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Zimbabwe cops caught with bribe money at Chinese tile manufacturer
Two Norton-based police officers have been arrested for extortion after attempting to escape arrest moments after accepting a US$5,000 bribe from the Chinese-owned Sunny Yifeng Tiles Zimbabwe Company....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 1529 | by Staff reporter
Ambassador 'directs' break-in at Canadian diplomat's house in Zimbabwe
A Canadian diplomat, Jennifer Lee Boudreau, walked into Marlborough Police Station in Harare on December 11 to file an unusual complaint involving a break-in at her residence. The alleged break-in was...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 14:46hrs | 1914 | by Staff reporter
Police seek public help to track armed robbery gang in Bulawayo
Police in Bulawayo are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and apprehending a gang of 10 armed robbers who carried out a daring heist at United Refineries in the Kelvin Industrial Ar...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:46hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Robbers strike at United Refineries
Armed robbers executed a daring break-in at United Refineries, located in the Kelvin Industrial Area of Bulawayo, early on Friday morning, making off with over US$10,000 and more than 20,000 South Afr...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:54hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Include security in preparations for the festive season
Many people are already making plans for Christmas. They should not forget to include taking steps to ensure their property is safe and secure, particularly if they are going away, Safeguard Sec...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:24hrs | 160 | by Agencies
Zesa loses over US$2 million in equipment to theft and vandalism
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has suffered losses exceeding US$2 million due to theft and vandalism of electricity transmission and distribution equipment between January and Octobe...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
First shipment of bucket seats arrives for National Sports Stadium renovation
The long-awaited refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium took a significant leap forward yesterday with the arrival of the first consignment of bucket seats. This milestone is part of an ambitiou...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo socialite awaits bail ruling amid stolen vehicle scandal
Bulawayo car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, popularly known as "Dash," is set to hear the ruling on his bail application tomorrow. The 30-year-old faces charges connected to the theft of a So...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man stabbed to death inside his flat in UK murder
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Zimbabwean man was fatally stabbed inside his own flat in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Leeds. The victim, identified as 23-y...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:09hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
TTI Boss Lizwe Mabuza: The Philanthropic Visionary Driving Bulawayo's Social Responsibility Agenda
In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often reduced to buzzwords and token gestures, one man stands as a testament to genuine commitment towards community upliftment. Lizwe Mabuza, ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:08hrs | 3593 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa commissions US$18,5m Bulawayo students' complex
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially commissioned the state-of-the-art Bulawayo Students Accommodation City Complex, a landmark project in Matsheumhlope suburb valued at US$18.5 million. ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man stabbed to death in Leeds, United Kingdom
A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man, known by friends as Saymore, was fatally stabbed in Leeds, West Yorkshire, around midnight on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed. Emergency services found Saymore at a f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:25hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist
In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
Manhunt for 6 armed robbers caught on CCtv n Zimbabwe
Police have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers caught on CCTV while breaking into a house at Pircy Farm, Goromonzi, where they made off with US$3,000 in cash and other valuables on Sunday. The C...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:05hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Gono fraud case takes a turn
The ongoing case involving a Harare couple accused of defrauding former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono took a surprising twist yesterday when a key witness admitted he had no direct evi...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 990 | by Staff reporter
Passport scandal exposes Zimbabwe to terrorism
The Zimbabwean government has raised alarms over a passport scandal involving four Cameroonian nationals who were fraudulently issued travel documents, claiming that the incident poses significant ris...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:55hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe passports processing officer appears in court
A processing officer at the Harare Registrar General's Office, Chipo Matovanyika, appeared in court yesterday on charges of assisting four Cameroonian nationals to fraudulently acquire Zimbabwean pass...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
NPA bid to cover up for Ramaphosa facing resistance
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will urgently write to the National Director of Public Prosecutions, advocate Shamila Batohi, urging her to review the decision by the National Prosecuting Authori...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:29hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
CCtv cameras in Bulawayo to help police fight crime
In a significant move to enhance security and combat crime, Bulawayo has officially launched a closed circuit television (CCTV) system that incorporates advanced technology and artificial intelligence...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 13:15hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers strike EcoBank branch in daylight heist
In a daring daylight robbery, six masked men armed with pistols stormed the EcoBank branch at the Parkade Centre, located at the corner of 9th Avenue and Fife Street in Bulawayo, making off with sever...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 16:07hrs | 4055 | by Staff reporter
Registrar General officials denied bail
Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Wednesday denied bail to officials from the Registrar General's Department, who are accused of criminal abuse of office after allegedly facilitating the fraudule...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 13:07hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police to adopt AI in crime-fighting efforts
Police in Bulawayo are set to incorporate cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to combat crime, marking a significant step toward modernizing law enforcement in the city. B...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:35hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
City of Bulawayo to launch CCtv surveillance in CBD
The City of Bulawayo is set to officially launch a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system across the Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, October 1. This initiative aims to enhance safety and i...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:08hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Govt allocates $25 million for National Sports Stadium refurbishment
The Zimbabwean government has earmarked a budget of $25 million for the ongoing refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium, Parliament was informed this week. However, there are growing concerns tha...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium bucket seat installations update
The government has confirmed that renovations at the National Sports Stadium are currently halfway complete, though the project has encountered delays primarily due to issues with the installation of ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:23hrs | 1581 | by Staff reporter
Chinese' shops flood Bulawayo CBD
A bustling shop along Fife Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenue, known informally as a "Chinese shop," has become a go-to destination for Bulawayo residents in search of affordable goods. From kitc...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Granny 'cattle rustler' denied bail
A daring 71-year-old woman from Ntabazinduna, Umguza District in Matabeleland North, has been denied bail after allegedly masterminding a complex cattle rustling operation involving the theft of 20 ca...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:08hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers raid Fawcetts vault get away with $111,000 and R1.2 million
Armed robbers went away with US$111,000 and R1.28 million after targeting a Fawcetts Security facility in Chipinge early Wednesday, police said.Investigators believe at least five armed men we...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1406 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo installs street CCtv cameras
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in partnership with Tendy Three Investments (TTI), has launched the first phase of a camera surveillance initiative aimed at enhancing public safety and improving park...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:11hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo installs street cameras on CBD roads
Tendy Three Investment Private Limited (TTI) has begun installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on various roads in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) as part of its mandate to impl...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:12hrs | 2005 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium ready by December 2024
The government aims to complete the rehabilitation of the National Sports Stadium to meet CAF's minimum standards by the end of the year, according to the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC). ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:25hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
Chirundu border post modernises
Chirundu Border Post is undergoing significant modernization with the recent installation of information screens. Angeline Mashiri, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority regional manager for Chirundu...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:42hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo couple caught on CCTV shoplifting
A couple from Bulawayo, Oscar Maveza (44) and Nora Chinhori (32), has been sentenced to perform six weeks of community service after being caught on CCTV stealing from Khumz Investment Supermarke...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:09hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa prepares report for SADC leaders
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, facing a significant loss of political influence since last year’s elections, has now resorted to spreading misinformation and deceit in a desperate bid to remain r...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:26hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Agricultural Society ups security for this year's edition
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) says it has put steps to increase surveillance, enhance security and streamline efficiency during this year's exhibition to try and curb potential of theft, inc...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:44hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
Man captured on CCTV stealing sweets from supermarket
Praise Kangande appeared before the Karoi Magistrate Court for stealing two packs of sweets valued at US$7 from Harare Inn Wholesale on June 26. According to the National Prosecuting Authority...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Girl lures teacher into kidnap ordeal
A Chitungwiza woman, Rumbidzai Tauro (40), has been arrested for kidnapping and extorting over US$5,000 from Gerald Madamombe, a 52-year-old former teacher. Tauro is accused of holding Madamombe capti...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:13hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru employees in US$100,000 fraud
Two Mukuru employees, Bessie Mbiro (35) and Tinotenda Ranganwa (31), faced charges of money laundering and fraud in Harare magistrate court after allegedly stealing US$100,000 from their employer. Rep...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:43hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Event security essential to foil robberies and protect guests
Event security has always been important but never more so than at the present time when thefts and robberies have become so common. Targets at events may be the gate takings at the event or the cash ...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:28hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Police hunt for driver who crashed into School wall
Police in Bulawayo are searching for an unidentified Tshova Mubaiwa kombi driver who fled after crashing his vehicle into the precast wall of Mpopoma High School and a fowl run. The accident occurred ...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bus drivers' age limit proposal sparks debate
The Zimbabwean government's proposal to raise the minimum age for bus and kombi drivers from 25 to 30 has elicited mixed reactions. This initiative aims to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities, whi...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:21hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Man steals farm CCTV cameras
A 19-year-old individual from Mangwe in Matabeleland South has been handed a two-month prison sentence for the theft of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras valued at US$400 from Stockstown Farm....Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
7 Zimbabweans died in SA building collapse
Seven Zimbabweans were among the 33 victims who perished in a building collapse in George, Western Cape, South Africa. This tragic incident underscores the risks many Zimbabweans face when they migrat...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rwandese businessman shot dead in Harare
A Rwandese national was shot dead after armed robbers broke into his house in Harare on Friday night, police said.Samuel Habimana was shot in the neck at his Mainway Meadows home in Waterfalls...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:05hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Safeguard introduces exciting mobile phone-operated wireless alarm
Safeguard has introduced an exciting new security alarm system that is wireless, easy to use, operated from your phone, with a physical back-up on site, and super easy to navigate and use at home or o...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:44hrs | 36 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa ally in US$300,000 coal heist scandal
A WOMAN, who is said to have close links to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his family, is at the centre of an alleged theft scandal involving the seizure of coke worth US$300 000 from the Chinese-ru...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 10:43hrs | 11 | by Tawanda Majoni
SAPS arrest 4 Zimbabwe men with R313,000 smuggled cigarettes
South African authorities have arrested four Zimbabweans aged between 25 and 45, in the Modjadjiskloof police area, for possession of suspected smuggled cigarettes worth R313 050 as they clamp down on...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 19:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police finger school staff in robberies
SCHOOLS have emerged as the latest target for armed robbers after scores of learning institutions lost thousands of United States dollars stashed in safes this week.Police have accused school ...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robbers raid 2 more private schools
TWO more private colleges in Ruwa and Gweru lost nearly US$17 500 cash to robbers who raided their premises recently, with police suspecting that the thieves could be working with staff.In Gwe...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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