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Serial cellphone thief seeks charging help from victim he robbed

A 29-year-old serial cellphone thief, Trevor Nkomo from Mathendele in Plumtree, has left local bar patrons and communities questioning whether his recurring movie-style actions were driven by drunkenness, stubbornness or erratic memory lap…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 17:36hrs | 333 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Angry mob pounce on a robber

A Bindura-based suspected robber, Tinashe Chatima (21), robbery moves landed him in trouble after an angry mob pounced on him and effected citizen's arrest on him in Chiweshe.Chatima of Dhandiri farm, Bindura tried to rob Ruvimbo Rangwani …

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 17:23hrs | 1165 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bed bugs spread across Harare

Residents in several high-density suburbs of Harare are raising alarms over an ongoing bed bug (tsikidzi) infestation that has caused discomfort and growing health concerns.The problem, which first emerged in Mbare flats, has now spread to…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 4436 | by Staff reporter

Notorious armed robbers denied bail

Three suspects linked to a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses and service stations across the country were denied bail when they appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court last Friday.The accused, Leonard Zvarova (30), Dannmo…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

Rapist, robber jailed 111 years

A notorious Madziwa-based rapist and robber was sentenced to an effective 111 years behind bars by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano.Luckmore Mazambani (38) was convicted of nine counts which he committed in Madziwa, Mashonaland C…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 10:05hrs | 574 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

Zimbabwe police set dogs on armed robber

Three suspected armed robbers have accused police of brutality and wrongful arrest during their court appearance in Bulawayo. The suspects, Silence Kwangwa (30), Julius Mugwagwa (28), and Felius Mvula (54), face charges of robbery followin…

Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:20hrs | 1726 | by Staff reporter

Robber drops wallet, lands gang in jail

Police in Bulawayo have arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery at Bambanani Shopping Center in Gumtree after one of the suspects accidentally dropped his wallet at the crime scene.Hopewell Ndlovu (32) of Pelandaba West, Emman…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:32hrs | 1098 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records 12 deaths from diarrhoea

Zimbabwe has witnessed a surge in cases of common diarrhoea, with 12,483 reported incidents, including 12 deaths, in the week ending January 12, 2025. Of these, 2,867 cases involved children under the age of five, sparking serious concern …

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF faction reacts to war veterans' criticism of Mnangagwa's leadership

A faction within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has reacted sharply to recent statements made by war veterans, denouncing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies for attempts to extend his tenure beyond the 2028 constitutional limit.The ten…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean hesitant to confront SA over Buffelsfontein mine tragedy

Zimbabwean authorities are reportedly reluctant to directly confront the South African government over the deaths of 20 Zimbabweans at the Buffelsfontein Gold Mine in Stilfontein. The incident, which claimed the lives of over 80 illegal mi…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter

Suspected robber hobnobs with Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe's social media platforms were set ablaze on Tuesday after self-proclaimed inventor and entrepreneur Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso, who has a criminal past, was showcased before President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House. Chikumbu…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:03hrs | 1948 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers steal over US$4,000 from travellers in Zimbabwe

In a daring daylight robbery, three armed suspects pounced on two unsuspecting travellers who had just disembarked from a bus, stealing more than US$4,000 in cash and other valuables.dAccording to Midlands Police spokesperson, Inspector Em…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:46hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man disarms armed robber during load shedding

A dramatic scene unfolded in Entumbane, Bulawayo, on Sunday night when a local resident disarmed a suspected armed robber who had fired a shot but missed his target while attempting to break into a house.The incident occurred around 9 PM, …

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:43hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter

Cops speak on mistaken identity after arrest of 'armed robber'

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over a case of mistaken identity following the arrest of Spencer Mapfumo, a 42-year-old suspected armed robber involved in multiple robberies, including a US$30,000 heist at a compan…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Student murdered for identifying robber

A 23-year-old Bulawayo Polytechnic student, Inobubele Mhlanga, tragically lost her life on Monday evening after being brutally stabbed by two robbers in Cowdray Park, following a mugging incident in which she identified one of her attacker…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:58hrs | 1035 | by Staff reporter

Call log helps police apprehend armed robber

A 35-YEAR-OLD armed robber will spend 20 years in prison after he was nailed by call logs from the victims' phone that he had stolen as a member of a six-man-gang.In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said T…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 3 | 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 gang of four robbers, sent by his best friend D…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:45hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers flee in terror as cornered homeowner shoots at them

AN armed gang that had broken into a house in Kwekwe fled in terror when their victim suddenly opened fire on them.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the Incident which occurred on 22 December.He sa…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 15:15hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

South African robber no match to Zimbabwean police, shot dead

A South African national was one of two suspected criminals killed in a shootout with detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Arcadia, Harare.State media in Zimbabwe, The Herald newspaper, reported that two suspected robbers …

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:54hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Plumtree man robbed at knifepoint

Last week, an incident occurred in Mphoengs, Plumtree, where a knife-wielding robber allegedly stole cash from a patron who was drinking.The case was presented before the Plumtree Magistrates' Court yesterday, with Gamudimo Nkomo facing a …

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 16:20hrs | 12 | by Peter Matuka

Armed robber uses girlfriend as shield as cops injured in shoot-out

FOLLOWING a bloody shootout in which two police officers were seriously injured in Bulawayo, three suspected armed robbers have been arrested.In statement today, National Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the sus…

Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Suspected church robber arrested

A 36-year-old suspected robber was arrested last week for allegedly being part of a gang targeting churches in and around Bulawayo.Police have since launched a manhunt for two accomplices still at large.In a statement, national police spok…

Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Devout Zimbabwean Christian' robber shot dead in SA

MIRACLE working prophet by day and a gun-toting robber by night.That's the life of a South African-based Zimbabwean church leader who was allegedly terrorising people in the neighbouring country as a gun-brandishing cellphone thief was sho…

Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 21:41hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter

'Armed robber' in court for 'killing' policeman

A MAN who allegedly fatally shot a police officer in Bulawayo's New Luveve suburb appeared in court on Friday facing a murder charge.Ntabiso Ncube (43) of Lobengula West suburb in Bulawayo sustained a fractured arm and lost a ring finger d…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's know it all female car enthusiast

Nyaradzo Munhamo regards herself as Bulawayo's know it all female car enthusiast and always envisioned herself as the owner of a fancy and expensive vehicle but never thought she would work as a car sales lady.She thought and as imprinted …

Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 (29) died a few hours after being admitted to Par…

Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:06hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Police hunt for US$600k Kwekwe service station robbers

A gang of 12 armed robbers raided a service station in Kwekwe on Monday and stole almost US$600 000 and R58 430.The robbers, who were armed with a pistol and an AK47 assault rifle, attacked two security guards manning the premises before t…

Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo serial robber, murderer arrested

BULAWAYO police have arrested a serial armed robber and murderer who committed crimes in the city during the period December 2021 to November 22, 2022 resulting in victims losing property worth US$59 000 and two murders.National Police spo…

Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Notorious Limpopo armed robber nabbed

A 21-year-old man from Zvishavane who is alleged to be part of an armed robbery gang that has been terrorising illegal migrants and smugglers at an illegal crossing point along the Limpopo River was yesterday arraigned before a Beitbridge …

Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

US$1.4 million ABC Auctions robbery suspect dies after police shooting

A man suspected of taking part in Zimbabwe's second biggest heist ever has died after being shot by police in Epworth, 17km south of Harare.Trymore Bondamakara had been linked to the October 8 robbery of ABC Auctions in Harare during which…

Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 20:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Female armed robbery kingpins in dock

TWO suspected female armed robbers were Wednesday dragged to court on allegations of robbing two Harare families.The pair of Melody Rwisai (27) and Kudzai Ruvimbo Charuka (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda, who advised the…

Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 20:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Notorious armed robber with 20 pending cases acquitted

A NOTORIOUS armed robber with 20 pending cases was last Friday acquitted of money laundering charges alongside his wife after a Harare magistrate found him not guilty of the crime.On Friday, magistrate Shane Kubonera ruled that the State h…

Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gun-totting highway robbers attack businessman

SUSPECTED armed highway robbers are reportedly on the prowl along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road with their latest victim being a Lupane businessman whom they robbed of US$1 800 at gunpoint.Police did not reveal the name of the victim wh…

Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

19-year-old 'armed robber' arrested

A 19-year-old suspected armed robber who was part of a five-men gang that raided tuckshop owners in Bindura while armed with axes and stole US$135 cash, beers and electrical gadgets has been arrested.The suspect Tafadzwa Kudzanai and his f…

Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 15:50hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Serial armed robber arrested

A suspected serial armed robber who was also wanted for rape was arrested on Wednesday, as police continue to put their foot down in the fight against rising armed robbery cases.The suspect, Tinashe Muguti (35) from Glen View 7 in Harare, …

Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

6 armed robbery suspects who undressed bus crew arrested

POLICE in Mashonaland West have arrested six men in connection with an armed robbery involving a CAG bus crew and passengers, who last week lost US$20 000, among other valuables.All the victims were undressed by the armed suspects last Tue…

Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 19:12hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest 2 suspects from deadly robbery, recover guns at 1 Commando barracks

Two armed robbery suspects who fled from a crime scene at which three of their colleagues were shot dead by a retired detective on Monday night have been arrested, police said on Wednesday.Thirty-seven-year-old Virimai Nyandoro, a private …

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:48hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Notorious armed robbers nabbed

POLICE yesterday arrested three notorious armed robbers involved in a spate of armed robberies committed between September 8 and November 29.Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi identified the armed robbers as Witness Nyarupa Alias Marori (40),…

Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Armed robber arrested after flaunting cash on social media

A DECISION by a suspected armed robber to flaunt his ill-gotten wealth on social media backfired after he was arrested when his picture with wads of United States dollars attracted the attention of law enforcement agents.Blessing Lizhu (38…

Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Notorious robbers' trial stalls

THE trial of alleged armed robbers, who are accused of besieging gold miner and cleric Mathias Madziwanzira's home and stealing cash among other goods two years ago, failed to kick off again last week at the Harare magistrates court after …

Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 08:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers released from prison

Notorious armed robber Luckmore Matambanadzo, who was serving a nine-year sentence for robbing a Harare couple of an Isuzu KB250 vehicle at gunpoint in 2008, has been released from prison. Matambanadzo, who was jailed in 2013 and lost an a…

Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Robber who died of gunshot wounds boasted about crime

SUSPECTED armed robber, Benjamin Craig Musasa, who was killed in a gun battle with the police in Harare last week, reportedly boasted about his crime spree.Musasa, who was popularly known as "Soja", was shot and arrested by police in Green…

Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 08:34hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter

Notorious robber rearrested

One of Zimbabwe's most wanted armed robbery suspects believed to be part of Musa Taj Abdul's gang, Conwell Junior Kasambarare (26) has been rearrested on allegations of committing a spate of heists countrywide. Kasambarare of Budiriro 2 wa…

Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:30hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Suspected armed robber freed

HIGH Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi has released on bail a suspected armed robber, Brian Mubaiwa, accused of robbing a Chinese national of gold worth US$50 000. Justice Chitapi granted Mubaiwa $10 000 bail after noting that the State …

Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 18:22hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Suspected robber killed

A BULAWAYO man suspected to be a robber died in hospital while another believed to be his relative is battling for life after they were assaulted by armed unknown men at a mine compound in Inyathi, Bubi district.Matabeleland North police s…

Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 18:41hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Released armed robber vanishes

Police have launched a manhunt for suspected armed robber Douglas Mutenda, who was released on bail after prosecutor Mr Douglas Chesa consented to bail on December 8. Mutenda (31) is facing several counts of armed robbery and was released …

Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Armed robber slapped with 24-year jail term

A BEITBRIDGE armed robber has been slapped with a 24-year jail sentence after a crime spree which include an attempted murder of a villager in the border town.Petious Ndou (26) of Beitbridge denied both robbery and attempted murder charges…

Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 05:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Robber' shot dead in Esigodini

A suspected armed robber was shot dead on Friday night in Esigodini after attempting to attack police details who were effecting an arrest on him.The suspected robber, identified as Mbekezeli Nxumalo (38) of Ntabende Village under Chief Si…

Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

R550 000 robber jailed 10 years

AN armed robber, who was part of a gang of five which shot Muchineripi Hlaringo of Beitbridge eight times before making off with more than half a million rand in June this year, was on Friday jailed to 10 years.Enoch Nyamani (31) will serv…

Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:06hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter

Armed robber in court for over R 567k robbery, shooting victim 8 times

A SOUTH AFRICA-BASED man has been taken to Beitbridge Regional Magistrates' Courts, facing armed robbery charges involving ZAR567 000, mobile phones and a Toyota Allex vehicle.Enock Nyamani (35) from Mberengwa, who is currently based in Po…

Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

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