Robert Mugabe Jr., son of the late former president Robert Mugabe, will spend a second consecutive night in police custody following his arrest yesterday, after the Harare Magistrates Court postponed his bail hearing to Friday.

Mugabe Jr. was apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly possessing illegal drugs while driving a Honda Fit against traffic, according to police sources. The arrest has drawn significant public attention due to his high-profile family background.

Details regarding the quantity or type of drugs involved have not been officially released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have urged the public to allow the judicial process to take its course.

The postponement of the bail hearing means Mugabe Jr. will remain in custody while prosecutors prepare their case. Legal representatives for Mugabe Jr. have indicated that they are ready to present arguments when the hearing resumes.

This incident adds to the scrutiny surrounding Zimbabwe’s political families and their conduct, reigniting debates over accountability and the rule of law.

The case is expected to continue on Friday, when the Harare Magistrates Court will determine whether Mugabe Jr. can be released on bail pending further investigation.

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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.