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Zimbabwe police close in on US$4m robbers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the extradition of suspects linked to a series of high-profile robberies, including the US$4 million Ecobank heist, is now at an advanced stage.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi c…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magistrate sentences armed robbers to 12 additional years

Magistrate Noel Mpeiwa has sentenced two armed robbers, already serving lengthy prison terms, to 12 years each following a full trial.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (45), who are currently serving 22-year sentences, we…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers jailed for attacks in Gwanda, Guyu and West Nicholson

Three armed robbers responsible for a series of violent robberies across Gwanda, Guyu, and West Nicholson between September and November last year have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.Gang leader Respect Khumalo, 22, was handed a 32…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit Dangamvura service station

A daring robbery unfolded at Genesis Service Station in Dangamvura early yesterday morning, with four armed men fleeing with US$2 350 and a motor vehicle.The gang, armed with a rifle, iron bar, hacksaw, and mattock hammer, and wearing bala…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit 3 Sai Mart Shops in Bulawayo

In a brazen and coordinated operation, a gang of armed robbers hit three Sai Mart retail outlets in Bulawayo on Saturday morning, escaping with over US$4,000 in cash. The suspects were reportedly moving in a blue hybrid Honda Fit without n…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gun-toting robbers storm Murombedzi wholesale, flee with cash

Police in Zvimba have launched a manhunt for an armed gang that attacked a wholesale shop at Murombedzi Growth Point, making away with US$29,700 in cash on Thursday morning.According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugodhi Church members die as robbers pounce on their prayer mountain

Two people from Mugodhi church died after they slipped and fell on rocks in Mazowe when armed robbers allegedly pounced on them at their prayer mountain  on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Prosper Katiyo (29) from Chasauka vi…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 21:52hrs | 2063 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Cop releases armed robbers for $25

 A senior police officer stationed at Nkulumane Police Station has landed in serious trouble after allegedly turning a routine robbery investigation into a personal cash grab.Shepherd Vutete (49), a trusted law enforcement officer, ap…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Search for Crystal Lounge armed robbers continues

A police tactical unit was deployed to the rooftop of Crystal Lounge on Sunday afternoon amid suspicions that armed robbers, who earlier held six workers hostage, could be hiding there.The dramatic operation unfolded after the robbers stor…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 suspected robbers arrested in police crackdown

Police have arrested four individuals linked to a string of robberies across Mhangura, Shamva, and Murewa between March 31 and April 21, 2024.The suspects, identified as Charles Dhokotera (42), Mayor Sibanda (34), Bothwell Kamwendo (40), a…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:28hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Woman masterminds release of armed robbers from prison

Police in Zimbabwe are pushing for the continued incarceration of a woman accused of facilitating the release of armed robbers from prison and harbouring them at her residence.Theresa Chenjerai (49) was arrested on Thursday on bribery char…

Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Robber searches for cash in woman's privates

A Beitbridge woman testified this week about a horrifying ordeal during which an armed robber allegedly sexually assaulted her while searching for money during a robbery. The accused, Azion Kosiwe, is part of a gang whose other members are…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:54hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter

3 armed robbers in court

Three men accused of carrying out armed robberies in Harare appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrate, Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, on charges of stealing cash and valuables from multiple victims. Tafadzwa Chakuteta (38), Willye Chirau (32…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:21hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist

In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and valuables worth an estimated US$10,000…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge bus robbers jailed 84 years each

Two armed robbers who terrorized passengers on a Beitbridge-bound bus in July have each been sentenced to an effective 84 years in prison by the Chiredzi regional court. Ashton Siziba (26) of Peterwen, Mkwasine, Chiredzi, and Phinias Shumb…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Robbers in dramatic school heist

Armed with explosives, machetes, and wearing balaclavas, a seven-member gang targeted Eureka Junior School in Banket around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, marking the second such raid in two years.The robbers believed the school was holding a large su…

Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 notorious robbers shot dead in Bulawayo

Two suspected robbers, Aleck Moyo (37) and Bongani Tshuma (41), were killed in a shootout with police in Bulawayo on Sunday. The incident occurred after detectives from CID Homicide received information that the suspects were hiding in a b…

Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:29hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

Suspected bus robbers apprehended

Three of the five suspected armed robbers who attacked a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circle bus near Rutenga, stealing over R60,000 and about US$8,000 from passengers and the bus crew, were quickly apprehended. Their capture came after an attemp…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:53hrs | 246 | 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

Robbers pounce on Nurse

A Plumtree-based nurse lost her mobile phone to robbers who pounced on her while she was on night duty at Gumbo clinic.The robbers Rueben Moyo (25) and David Nkomo (25) misrepresented to the nurse that they had brought a pregnant woman who…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Robbers surrender loot after bees 'apprehend' them

IF you are ever in a situation where you are being robbed, the best thing to do is to comply with the robbers' demands and then report the incident to the police as soon as possible and wait for the wheels of justice to turn.The above advi…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 robbers shot dead in Gwanda

Three robbers who were terrorising and targeting people keeping large amounts of money in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South province were on Tuesday killed after a shoot-out with police.Police said the suspects are Pride Moyo (29), Newman Nc…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Inyathi Horror: Six robbers launch vicious axe attack on pedestrian

In a chilling incident that unfolded at Grave Sand Business Centre in Inyathi, a pedestrian identified as Bongani Khabo fell victim to a brutal assault by a gang of six robbers armed with an axe.Allegations are that on January 24, Khabo we…

Published: 27 Jan 2024 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka

Robbers raid 2 more private schools

TWO more private colleges in Ruwa and Gweru lost nearly US$17 500 cash to robbers who raided their premises recently, with police suspecting that the thieves could be working with staff.In Gweru, five robbers attacked security guards and s…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo traffic lawlessness continues unabated

DRIVING on Bulawayo's roads in the Central Business District is now a nightmare as rowdy push-cart operators, pirate taxi drivers, kombi and bus crews flout traffic rules and regulations as the city fathers and the police seem to have give…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police identify, launch manhunt for Nedbank robbers

POLICE have identified and launched a manhunt for seven suspects, three of them notorious brothers accused of robbing a Nedbank branch in Bulawayo of US$272 500-00, ZAR 2 420 000-00, and five gold coins last year.Bulawayo provincial police…

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Severe consequences await armed robbers

POLICE's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has reaffirmed its commitment to flushing out the armed robbers' menace to the preservation of law and order in the country saying the consequences for criminal activities involving guns ar…

Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:54hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

3 robbers killed in shoot-out

THREE robbery suspects, part of a gang that raided at least three schools in and around Bulawayo, have been shot dead in a shoot-out with police in Kadoma.The suspects were shot dead on Tuesday after they opened fire at the police while fl…

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:33hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers get away with US$7,000 loot

A SUSPECTED notorious armed robber from Chegutu yesterday appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa  facing three counts of armed robbery.Benjamin Chipiri (38) was advised to approach the High Court for bail application.He was rema…

Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police declares war on armed robbers

Police have activated crack teams countrywide as well as adequate human resources to deal with criminal syndicates.This comes after most members of two robbery gangs were arrested, with two of the robbers dead in gunfights in Harare as the…

Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:40hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers escape from police custody

Residents of Beitbridge are expressing outrage at local police officers, accusing them of negligence for allowing two suspected armed robbers, who were arrested following a community tip-off, to escape custody. Some residents believe that …

Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops injured in shootout with armed robbers

TWO police homicide detectives were injured and admitted into hospital following a shootout with armed robbers in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, on Monday.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner confirmed the incident Tuesday."The Zim…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers raid churches

FOUR armed robbers yesterday night pounced on two churches in Cowdray Park suburb, getting away with a vehicle, cash and other valuables.The gang raided Holy Trinity Catholic Church and House of Liberty Christian Church, where they beat an…

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 15:45hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mob urinates on robbers

AN angry mob urinated on three robbers, whose luck ran out when a car they had stolen crashed into a kombi, at Chigovanyika Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza on Wednesday evening.Four suspected robbers pounced on a man, who was closing his sh…

Published: 05 May 2023 at 20:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reportr

7 robbers raid funeral parlour get away with $30, embalming liquid

SEVEN armed robbers wearing balaclavas who raided a funeral parlour in Bulawayo and found nothing in the safe vented their anger on the security guard who was manning the premises when they attacked and robbed him of US$30 and his cellphon…

Published: 12 Nov 2022 at 09:36hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Robbers attack Roman Catholic church

IN a brazen robbery in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, robbers broke down a door at the residence of a Roman Catholic Church priest before getting away with cash.The attack took place at the Roman Catholic Church in Emakhandeni suburb.Wh…

Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Robbers terrorise Bulawayo residents

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested five machete-wielding robbers who were terrorising residents for months in the city centre.The suspects were using a Toyota Altezza as a getaway vehicle. Nyasha Munjanja (29) of Nkulumane, Nkosiyazi Mkhwana…

Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 05:58hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

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 Mahoko confirmed the development."Zimbabwe Republic…

Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Machete now a weapon of choice for armed robbers

THE emergence of machete gangs in Zimbabwe's mining towns has given birth to a new breed of armed robbers who use machetes as a weapon of choice since the broad blade, which is traditionally used as an agricultural tool, is easier to attai…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda residents apprehend robbers

GWANDA residents teamed up and apprehended two armed robbers who had robbed a resident of R2 500 and a power bank last week.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident and identified …

Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

22 000 learners stranded as govt shuts down unlicensed schools

OVER 22 000 learners enrolled at unlicensed private schools in the capital will not be able to attend classes when schools reopen for the first term on Monday after government ordered that they be shut down.Government recently launched a b…

Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Highway armed robbers arrested

BEITBRIDGE police on Tuesday arrested suspected armed robbers they said were responsible for a series of raids along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway.One of the gang members was found with a shotgun after his arrest at a hideout near Dulivh…

Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Suspected armed robbers arrested

TWO suspected armed robbers, one of them being a teenager, were arrested by police on Thursday along the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road. The robbers were caught in possession of weapons that include a gun and a taser. The two, Munyaradzi Zvandaziva G…

Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Robbers force children out of stolen vehicle

A 31-year-old Glen View man lost his gold Toyota Corolla Bubble and US$200 cash to armed robbers who forced out his two children sitting in the car at their home on Tuesday night. The man had left the keys on the ignition while his two chi…

Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Good Samaritan loses car, valuables to robbers

A GOOD Samaritan was robbed of a car, money and other valuables after offering a lift to two unknown robbers, who are on the run.Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Luxon Chananda confirmed the robbery to NewsDay yesterday.Benson Nyab…

Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

7 armed robbers hit money changer's home

A SEVEN-men gang of suspected armed robbers allegedly raided an illegal money changer at his home in Bulawayo before torturing him into revealing where he had hidden cash. The suspects allegedly got away with US$5 930, RTGS $1 500, R33 800…

Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Robbers strike at high school

SIX armed robbers targeting school funds, last Saturday struck chillingly at Mavhudzi High School in Nyazura but failed to open the school safe. They got away with a vehicle and other valuables, leaving eight workers injured.The Pajero Min…

Published: 19 May 2017 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Terror robbers nabbed

Two Gutu robbers who were armed with knives and had terrorized areas around Chisheche Business Centre and Gutu Mission breaking into houses and shops were nabbed by villagers last week and handed over to the Police after breaking into more…

Published: 27 Jun 2016 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter

World's 5 Dumbest robbers

The robber who rang ahead It seems logical that preparation is everything when it comes to committing a crime, so you can hardly blame 40-year-old Canadian Daniel Glen for wanting to cross the T's and dot the I's before robbing a local sto…

Published: 14 Sep 2011 at 19:16hrs | | by Matthews Estell

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