the Confederation Cup. But they will not be taking part in this year’s edition of the Confederation Cup. Although finer details are still to follow, club board chairman Bernad Marriot confirmed that he had okayed the executive committee’s decision to withdraw from the second-tier continental inter-club competitions. “The executive will give the finer details, but without a CAF certified home ground in the country to use, we cannot afford the huge costs involved in participating in the Confederation Cup this year and we will not be able to make much from our home games. “It will leave the club with an even bigger financial burden if one considers all the costs involved in hosting a CAF match in another country,’’ Marriot said. The prolonged non-availability of the National Sports Stadium, which was banned by CAF for being sub-standard has not only affected Dynamos but also the national team the Warriors and Simba Bhora. Last year Dynamos had to settle for Gaborone and Francistown for their preliminary round assignments against ZESCO United of Zambia and Orapa of Botswana. Having failed to advance to the group stage of the competition, Dynamos missed out on a US$400 000 pay cheque from CAF and could only for the US$50 000 that comes with elimination in the preliminary rounds. *_-ZwNews_* 12. *CAUGHT IN THE ACT – HARARE MAN LEAVES PREGNANT WIFE AT HOME FOR FOURSOME WITH SEX WORKERS* There was no hiding under the cover of darkness for three Southlea Park sex workers and their married client who were caught red-handed having sex in public. They were dragged straight to court for their X-rated antics. Mellisa Mapanga (23), Rutendo Joseph (27), and Elsie Mupesa (22), all self-confessed sex workers, were arrested with their pants down alongside Takura Pedzisai (35), a married man who left his pregnant wife at home for a wild night out. The four pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct when they appeared before Mbare magistrate Tatenda Mukurunga. In court, the women boldly admitted they survive on sex work. Magistrate Mukurunga fined them US$50 each, or 45 days in the slammer if they fail to pay. Pedzisai got a heavier slap, a US$100 fine, with the court taking aim at his betrayal of his unborn child and wife. The bust went down around 9pm on 9 June, after Constable Precious Manyimbiri of ZRP Southlea Park and her team swooped in on the horny foursome following a tip-off. According to prosecutor Simbiso Shonhiwa, cops arrived just in time to catch the heat in action, leading to immediate arrests and a night behind bars for the sex-crazed suspects. The magistrate issued a strong warning to all would-be public rompers: keep it indoors or face the wrath of the law. Public sex is no joke, and as this steamy saga proves, even the darkest corners of Southlea Park aren’t safe from the long arm of the law. *_-H-Metro_* 13. *HARARE MAN CHARGED IN PLOT TO SEIZE CECIL RHODES GRANDSON’S PROPERTY* A Harare magistrate has partially dismissed an application for discharge from two men accused of forging company documents to seize property linked to Cecil Rhodes’ grandson, Brian James Rhodes’ estate. Provincial Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki ruled that Brian Murphy must defend himself against fraud and misrepresentation charges, while his co-accused, Adam Wood, was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. Prosecutors allege the two submitted a forged CR14 form to the Registrar of Companies to take over Karoi Properties (Pvt.) Ltd., which owns commercial stands (184, 186, 188, and 194) on Harare’s Mutare Road, registered under the late Brian Rhodes’ name. The magistrate noted discrepancies in the evidence during her ruling. She said: _From the evidence, certain issues are not disputed. In the main charge, it is clear there was a misrepresentation._ _In the alternative charge, the Registrar’s office, being a public entity, was supplied with false information by Veracity, a company where Murphy is a director._ _The first accused (Murphy) must provide a defence based on the evidence presented to the court._ _However, the second accused (Wood) was proven to have no ties to Veracity and has thus been acquitted._ The State alleges that on October 20, 2016, Murphy and Wood forged a CR14 form for Karoi Properties, which they then submitted to the Registrar of Companies. This form falsely stated that the late Brian Rhodes, the company’s owner, had died on April 30, 2012, instead of his actual death date of July 29, 2006. The forged document also incorrectly claimed that Lorna Jane Cruger had resigned as a director, a statement contradicted by company records. Prosecutors contend these actions were designed to mislead the Registrar’s office and unlawfully alter the company’s directorship. The alleged fraudulent activity was reportedly uncovered by Elizabeth Mucheche, who was appointed executor of Rhodes’ estate in December 2012, following his death on July 29, 2006. *_-Pindula_* 14. *DELTA BEVERAGES CASHIER JAILED FOR US$30,000 THEFT* A Kadoma court has handed down a 38 months sentence to a former Delta Beverages cashier convicted of theft. Evelyn Mkwananzi, a 38-year-old former cashier at Delta Beverages was convicted for stealing US$29,896. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mkwananzi was found guilty of theft after she failed to bank the previous day’s sales and instead stole the cash. She then attempted to cover her tracks by burning part of the money. “She was captured on CCTV fleeing from the scene after starting the fire. A quick response by security saved US$12,500, but US$470 and ZWL$900 were partially burnt,” said the NPA. Mkwananzi will however spend no jail time after 10 months was suspended for 5 years, 12 months suspended on condition she repays US$29,860, and 16 months suspended on condition she performs 560 hours of community service. *_-Herald_* 15. *GAME RANGER DIES AFTER VICIOUS ATTACK BY BLACK RHINO* A game ranger has died two weeks after being attacked by a black rhino in the Save Conservancy, the parks and wildlife management authority said. Knowledge Mudzimureka and another ranger were on a routine patrol tracking a different rhino on May 26 when they unexpectedly encountered a mother black rhino and its calf, ZimParks said. “The rhino cow severely injured Knowledge, who sustained wounds to his abdomen, particularly his left lung as well as to his shoulder, head and knee,” the authority added. Mudzimureka was evacuated by air ambulance to a private hospital in Harare but died on June 8 “after a two-week valiant fight for his life.” ZimParks described the late ranger as a “valued member of our anti-poaching and wildlife monitoring team.” Black rhinos are an endangered species in Zimbabwe with just over 600 animals. They are closely monitored by rangers to deter poachers. *_-ZimLive_* 16. *POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR RECEIVING US$40 BRIBE* A police officer stationed at Zengeza Police Station in Harare, Edson Nangwani, appeared in court this week facing charges of criminal abuse of office and extortion after allegedly accepting a US$40 bribe to release a theft suspect. Nangwani was caught red-handed with marked trap money following a carefully orchestrated operation by the Police Anti-Corruption Unit (PACU). The case stems from an incident on June 7, 2025, when Tatenda Tichareva was arrested for allegedly possessing a stolen Samsung Galaxy A04E smartphone. On the same day, Tichareva's friend, Vincent Joni, approached the investigating officer, Nangwani, seeking clarity on the case. According to the prosecution, instead of providing a professional explanation, Nangwani demanded US$200 to secure the suspect's release and have the matter shelved. Joni reported the bribe demand to PACU, prompting an undercover operation. On June 9, PACU detectives accompanied Joni back to Zengeza Police Station, where Nangwani directed him first to Office G13 and then to Office G16 for the transaction. Under surveillance, Joni handed over US$40 in marked bills — including a US$20 note (serial PH50115833C) and two US$10 notes (serials PK45658296B and PB36416637E). Nangwani accepted the cash inside Office G16, unaware that detectives were watching. He was immediately arrested with the trap money in his left hand. Nangwani was granted US$100 bail and is expected to return to court in two weeks to be furnished with a trial date. The case highlights ongoing efforts by PACU to root out corruption within the Zimbabwe Republic Police and restore public confidence in law enforcement. *_-Bulawayo24_*