Talent Madungwe, a 38-year-old self-proclaimed prophet known as the “Heaven Army Commander” or “Heaven Defence Deputy Minister,” has been sentenced by the Epworth Magistrates’ Court for violations of the Road Traffic Act. He was found guilty of two charges: driving without a valid license and negligent driving.
The case against Madungwe arose from an incident on August 6, 2024, when he was driving his Toyota Aqua and sideswiped a Nissan NP300 single cab on a strip road next to Airport Road. The accident occurred around 10:20 a.m. as the Nissan was en route to Harare’s central business district. Fortunately, the damage was minor, limited to the load box of the Nissan. The National Prosecuting Authority outlined the details of the case, stating, “The accused person was driving without a valid license.” The court found sufficient evidence to convict Madungwe on both counts.
As part of his sentencing, Madungwe received a wholly suspended four-month imprisonment for driving without a valid license, contingent upon him not committing any negligent driving offenses within the next five years. For the charge of negligent driving, he was sentenced to six months in prison, with three months suspended for five years. The remaining three months will be suspended on the condition that he completes 105 hours of community service. This case highlights the ongoing issue of road safety and the importance of adhering to traffic laws, regardless of one’s self-proclaimed status or beliefs.
In other news – Police collaborate with Interpol to hunt down armed robbers after Historic Bank Heist
In a dramatic turn of events, police in Zimbabwe have enlisted the help of Interpol to track down six armed robbers involved in a bold bank heist in Bulawayo last week, where they made off with over US$4.4 million. This incident is now being labeled as the largest bank heist in the country’s history, prompting an intensive manhunt for the suspects, who are believed to have fled to South Africa.
Authorities have mobilized crack teams to Bulawayo and surrounding areas as investigations escalate. The gang is suspected of being linked to a series of high-profile robberies across Zimbabwe, including a notorious cash-in-transit heist last year, which resulted in the theft of nearly 12 kilograms of gold worth US$675,000. Read More
