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Zimbabwe police receive donation of 11 empty drums
Proton Bakers today donated 11 drums to the Bulawayo Police Traffic Section to support road safety at roadblocks. The handover ceremony, held at the Bulawayo Central Traffic Police Station, was attend...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 16:17hrs | 1219 | by Staff reporter
Minor killed in accident
A 15-YEAR-OLD Gokwe juvenile died on the spot while another is battling for life at a hospital after they were hit by a vehicle along Kwekwe-Gokwe Highway.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspect...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 15:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwean survivor tells of horrific scenes in Cabo Delgado
A brief background of PalmaPalma is a coastal town located far north of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. It is very close to the Tanzanian boarder, 20 kilometres away.Since the dis...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:30hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Why does Zimbabwe have such a high road death toll?
Road safety in Zimbabwe is such a major issue that it has attracted the attention of the United Nations. According to Zimbabwe's own nu...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 19:46hrs | | by Staff writer
Mnangagwa promotes 24 ZDF members to Colonel
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted 24 members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces to the rank of Colonel.The 24 members of the Zimbabwe Defence Force (ZDF) including three females were promo...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Councillor's son hit by 2 cars, dies
A NORTON councillor lost his 21-year-old son who was hit by two cars in a nasty accident. Elton Zinyemba, son to Norton Town Councillor Albert Zinyemba, is said to have been abusing drugs the ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri fingered in fake spot fine books scam
WOES continue to mount on retired Police Commissioner-General, Augustine Chihuri, who now faces a possible criminal case of abuse of office and corruption.Former police officer Tafadzwa Gambiz...Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police urged to be professional
Transport operators and motorists have urged the Zimbabwe Republic Police officers to discharge their duties professionally and transparently, following the announcement on Monday that the force had r...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
There is NO constitutional crisis in Zimbabwe!
There is no constitution in the country! This statement shall remain an innocent statement until proven otherwise, actually it's a statement of fact. If we had any such a document, then we would have ...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 22:14hrs | | by Mthokozisi Ndiweni
1 dies, 4 injured in kombi accident
One person died while 4 others were injured when a Nissan Vanette omnibus rammed onto a stationery truck in Banket.The accident occurred early this morning.The truck had broken down an...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Reform the police force
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is the national police force of Zimbabwe, known until July 1980 as the British South Africa Police.The force consists of at least 40,000 officers and is head-quart...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 17:40hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Truck, scotch cart accident kills 1
ONE person and his two donkeys died on the spot when a haulage truck rammed into his scotch cart from behind at Umguza Bridge.The accident occurred at the 56KM peg along the Bulawayo–Victori...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Requirements for vehicles in Zimbabwe
In terms of Statutory Instrument 154 of 2010, members are reminded that requirements for reflectors and other markings necessary, plus equipment to be carried by motorists in vehicles in Zimbabwe, inc...Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 15:40hrs | 2 | by Victoria Falls Guide
7 accident victims named
Police have named seven people who died recently when vehicles they were travelling in were involved in separate road accidents in Kwekwe and Banket on Sunday and Monday, respectively.In a sta...Published: 11 May 2017 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi party issue advice to citizens living abroad
As we will be travelling from our various places for the Easter Holiday let's exercise caution especially on our poor road networks.Let's also be aware of the proper information especially con...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 07:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Government disown volunteer pothole 'repair' workers
Government has disowned pothole patching volunteers that have sprouted in most urban areas with Transport deputy Michael Madanha saying "we do not know any of those people".Madanha said ...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 09:19hrs | | by Alice Dube
Armed robbers raid Plumtree Petro Trade
TWO masked armed robbers raided a Petro Trade Service Station in Plumtree and got away with $256 and a metal first aid box worth about $30, which they mistook for a money safe.Police yeste...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police launch national WhatsApp hotline
The Zimbabwe Republic Police recently also launched a national WhatsApp hotline where members of the public can register their complaints to the police via Whatsapp. The ZRP National Whatsapp hotline ...Published: 18 Mar 2017 at 12:29hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
Money making scheme: Annual fitness checks for all private cars
PARLIAMENT has recommended to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development that all cars must be inspected yearly at a cost of $50 per unit, as part of the commercialisation of the Ve...Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe roadblocks outcry
The tourism sector, which is battling a strong United States dollar which has made the destination uncompetitive, has a new threat: police roadblocks which are stifling the growth of the industry....Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 09:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
VP Mnangagwa interview makes troubling reading- Moyo
Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Jonathan Moyo has said the piece that features an interview with Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa was making a troubling reading on many fronts and was terri...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 05:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Motorists suspecting foul play on spot fines must take their receipts to nearest police station
The Zimbabwe Republic police has warned motorists that if they suspect being cheated at road blocks after being made to pay spot fines they are allowed to go to the nearest police station to check if ...Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 05:37hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZRP in Magaya's pocket
Prophet Walter Magaya has come under attack for donating high visibility reflective vests (reflectors) emblazoned with his church name to the Zimbabwe Republic Police.Pictures of police we...Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 11:06hrs | 9 | by Thobekile Zhou
'Police roadblocks killing tourism'
The video of a white woman in handcuffs in front of her children at a roadblock that went viral on social media a few days ago not only shocked local motorists but also sent a chilling message to inte...Published: 05 Jul 2016 at 12:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Snr Asst Comm Charamba answers your questions
The following are responses provided by Police Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba to issues raised by The Sunday Mail readers in the issue of June 19, 2016.*******...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 16:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Readers' reaction to police harassment
Last week, we ran a story on the frequency and spacing of road blocks and the seemingly extortionate behaviour of the police at these road blocks. The story, which was widely received, drew mixed reac...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Criminalised for driving in Harare'
It was a routine journey, the usual 15km or so drive from Glen Norah to Harare's central business district. All things being equal, this is a 30-minuter for me, from stepping into the car to walking i...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Residents bust fake roadblock, policeman arrested
A policeman was nabbed in Kuwadzana Extension, Harare, yesterday while his colleague took to his heels after being busted for mounting an illegal roadblock and extorting money from unsuspecting motori...Published: 25 Feb 2016 at 05:51hrs | | by Melody Mashaire
Three people dead, 15 injured in accident
Three people died on Sunday while 15 others were injured when a commuter omnibus they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned, landing on its wheels after the driver lost control of the ...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 05:17hrs | | by Nyemudzai Kakore
2,000 pedestrians killed on Zimbabwe roads in three years
At least 2 000 pedestrians have died on Zimbabwe's roads after being hit by vehicles in the last three years, while more than 30 000 were injured during the same period.Statistics supplied by ...Published: 09 Dec 2015 at 05:24hrs | | by Ivan Zhakata
Crash drivers threaten Joshua Nkomo statue
THE Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Statue in Bulawayo is in danger of being knocked down by cars following a series of accidents at the site, a senior government official has said. On Friday, a high powered int...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 06:26hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
Man run over by bus, driver speaks
A bus driver has told of how he ran over an unknown man last night along the Bulawayo-Harare near Brady Barracks at about 7PM.According to The Chronicle, the victim's mangled body was run over...Published: 11 Jul 2015 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Well done ZINARA on Harare International Airport Road
The progress done so far on the construction of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Road, which leads to the Harare International Airport, is a classic example of contemporary development in the country. Zimbab...Published: 05 May 2015 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Suitable Kajau
Magistrate blasts police over spot fines
A BULAWAYO magistrate has criticised the police for insisting on spot fines and burdening the courts with "trivial" matters, saying their powers were limited by law.Magistrate Tinashe Tashaya ...Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 07:12hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
EX MDC-T MP wins spot fine case against police
Police have been ordered to immediately release a car which they impounded from former Lupane West MDC-T MP Njabuliso Mguni on Monday after he failed to pay a $50 spot fine.BULAWAYO Hi...Published: 20 Mar 2015 at 21:01hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
Cops rake in millions in traffic fines this festive season
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police could have so far raked in more than a million dollars from traffic fines during the festive season as close to 100 000 tickets have been issued.Police spokesperso...Published: 30 Dec 2014 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'OFFICIAL fines that guilty motorists must pay' - ZRP
8:14am, Dec 1 - Zimbabwe Republic Police National WhatsApp Number +263782475000: Zimbabwe Republic Police's Inspector Muhoni has brought good new...Published: 01 Dec 2014 at 12:49hrs | | by ZRP
Africa, a continent of prophets?
Live on Emmanuel TV the controversial Pentecostal "prophet" from Nigeria T.B. Joshua is working a miracle. In front of the usual audience of thousands of people in his Synagogue Church of All Nations ...Published: 20 Nov 2014 at 14:56hrs | | by Mario Giro
Motorists see red over reflectors
MOTORISTS in Bulawayo were this week running around town buying "new" reflectors for their vehicles after police pounced and arrested drivers with cars which had "insufficient reflectors." It ...Published: 26 Aug 2014 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Traffic police harassment on the increase - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number....Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 06:53hrs | | by Concerned Motorist
Police Officers: Let's shun corruption
It is disheartening and disturbing to note that police officers who are supposed to maintain law and order in the country are the ones who are involved in corrupt activities.Previous repor...Published: 14 Aug 2014 at 14:45hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
ZRP ripping off members of the public
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is apparently ripping off un knowing members of the public by charging them traffic fines of up to 200% higher than stipulated amounts.Following wide circulat...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 15:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe vehicle registration and licencing fines
VEHICLE REGISTRATION & LICENCING ACT (CHAP.12:14)FINES Printed 10 April 2013Failure to:Display current vehicle licence: $5Produce documents within 7 days to Police:$5Produce do...Published: 16 Jul 2014 at 21:23hrs | | by Traffic Inspector
Zanu-PF MP involved in an accident, slams onto a tractor
ZANU PF Member of Parliament for Mangwe Constituency in Matabeleland South, Obedingwa Mguni was involved in an accident on Saturday.He escaped uninjured when his Ford Ranger rammed onto a trac...Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Traffic cops continue to defy High Court order
POLICE have vowed to continue demanding red reflective triangles and fire extinguishers from motorists in defiance of a recent High Court order which ruled the regulation as null and void.Last...Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Traffic Cops caught on camera taking a bribe
The baton comes down. It always starts like that. The traffic cop looms in the hard summer sunlight, in the semblance of a breakdown lane that runs in the middle of screaming traffic. ...Published: 10 Oct 2011 at 09:09hrs | | by Lwandle Malinga
No further extension to used vehicle ban deadline
The Zimbabwean government says there will be no further extension to the October 31 deadline banning the import of vehicles more than five-years-old as sufficient time has been given to all motorists ...Published: 08 Sep 2011 at 23:17hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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