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Over 2 000 illegal firearm holders arrested

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested more than 2,000 suspects for illegal possession of firearms and other weapons during an ongoing operation dubbed "No to Illegal Firearms, Misuse of Toy Guns and Dangerous Weapons."In a state…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:57hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter

7 illegal forex dealers await bail ruling

Seven suspected illegal foreign currency dealers accused of engaging in money laundering and running an underground forex trading operation are expected back in court today for their bail ruling.The accused - Brenda Chirinda, Chipo Josephi…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:32hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter

South Africa deports 10,000 illegal immigrants

The Border Management Authority (BMA) of South Africa has deported nearly 10,000 illegal immigrants who attempted to cross into the country during the first quarter of 2025. This was revealed in a statement issued by BMA Commissioner Dr Mi…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former beerhall converted into illegal settlement

A former beer garden in Burombo suburb has been illegally transformed into a residential and industrial site, sparking alarm among local leaders and residents who warn of an impending public health crisis due to the lack of water, toilets,…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:56hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter

Medical sector warned against illegal disposal of medical waste in Bulawayo

The medical sector in Zimbabwe could soon face legal action following reports of illegal disposal of hazardous medical waste at Bulawayo City Council's Richmond landfill site.Shocking revelations have surfaced that dangerous waste - includ…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter

ZINWA cracks down on illegal bulk water dealers

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has initiated a comprehensive countrywide operation targeting illegal bulk water dealers in a bid to restore order within the water delivery sector and protect public health.The crackdown comes…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:12hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter

Zinasu condemns 'illegal and undemocratic' expulsions of students

The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) has condemned what it describes as an orchestrated assault on student activism, following a spate of suspensions and expulsions at major state universities. In a statement issued by its preside…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 12:07hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

Illegal gambling machines in Beitbridge to be destroyed

The Lotteries and Gaming Board of Zimbabwe will on Wednesday, July 3, destroy a consignment of illegal gaming machines confiscated earlier this year during a crackdown on unlicensed gambling operations in Beitbridge.The machines were seize…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:18hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter

ZACC arrests opposition MP for 'illegal' land occupation

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Patrick Sagandira, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament for Makoni Central, on allegations of unlawfully occupying and developing State land.Sagandira, who…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:47hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal construction

The City of Bulawayo has issued a stern warning to residents and developers engaging in illegal construction, announcing that anyone building without council approval will face a hefty fine of US$575.In a strongly worded public notice, the…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:07hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter

Man loses US$65,000 in stand scam

Simbarashe Mwanandimai, a 43-year-old director of EDI Resources from Borrowdale, appeared before Harare Magistrates' Court facing allegations of defrauding a home-seeker of US$65,500 by selling a residential stand he did not legally own.Mw…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:01hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter

Illegal miners face deportation from South Africa

South Africa has arrested over 400 illegal miners, including Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illicit artisanal mining activities across the country. The South African Police Services (SAPS)…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

Duo appears in court for illegal diamond deal

Two men appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs. Ethel Chichera on Tuesday, accused of attempting to sell diamonds without the required licence.Stanley Zhanda (55) from Norton and Wellington Mukandiwa (42) from Mutare face charges of contrav…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:43hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter

Illegal Zaoga church faces demolition

A church located in the high-density suburb of Dangamvura in Mutare has ignited a wave of controversy after defying an eviction and demolition order issued by the City of Mutare. The structure, reportedly constructed illegally by the Zimba…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:59hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

Police issue warning on illegal acquisition of firearms

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to the public over the illegal acquisition and possession of firearms, saying the proliferation of such weapons is fuelling a spike in violent crimes across the country.In a sta…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Daylight machete attack chilling details heard in court

A Bulawayo woman, Mrs. Samukelisiwe Chieza, suffered serious head injuries after she and four young church members were violently robbed by a notorious machete-wielding gang operating in parts of the city.The attack occurred in broad dayli…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:34hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter

Illegal miners threaten Gwanda State University's land

The Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education has expressed serious concerns over the illegal occupation of Gwanda State University's land by unauthorized miners. The committee's worries emerged following a recent visit to the i…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:33hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter

Families of Zimbabweans trapped in SA mine cry for help

Ten informal miners, the majority believed to be Zimbabwean nationals, have remained trapped underground for over five months in an abandoned gold mine shaft in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, after rising water cut off their only escape route. The …

Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:23hrs | 1541 | by Staff reporter

George Guvamatanga gave company 'illegal' bank guarantee on $20 million loan

Treasury secretary George Guvamatanga has been accused of providing an "illegal and unconstitutional" bank guarantee for a US$20 million loan to a seed company linked to command agriculture corruption.Guvamatanga, in a letter to Ecobank, s…

Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 20:32hrs | 6606 | by Staff reporter

Illegal forex trader shot and robbed in Bulawayo

Bulawayo has been hit by a rise in violent crime, with an illegal foreign currency dealer becoming the latest victim after being shot and robbed of thousands of US dollars by an armed assailant on Monday night.The victim, Mthokozisi Nkomo,…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:50hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter

Chief tells Minister to 'speak our local language'

Chief Nyakunhuwa, born Oswell Maguta, has recently raised an important issue concerning the use of English during public speeches, especially in rural areas. Speaking at the official opening of the Zaka Community Seed Bank in Ward 17 on We…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:17hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo City Council approves free use of venues for half marathon

Bulawayo City Council has granted approval for the use of its facilities for the upcoming Bulawayo Half Marathon, allowing organisers free access to key venues for the event scheduled for 19 April 2025.According to the latest council minut…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:13hrs | 1893 | by Staff reporter

Police vow enforcement against all illegal vendors

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has pledged to assist municipalities and other security agencies in clearing vendors from the streets following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe on Wed…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:12hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter

South Africa launches countrywide blitz on illegal immigrants

South Africa has announced a nationwide campaign to flush out illegal immigrants, citing economic pressures likely to be worsened by recent sanctions imposed by Donald Trump's United States government. The operation, set to commence on Mar…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 14:03hrs | 2375 | by Staff reporter

Will freebies silence Zimbabwe war veterans?

The recent calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resignation from war veterans, led by Blessed Runesu Geza, have exposed a simmering discontent at the heart of Zimbabwe's leadership. Their accusations of corruption, nepotism, and econom…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:11hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter

Illegal cluster houses mushroom in Harare

Harare is witnessing the rapid rise of cluster houses across the city, despite the municipality's failure to allocate land for their development, highlighting the growing influence of land barons in the city's urban planning.This alarming …

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:04hrs | 2281 | by Staff reporter

Illegal vendors conduct clean-up exercise

Illegal vendors in Bulawayo's Ward 14 took the initiative on Saturday to conduct a clean-up exercise at the Hawkflight intersection in Cowdray Park, with the aim of impressing the local council and avoiding raids that could lead to the con…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter

Illegal gambling machines mushroom in Beitbridge

Residents of Beitbridge town are calling for urgent action to tackle the rise of unlicensed gambling machines in high-density suburbs, which they say are exposing children to harmful gambling practices.Community members have expressed frus…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:12hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter

Seasonal spike in smuggling and illegal crossings along Limpopo river

Communities along the Limpopo River, near Musina on the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, are witnessing a seasonal surge in illegal crossings and smuggling as the riverbed dries. This phenomenon, which intensifies during the festi…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to report any suspicious developments. This…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillors flag sprouting illegal bus ranks

Councillors in Bulawayo are concerned over the rise of illegal bus ranks in the city as it becomes clear that the long-awaited Egodini Mall project may not be able to accommodate all city buses. With city-to-city and cross-border buses par…

Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs, securocrats in illegal mining

Despite a government-imposed ban, riverbed mining continues in Manicaland, allegedly led by high-ranking Zanu PF officials and security forces, causing severe environmental damage. James Mupfumi, director of the Centre for Research and Dev…

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:45hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter

Illegal gold miners invade Bulawayo suburbs

Certain suburbs in Bulawayo are experiencing severe land degradation due to illegal gold mining activities. This destructive mining, which includes both open cast and deep shaft operations, has been rampant despite efforts by law enforceme…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:14hrs | 928 | by Staff reporter

100 illegal gold panners arrested in Esigodini, Umzingwane

A recent joint operation by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and the police has led to the arrest of 100 illegal gold panners in the Umzingwane catchment area, which supplies much of the cityâ€™s water. According to the BCCâ€™s parks sectio…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:36hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter

SA's Home Affairs may have to pay Zimbabwean R1 million

The Department of Home Affairs will likely have to pay damages to the tune of R1 million to an illegal immigrant after the Eastern Cape High Court ruled that she was unlawfully detained for a month.The woman, whose name is withheld, was ar…

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:00hrs | 8842 | by Staff reporter

A tale of illegal night trading in Bulawayo

In the heart of Bulawayo's central business district, a bustling underground market emerges as night falls, contrasting sharply with the daytime vibrancy of legal vendors. While daytime sees legitimate sales of fresh produce and second-han…

Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:14hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Unilateral sanctions are not illegal!

IT was so laughable listening to Information minister Jenfan Muswere fuming over US targeted sanctions on some Zimbabweans.I could easily tell that he was trying his best to please his boss, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, by soundi…

Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:14hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Over 50 cattle destroyed for illegal movement

THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development is intensifying its call for farmers to refrain from illegally moving livestock without proper documentation. The consequences of non-compliance have been stark, w…

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Motsoaledi threatens to deport illegal immigrants

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says while his department is addressing porous borders, the responsibility also lies with South Africans to ensure their country is not invaded by illegal immigrants.He says some communities have a te…

Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 15:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

'Bulawayo 80% forex rates illegal'

GOVERNMENT has said the decision by the Bulawayo City Council to force residents and businesses to pay 80 percent of rates strictly in foreign currency is illegal and ordered the local authority to reverse the move with immediate effect.In…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Reprieve for Masvingo illegal settlers

A MASVINGO magistrate has suspended the eviction of hundreds of illegal settlers pending the determination of their High Court appeal against government's decision to remove them from their homes.The villagers were on February 7 convicted …

Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 17:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt orders illegal settlers off State land

FOLLOWING the recent up-tick in illegal settlements on agricultural land and pastures across rural and urban areas, Government has ordered the concerned culprits to promptly vacate the areas or face the wrath of the law.According to the La…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Push carts and washing of cars in city centre illegal, says BCC

The Bulawayo City Council has further clarified the issue of bringing sanity within the central business district stating that push carts are illegal and that long distance buses also have designated operating places which they have been s…

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 17:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Starlink is illegal in South Africa

South Africa's Telecommunications industry regulator Icasa has warned that using or providing access to SpaceX's Starlink services in South Africa is illegal.The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued its warni…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 12:20hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police urge illegal firearm to surrender weapons

Police are calling on all individuals and companies with unregistered or smuggled firearms and ammunition to "voluntarily" surrender these weapons under the presidential amnesty, according to a statement from the national police spokespers…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mounts global bid for UNSC seat

Zimbabwe has launched a global campaign to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member, with the country's candidature likely to be endorsed by the African Union (AU) early next year.Zimbabwe is bi…

Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:19hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

600 illegal immigrants deported

NEARLY 600 illegal immigrants were arrested and deported to their countries between January and June this year, while 71 are being investigated for forging police clearances and educational qualifications, latest statistics show.According …

Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:18hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter

Botswana arrests 2 Zimbabweans for illegal gold mining

TWO Zimbabwean men have appeared in the Botswana court charged with illegal gold mining and illegally entering the neighbouring country.Bhekimpilo Tau (36) and Thembani Nkomo (41) pleaded guilty to the charges before Francistown magistrate…

Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:22hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Youths must capitalise on final registration blitz

ELECTORAL watchdogs have appealed to unregistered voters to take advantage of next week's voter registration blitz for them to participate in the forthcoming polls.The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has set March 11 to 21 as the dates…

Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Illegal vendors crowding the city's streets are not originally from Bulawayo

A Bulawayo City Council top official has claimed that illegal vendors crowding the city's streets, blocking pavements and other roads are not originally from the city.Town clerk Christopher Dube said the city has a total of about 10 000 va…

Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

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