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  THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) last year deregistered seven lawyers over embezzlement of trust funds and another three, including MDC-T secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora, still have their cases before the legal profession’s disciplinary tribunal. In the January issue of the LSZ Secretary’s Newsletter, the group says there has been an increase in new law firms and cases of misconduct among the lawyers. “The increase in law firms has also seen an increase in cases…

    THE Government has reminded, in the strongest terms, embattled South African opposition politician Mr Julius Malema to mind the business of his waning political career and stop meddling in Zimbabwe’s internal affairs. In a statement yesterday, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe said Mr Malema, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters party, was a charlatan who by any stretch of imagination does not deserve to comment on President Mugabe. Addressing…

  POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested two gangs of armed robbers, one of whom is suspected to have killed a security guard at a Seventh Day Adventist church-run primary school in Pelandaba suburb. Four members of the first group of armed robbers: Onias Bhebhe (43), Thompson Phuthi (40) Martin Bhebhe (36) and Nozinhle Bhebhe (24) have been linked to the Pelandaba suburb murder. Their victim, Buton Sikalongo, whom they allegedly savagely attacked, died upon admission…

A 27-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo woman was kidnapped and held captive for seven days by her ex-boyfriend who repeatedly raped her during that period. Kudakwashe Antony Mapwevo (27) of New Lobengula suburb appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Lungile Ncube charged with four counts of malicious damage to property, assault, rape and unlawful detention. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to January 27 for trial. Prosecuting, Mr Mufaro Mageza said Mapwevo allegedly sent a message to…

  BULAWAYO High Court Judge Justice Nicholas Mathonsi has bemoaned the rise in violent killings and said a programme must be put in place to find reasons behind the trend to find a lasting solution. Justice Mathonsi said it was sad that society appears to be accepting and getting used to the culture of killing. Officially opening the legal year for the Gweru High Court Circuit yesterday, Justice Mathonsi said there was a need for…