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Cops need community help in fight against crime

The fight against crime cannot be won by the police alone but requires the active participation of communities, Officer Commanding Harare Province, Commissioner Maxwell Chikunguru, has said.Speaking at an event to celebrate the appointment…

Published: 19 Oct 2025 at 13:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mchunu's lawyers tell cops to 'back off'

Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has fired off a legal letter to the police investigating allegations of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice, accusing them of intimidation.Mchunu's missive came a day after police, see…

Published: 12 Oct 2025 at 13:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

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 | 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 al…

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 Tafadzw…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | | 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 | 293 | 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 | | 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 | | 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

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 | 270 | 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 | 18 | 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 | 14 | 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 | 3 | 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 | | 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 | 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 Chinembir…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:28hrs | 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 | 15 | 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 Munhum…

Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | 12 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 11 | by Staff reporter

Cops impound imported mealie-meal

POLICE, in conjunction with the Grain Marketing Board (GMB), have launched a nationwide blitz aimed at confiscating imported mealie-meal from retailers that have defied the ban on the import of the staple.Cheap imported maize-meal, smuggle…

Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

PAZ frets over spiking-throwing cops

THE Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has blasted the police for throwing spikes at moving passenger vehicles and smashing windscreens to apprehend errant drivers, warning that if the practice continues it would end up sparking prote…

Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Ben Musarurwa

Cops raid, steal US$41,000 from realtor

TWO serving members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday facing theft charges after they allegedly raided a project manager of an infrastructure development company and made off with US$41 462…

Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Municipal cops, vendors clash leaves 6 injured

Six municipal police officers were injured last weekend after they were attacked by vendors in the central business district in an operation to rid the city of illegal hawkers.The fierce run-ins started at the intersection of Cameron Stree…

Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Are people really safe in the hands of the police?

Ok, so this is what happened, a man who was staying next to our house had just died. He was staying alone after divorcing his wife. His name was Mr Simon Adam. Before he died, he gave my father his other gate keys. This is because he saw t…

Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 17:04hrs | 3 | by Belinda Makaita Chowa

Mugabe chides corrupt traffic cops

President Mugabe yesterday castigated corrupt traffic police officers who are extorting money from motorists, saying such conduct is "evil" and should stop forthwith.The remarks from the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief …

Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 11:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Cop exposes corruption in ZRP

Editor, Officers in charge in charge of various stations dotted around the country are fuelling corruption because subordinates are charged various amounts of money to go on certain duties. To go to a retention road block you pay $10 per d…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 15:29hrs | 1 | by Anonymous Cop

Junior police officers being forced to contribute money every month to buy stationery - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/06/2016, 19:03 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Please hide my identity. I am a police offi…

Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 17:08hrs | | by Junior police officer

The impoverished police, army and general citizens must strike together

For tens of thousands of years in the dark and uncertain jungles of Africa, our great Ancestors have faced difficult challenges of dangerous wild animals, invasions by brute foreigners and droughts and starvation and various diseases. Our …

Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 10:48hrs | 5 | by Rakanga Danble

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