Hwange

Quartet jailed for unlawful possession of ivory

Published

6 months ago

August 12, 2024

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Hwange court has sentenced four individuals to nine years imprisonment for the unlawful possession of raw ivory.

The conviction and sentencing of Wilson Chuma (43), Billiard Nyoni (29), Morris Mumpande (33), and Amos Mleya (44) was made possible by the swift action of the police, following a tip off.

In a statement issued by the National Prosecuting Authority, the four were arrested following a tipoff of February 3, that the accused persons were in possession of ivory and were seeking potential buyers.

Acting on this information, the police posed as buyers and arranged a meeting with the accused persons.

The meeting took place at the 355-kilometer peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road, where the accused persons showed the police two pieces of raw, unmarked ivory.

When asked to produce a permit authorizing their possession of the ivory, the accused persons failed to do so.

This led to their arrest and subsequent conviction on charges of unlawful possession of raw ivory last week.

Hwange

Jambezi officer of the law turns alleged rapist

Published

3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 39-year-old police officer stationed at Jambezi has been arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates’ Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incident occurred on January 18, at around 12:30 am, when the accused officer reportedly pounced on the minor, who was with her cousin at the time.

According to the allegations, the police officer questioned the two girls about their presence at that late hour, and they explained that they were waiting for their sister. The accused then dragged the 13-year-old behind a nearby shop, where he fondled her breasts, kissed her, and ultimately raped her.

In an attempt to silence his victim, the police officer bought her two soft drinks, two packets of biscuits, and a bottle of opaque beer. The accused has been remanded to February 7, pending further proceedings.

Hwange

Victoria Falls man appears in court for rape of 13-year-old girl

Published

3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A Victoria Falls man was arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the alleged incident occurred on October 10, last year, at around 7 pm, at a house in Chinotimba Township.

The accused allegedly entered the complainant’s bedroom while she was alone, forcefully undressed her, and raped her.

After the assault, he threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.

The matter only came to light on January 12, when the complainant confided in her aunt about her ordeal.

The case has been remanded to tomorrow.

Hwange

Victoria Falls man jailed for defying protection order, threatening ex-wife’s life

Published

3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to ten months in prison for violating a protection order and threatening to kill his ex-wife.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the man breached the protection order by visiting his ex-wife’s home, where he threatened her with a knife and hurled vulgar insults.

The court heard that the protection order had been issued to protect the ex-wife from her former husband’s abusive behavior.

However, the man flagrantly disregarded the order, putting his ex-wife’s life in danger.

In passing sentence, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of violating protection orders and the need to protect victims of domestic violence.