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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 | | 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 u…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 15:53hrs | 254 | 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 al…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:04hrs | 708 | 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 Tafadzw…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 579 | 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 fraudul…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 305 | 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 Mapond…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:18hrs | | 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 | 2011 | 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 Constab…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1365 | 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 | 182 | 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 | 5 | 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 Big…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 564 | 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 Try…

Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:29hrs | 426 | 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 Trynir…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 288 | 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 Hara…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1682 | 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 18-y…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 5 | 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 usin…

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

Cops face arrest for demanding cattle clearance fees

Police officers in Zimbabwe have been cautioned against charging farmers for cattle clearance, a practice that is illegal and contributes to the rise of stock theft. The warning was issued by Commissioner Partson Nyabadza, the officer comm…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 736 | 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 | 447 | 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 it…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:42hrs | | 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 Ri…

Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:50hrs | 26 | 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 demand…

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

3 ex-cops convicted for armed robbery

Three police officers stationed at Beitbridge Rural Police Station have been found guilty of armed robbery after they allegedly stole a Prado vehicle from a man traveling to Harare. Admore Nyamaropa (30), Andrew Mangwenzi (35), and Prince …

Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:40hrs | 19 | 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 prom…

Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:26hrs | | 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 follo…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:32hrs | 13 | 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 f…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:20hrs | 11 | 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 | 28 | 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 | 13 | 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 a…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:54hrs | 15 | 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 Chinembir…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:28hrs | 25 | 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 sus…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:10hrs | 14 | 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 Zim…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:52hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

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 t…

Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1681 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops probe political violence incidences

Police have launched investigations into alleged political violence incidences which occurred in Gokwe and Chivi over the weekend.In Gokwe, the incident occurred at Nembudziya Government School grounds where there were reports of some Zanu…

Published: 14 Feb 2023 at 05:19hrs | 16 | 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 doo…

Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:25hrs | 11 | 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 | | by Staff reporter

4 cops up for demaning bribe

Four police officers have been charged with theft and abuse of duty after they demanded a bribe of over US$500 from a motorist in Harare.Last week Thursday Gideon Gunda (34) from Jotsholo Police Station together with Admire Nyuke (36) of C…

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 12:51hrs | 14 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo

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 Munhum…

Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Traffic cops arrested for demanding US$60 bribe

TWO Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers assigned to the traffic department were arrested Thursday following a trap by their superiors, who had earlier received a complaint they were demanding US$60 bribe from a motorist.The money was a…

Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:49hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt pampers junior cops

GOVERNMENT has resuscitated long-abandoned allowances for police officers, resulting in junior cops now earning more than their superiors, a development which has caused disgruntlement in the law enforcement agency.Junior police officers h…

Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 20:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

2 bogus cops arrested

TWO bogus policemen allegedly driving around Harare in their getaway car and stealing thousands of US dollars after accusing motorists of having violated traffic rules, have now been arrested, while police continue hunting for three accomp…

Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

3 top cops reassigned

THREE police commissioners have been transferred in a move that is meant to improve service delivery and performance.Commissioner Erasmus Makodza, who was at the Police General Headquarters, is now heading the human resources department.Co…

Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:47hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Cops arrested for conning ICT perm sec

TWO former police officers and two other serving members of the force were arraigned before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda after conning the acting Information Communication Technology ministry secretary Beulah Chirume of her US$300 after …

Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:35hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Rogue cops linked to cattle rustling syndicates

LIVESTOCK farmers in Matabeleland South have raised concerns over the failure by police top brass to arrest and discipline officers accused of running organised cattle rustling syndicates in the province.This was after it emerged that some…

Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

ZRP transfers top cops

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has embarked on a mass transfer of senior officers who have overstayed at various stations throughout the country.In an internal memorandum, chief staff officer (human resources administration) Commission…

Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:21hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Cattle rustler cops arrested

GOVERNMENT has launched a crackdown on police officers linked to organised cattle rustling syndicates that operate along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border leading to the arrest of some suspects and their subsequent dismissal.A number of officer…

Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:48hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

1 AM drama in Pumula East Citizens arrest cable theft cops

THREE officers based at Pumula Police Station in Bulawayo were on Sunday morning arrested for alleged theft of copper cables in Pumula East suburb.Residents arrested them at about 1AM. One of the cops was nabbed while wearing his service u…

Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's dogs is a compliment, says lawyer

"MAN's best friend" is a common phrase used to describe domestic dogs, particularly referring to their millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, friendship and companionship with their human handlers.Despite this cordial relation…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 16:18hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Truck with smuggled groceries intercepted by Bulawayo traffic cops

Police in Bulawayo have intercepted a 34-tonne truck that was smuggling groceries worth millions of dollars.The South Africa number platted 34-tonne truck owned by CTME Logistics, was intercepted at the 28KM peg along the Bulawayo Beitbrid…

Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 15:49hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says his govt will not continue crying over sanctions

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration will not continue mourning over sanctions imposed against Zimbabwe by the West some 20 years ago.He said despite the sanctions in place, God would bless Zimbabwe to prosper.Mnangagwa sai…

Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:11hrs | 17 | by Agencies

Nehanda shrine under siege from illegal gold miners

SITUATED 30km north of Harare is an area of rocky hillsides overlooking the Mazowe River.The area boasts  several botanical interests.However, Gomba, as the area is also known, is under serious threat from illegal tree cutting and gol…

Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:05hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

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