A man, Tyron Siegfried Pigors (39) of Matsheumhlope, Bulawayo, has been sentenced to five years in jail for dealing in dangerous drugs by the Magistrates’ Court.

According to a statement issued by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), Pigors was sentenced by the Bulawayo Regional Magistrates’ Court for dealing in dangerous drugs, including crystal meth.

“On 6 March 2025, detectives from CID Drugs and Narcotics Bulawayo raided Pigors’ home on Chelmsford Road following a tip-off about drug dealing.

The search uncovered a safe box disguised as a ‘New English Dictionary’ hidden under his bed, which contained sachets of crystal meth, as well as two digital scales in his wardrobe,” said the NPA statement.

There was also a blue metal trunk in the spare bedroom containing 17 medium sachets of crystal meth (inside a Lobels biscuits box), 11 large sachets of crystal meth (inside a Puma shoe box), and one glass kitchen scale.

“The recovered drugs weighed 1.260 kilograms, with a street value of US$6,300,” the NPA statement added.

Pigors was sentenced to eight years in prison, of which three years were suspended for five years, leaving him with an effective sentence of five years behind bars.

A 48-year-old educator from Hopley Zone 4 has been taken into custody following allegations of s@xually assaulting a young student under his care.

Collen Banda, who was providing extra tuition to the 12-year-old Grade 4 girl, faces charges of r@pe after reportedly threatening her and assaulting her without protection while they were alone in a room. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, came to light when the victim confided in others about the abuse.

Authorities acted swiftly upon the disclosure, leading to Banda’s arrest. Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the details in a statement, noting that investigators are treating the matter as a serious case of child s@xual assault.

“The victim was promptly escorted to MSF Edith Clinic in Mbare for a comprehensive medical examination to ensure her well-being and gather necessary evidence,” said Insp Chakanza

Banda remains in custody as the probe continues, with police urging anyone with additional information to come forward. This case underscores ongoing concerns about child safety in educational settings, particularly during after-hours sessions.

Local education officials have yet to issue a formal response, but community leaders in Hopley are calling for stricter oversight of private tutoring arrangements.

The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as proceedings advance through the courts.

An 18-year-old man from Silobela has been convicted by the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court for assaulting a s@x worker during a payment dispute.

According to the statement released by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the incident occurred at Springvest Night Club on September 21, 2025, at around 9 PM.

“On  21 September 2025, around 21:00 hours at Springvest night club, the offender engaged the victim for her services and agreed on a fee of USD5 for a short time. After the act, the offender demanded his money back, citing the victim’s failure to give him value for the money.

“When the victim refused, the offender picked up an empty bottle and struck the victim on the forehead before hitting her several times with clenched fists whilst pulling her dreadlocks,” said the NPAZ.

The court sentenced him to 12 months’ imprisonment, wholly suspended on the condition that he completes 315 hours of community service.

In response to the case, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence, emphasizing the importance of third-party mediation in handling disagreements.