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Fleeing armed robber dies in accident
AN armed robber died in a horrific accident last week, while his three gun-toting colleagues sustained serious injuries after their gate-away vehicle hit a tree during a high-speed chase with vigilant...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man shot dead during confrontation with armed cops
An active member of the Police Constabulary (Policon) section stationed at ZRP Mkoba has been charged with murder after he opened fire on a rowdy man who reportedly created a scene on Boxing Day when ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:42hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZCC leader's brother shot in US$4 000 robbery
Herbert Mutendi (63), brother to Zion Christian Church (ZCC) leader Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi was shot twice by armed robbers who got away with cash and goods amounting to US$4,000 from his Beatrice far...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 15:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police Officer nabbed for Stock theft
A police officer and his civilian accomplice were on Saturday arrested for Stock theft at a road block in Murehwa.The police officer id...Published: 21 May 2023 at 18:36hrs | | by Desmond Nleya
4 female armed robbers on the prowl
POLICE in Marondera, Mashonaland East province, are pursuing four female armed robbers who last week pounced on a shop at a farm outside the town and stole various goods and money.The female s...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:15hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official arrested
A former Zanu-PF youth leader was arrested and another man shot dead – both suspects after a Shurugwi mine was robbed of 400kg of crushed gold ore.Khumbulani Mpofu, 42, is being held with fi...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 15:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Five man gang rob guns at a Chinese Mine
Five unknown robbers allegedly pounced on a Chinese mine in Bindura and disarmed security guards before robbing them of the company's riffles.According to Mashonaland Central acting police spo...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 17:41hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Net closes on notorious Midlands armed robbers
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 11 suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising people in Midlands province.Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Maho...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Draw derails Dembare
Dynamos 1 - 1 Bulawayo CityTONDERAI Ndiraya was left to bemoan a missed opportunity after the league leaders squandered numerous chances, including a penalty to share spoils with basement side Bul...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arms of war discovered
MANGWE police today said they discovered ammunition hidden near Lydeard Primary School in the district.In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
O Level exams now being marked at gunpoint
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has deployed a team of heavily armed riot police officers at the Midlands State University (MSU) to keep a close eye on disgruntled examiners marking Zimbabwe School...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-cop busted attempting to smuggle ammunition into Zimbabwe
A 44-year-old ex-police officer has been arrested by the national security task force while attempting to illegally import an assortment of ammunition through the Beitbridge Border Post on Sunday....Published: 27 Oct 2021 at 21:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Police arrest 14 suspected armed robbers
Police have arrested 14 armed robbers who besieged a horticulture farm in Marondera and stole a disc plough valued at US$3000.The arrested are Godfrey Tatenda Nyapokoto (35), Fungai Mutigwina ...Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 07:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man arrested in SA over highway robberies
A Zimbabwean robber has been arrested along with three South Africans for unleashing a reign of terror on motorists using the N1 Highway. The N1 is a major commercial road that links South Africa with...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ivory lands vet officer in trouble
A veterinary officer from Rushinga in Mashonaland Central province was arrested yesterday after he was found in possession of 10 elephant tusks that...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 18:55hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CIO operative nabbed for careless discharging of firearm
A 25-year-old Chitungwiza man appeared in court yesterday facing charges of reckless discharging of a firearm and possession of dangerous drugs.Tanfany Chadomunhu appeared before Harare magist...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Six cops arrested for theft
Six armed police officers from Zimbabwe Republic Police, Sanyati were arrested for assault, unlawful entry and theft at a gold dealer's premises yesterday.According to a leaked memo seen by Bu...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 08:29hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole/Tarisai Mudahondo
Soldiers rob pedestrian at gunpoint
TWO Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) members allegedly robbed a pedestrian of his US$200 after pointing him with an AK 47 and ordering him to surrender all the money he had.The matter came to ligh...Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 21:37hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police buy 4 000 AKs, sniper rifles
POLICE have acquired an assortment of weapons - including 3 343 AK-47 assault rifles and about 600 sniper rifles - as they prepare to quell looming street protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC MP shoots Zanu-PF youth, arrested
Warren Park legislator Shakespear Hamauswa (MDC Alliance) and the party's deputy youth chairperson Shakespear Mukoyi have been arrested on charges of shooting a Zanu-PF district youth chairperson with...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fake soldiers, cops on the rampage
Police have launched a manhunt for 15 suspected army and police impostors who have launched a reign of terror in Chegutu and surrounding areas. According to information from the ZRP in Chegutu...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldier supplies AK47 rifle, ammunition to armed robbers
A HARARE court last week heard that a soldier stationed at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks allegedly supplied a loaded AK47 assault rifle to four robbers who went on to commit a motor vehicle robbery...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 August killings: Army did not consult me says Police Boss
The Chief superintendent for Harare Central District‚ Albert Ncube said the army did not meet him to get orders before firing at the protestors. Ncube was giving evidence in front of the Commission ...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 11:49hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Two poachers appear in court
Two Centenary men appeared before a Guruve magistrate for reportedly gunning down three duikers at Nyamaneche Game Park.Casper Mbereko (25) and Leon Nyahuma (23) were granted $100 bail each by...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 09:30hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man guns down 3 family members
Tragedy struck when three Mandigo family members were allegedly shot to death by one, Takadu Magwiro following a dispute over allegations of stolen maize, rapoko and groundnuts in Buhera.The g...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 19:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to introduce investor friendly policies
PARLIAMENT has urged government to support its "Zimbabwe is open for business" mantra by introducing investor-friendly policies.The Mines and Energy Portfolio Committee said this in a report f...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere narrates 'execution' plot
Former Zanu PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere said that he skipped the country's border and sought refugee in Mozambique after learning that the junta wanted to execute him during the...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arrest all border jumpers, Kasukuwere tells court
FORMER Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere has challenged the State to open criminal dockets against all war veterans who skipped the country through illegal crossing points during the libera...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
On duty cop blows his head with service riffle
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at Chivhu District Head Office reportedly shot himself with a service riffle last night.Sources close to investigations allege Constable Pedz...Published: 17 May 2018 at 13:52hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Snakes have been set to Swallow Snakes to Free Zimbabwe by 2019
Snakes have been set to Swallow Snakes to Free Zimbabwe by 2019Vengeance is mine!!!! says the architect of humanity. The Law of Balance soothes all World problems in phenomenal ways. To the re...Published: 06 May 2018 at 08:29hrs | | by Multiverse Dungani
Angolans too strong for FC Platinum
FC Platinum 1-2 Club de Agosto(Agosto win 5-1 on aggregate)FC Platinum were bundled out of the Total Caf Champions League in spectacular fashion by Angola's Club de Agosto after failing to...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers arrested at accident scene
Two suspected armed robbers were arrested in Gokwe after a Toyota Wish they were travelling in was involved in an accident on Friday.Allegations are that a Mvurwi Guard Alert security riffle w...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 19:24hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Armed robbers arrested
Two suspected armed robbers were arrested in Gokwe after a Toyota Wish they were travelling in was involved in an accident on Friday.Allegations are that a Mvurwi Guard Alert security riffle w...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 11:27hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police man steals 10 rifles
The trial of a police officer, who allegedly stole 10 riffles with rounds of ammunition from the National Armoury at Morris Deport in Harare and sold them to poachers, has kicked off.State wit...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gunshots as armed robbers pounce at Delta
There was an exchange of fire at Delta Mvurwi in the wee hours of yesterday between armed robbers and police details.More than ten armed robbers reportedly pounced on Delta Beverages and Guard...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 13:39hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
We are still backward and not well versed with the law, man tells magistrate
A 35-year-old Doma man pulled a shocker after he told Guruve resident magistrate Shingirai Mutiro that he did not know that possessing an elephant tusk and an unlicensed riffle is a crime.Mapf...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 13:48hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Married soldier refuses to be dumped by small house
A 32-year-old married Zimbabwe National Army member is reported to have made the life of his girlfriend a living hell.Evans Chigogo (32) is allegedly refusing to part ways with his long time g...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 13:53hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed for killing an elephant
A 27-year-old man from Bwazi, Monozi village under chief Masunga appeared before Guruve magistrate Artwel Sanyatwe for hunting and killing an elephant without a valid licence.Godsave Machisa (...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 09:39hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop loses rifle to robbers
A POLICE officer attached to the Zimbabwe Republic Police Support Unit lost an AK47 service rifle to two armed robbers who pounced on him while on duty at the Chiadzwa diamond fields.The cheek...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldier shoots self dead with AK47 riffle
A Rusape-based soldier who was having serious love and work related challenges, last Saturday morning decided to take his life by shooting himself with an AK 47 rifle at 3.2 Infantry Battalion guard r...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwekwe man shot dead by cop at night club
A Kwekwe man was shot dead by a police officer at a local night club in the early hours of today police sources have said.Sources who spoke to Bulawayo24.com allege Kudakwashe Mutonzi was shot...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 19:23hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Fat' cop caught sleeping on the job
A big-boned Zimbabwe Republic Police officer was captured on camera by colleagues whilst dosing on duty with service riffle....Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 20:08hrs | | by imbarashe Sithole
Rifles stolen, soldiers held up in South Africa military base heist
Cape Town - Six rifles have been stolen and soldiers held up during a robbery at a military base in Harare, Khayelitsha, early on Friday.News24 understand...Published: 14 Apr 2017 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bikita West a hotbed of violence- Heal Zimbabwe
Heal Zimbabwe trust has said there is escalating violence in Bikita west ahead of the by elections as parties jostle to replace expelled MPO Munyaradzi Kereke who is serving ten year jail term for rap...Published: 29 Dec 2016 at 04:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Poem: Memories of Atrocities
The boys came from the east, They were not the revered wisemen, Clad in the green camouflage they crawled Night and day they brutalised folks Their shadows shot tremors into raft grain...Published: 21 Dec 2016 at 22:39hrs | | by Wilson Chipangura
Cops rush into police station shouting for a gun
HARARE - There was an action packed film at Machipisa police station in Highfield Harare this morning (Wednesday) when a Chitungwiza bound commuter omnibus driver refused to stop at a police road ...Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 05:31hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Support Unit cop robbed of his gun
A member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit was attacked and robbed of his gun in Zvishavane on Monday.According to police papers, it is alleged a cop only identified as consta...Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 19:11hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Policeman robbed of his AK47 loaded with 30 rounds
A 26-Year-Old Zimbabwe Republic Police member of the Support Unit Ordinance Harare was robbed of the force's AK riffle loaded with thirty rounds on Monday the 24th of October at Mt Darwin high school....Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 17:54hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Arms cache at Domboshava farm
Police have launched full-scale investigations into a case in which ammunition manufacturing equipment and thousands of bullet heads and empty cartridges were discovered at a farm in Domboshava on Tue...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 06:30hrs | | by Crime Reporter
We are on the right track, says Gen Chiwenga
This week we publish the final instalment of Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander, General Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga's, interview with The Sunday Mail Editor Mabasa Sasa and Repo...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 08:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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