“I am sorry, the goat deal did not go as planned,” Mpofu apologises
The two, who are set to be sentenced on Monday next week, were convicted last month of fraud involving the US$7.7 million goat scheme.
By Desmond Chingarande
11h ago
Chimombe, Mpofu case: Sentencing deferred to next week
Chimombe and Mpofu were convicted by the High Court after a long, drama-filled trial. They have been in custody since their initial remand in June last year.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 29, 2025
Chimombe, Mpofu sentencing further delayed
Last week, lawyers representing Chimombe and Mpofu sought to halt the pre-sentencing proceedings.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 26, 2025
US$7,7m goat scandal: Chimombe, Mpofu in no show
The judge asked the lawyers to access the judgment through YouTube, saying he did not stop them from accessing it online or writing notes in court.
By Desmond Chingarande
Nov. 20, 2025
Drama as Chimombe, Mpofu sentencing deferred
Madhuku argued that the written judgment was not availed to the defendants and that it was necessary to prepare for mitigation submissions.
By Desmond Chingarande
Nov. 18, 2025
Chimombe, Mpofu sentencing deferred on a day of high drama at High Court
The State, through the prosecutor, Whisper Mabhaudhi opposed the application, saying it was misplaced.
By Desmond Chingarande
Nov. 17, 2025
NPA withdraws bid to forfeit Chimombe, Mpofu properties
The two have been languishing in jail for over one year following their arrest in June last year.
By Desmond Chingarande
Nov. 12, 2025
Mpofu, Chimombe found guilty of US$7m fraud…as State moves to forfeit properties
The judge also said Chimombe had argued that his case was “strange because the State closed its case without mentioning how he was involved in the misrepresentation.”
By Desmond Chingarande
Oct. 22, 2025
Drugs, torture: Inside the hell at Harare Remand Prison
Prisoners are not allowed access to cash while inside prison and any money found on an inmate is confiscated at law and ceded to the state.
By Blessed Mhlanga
Jun. 1, 2025
