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Armed robbers in US$300,000 cash heist
THREE armed robbers pounced on a Harare company where they stole US$300 000 Friday morning.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the matter in a Twitter post."The ZRP is investigati...Published: 07 May 2022 at 19:55hrs | 3308 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF chair jailed for carjacking
Zanu-PF Filabusi district chairperson Arthur Nhliziyo from Lobela village has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for hijacking at gunpoint two Zambia-registered haulage trucks carrying copper....Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:00hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Police launch another blitz
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched another operation code-named ‘Respect Other Road Users', targeting motorists who continue violating the traffic rules and regulations countrywide.So...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:55hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: 4 Zimbabwean youths killed in South Africa
CCC Bulawayo spokesperson Swithern Chirowodza has reported that four Zimbabwean youths have been killed by South African community members in in Siyaya, a section of Freedom Park, Soweto. ...Published: 01 May 2022 at 07:53hrs | 4481 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Robbers strip 60 bus passengers naked
Two suspected robbers who ransacked CAG Travelling Tours Bus on its way to Chirundu from Harare and stripped 60 passengers naked were arrested in Harare yesterday.Morazhi Chapola (30) and Edso...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 17:59hrs | 3628 | by Staff reporter
Robbers gang-rape storekeeper
Two Mutoko robbers who broke into a tuckshop, stole groceries and gang-raped the storekeeper were arrested.Omega Sikochi (25)and Tinashe Chikeya (24) appeared before Mutoko magistrate Elijah S...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 12:27hrs | 2543 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police crackdown on pirate taxis nets 600
NEARLY 600 pirate taxis usually called mushikashika, unregistered cars, street kids controlling traffic and vendors operating at intersections were arrested in Harare yesterday on the first day of a m...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:55hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cops resist 'punishing' transfers to rural outposts
AT least nine junior police officers have gone AWOL after resisting transfers to rural outposts.Confidential documents seen by NewZimbabwe.com indicate that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) ...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:00hrs | 1133 | by Staff reporter
2 shot dead as robbers, police exchange gun fire
TWO armed robbers died upon admission at Kadoma General Hospital after they were shot during a shootout with police detectives in Kadoma Tuesday.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the sh...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:59hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Kombis are not coming back for good, says Moyo
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo yesterday said commuter omnibuses (kombis) are not coming back despite transport woes that are affecting many urbanites. Speaking to the Daily News, Mo...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:58hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
2 robbers shot and killed
TWO suspected armed robbers who were part of a gang that has been terrorising residents in Kadoma, Chegutu and Norton were shot and killed after they attempted to attack police officers with machetes ...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:46hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Kadoma police kill 2 robbers in movie style shootout
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has issues a statement confirming that a shooting incident which occurred at James area, Patchway, Kadoma on Tuesday at about 0800 hours between police detectives and eigh...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 16:38hrs | 3253 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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$1 800 at gunpoint....Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:48hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on gold buyer
Five armed robbers who robbed a gold buyer of his gold and a safe containing cash have been arrested while fleeing with their loot along Nyamapanda highway.Wiramayi Willard Gatsi(34), Benjamin...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 14:42hrs | 1402 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police on manhunt for fake US$ conmen
CONMEN dealing in fake United States dollars were last Thursday forced to flee in a getaway vehicle in Karoi, which they later dumped during a chase by the police.The fraudsters are still on t...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:30hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Esibomvu villagers banish their community member
ESIBOMVU villagers in uMzingwane District, Matabeleland South province have banished one of their community members after allegations that he was involved in the raiding of illegal miners by the armed...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 17:07hrs | 1265 | by Stephen Jakes
Elvis Nyathi can't just die in vain
IN the aftermath of the gruesome murder of Zimbabwean man Elvis Nyathi (43) by vigilantes in Johannesburg's Diepsloot township, tough questions must be asked.Nyathi cannot die in vain. The tim...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 11:13hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Cross Border Traders approach more banks for Master Cards
THE Cross Borders Association (Cba) yesterday said it had approached more banks to secure master cards and visa cards for cross borders traders.This comes after the CBA recently struck a deal ...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:23hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Suspected robber gunned down, four arrested in shoot-out
One suspected armed robber was shot dead while four others were arrested following an intense exchange of gunfire with the police near the Harare Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.The robbers were ...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:44hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Cross-border traders and FBC Bank enter into partnership
THE Cross-Border Traders Association (CBTA) and the FBC Bank have entered into a deal that will see the financial institution issuing MasterCards to infor...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 00:30hrs | 853 | by Staff Reporter
Judge castigates police in journalist arrest
HIGH Court judge Justice Nyaradzo Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa has slammed arresting officers in the case where journalist Xolisani Ncube is facing armed robbery charges for failing to provide evidenc...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:39hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Businessman wrestles and disarms armed robbers
A West Nicholson businessman surprised three suspected armed robbers when he summoned the courage to wrestle one of them before eventually getting assistance from neighbours who apprehended and disarm...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
SA-registered vehicle used in Harare shoot-out recovered
The South African registered VW Polo vehicle used as a first getaway car by two suspected armed robbers who sped off during a shootout at a service station near the Exhibition Park (formerly Harare Ag...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:34hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt most wanted habitual criminal
Police have launched a manhunt for one of the country's most wanted suspects Cornwell Junior Kasambarare, who is believed to be masterminding a spate of armed robbery and housebreaking cases in and ar...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:26hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Granny axed to death as family watches
RESIDENTS of Gwanda are in shock following the death of a 68-year-old woman who was killed by an axe wielding man who had a score to settle with the woman's daughter and grandson.The woman, Em...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:25hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
Companies must use banking services, period
EXPERTS say although banks do many things, their primary role is to take in funds—called deposits—from those with money, pool them, and lend them to those who need funds.In essence, banks ...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:23hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Machete wielding robbers jailed 10 years
THREE machete wielding robbers who robbed a Bindura cellphone dealer of his car and belongings were sentenced to 10 years each in jail by Bindura Re...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 18:56hrs | 738 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Wanted robber gunned down
A notorious robber, who has been on the police's most wanted list, was shot and killed last Thursday in Glen View 1, Harare, where he was hiding at his girlfriend's house.Decide Rice (52) had ...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:55hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
1 killed in Beitbridge shooting
TWO alleged robbers were on Tuesday morning shot, one of them fatally while speeding off a security checkpoint. The suspects are members of a six-man gang that allegedly robbed a Chiredzi businessman ...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Soldier, police officer arrested after police shootout with 'armed robbers'
A soldier and a police officer are among four suspects arrested after a police shootout with suspected armed robbers in Harare on Wednesday.A fifth suspect was killed in the incident near Show...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 18:07hrs | 1758 | by Staff reporter
Soldier, four robbers arrested after shootout
Zimbabwe National Army member Thulani Maposa (30) and his gang were arrested during a shootout that occurred last night in the Harare CBD.Maphosa was in the company of Dalubuhle Ndlovhu, Micha...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 14:37hrs | 2837 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
2 armed robbers gunned down, 4 on the run
Two armed robbers were on Tuesday morning shot, one of them fatally while speeding off from a security checkpoint.The suspects are believed to be part of a six-man gang that robbed a Chiredzi ...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:37hrs | 1258 | by Staff reporter
Popular Bosso fan shot by armed robbers
POPULAR Highlanders fan and musician Thulani "Thuts" Dube is lucky to be alive after armed robbers shot him during a foiled robbery in the early hours if this morning.Mr Dube, who runs Harsh T...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 15:12hrs | 2170 | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbers attack friend's wife
BULAWAYO police have arrested four pistol-wielding brothers who robbed their friend's wife of R15 000 after overhearing that she had won a sports bet.Lungisani Nyathi overheard his friend shar...Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:47hrs | 1380 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor faces fresh criminal charges
Principal public prosecutor Henry Muringani appeared in court yesterday on fresh charges of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly assisted four armed robbers prepare bail applications that resul...Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:43hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Juju thieves on the prowl in Bulawayo
A NEW breed of thieves that use juju to rob victims of their money and goods has emerged in Bulawayo. According to two women whose chats have gone viral on WhatsApp, the juju made them blackou...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1783 | by Staff reporter
4 Zimbabweans shot dead by SA police
FOUR Zimbabweans were shot dead in a shootout with South African police after they tried to rob a shop at Stoneridge Mall in Johannesburg. One of the armed robbers killed is 27-year-old Everjo...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:44hrs | 4360 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers kill farm security guard
Police in Mashonaland Central have launched a manhunt for a gang of 11 robbers that pounced on three security guards at Harvey Farm in Glendale annd fatally assaulted one them.Provincial polic...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 05:54hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers Taj Abdul, Lundu jailed
Notorious armed robbers, Musa Taj Abdul and Charles Lundu, were this week each jailed for eight years for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, which police suspected were being used in vario...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:17hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Hijacked Toyota Prado recovered in Harare
A Toyota Prado that was recently hijacked in Banket has been recovered dumped in Epworth as more cases of carjacking, armed robberies and theft continue to increase countrywide.The vehicle was...Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:43hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Women should be wary of the 'Black police chief phenomenon' but strive to hold real power and influence in society
It is always encouraging reading news reports of women raising up the most treacherous ladder of power - which is usually fraught with seemingly insurmountable challenges, and much resistance from tho...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 14:02hrs | 323 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SA car jackers arrested in Bulawayo
THREE men believed to be carjackers have been arrested in Bulawayo on allegations of stealing three vehicles — a Toyota Prado, Toyota Fortuner and a Toyota Hilux — from South Africa before smuggli...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:41hrs | 371 | 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....Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 15:50hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
1 AM drama in Pumula East Citizens arrest cable theft cops
THREE officers based at Pumula Police Station in Bulawayo were on Sunday morning arrested for alleged theft of copper cables in Pumula East suburb.Residents arrested them at about 1AM. One of ...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Guns found in journalist's house taken for testing
The five guns recovered following the arrest of one of the country's notorious armed robbers, Clever Mununudzi Nengomasha, who was shot and seriously injured in a skirmish with police in Harare, have ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Habitual robber, journalist arrested
One of the country's notorious armed robbers, Clever Mununudzi Nengomasha, was shot and seriously injured following a skirmish with police in Harare, leading to the recovery five guns and ammunition h...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Presidential Guard soldiers arrested in Beatrice gun robbery
Two soldiers from the Presidential Guard have been arrested after a family was robbed at gunpoint at a farm in Beatrice, Mashonaland East.Police are also holding a third man, who retired from ...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 06:28hrs | 3330 | by Staff reporter
Gold ore robbers appear in court
Eight suspected armed robbers who on Tuesday stormed Empress Gold Mine in Mashava before getting away with 1kg of gold-rich ore have appeared before a Masvingo Magistrates Court today.Initiall...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Car robberies worry Midlands police
MIDLANDS police have expressed concern over the increasing number of carjacking incidents in the city.They said the criminals had become daring and were using machetes to rob motorists, adding...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:44hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Soldier jailed 5 years over armed robbery
A soldier has been jailed for five years by a Zimbabwe Defence Forces general court martial and discharged from the army dishonourably for supplying information to the armed robbers who hit Surrey Far...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
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