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Zimbabwe govt defends arrests of homeless people
The government has strongly defended its practice of routinely arresting homeless individuals, describing them as a "nuisance" and potential suspects for petty crime. In a recent statement before the ...Published: 52 mins ago | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa over R500,000 mbanje haul
South African police have arrested two Zimbabwean nationals in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, after intercepting a truck carrying a consignment of mbanje valued at nearly R500,000. The arrests, facilit...Published: 56 mins ago | 22 | by Staff reporter
Zinef condemns Mhlanga harassment
Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (Zinef) chairperson, Dumisani Muleya, has condemned the police's pursuit of Alpha Media Holdings online radio and television HStv platform anchor Blessed Mhlanga. This ...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:25hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councillor arrested for stealing agricultural inputs
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a Zanu-PF councillor and a Karoi-based police officer on allegations of stealing presidential agricultural inputs and Agriculture Rural Deve...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:35hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
I'm sure if Wicknell criticized Mnangagwa, evidence of corruption will suddenly be found!
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks seemingly defending controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo have once again laid bare the selective nature of justice in Zimbabwe.During a meet...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:09hrs | 1508 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 Zimbabweans arrested in SA with R500,000 dagga
Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in South Africa's Limpopo Province after they were allegedly caught in possession of 148.5 kilograms of dagga, valued at nearly R500,000.The suspect...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:45hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Touts pounce on drug addicts, peddlers
In an effort driven by the need to tame drugs and substance abuse scourge, Mvurwi touts have declared war on addicts and peddlers who are wrecking havoc in town.The touts have been raiding bas...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:28hrs | 882 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Gunshot wound leads to arrest of armed robbery gang
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has apprehended six suspects linked to multiple robbery incidents and a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft. The arrests were confirmed by ZRP spokesperso...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:11hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Policemen arrested over $1 bribe
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) yesterday arrested two police officers stationed at the Lion's Den tollgate along the Harare-Chirundu highway for allegedly taking a $1 bribe from a moto...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 15:34hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Police name 17 drug barons arrested in nationwide crackdown
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of 17 drug barons and suppliers arrested across the country between January 8, 2025, and February 11, 2025, as part of an ongoing operation ta...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 16:36hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
3 Zimbabweans arrested in Limpopo's illegal gold processing operation
Four suspects, three Zimbabwean and one Mozambican, were arrested following the discovery of an illegal gold processing laboratory along the R71 near Tarentaalrand in the Letsitele policing area under...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala arrested over war vets push for Mnangagwa resignation
Opposition politician Job Sikhala, leader of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), was arrested yesterday in Penhalonga, near Mutare, along with 21 other members of his political group for all...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:52hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Robber drops wallet, lands gang in jail
Police in Bulawayo have arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery at Bambanani Shopping Center in Gumtree after one of the suspects accidentally dropped his wallet at the crime scene....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:32hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza warns Zimbabwe police chief
War veteran leader Blessing "Bombshell" Geza has issued a stern warning to Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba, cautioning against the use of violence or arrests against Zimbabweans exercising...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 17:00hrs | 4879 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala arrested over war vets push for Mnangagwa resignation
Opposition politician Job Sikhala and 21 members from his political movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), were arrested in Penhalonga, near Mutare, on Thursday, February 8, 2025, for...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 1115 | by Staff reporter
Madhuku strategy? Sikhala arrested, again
Opposition politician Job Sikhala and 21 members of his National Democratic Working Group were arrested in Mutare late this afternoon, police have confirmed.National police spokesperson Commis...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 19:03hrs | 3081 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council inquiry accused of protecting corrupt officials while attacking reformers
The ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the Harare City Council, led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, is facing mounting accusations of complicity in shielding corrupt officials, while exerting unnece...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:14hrs | 158 | by David Hunda
Masaraure wins prestigious US human rights award
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) president Obert Masaraure has expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for his courageous team members and the labour rights lawyers who have stoo...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:42hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
2 former bank employees in court for US$33K fraud
Two former employees of Steward Bank have been charged with defrauding the bank of over US$33,000 by exploiting dormant client accounts. The accused, Audrey Njanike (38) and Ian Takaedza (36), alleged...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Rampant cable theft threatens lives at Mpilo Central hospital
Rampant theft and vandalism of electricity cables supplying power to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have raised serious concerns, putting patients' lives at risk and placing immense strain on the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Faking robbery backfires
Two men have been arrested and jailed after orchestrating a fake robbery in which they falsely reported being robbed of US$5,200 in cash and several cellphones. Richard Jahwi (20), from Zengeza 3, Chi...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:55hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers jailed 75 years each in Zimbabwe
Three men from Masvingo have been sentenced to 75 years each in prison after being convicted for their involvement in a series of armed robbery cases that occurred on January 15, 2025.In a sta...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:02hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
7 arrested a few hours after robbery
Seven suspected armed robbers were arrested in Harare on Monday, just hours after they raided a Southerton-based company and made off with a Nissan NP300 vehicle, a safe containing US$12,000, and othe...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:27hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Over 6,500 arrested in crackdown on illegal transport operators
Authorities have arrested more than 6,500 commuter omnibus drivers, pirate taxi operators, and touts under the ongoing nationwide operation code-named "No to mushikashika, pirate taxis, and lawlessnes...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:39hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
R14 million Zimbabwe cigarettes intercepted at SA border
South African authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old migrant at the Beitbridge border post after intercepting a consignment of illicit Remington Gold cigarettes valued at an estimated R14 million....Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 19:31hrs | 832 | by Staff reporter
Highway robbers arrested along Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge road
Three suspected robbers targeting motorists along the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway have been arrested. The trio - Vision Bvudzijena (27), Gladman Zhou (26), and Crispen Komboni (35) - would poun...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:20hrs | 1541 | by Staff reporter
17 arrested for photographing accident scene in Zimbabwe
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Harare's central business district for taking photographs with their smartphones at the scene of a road traffic accident. The incident occurred at the corner of ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 19:12hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya fights O' Level demand
Polygamous man, wives arrested for unlawful entryA 33-year-old man and his two wives have been arrested in Rusape over a series of alleged unlawful entry incidents.Manicaland provincial po...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:39hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
4 suspects arrested over Mukuru Booth robberies
Four more suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Mukuru money transfer booths across Harare and nearby areas.The suspects, Joseph Bilson Makoni (3...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:47hrs | 976 | by Staff reporter
Truckload of Presidential Inputs vanishes in Tsholotsho
A truck carrying Presidential Input Scheme supplies intended for Ward Seven in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North, has gone missing, sparking suspicions of a diversion scam.An extension o...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:07hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA officials arrested for demanding, accepting US$1,500 bribe
Four Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials have been arrested for allegedly demanding and receiving bribes in connection with an anti-smuggling operation.The accused - Maguta Jonathan, ...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:33hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Timba declares CCC comeback as factions prepare for 2025
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction leader Jameson Timba has vowed a powerful resurgence for the opposition party in 2025, promising the return of its "authentic leaders" to mount a strong cha...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:44hrs | 2073 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust car battery theft syndicate
Police in Gweru, Midlands province, have successfully dismantled a car battery theft syndicate that had been targeting residents in both Gweru and Harare. The syndicate's activities were uncovered fol...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:53hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe armed robbers target mines and businesses in series of heists
Authorities are investigating a string of armed robberies that have rocked various locations across Zimbabwe in recent days, with the most recent targeting a mine in Filabusi. Seven armed suspects sto...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:36hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers storm Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo
A daring armed robbery unfolded on Saturday night at a Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo's New Luveve suburb, leaving staff traumatised and injured.The robbers, armed with guns, struck just aft...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:34hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
SADC's compromised chairmanship failing the people of Mozambique
The recent elections held on October 9 in Mozambique have proven to be a significant turning point in the country's history, but not for the reasons the Southern African Development Community (SADC) w...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 16:59hrs | 1237 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police ready to maintain law, order during, after holidays
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has assured the nation of heightened security during the festive season, with officers strategically deployed across major roads, neighborhoods, central business dis...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
More roadblocks, stop and searches during holiday in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has rolled out extensive security measures across the country to maintain peace and order during the 2024-2025 festive season. Police Commissioner-General Godwin Mat...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:44hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police urge parents to protect minors from alcohol abuse
As the country enters the festive season, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians to be vigilant and prevent minors from consuming alcohol and other into...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:43hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest suspected cattle rustlers at Bulawayo abattoir
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three individuals in connection with a suspected stock theft case at an abattoir in Belmont, Bulawayo. The suspects were apprehended on December 17, 202...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:43hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Bogus cop arrested over Star FM programme
A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly masquerading as a police officer during a live broadcast of Star FM's Tilder Live Show, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZR...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:01hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
6 granted bail in Zimbabwe passport scandal
Nine of the 16 individuals implicated in a scheme involving the alleged unlawful issuance of Zimbabwean passports and identity documents to four Cameroonian nationals will remain in custody until thei...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:58hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
5 armed robbers arrested in Bulawayo
Bulawayo police have apprehended five individuals linked to a string of armed robberies targeting families and business premises in and around the city. The suspects were operating primarily in Cowdra...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:41hrs | 2863 | by Staff reporter
Illegal gold panners sneak into Vumbachikwe mine
PLUS or minus 100 Illegal gold panners reportedly sneaked into Vumbachikwe mine this week where about 38 of them have reportedly been arrested with cases pending in the courts.A local source r...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 13:02hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
494 arrested in Bulawayo festive season traffic blitz
Police in Bulawayo have intensified efforts to restore law and order on city roads through an operation code-named: "No to Mushikashika, Touting, Unruly Elements, and Lawlessness on the Roads."...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
As the curtain comes down
Zimbabwe is a sun-drenched country in Southern Africa, some fifteen to twenty degrees South of the Equator. It's Central Plateau and Eastern Highlands are high, full of botanical flowers, trees, rocks...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:46hrs | 303 | by Leonard Koni
Police arrest onlookers for filming CBD clampdown
In an unexpected development, dozens of bystanders found themselves detained this morning during a police operation targeting illegal taxis and kombis in the Central Business District (CBD). The arres...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 10:02hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans riverbed mining
The government has announced that over 300 illegal miners have been arrested across Zimbabwe as authorities intensify the enforcement of the ban on alluvial mining, following a directive issued by Cab...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo car dealer faces additional car theft charges
Bulawayo socialite and car dealer Brighton Chipunza has been hit with fresh charges in connection with a high-profile car theft case involving a Toyota Hilux GD6 owned by prominent businessman and for...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter
Manhunt for robbers who stole guard's pistol
Police in Matabeleland South have launched a manhunt for two suspects who reportedly raided a service station in West Nicholson, fleeing with a security guard's pistol after failing to gain access to ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
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