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Police arrest suspect in US$46 000 Kwekwe vehicle robbery
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide in Bulawayo have arrested a 40-year-old man, Linas Tshuma, in connection with the theft of US$46,000 from a vehicle parked in Kwek...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 17:14hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Cop releases armed robbers for $25
A senior police officer stationed at Nkulumane Police Station has landed in serious trouble after allegedly turning a routine robbery investigation into a personal cash grab.Shepherd Vut...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 18:31hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Kariba turns into ghost town
The eastern shoreline of Kariba, once a crown jewel in Zimbabwe's tourism industry, is fast slipping into obscurity as tourism operators flee the area amid plummeting visitor numbers, collapsing infra...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:04hrs | 11339 | by Staff reporter
Friends jailed 27 years for donkey cart murder
Two friends who abducted and brutally murdered a well-known businessman in Lower Gweru using a donkey cart as their getaway vehicle have been sentenced to 27 years in prison, bringing closure to a har...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:26hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Notorious armed robber nabbed
A Notorious Shamva-based armed robber, Jani Janha, has been arrested after he left his belongings in a satchel inside their getaway car.He was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts where he wa...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:28hrs | 985 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Driver's Baby Quantum stolen at high speed
In a scene reminiscent of a crime thriller, a 30-year-old commuter omnibus driver from Nguboyenja had his Toyota Baby Quantum stolen right under his nose on Sunday night.The driver had stopped...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Church loses US$8,000 to robbers
A group of eight robbers stormed a church in Belvedere, Harare, in the early hours of Saturday morning, making off with US$8 000 in cash after attacking a security guard and a congregant who was prayi...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:58hrs | 1907 | by Staff reporter
4 suspected robbers arrested in police crackdown
Police have arrested four individuals linked to a string of robberies across Mhangura, Shamva, and Murewa between March 31 and April 21, 2024.The suspects, identified as Charles Dhokotera (42)...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:28hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Armed suspect stages dramatic escape at Harare magistrates court
In a scene reminiscent of a high-octane thriller, armed suspect Luke Zinyengerere executed a daring escape from the custody of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) at the Harare Magis...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 06:20hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash launches 'Spend and Win' promotion with Mastercard
EcoCash, Zimbabwe's leading mobile money platform, has launched a new promotion offering customers the chance to win a variety of prizes, including an all-expenses-paid holiday for two to Zanzibar. Th...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 12:32hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
ZACC, PACU Face Accusations of Complicity Over Chisango State-Witness Deal
Allegations of a high-level conspiracy are swirling around the corruption case of Harare Town Clerk Hosea Chisango who has been secretly let off the hook in the Juluka case by members of the Zimbabwe'...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 21:52hrs | 443 | by Staff Reporter
5 arrested for vandalising Zesa transformer
Police in Mutoko have apprehended five suspects for allegedly vandalising a Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) 100 KW transformer and stealing copper cables at Mazezuru...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Another Mukuru Money Transfer agency robbed
Armed robbers fired a warning shot and made off with an undisclosed amount of money from a Mukuru Money Transfer agency at Kamunhu Shopping Centre in Mabvuku yesterday.The dramatic incident le...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:12hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru agency loses US$2 700 to armed robbers
A gang of armed robbers struck a Mukuru Money Transfer agency located at Makomva Shopping Centre in Glen View, Harare, yesterday morning, escaping with over US$2,700 and R2,350. The daring heist occur...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
8 arrested in connection with armed robberies across Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals linked to a series of armed robbery incidents that have plagued Bulawayo between February 19, 2024, and November 17, 20...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 16:06hrs | 2298 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mine robbed US$120,000
A man accused of participating in a syndicate that allegedly robbed Dahwe Chrome Mine of $120,000 appeared in court yesterday, facing charges of armed robbery. Taurai Pangai, 33, was brought before Ha...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:51hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed five years for robbery
A man from Nkulumani, Bulawayo, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a robbery.Blessing Ndebele (22) appeared before Magistrate Musayiwona Shortgame and pleaded gu...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:26hrs | 245 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe police overrated?
In what is being called the largest cash heist in Zimbabwe's history, seven armed robbers executed a lightning-fast robbery at Ecobank, located at the corner of Fife Street and 9th Avenue in Bulawayo....Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
US$4.4 million Ecobank heist shocks Zimbabwe
In what is believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwean history, seven armed robbers made off with a staggering US$4.4 million in cash from Ecobank's Bulawayo branch at the Parkade Centre on Th...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 2151 | by Staff reporter
Licence plate of getaway vehicle in Bulawayo $4 million heist
In a brazen armed robbery on Thursday, six masked gunmen stole US$4 million from Safeguard Security guards outside Ecobank in Bulawayo. The suspects, armed with pistols, made their getaway in a white ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 3157 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe Property Expo 2024 - Excitement is Building!
We're thrilled to announce that the Zimbabwe Property Expo 2024 is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you to this one-of-a-kind event at Celebration Centre, Harare, on the 4th and 5t...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 08:27hrs | 144 | by Agencies
Fastjet to ramp up flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo
Zimbabwe's privately owned airline, Fastjet, will scale up its services between Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and Bulawayo's Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.Fastjet ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1739 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean robbers caught planning next hit
Five notorious bank robbers were arrested in Kamativi, Matabeleland North, following a failed robbery at a BancABC branch that allowed police to initiate a series of arrests. The suspects - De...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:11hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
SA man intercepted while driving stolen car to Zimbabwe denied bail
A 32-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Thabamoopo Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle, a white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX....Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:01hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Robbers reign of terror ends
TWO men who are believed to be part of a syndicate that unleashed a reign of terror in Bulawayo have been arrested.The suspects are linked to a hijacking incident that occurred in Shurugwi and...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Robbers pounce on Bulawayo money changers
Two suspected armed robbers pounced on three illegal money changers operating at Bulawayo's Nkulumane Complex Thursday afternoon and got away with an undisclosed amount of money.After the raid...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 05:59hrs | 1156 | by Staff reporter
Toyota Prado, hijacked in Pretoria, intercepted in Limpopo while being escorted to Zimbabwe
Limpopo police, through ongoing operations to crackdown on smuggling activities, have arrested two men and recovered a stolen vehicle worth over R1 million.The two foreign nationals were arres...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 08:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Robbers raid Lomagundi College
Ten robbers raided Lomagundi College in Chinhoyi last night before attacking a security guard and the deputy head and stole an undisclosed amount of cash, a pistol, laptops, cellphones and a Mazda Tri...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 13:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 7 notorious robbery suspects
SEVEN robbery suspects, one of them a police officer, have been arrested for a spate of armed cases they committed between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls over eight months.Two of the suspects Wel...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:32hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Cop drove robbers getaway car
A DETECTIVE based in Bulawayo who was a getaway driver in a planned armed robbery spree in Victoria Falls has been arrested.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi in a...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Police officer arrested for armed robbery
A Criminal Investigating Officer with the Zimbabwe Republic Police has been arrested over allegations of attempted robbery in Victoria Falls.National Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissione...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 05:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bogus soldier jailed 9 years
A nine-year jail sentence has been handed down to an armed robber who targeted businesspeople in Harare, Chinhoyi, and Chegutu while dressed in military fatigues. Calvin Gasura, aged 32, was convicted...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Banks failing Zimbabweans
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi has accused Zimbabwean banks of failing the nation by not attracting depositors who are now opting to keep their money at home and busin...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporte
1 173 Unregistered vehicles impounded
Since September 12, a total of 1,173 vehicles have been seized for operating on the roads without registration plates, according to police reports.This development was confirmed by the police ...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 17:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbers arrested after high-speed chase
FOUR suspected armed robbers were early yesterday morning apprehended by members of the public a few minutes after they had robbed and dumped a woman in the Mbare area. The robbers, travelling in a Ho...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 20:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Robbers getaway with 150kg gold carbon in Zimbabwe
EIGHT armed robbers raided a mine in Kwekwe early yesterday morning before stealing 150kg of gold carbon, US$140 cash and cellphones.The robbers attacked three people who were sleeping in a ca...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 16:34hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Bashed armed robbers choose to stay mum during court appearance
Two suspected armed robbers on Monday chose to remain mum when they were brought in the dock claiming they were heavily assaulted by police officers when they were arrested last week.Sheman Pe...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 08:49hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
$27 million identity fraud suspect arrested
POLICE have arrested a suspected cyber-criminal who allegedly hacked WhatsApp accounts, cloned bank cards, and stole people's identities to commit fraud.Trynos Muzanenhamo (25) was arrested af...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 18:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Kariba: Zimbabwe's dormant tourism jewel
IT'S 6am on a Tuesday morning in the resort town of Kariba.The sun is already hot as usual and temperatures are on a high at 41 degrees Celsius.And taking a stroll on the streets of Ka...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber arrested over $1,8m heist
LOCAL police recently arrested an armed robbery suspect who robbed a Harare firm of $1,8 million in 2018 before fleeing to his base in South Africa.Christopher Asoni (43) who appeared be...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers steal 36 tobacco bales
POLICE in Marondera, Mashonaland East province, have launched a manhunt for six armed men who besieged a farm outside Marondera and stole 36 bales of tobacco.The suspects, armed with a rifle, ...Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:00hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru outlet robbery gang arrested
Three armed robbers who raided a Mukuru outlet in Lower Gweru, have been arrested a few hours after committing the crime.Tapiwa Zhazha (31), Courage Bongani Moyo (31), and Gift Ncube (24) were...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 20:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Fastjet launches new domestic routes
ZIMBABWE'S fastjet has expanded its domestic route network by launching additional flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park.With the addition of these routes, the airline will now be flying ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Political plot to corrupt Zimbabwe's judiciary?
CORRUPT government officials are maneuvering to manipulate an anticipated investigation into allegations of misconduct and corruption against High Court judge Webster Chinhamora as he is seen to be pr...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Robber found dead near hospital
The silver Honda Fit in which a suspected armed robber was found dead on Monday morning just outside Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare was reported to have been stolen in Parktown, Waterfalls,...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:41hrs | | 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, W...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers raid Mukuru outlet
SIX armed men raided a Mukuru money transfer outlet in Silobela in Midlands Province and handcuffed a cashier and security guard manning the booth at gunpoint before they got away with US$1 800, R7 80...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 05:45hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Suspected armed robber killed
A suspected armed robber who is believed to be part of a gang that was targeting companies in and around Harare was shot and killed in a shootout with the police this Tuesday.Alexio Mupamhura ...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Madzibaba confesses to serial kidnappings
A white garment apostolic church member (Madzibaba), Willie Chindundundu (21) confessed to serial child kidnappings after he was caught by people trying to kidnap a one-year-old toddler in Glen Norah ...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 10:27hrs | 1 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Armed robber shot dead, another arrested
A 29-year-old suspected armed robber, who was part of a seven member gang targeting companies in Harare, was shot and killed by police during a shoot out in Ruwa on Tuesday.Alexio Mupamhura (2...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
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