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Geza searching rogue prison officers arrested

Two rogue Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) wardens, Tawanda Marumahoko (37) and Christopher Gomwe (43), have been arrested alongside five accomplices following a series of armed robberies in Chinhoyi.The other suspects are…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:42hrs | 1633 | by Staff reporter

Smugglers dump Honda Fit, contraband after cops chase

An anti-smuggling crack team operating along Zimbabwe's Manicaland border with Mozambique intercepted a suspected smuggling operation after discovering an abandoned vehicle packed with contraband second-hand clothes.The dramatic incident…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 15:53hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Cops assault ZACC officer

Two police officers from Sakubva Station appeared before Provincial Magistrate Tendai Mahwe on Monday, where they were fined US$500 each for assaulting a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) investigator following their arrest for…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:04hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter

$5 bribe cops' trial opens

Five Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers appeared in court yesterday as their trial opened over allegations that they accepted a US$5 bribe from a truck driver during an anti-sand poaching operation in Ruwa.The accused - Dennis…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 568 | 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), allegedly carried out the scheme using…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

Harare cops sentenced to community service for extortion

Three Harare-based police officers have been sentenced to perform 315 hours of community service at Seke North Clinic after being found guilty of extorting US$5,500 from a fraud suspect. The convicted officers, Tsitsi Mapako, Moment…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:18hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops drop bribe money and flee as ZACC officials close in

Two police officers stationed in Mutare have appeared before the Mutare Magistrates' Court on charges of demanding a bribe from an illegal taxi driver. The officers, Dudzai Jennifer Chiponda (47) and Glynislynn Mutsago (38), are accused of…

Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:26hrs | 2002 | by Staff reporter

Cops beat up ZACC officials

Two police officers from Sakubva Police Station in Mutare have been arrested for allegedly assaulting investigators from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) during a bribery investigation.Sergeant Mduduzi Makina (39) and…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1351 | by Staff reporter

Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas

In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, while law enforcement officers engage in…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter

3 cops jailed for extortion

Three police officers have been sentenced to 30 months imprisonment for extortion by a Rusape magistrate, following their conviction for demanding money from a resident under false pretenses.The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter

Killer cops' application for discharge dismissed

The Bulawayo High Court has dismissed an application for discharge by two police officers and two neighbourhood watch committee members who are facing charges related to the fatal shooting of a man in 2020.The accused - police officers…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter

Bribe-taking Zimbabwean cops suspended

Two Harare-based policemen have been suspended from duty following a viral video showing them allegedly accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road, near the Mabvuku turn-off. Sergeant James Chifamba (46) and Constable…

Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:29hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter

'Bribery' cops in court

TWO police officers who went viral on social media at the weekend for allegedly receiving bribery money at Mabvuku turn-off along the Harare-Mutare Highway have appeared in court.James Chifamba (46), from Retreat Farm in Harare, and…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter

Bribe-taking cops remain in custody

Two Harare police officers, Sergeant James Chifamba (46) and Constable Trymore Mukunza (36), were remanded in custody yesterday after appearing in court on charges of criminal abuse of office. The officers are accused of accepting bribes…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrest traffic cops in the viral video

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of two officers following the emergence of a viral social media post showing them accepting bribes from pirate kombis, taxis, and registered public service vehicles along the…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1674 | by Staff reporter

Cops acquitted of rape

Three police officers from Tshitulipasi Police Station in Beitbridge East - Courage Majoni (32), Jabulani Museba (33), and Enock Nyamupandu (35) - were acquitted by Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura on charges of allegedly raping an…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

7 top rogue cops arrested, dragged to court

Seven high-ranking detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's homicide unit in Bulawayo have been charged with theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice following their alleged involvement in an illegal operation…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:38hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe policemen acquitted of killing armed robbery suspect

Five Bulawayo police officers - Herbert Kanyinji, Bornwell Mahachi, Amiga Shumba, Norge Rapayi, and Mbekezeli Bhebhe - have been acquitted by the High Court of charges related to the death of a suspected armed robber, Nkululeko Banda. The…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:46hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter

Errant cops, VID officers to face the music

The Government has issued a stern warning to police officers and Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) inspectors who allow passage to vehicles with defects or without requisite papers past roadblocks.The law, Government stated, will take…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:42hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter

'Rape cops' released on bail

Three police officers from Chituripasi Police Base in Beitbridge East have been accused of raping an 18-year-old woman on multiple occasions last month. Courage Majoni, Jabulani Museba, and Enock Nyamupandu were each released on $100 bail…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:26hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Village head mobilises against cops

Last week, police in Gokwe had to fire warning shots to disperse a crowd mobilized by a traditional leader trying to prevent the arrest of his wife and two other syndicate members illegally cultivating dagga (marijuana) along the Svisvi…

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:50hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

3 Beitbridge cops up for rape

Three police officers from Chituripasi Police Station in Beitbridge East district are accused of repeatedly raping an 18-year-old woman last month. The officers, Courage Majoni (32), Jabulani Museba (33), and Enock Nyamupandu (35), denied…

Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

US$5 bribe lands 5 police officers in trouble

Five Harare police constables, Dennis Tafadzwa Chivaku (37), Freeway Muninipi (33), Givemore Mucheka (32), Sharon Madondo (39), and Getrude Ndenga (32), appeared in court facing charges of abuse of office. They were allegedly caught…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Newly promoted senior cops to be reshuffled

The 86 senior officers recently promoted within the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are expected to be reassigned shortly. President Mnangagwa elevated these officers to ranks ranging from Chief Superintendent to Commissioner.Among the…

Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:26hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter

Filabusi senior cops bribed by Zinyama

TENSION remains high in Matebeleland South's Insiza district after marauding machete gangs invaded villages last week  where they attacked people over a mining  claim dispute.A number of villagers were left nursing injuries…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Cops arrested for sharing loot with robber

Recently, three police officers, namely Albert Machona (42), Charles Musiiwa (33), and Tanyaradzwa Mhondiwa (30), were brought before the Mutare Magistrates Court on charges of criminal abuse of duty as public officers.According to…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge 'thieving' cops on the run

TWO Beitbridge traffic police officers are on the run after tampering with records and stealing money from their employer.According to a leaked memo, Tinashe Chatseta and Gift Marange between them stole US$345 and R3730 by tampering with…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Adulterous cops ordered to pay US$5 000 to long-suffering wife

SHE has borne the agony of seeing her seven children go hungry and fail to attend school because her police officer husband has forsaken her for his work colleague.She has endured taunts from her husband's lover who even had the gall to go…

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops refuse to retire

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reportedly tightened screws on officers who wish to extend their service post retirement after an unprecedented number of retiring officers applied for extensions, NewsDay has learnt.Sources told this…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

9 robbers shot as cops name 20 most wanted criminals

NINE suspected robbers sustained injuries after they were shot by police in Harare on Thursday in a crackdown, while the hunt is on for 20 suspects whom detectives have named as Zimbabwe's most wanted criminals.Misheck Takawira Njowa (24)…

Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Cops in court over stolen Presidential inputs

TWO police detectives appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday charged with criminal abuse of office after they took bribes to conceal the theft of Presidential farming inputs.Nelson Chinembiri (36) and Maxwell Mukono (34), who…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

2 cops arrested for US$700 bribe

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two detectives for allegedly demanding and receiving more than USD700 for them to recover 20 instead of 75 bags of fertilisers stolen from the Presidential Inputs Scheme.Nelson…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

'Thieving' cops back in court

Stanley Musekiwa (46), Takaidza Mugwisi (36) and Masimba Stanely Gwasunda (43), all from CID Stores, were facing theft and malicious damage to property charges when they appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.THREE Harare police…

Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:41hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

SA cops arrested in R12m cigarettes smuggling case

SOUTH African police have arrested two of their own members who recently connived with a 43-year-old Zimbabwean to smuggle into South Africa cigarettes worth more than R12 million.The duo was picked up last week by the North West…

Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Armed robber uses girlfriend as shield as cops injured in shoot-out

FOLLOWING a bloody shootout in which two police officers were seriously injured in Bulawayo, three suspected armed robbers have been arrested.In statement today, National Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops injured in shootout with armed robbers

TWO police homicide detectives were injured and admitted into hospital following a shootout with armed robbers in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, on Monday.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner confirmed the incident Tuesday."The…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Cops seek leads in murder cases

Police in Chitungwiza and Magunje are seeking information relating to twos, with suspects said to be on the run.The murder allegedly occurred on Sunday night, while the second was committed on Tuesday, also at night. "Police in…

Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Cops in trouble for torturing woman

FOUR Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers are being sued by a Zaka woman whom they tortured as they coerced her to reveal the whereabouts of her son.The police officers, Constables Mavis Sibanda, John Njaya and Mushonga and another…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Drug syndicate cops jailed two years

Two Chiweshe-based cops who conspired to destroy evidence in a case where a schoolboy bought mbanje from a female drug dealer were today jailed for two years by Concession Magistrate Joshua Nembaware.The trio Robert Magunhu, David Tawanda…

Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 19:07hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Drug syndicate cops convicted

Two Chiweshe-based cops who connived with a drug dealer in destroying evidence of cannabis sold to a schoolboy were convicted yesterday by Concession magistrate Joshua Nembaware.The trio Robert Magunhu, David Tawanda Hama from Chombira…

Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 11:05hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole

SA soldier arrested for allegedly attacking cops, freeing Zimbabwean prisoners

A South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member deployed to safeguard the SA-Zimbabwe border has been identified as one of the two people arrested in Limpopo in connection with an attack on police officers transporting six awaiting…

Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 07:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

2 cops nabbed in foiled robbery

TWO serving members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and their two unemployed accomplices appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Saturday facing armed robbery charges.The suspects, Walter Chanhuhwa (41) of ZRP Highfield, Emmanuel…

Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

4 murders, jammed guns and fleeing cops

POICE Hove, the mother of the late office in charge of Hwedza, Inspector Maxwell Hove who was allegedly shot dead last week by Jaison Muvevi, has urged police to improve its vehicle fleet after it emerged that he had failed to open the…

Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops flee Ganja farming ancestral spirits

TWO police officers fleeing down a flight of stairs with stark terror written on their faces at the crack of dawn is not an everyday occurrence.What was supposed to be a routine arrest went south in an instant when an eerie voice thundered…

Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

5 cops nabbed for aiding Mnangagwa

Five police officers in Bulawayo have been arrested after they allegedly connived to release a consignment of 250 tonnes of lithium ore destined for South Africa that had been intercepted by the police.The five, Milton Ronald Mathe (27)…

Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 15:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cops hunt Jesus' killers

Three suspects are on the run for assaulting and stabbing a Gokwe man to death over yet unknown reasons.Jesus Nyoni (31) was beaten to death by the three who vanished after committing the crime.The incident took place at Kokoloza Business…

Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 07:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops in court for extortion

TWO police officers attached to the ZRP PPU Diplomats department are expected to appear in court on allegations of extorting US$500 from a motorist whom they had arrested at the intersection of Samora Machel and Sam Nujoma, near the…

Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's bribe-taking cops warned

Police have warned officers against dabbling in corrupt activities including taking bribes from motorists saying the move was the key driver of road traffic accidents as unroadworthy vehicles were allowed on the roads.The warning from a…

Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 09:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bribery cops acquitted

TWO Gweru-based police officers, accused of receiving a US$480 bribe to facilitate the release of two suspects who were arrested for stealing coal, have been acquitted.Munyaradzi Kutsirai (34), Peter Kaguru (39), who are both police…

Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 ZRP officers arrested over US$200 bribe

THREE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have found themselves in hot soup after extorting US$200 from an unsuspecting civilian.The three,Taonga Fambirai, John Matonhodze and Thomas Mushangidze have been arraigned before Chivhu…

Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:21hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

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