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6 arrested for motor vehicles theft
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested six suspects in connection with robbery and theft of motor vehicles on separate occasions in the city.Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube identified th...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
Cop steals US$25,000 robbery money
A POLICE officer, who allegedly stole US$25 000 from security guards who had picked money dropped by fleeing armed robbers, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing a theft c...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:34hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Businessman seeks police boss' help
The director of Marondera- based Eagle Italian Leather and Shoes Company, Francesco Marconati, has pleaded with ZRP Commissioner- General Godwin Matanga to intervene and order the arrest of his former...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:29hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Cop implicated in US$53 000 robbery loot
Police have launched a manhunt for one of the six police officers implicated in the seizure of about US$25 500 cash from two security guards who picked us$53 000 that was dropped during a robbery at Q...Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 11:22hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
Pastor jailed for stealing shoes in church
In a shocking incident at an African Seventh-day Adventist church, Kadoma assembly the pastor stole 200 pairs of shoes from a congregant and put them on sale.Learnmore Rupiya (41) was dragged ...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:58hrs | 1400 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man forges licence certificates
A 48-YEAR-OLD man from North End in Bulawayo has appeared in court for forging Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) driver's licence certificates.Melani Moyo was not asked to plead when he appe...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:31hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Corrupt female cops arrested
TWO female police members stationed at Mbare Police Station in Harare were caught collecting bribes from motorists who wanted their impounded vehicles released.Victoria Shoriwa (36) and Naume ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 06:18hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa's daughter granted bail
Former Norton legislator's daughter Mudiwa Mliswa Chanetsa (20) has been granted bail by the High Court. The accused person was arraigned before the Harare Magistrates' Court and was denied bail for U...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 19:50hrs | 1316 | by Staff reporter
Card cloners in court
SIX suspected card cloners yesterday appeared in court after they were arrested while in possession of instruments used in the commission of the offence.The suspects — Fungal Samurewo (35), ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 19:25hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Woman, married lover clash over social media videos
A HARARE woman feels betrayed and abused after her videos were recorded without her consent and posted on social media by people she claims were working on behalf of her married lover.Sally Sa...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 18:38hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for fraud
POLICE arrested a woman for a fraud case in which she used fake Zimbabwe School Examition Council Certificates to secure enrolment at Morgen Zintec Teachers College.In a statement, police said...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:14hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans urged not to keep cash at home
Police have warned businesses against keeping huge sums of money at home and in offices as this was attracting criminals. This comes as the law enforcers have defended the "shoot-to-kill" approach in ...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 07:51hrs | 1749 | by Staff reporter
Police, lawyers clash over calling of suspects
IN a world where police enforcement is strict and unwavering, one phenomenon that stands out as peculiar and debatable is whether or not it is right for police officers to phone suspects.This was ...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:46hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
South African man fined for carrying bullets in Zimbabwe
A SOUTH African national arrested by the police at the Robert Mugabe International Airport after he was found in possession of five live rounds in his luggage was yesterday fined US$300 (or three mont...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:53hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa's daughter denied bail, to remain in custody until trial begins
Temba Mliswa's daughter M'diwa Mliswa Chanetsa, a model, has been arrested on drug charges and has been denied bail by a Harare magistrate. She will remain in custody until March 12th when her trial b...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 06:56hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
Company employees linked to robbery case
THREE employees at Quest Financial Services have been implicated in a robbery that occurred at the firm's Belgravia branch in Harare on Saturday.The three allegedly teamed up with six others, ...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:00hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Woman's body found floating in sewer pond
Police in Gokwe South District are investigating a suspected murder case after a body of a woman was found floating in a sewer pond.The body was discovered by a villager who was herding cattle...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 18:42hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa Chanetsa arrested for possession of dangerous drugs
On 22 February 2024 at around 1200 hours, detectives from CID Drugs Harare received information that the accused persons had drugs at number 35 Colchester, Avonlea Harare. Pursuant to the supp...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 08:26hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
Woman in court over drugs
A 22-YEAR-OLD Harare woman has been charged for unlawful possession of medical drugs.Chipo Neruwana from Mbare Block 14 was granted US$300 bail when she appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth ...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Man found with five lion heads in Zimbabwe
A MAN from Masvingo who was found in possession of five dried lion heads worth US$100 000, appeared in court yesterday charged with contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act.Prosecuting, Ms Berl...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:02hrs | 905 | by Staff reporter
Two nabbed in Lupane for unlawful ivory possession
Police in Matabeleland North Province apprehended two suspects at Fatima Business Centre in Lupane for the illegal possession of ivory.Appearing before the Hwange Magistrate Court on Saturday ...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 08:05hrs | 540 | by Peter Matuka
5 siblings up for armed robbery
CASES of siblings being involved in crime are not uncommon in Zimbabwe, but the Madzima brothers appear to have gained a new level of infamy.Five siblings - Shadreck, Talent, Brian, Tatenda an...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 08:58hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Trio steals gun from CIO operative
THREE men from Bulawayo have appeared in court facing a charge of stealing a pistol from a Central Intelligence Organisation officer.Thethelani Ndlovu (39), Khulumani Moyo (29) and Stancilous ...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Family dismisses police account of armed robbery suspect's killing
Armed robbery suspect Godknows Machingura's family has demanded an independent inquiry into the music promoter's killing by detectives arguing the police account of his shooting did not match what has...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 15:10hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
3 robbers shot dead in Gwanda
Three robbers who were terrorising and targeting people keeping large amounts of money in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South province were on Tuesday killed after a shoot-out with police.Police s...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:06hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cop killer arrested
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Chegutu on allegations of killing and robbing a policeman of his cellphone over the weekend.Tinotenda Tatenda Nyika allegedly stabbed Elisha Munengerwa (...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:06hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Four in court for possession of raw unmarked ivory
Four accused Hwange men were dragged to Court on Monday morning for allegedly possessing raw unmarked ivory without a license.The suspects, Wilson Chuma (43), Billiard Nyoni (29), Morris Mumpa...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 18:22hrs | 149 | by Peter Matuka
Man fatally stabs girlfriend in S.A, skips border to Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwean man based in Zamdela, Sasolburg Free State Province, South Africa, has appeared in court on allegations of fatally stabbing his girlfriend with a knife over a love text message.Te...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
US$100,000 fraud couple on the run
A BULAWAYO couple that allegedly defrauded residents for 12 months, raking in over US$100 000 in proceeds, is on the run after violating their bail conditions.Melusi Ndlovu and his wife, Gwend...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:35hrs | 794 | by Staff reporter
Man fined for assaulting Mnangagwa
A MAN from Harare who assaulted the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mnangagwa and his host at a party, Wellington Vengesai, following a misunderstanding over parking space ...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:35hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa assault case jumps court queue?
A Harare man, who is also a suspected drug dealer, was convicted yesterday for assaulting Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Tongai Mnangagwa and his host at a party, Wellington Venge...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:56hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested in SA for robbing and kidnapping tuck shop owner
TWO Zimbabweans were arrested in South Africa's Mpumalanga province for allegedly robbing and kidnapping a tuck shop owner.The incident occurred last week.The suspects aged 24 an...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
51 counts of fraud couple on the run
SENSING a high possibility of being locked up in jail, a couple that was facing 51 counts of fraud has allegedly fled and Bulawayo police have spread a dragnet to arrest them.Melusi Ndlovu (36...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
Prison guard's illegal bid to free armed robber flops
A HARARE prison officer forged a medical report in a bid to free a suspected armed robber. The prison officer, Takawira Taderera (42), appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Wednesday faci...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:44hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldiers jailed
TWO former soldiers were last week sentenced to nine years in jail for illegal possession of ivory.Wilfred Minesi (33) and Virimayi Nyandoro (36) were convicted and sentenced by magistrate Ruth ...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 06:38hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Social media star detective Kedha arrested for car theft
THE irony of life has caught up with Tafadzwa Chidawa, also known as Detective Kedha on social media, as he is now facing theft charges.Detective Kedha is popular for viral videos in which he ...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 20:06hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
5-man armed robbery gang appears in court
A FIVE-MAN-GANG believed to be an armed robbers syndicate that had unleashed a reign of terror around Beitbridge District in the last five months appeared in court on Monday.The gang which was...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
4 detectives in soup after suspect flees
FOUR police detectives stationed at Beitbridge face disciplinary action after a suspected vehicle smuggler from Malawi escaped under their noses. The District Criminal Investigations Officer for Gwand...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:34hrs | 1221 | by Staff reporter
Cop sent robbers to raid best friend
THE person you trust might be the one who could betray you and leave you with scars of betrayal and heartbreak.This is what businessman Never Sarukore who was recently robbed at gunpoint by a ...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:45hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Suspected armed robber shot dead
A SUSPECTED armed robber died yesterday following a shootout with police in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspect, Godfrey Njor...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Detectives steal exhibit to destroy case
SOME members of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Beitbridge allegedly stole a document linking their workmates to car smuggling.The stolen document is a fraudulent vehicle clear...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:47hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Robbers on the run, 5 months on
POLICE in Bulawayo are appealing for information that may lead to the location and arrest of seven robbers who invaded the Nedbank Belmont branch along Plumtree Road in August last year.The ro...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:59hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Freeman questioned over links to robbers
Zimdancehall musician Freeman, real name Emegy Sylvester Chizanga, was yesterday questioned and released by police over allegations of associating with armed robbers accounted for last month after a g...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:25hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Suspected armed robbers acquitted due to 'shoddy police work’
Only two members of a seven-person gang were found guilty of carrying out a series of armed robberies in and around Karoi, revealing flaws in the investigations conducted by local police detectives....Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 17:26hrs | 1790 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police's 'shoot to kill policy' raises alarm
LAWYERS have raised alarm over increasing cases of fatal shooting of suspects by police officers under controversial circumstances saying taking the life of the suspected criminals before trial was un...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 12:58hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter
Severe consequences await armed robbers
POLICE's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has reaffirmed its commitment to flushing out the armed robbers' menace to the preservation of law and order in the country saying the consequences fo...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:54hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
'Whites on Zimbabwe farms are entitled to be there,' says Minister
MATABELELAND North Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Richard Moyo yesterday said Government will decisively deal with criminals who are in the habit of illegally occupying private land in vio...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:05hrs | 2036 | by Staff reporter
Thieving merchandiser arrested paying lobola
A Harare man had a Christmas Day to forget after he was arrested during a lobola ceremony in Pfungwe area, Mashonaland East Province.Chamunorwa Muvhuti (40), was arrested for stealing US$195 0...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:05hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
CID officers arrested for digging up hidden treasure
THREE senior police officers from the Asset Forfeiture Unit in Harare were on Christmas Day arrested for digging a Nyanyadzi homestead in search of an undisclosed hidden treasure.Shepherd Tach...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:27hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest armed robbers after shootout
POLICE have arrested three armed robbery suspects who are part of a 15-member gang in connection with a raid at a mine in Kadoma."Police have arrested Willium Dhumukwa (34), James Zawi (29) an...Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 17:23hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
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