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Four people in court for hiding ZB bank loot
Four people appeared before a Harare court yesterday on allegations of trying to stash part of the loot stolen by suspected armed robbers that were arrested last week in connection with the US$2,5 mil...Published: 1 hr ago | 385 | by Staff Reporter
US$2,7m heist suspect killed in shoot-out, three still on the run
A suspect in the US$2,7 million ZB Bank cash-in-transit heist died in Zaka on Thursday in a shoot-out with detectives, while three others appeared in court yesterday. So far, police have arres...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:11hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter
US$500K cash recovered in US$2.5 million heist
EIGHT more suspects in a US$2.5 million money heist were on Wednesday brought to court movie style.Police used high security vehicles in a motorcade to bring the suspects to court.Of t...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 14:32hrs | 3444 | by Staff Reporter
Why Zimbabwe needs judiciary reforms to be open for business
THE Zimbabwean Constitution enshrines the principle of separation of powers among three distinct arms of government, which are the executive, consisting of the President and Cabinet, the legislature, ...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 11:52hrs | 602 | by Mirian Mangwaya
Robber breaks into bedroom, forces couple to be intimate, records video
A DARING robber, who broke into a couple's bedroom at night and forced them to be intimate while recording a video, has been dragged before the courts and charged with robbery and possession of danger...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:54hrs | 3164 | by Staff reporter
US$2,7m heist: 8 more suspects appear in court
Over US$456 000 has been recovered from the US$2,7 million that was robbed from a security company last week, together with cars that had been bought by the suspects. Eleven suspects have been...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:46hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Man robs wife's boyfriend
A Bindura man was arraigned before a Bindura Magistrate Samantha Dhlamini facing a robbery case after he allegedly assaulted, and stole from a man h...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 21:53hrs | 3931 | by Lloyd Rabaya
Cellphone thieves on the run
POLICE in Mashonaland Central province are hunting for suspected robbers who allegedly assaulted a 24-year-old man before robbing him of his cellphone and money on Tuesday.Suspects committed t...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 18:44hrs | 1110 | by Simbarashe Sithole
8 more arrested in US$2.5 million heist
EIGHT more suspected armed robbers have been arrested in connection with the US $2,5 million heist which occurred along the Harare-Chinhoyi Road Wednesday last week.This brings to 11, the numb...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 09:10hrs | 6097 | by Staff reporter
Another prosecutor under probe
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has filed another complaint against public prosecutor, Mr Arthur Bosha, who last year consented bail for one of the three notorious armed robbers who opera...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:40hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Robbers hijack truck laden with cooking oil
Four suspected armed robbers on Wednesday hijacked a Mutare-bound 30-tonne truck laden with 1 300 boxes of cooking oil worth over $4,7 million after pretending to be truck drivers on their way from Ha...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:39hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Police nab suspected armed robbers
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested three men who were caught with machetes, axes, a knife, catapults in a Honda Fit that had no number plates. Parked in the middle of the road in Cowdray Park, X...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 07:52hrs | 1462 | by Staff reporter
US$2,7m heist: Trio remanded in custody
Three security guards who last week allegedly connived with six armed robbers to steal over US$2,7 million and $40 000 cash that was in transit appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday and ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:51hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Family digs yard in search of hidden treasure
The search for treasure left by a deceased relative in 2004 has seen a Chinhoyi family doing the unthinkable after digging up the family yard.The late Vingie Gavi, a member of the Mutandwa fam...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 20:20hrs | 2644 | by Staff reporter
US$2,7m heist an inside job
The robbery of US$2,775 million and $43 000 from a cash-in-transit ZB Bank vehicle along Harare-Chinhoyi Road on Wednesday is believed to be an inside job where three security personnel in the vehicle...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:44hrs | 1201 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now a Vampire State
A Vampire State is a country where anyone who gets to be the president ends up with much more wealth than before s/he became president. On the other hand the poor and working class are always left beh...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 18:54hrs | 1117 | by Sam Wezhira
Midnight armed robber nabbed
AN EPWORTH based armed robber was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly stole a gold dealer's money and valuables worth about US$9500 at gunpoint during midnight.Philemon Kudakwashe Manave (2...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 14:56hrs | 2263 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Indeed, the US never been paragon of democracy, but laughable that a worse tyranny would dare comment
As much as my health is not well today, and, would have preferred staying far away from the pen, the most recent outbursts and ranting by the perennially and inherently unrepentant brutal, barbaric an...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 13:19hrs | 582 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
School reaping off parents
MY child attends a private high school in Harare (name withheld) and is in the middle of writing Advanced Level examinations.Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the examination papers are being ...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:43hrs | 1307 | by Reaped Off
Cash in Transit Robbery at Gwebi Bridge lay-bye in Zimbabwe, US$2.5 million stolen
The Zimbabwe police are searching for people suspected to be involved in a cash-in-transit robbery at Gwebi Bridge lay-bye on Wednesday 6 January 2021.The robbery at around 2PM on W...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:47hrs | 5272 | by Staff reporter
Robbery case drags for 2 years without trial
A MUTOKO gold miner who was attacked by armed robbers at his homestead, losing a gun, gold, phones and cash in the process, has filed a complainant to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for the ...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:21hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Fuel dealer 'killers' in court
THREE suspects, who allegedly killed an illegal fuel dealer from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo for intervening in a street fight, have appeared in court. Clifford Sibanda (24) of New Lobengu...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:05hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
'Cops' gun down Rusape man
A 35-year-old Rusape man died after being shot five times on Saturday by three armed robbers masquerading as police officers. The robbers had raided the man's house along Gopal Avenue. One of ...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 23:01hrs | 3270 | by Staff reporter
Zesa introduces US$ payment system
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), a subsidiary of Zesa (Pvt) Ltd has introduced a system that will see all post-paid customers settle their bills in foreign curre...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 22:27hrs | 1790 | by Staff reporter
Fake Zacc official to appeal against sentence
THE High Court has allowed an application to appeal against sentence by a man who was charged and convicted of impersonating a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) official.Aaron Muzungu...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 19:18hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Machete wielding robbers ‘rape’ victim's wife
Two machete wielding robbers who allegedly pounced on a couple and robbed them of their valuables before raping the wife have been arrested....Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 00:12hrs | 2516 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Farmer loses US$11k to a robber
A BINDURA farmer was allegedly assaulted with an iron bar before being robbed of his US$11 000 and mobile phones.The matter came to lig...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:51hrs | 3157 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa orders Harare audit
President Mnangagwa has ordered a forensic audit on Harare City Council to get to the bottom of deep-rooted corruption that has seen two mayors, many councillors and senior officials being arrested. ...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:20hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
The tale of a captured judiciary
THE year 2020 did not see any major judicial decisions, but was replete with prolonged postponement of trials.At one time, chief magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi threatened to sit on a Sunday for...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 11:08hrs | 766 | by Miriam Mangwaya
Armed robbers rape guard
POLICE have launched a manhunt for six armed men who stormed a security company in Harare, disarmed guards, robbed the premises and raped a female guard. The robbers got away with cell phones,...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:32hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor under probe over suspect's bail
Law officer Mr Douglas Chesa, who consented to bail for suspected armed robber Douglas Mutenda on December 8, is now under probe after detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) filed...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:20hrs | 307 | by Blessings Chidakwa
More girls raped on Christmas, claims police
SEVERAL girls were raped in separate incidents countrywide while they were celebrating Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays at parties and gatherings. Police expressed concern over such cases...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | 510 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Beitbridge border chaos could fuel Covid-19 infections
Several truck drivers and other motorists have described as a nightmare, their experience at Beitbridge Border Post where they spent Christmas after getting stuck for days on the South African side of...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:27hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Why your funeral claim may be rejected
Death is certain, but the impact can be minimised through proper planning and awareness. Responsible people minimise its impact by taking a funeral policy. They will live peacefully knowing they will ...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:12hrs | 350 | by Farai Francis Zhara
6 armed robbers arrested
Six armed robbers who recently raided a house in Nkayi and robbed a couple of a vehicle, cash and various goods early this month, have been arrested by police. The six are Rishatime Madzengere...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:04hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Spike-throwing highway robbers terrorise motorists
A group of criminals operating along the Harare-Beitbridge Highway is robbing drivers by putting spikes on the road to puncture tyres of vehicles coming from the border town. When the drivers ...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:04hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
ZRP deploys more officers
POLICE have increased deployment of officers to curb festive season-related road accidents and crimes including robberies, theft and break-ins. The police have also urged members of the public...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:07hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Bogus cop, soldiers arrested for robbery
Three suspected armed robbers, who were allegedly offering lifts to hitch-hikers along Simon Muzenda Street (formerly Fourth Street) before robbing them of cash and goods, have been arrested. ...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:05hrs | 1176 | 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 se...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:05hrs | 1781 | by Staff reporter
Machete robbers attack gold mine' steal 200kg ore
A local small scale mine here lost 200kg of gold ore to five armed robbers who pounced on its premises and attacked three workers who were on duty.The incident happened last week at Tyconel Mi...Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 06:33hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Bail prosecutor to spend another night in custody
PROSECUTOR Tapiwa Kasema (45), who is facing allegations of criminal abuse of office, will spend another night in custody after Harare Magistrate Ngoni Nduna set his bail ruling for Wednesday....Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:53hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe magistrates fear granting bail
Time and again, magistrates have been lambasted and ridiculed by High Court judges for denying bail in the lower court. The phrase "magistrate misdirected himself" is now a daily routine. Why do...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:51hrs | 461 | by Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa
Police to heavily deploy officers during festive season
Police say they will heavily deploy officers on major highways, residential areas, industrial and Central Business Districts and conduct increased foot and motorised patrols on all major and feeder ro...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:44hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate arrested for fining Venezuelan dealer found with $500k cocaine
HARARE Magistrate Morgan Nemadire has been arrested and charged with criminal abuse of office after he convicted but fined a Venezuelan national $700 after the latter was found in possession of 5kg of...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:41hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man fined R40 000 for smuggling cigarettes into SA
A 25-year-old Zimbabwean man has been fined R40 000 by a Polokwane Magistrate Court for smuggling into South Africa 330 cartons of Remington Gold Cigarettes worth R87 000.Walter Madhongi was a...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 18:32hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
A tale of Zimbabwe's oxymoronic justice system
THE justice system in Zimbabwe is an oxymoron. It's difficult to understand how the law operates, but one is tempted to conclude that incarceration in Zimbabwe is just designed for the poor and those ...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:35hrs | 200 | by Muchemwa Silence Mugadzaweta
Zimbabwe to set up 15 gold servicing centres
ARTISANAL and small-scale miners are optimistic that the proposed construction of more gold processing centres will ensure that the country generates the much-needed foreign capital and plug illicit m...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:43hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Abdul prosecutor Kasema to spend weekend in jail
PROSECUTOR Tapiwa Kasema (45) yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Ngoni Nduna on allegations of criminal abuse of office.Kasema will spend the weekend in custody after Nduna postponed ...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:44hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Another armed robber gets bail
With prosecutor Tapiwa Kusena arrested yesterday for him to explain how he consented to granting robber Musa Taj Abdul bail, it has emerged how another notorious armed robber was released on bail unde...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | 2592 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor arrested for granting notorious armed robber bail
PROSECUTOR Tapiwa Kasema, who is under investigation for consenting to bail for four notorious armed robbers, including suspected gang leader - Musa Taj Abdul - has been arrested this morning and is n...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 17:43hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
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