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2 shot dead as robbers, police exchange gun fire
TWO armed robbers died upon admission at Kadoma General Hospital after they were shot during a shootout with police detectives in Kadoma Tuesday.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the sh...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery cases increased in 2021
Cases of armed robberies increased countrywide this year with criminals targeting cash-in transit vehicles, individuals and business people with large amounts of cash.Schools and cross-border ...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:23hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Lupane, Binga battles relived
TODAY as we continue our interview with Lieutenant-Colonel (Retired) Stanford Moyo pseudo name Lloyd Zvanananewako or Mabhikwa, the former freedom fighter takes us through operations in the Zipra oper...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt okays 'shoot to kill' policy
GOVERNMENT yesterday said it had given police the greenlight to shoot and kill suspected armed robbers who have become a menace in the past weeks, threatening to make the country ungovernable....Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 10:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Several Zimbabweans killed in Mozambique, the battle of palmer
Michael Chandada was so excited when he got a Job in Mozambique. His company is involved in extracting oil and gas and again runs marines in the area. Michael was posted to work from a plant in Palma ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 11:19hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Beitbridge killer father arrested
A BEITBRIDGE man, who allegedly beat his three-year-old step daughter to death because she was crying when he wanted to catch some sleep has been arrested.Matabeleland South acting police spok...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbers shot dead
FOUR suspected serial armed robbers - out on bail facing 24 armed robbery charges involving cash, vehicles, guns and jewellery - were shot dead during a shootout with police in Kwekwe. The sus...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe how long?
It goes without saying...Africa has economic, constitutional, political struggles that appear endlessly to come out of the depressed conditions her leadership is taking her through. African ci...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:37hrs | | by Manyevere M Andrew
It's time to abandon adversarial politics
In spite of my traumatic memories of the days of British colonialism, I hasten to admit that recent words of Queen Elizabeth II carry a powerful wisdom which we as Zimbabweans — bent on a reckless p...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:46hrs | 13 | by Andrew Wutawunashe
Zimbabwe killer soldiers 'were driven by cruelty'
SOLDIERS allegedly shot and killed Silvia Maphosa (56) in cold blood at close range on August 1 during post elections violence that rocked Harare, the commission of inquiry into the violence led by fo...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti nailed over post-election violence
MDC-Alliance principal and Harare East legislator Mr Tendai Biti and former Zanu-PF youth leader Mr Jim Kunaka reportedly incited youths that attacked the Zanu-PF Harare Provincial Headquarters during...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Street vendors vow to resist evictions
STREET vendors and market stall holders in Harare's CBD have vowed to return to their vending spots even after the state unleashed regular and municipal police Saturday to drive them off the streets f...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dad fatally smashes baby on the floor
A 33-year-old man from Chikwidibe B village under chief Chipuriro in Guruve was arrested on Monday after he allegedly murdered his 2 months old baby by smashing him on the floor.Farai Kanjere ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 16:03hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa must act fast to salvage legacy
In his short, to the point, inauguration speech, President Emmerson Mnangagwa dwelt at length on his quest for free, fair, credible and non-violent elections. The non-violence was supposed to be a fea...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 06:27hrs | | by Tapiwa Nyandoro
Woman shot at roadblock
POLICE officers manning a roadblock along Seke Road near St Mary's in Chitungwiza allegedly shot and injured a 30-year-old woman after the driver of the vehicle in which she was travelling in reported...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Five years of peaceful storm
"I cannot vote for my tormentors. Never!"Of the thousands of statements made this election year, Robert Mugabe's openly paraded acrimonious divorce with his childhood love and avowed life part...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:58hrs | | by Zifiso Masiye
Gun shots at magunje
There is sporadic gunshots at an area around booster at Magunje.The exchange of fire just happened right now at around 0540 am.This could be confirmed by all villagers who woke up to t...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Henry madiro
Zipra operations in Mashonaland
This week we continue our interview with former Zipra regional commander for the Northern Front 3 (NF3), Joseph Mbedzi pseudo name Joseph Sibuko. NF3 was a Zipra military zone that covered mainly part...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Gunshots during Zanu PF primary elections, MP opens fire at opponents
Chegutu West Member of Parliament Dexter Nduna opened fire at his opponents during Zanu PF primary elections held over the weekend. The incident happened at Chinengundu Primary School whi...Published: 02 May 2018 at 21:13hrs | 1 | by Byo24News Reporter
The eye that witnessed Nikita Mangena's death
ON Friday the Government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially named the cantonment, which houses the Zimbabwe National Defence University and other institutions the Rogers Alfred Nikita Mangena ...Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:17hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Armed robbers exchange gun fire with cops in Harare
Suspected armed robbers exchanged gunfire with Zimbabwe Republic Police detectives after being cornered in Marlborough Suburb in Harare on Friday around midday today (13 April 2018).The detect...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 16:19hrs | 6 | by Byo24News Reporter
Ngwabi speaks on first attack at Zidube ranch
AN organisation that seeks to gather oral history of the liberation struggle recently organised a tour for the media, historians and other bodies dealing with history and archives to Zidube ranch in K...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 10:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Ambush at Lesoma, 35 BDF soldiers, 3 Zipra combatants ambushed
In the evening of 27th February 1978, a detachment of 35 BDF soldiers, 2 teenagers from Lesoma village and 2 or 3 ZIPRA combatants were ambushed by Smith's Rhodesian Soldiers at Lesoma sand ridge. 15 ...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 10:44hrs | 35 | by Boletilemang Gabokgatlhe
Police gun down armed robber in fire exchange
Police yesterday gunned down a suspected armed robber in Harare's Waterfalls suburb who was shooting back at them as he tried to escape.Police spokesperson Charity Charamba confirmed the death...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 22:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zipra: The Wankie campaign
Once agreement had been reached, preparation for the campaign began. A joint political and military High Command was formed. Tambo and James Chikerema, the head of ZAPU in exile, directed the politica...Published: 16 May 2016 at 14:17hrs | 16 | by facebook
Zanu's Grip to Power Finally Destroyed by Sex Deprivation
Since 1977, Zanu has dominated Zimbabwean Politics with little challenge. So many have tried to destroy Zanu without success. It is laughable to say Zanu has finally been conquered by Sexual Depri...Published: 20 Nov 2014 at 12:47hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
Gun fire while shooting 'Zvikufaya' selfie
(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook...Published: 19 Jul 2014 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Cash In Transit guards arrested for Hillbrow shooting
Three cash in transit guards employed by SBV were arrested for allegedly shooting dead a person after a bakkie believed to be belonging to Zimbabwean crashed into their van in Hillbrow, Johannesbu...Published: 18 Jun 2014 at 08:04hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
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 drough...Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 10:48hrs | 1 | by Rakanga Danble
Zama zama Wars cause of mine deaths not gas explosion - Photos
In a bizarre turn of events, reports from the Roodeport Mine disaster indicate that the scores of people, predominantly Zimbabweans who died underground the mine were actually victims of Zama zama wa...Published: 28 Feb 2014 at 20:51hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans arrested for murder, robbery in Botswana
TWO Zimbabweans, Thabani Nkala and Sunganani Tafiraushe, were arrested at a filling station in Selebi Phikwe, Botswana for alleged murder and armed robbery.Botswana's weekly Sunday Standar...Published: 17 Feb 2014 at 05:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gun battle inside a Kenyan shopping mall
A gun fight inside a shopping centre in the Kenyan capital Nairobi has left at least five people dead, witnesses say.Police have been exchanging fire with gunmen who stormed the Westgate centr...Published: 21 Sep 2013 at 10:33hrs | 2 | by BBC
Bulawayo residents live in fear of gunman
BULAWAYO residents are living in fear, following reports that police are yet to arrest the man who allegedly shot at a commuter omnibus driver in the city centre on Friday.The unidentified man...Published: 18 Sep 2013 at 12:12hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Villagers living in fear following discovery of mysterious objects
VILLAGERS in parts of Mhondoro and Chikomba districts are living in fear following the recent falling of foreign objects in their area.Police said they were still to ascertain the origin and t...Published: 29 Jul 2013 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
The reforms Zimbabwe badly needs
I was most amused to hear Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC-T president threatening Generals for political involvement. He, of all people! Just two weeks before, the man had met with one General Wesley Clark...Published: 09 Jun 2012 at 07:32hrs | 6 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zambian gang enters Zim with AK-47 rifles
A group of Zambian nationals armed with an AK-47 rifle criss-crossed into Zimbabwe and Botswana at will only to be nabbed after exchanging gun fire with Botswana police.AK-47 rifles are mainl...Published: 19 Mar 2012 at 04:07hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Rival Libyan militias clash south of Tripoli
Tripoli - Rival Libyan militias clashed on Sunday south of Tripoli, sources told AFP, raising fresh security concerns with the war-torn North African country still emerging from a bloody conflict....Published: 16 Jan 2012 at 05:13hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Gaddafi hiding in the desert near Niger and Algeria
Tripoli - An official on Libya's governing council says he believes Muammar Gaddafi is hiding in the south-western desert near the borders with Niger and Algeria, but denied allegations that the Tuar...Published: 11 Oct 2011 at 06:35hrs | 19 | by -
Rebels seize Gaddafi weapons depot
Libyan Rebel fighters have managed to capture a significant munitions depot from Libyan government forces in the west of the country, near the town of Zintan, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday.Tu...Published: 28 Jun 2011 at 22:12hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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