Crime and Courts
Felix Munyaradzi’s Firm Loses Property Battle to Harare Resident
The High Court has ruled in favour of Harare resident Cephas Tapiwa Muneri, affirming him as the legitimate holder of rights and interests in a disputed stand at Haydon Park, following a long-running legal wrangle with Delatfin Civil Engineering and controversial developer Felix Munyaradzi.
In a judgment handed down on September 8, Justice Siyabona Musithu confirmed that Muneri is the lawful owner of Stand 1650, Haydon Park, Sandton, which measures 1,097 square metres. The court also barred Delatfin and Munyaradzi from repossessing the property.
“The applicant is hereby declared the lawful holder of rights and interests in Stand Number 1650 Haydon Park, Sandton,” ruled Justice Musithu. “The attempt by the first and second respondents to repossess the stand from the applicant is hereby declared unlawful.”
Muneri purchased the stand in 2017 via Rawson Properties before formalising the agreement with Delatfin Civil Engineering, represented by Munyaradzi. He settled all payments, including a US$650 regularisation fee to Zvimba Rural District Council, and has occupied the property since that year.
However, in December 2024, Muneri was stunned when a public notice surfaced threatening repossession unless he paid for the stand again at US$55 per square metre.
Delatfin argued that it never received the initial payment, alleging that funds had been siphoned off by rogue employees, including convicted fraudster Saymore Mutakura.
Muneri maintained he had dealt directly with Munyaradzi, who personally signed the contracts, and accused the company of trying to extort him. “The alleged fraud was an internal issue for the first respondent to resolve with its employee. I cannot be forced to buy the property twice,” he argued.
Justice Musithu dismissed Delatfin’s defence, noting that Munyaradzi had signed the agreements himself and never took legal steps to annul them.
“Merely denying their legality in an opposing affidavit did not have the desired effect of nullifying them,” the judge said. “The first respondent’s arguments were ill-conceived for as long as no attempt was made to have the agreements declared null and void.”
The court concluded that Muneri had a clear and substantial interest in the stand and that his rights were under unlawful threat of repossession.
Zvimba Rural District Council was ordered to register Muneri as the rightful owner, while Delatfin was directed to pay his legal costs.
This judgment adds to the growing list of disputes in Zimbabwe’s land sector, where residents often face double allocations, fraudulent transactions, or repossession threats years after securing properties.
A Ruwa man will rue the day after he defied the cultural day (Chisi) and went on to illegally pan gold at a mine shaft after he was sentenced to five years imprisonment for unlawful possession of 0.096 grammes of the metal.
According to court records Tafadzwa Matsika (45) was sentenced to five years in prison for the illegal possession of gold.
NPA said Matsika was arrested on the 20 August 2025 at Greencroft mining compound mine after officials received information that someone was illegally panning for gold on cultural day of rest known as (Chisi).
“Mine officials tracked his spoor from a mining shaft to a nearby compound where they confronted the offender.
“Matsika produced a sachet of toasted gold weighing 0.096 grammes from his pocket but could not produce a mining license or permit.”
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will this weekend begin deploying breathalysers and speed cameras on major highways as part of a nationwide campaign to curb drunk driving and speeding, two leading causes of road fatalities.
Transport Minister Felix Mhona said the new technology will allow officers to deal “directly and scientifically” with reckless drivers. “This is about restoring discipline on our roads,” Mhona said. “These measures will reduce accidents and enhance public safety.”
The rollout marks Zimbabwe’s first large-scale use of modern road enforcement tools. It coincides with the introduction of a new fleet of Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) vehicles, which will strengthen inspections and ensure vehicles are certified fit for the road.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged motorists to exercise caution, drive responsibly, and avoid unnecessary risks. “Road safety is a collective responsibility. Vehicles must be serviced and certified fit to be on the road,” he said.
The initiative comes as authorities brace for increased travel and festive season traffic, a period historically associated with high accident rates.
Four armed robbers outfoxed security personnel manning Kwekwe Meru service station before they blew up a safe and fled with over USD 9 000.
National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident saying investigations are underway.
He said the robbery occurred on 17 November 2025 at Meru service station Kwekwe. “Four armed men approached a Fawcett officer who was on duty and forced him to lie on the ground.
“They tied his hands and legs before dragging him into the building.
“A second Fawcett officer ran into the building and was also caught while attempting to notify the Fawcett Reaction Team,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
He said the suspects tied his hands and legs. and dragged him into the same room where the other Fawcett officer was being held.
“The suspects then forced their way into the second room, where three officers were asleep and tied the officers as well.
“They blasted a wall-mounted safe and seized USD 9 700.”
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