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Highway robbers on the prowl

An unsuspecting haulage truck driver was brutally attacked by robbers on the Harare-Mutare highway this week after offering a lift to what he believed were harmless hitch-hikers. The driver, who was stabbed and severely beaten, is fortunat…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:05hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Foreign currency dealers ditch trading spots

MOST illegal money changers popularly known as "Osiphatheleni" have abandoned their traditional trading spots in Bulawayo following the launch by the Government of the new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) The new currency will…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers on the prowl

POLICE have launched a manhunt for two suspected armed robbers believed to be part of a gang that has unleashed a reign of terror in Bulawayo by raiding homes and businesses in the city centre.The suspects are believed to have first robbed…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Fake MSU 'sex workers' on the prowl

IT was on a Friday when Mr Trust Dengu (not his real name) who had just relocated to Gweru from Masvingo decided to go out and treat himself to some beers and braai at a popular night spot in the central business district (CBD).Mr Dengu ha…

Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fake driver's licence syndicate on the prowl

A syndicate of fake driver's licence fraudsters claiming to be working for and with Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) officials are on the prowl and are using digital platforms to dupe people of money ranging from US$250 to US$350 for th…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CIO spooks on the prowl

A LEAKED Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) report on the dire situation at privately-owned publishing house Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) exposes the rot at the company, accentuated by spooky manoeuvres of former editor-in-chief Wisdom …

Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

'Fake lawyers on the prowl'

THE Zimbabwe Law Society has warned the public against hiring "touts" masquerading as lawyers as cases of people being conned by fake lawyers increase."The public is being warned to desist from giving instructions to any person masqueradin…

Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:23hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Fake e-passport agents on the prowl

THE Registrar-General's Office has warned the public to be wary of a fake website used by fraudsters to swindle online passport applicants of their hard-earned cash.The account claims to be the official account of the RG's office yet it is…

Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

e-passports fraudsters on the prowl

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans living outside the country and needing to apply online for the recently introduced e-passport should be wary of fraudsters masquerading as employees or agents of the Registrar General's Office.The fraudster…

Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Title deed fraudsters on the prowl, Check if you still own your property

If you own a vacant or an unoccupied property in Zimbabwe my suggestion is verify if you still own that property. With the Zimbabwean property market being dominated by absent buyers, due to over four million Zimbabweans who are now scatte…

Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 23:34hrs | 5 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Electric gate motor thieves on the prowl

One of Zimbabwe's leading security companies has warned that there has been a spate of electric gate motor thefts in parts of Harare and urged householders with electric gates to ensure that their gate motors are well secured and even alar…

Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 19:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

COVID-19 vaccines scammers on the prowl

The majority of sellers came from France, Germany, the UK, and the USA, and the prices per dose ranged from $250 to $1,200, with an average cost of about $500 Never buy products including vaccine doses on the Darknet It's important for use…

Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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