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Armed robbery cases rise by 4% in Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported a 4% increase in armed robberies between January and August this year, despite an overall decline in robbery cases.Deputy Police Commissioner for Administration Leny Ncube told the Defence, S…

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 men robbed US$120,000 by bogus cops

Two men, including a Chinese national, were robbed of more than US$120,000 by bogus police officers in Harare on Friday.The victims, identified as Danver Gumbo (31) and Zhou Long (53) of Dongxin Mining Machinery, were handcuffed and dispos…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers pounce on Shamva mill, disappear

A brazen armed robbery occurred at Shamva 340 mill on September 24, 2025, at around 2 am, where five unknown accused persons, armed with an unidentified pistol, entered the premises through a porous fence and targeted several employees.Zim…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 00:29hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Shamva

Taxi driver's vehicle hijacked by armed passengers

A 29-year-old taxi driver, Godwin Maravanyika from Plot 90, Blanco Farm in Mvurwi, allegedly experienced horror following a daring robbery that occurred on September 22, 2025 (at around 9:30 pm), at the Genesis Service station near (Mvurwi…

Published: 29 Sep 2025 at 00:27hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi

Armed robbery suspect denied bail

A 31-year-old Harare man, Tafadzwa Mbombo, was on Tuesday denied bail when he appeared before magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai facing charges of armed robbery.Mbombo was remanded in custody to September 29, 2025, pending the finalisation of inve…

Published: 21 Sep 2025 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

18 go on trial for Chivayo in-laws robbery

The trial of 18 suspected armed robbers accused of staging a violent raid on businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws in Marondera has opened at the Harare Magistrates' Court.The suspects - Kelvin Murehwa (30), Peter Maramba Vhiya (43), Taku…

Published: 19 Sep 2025 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ruwa robbery suspects arrested after lavish spending spree

Two men accused of taking part in the US$176,000 Ruwa house robbery have been arrested after allegedly splurging their share of the loot on property, cars, and

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:24hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo hit by 2 armed robberies, losses exceed US$30k

Bulawayo was shaken yesterday by two daring armed robberies that left victims reeling from losses totaling more than US$30 000.Police sources reported that the first incident occurred at a businessman's home in the city centre. A female em…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare beats Scottland FC

Dynamos' substitute Denver Mukamba emerged as the hero on Saturday afternoon, scoring a stunning late goal to seal a 3-2 victory over Scottland FC at Rufaro Stadium.Scottland FC took an early lead through in-form striker Tymon Machope, lea…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:25hrs | 233 | by Styaff reporter

ZRP confirms 20 road accident deaths in just days

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that at least 20 people have died in a series of road traffic accidents recorded across the country in recent days, raising fresh alarm over reckless driving and road safety.In the latest tr…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:06hrs | | by Styaff reporter

Zanu PF's grip strangles city autonomy

SINCE the adoption of the 2013 Constitution, most Zimbabweans in urban areas hoped that finally they would have the desired autonomy to run affairs of their cities and towns without central government interference.They were wrong.Zanu PF w…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:05hrs | 382 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Willowvale, Ashok Leyland seal US$5m vehicle assembly deal

Willowvale Motor Industries (WMI) has earmarked US$5 million to launch its newly signed assembly partnership with Indian vehicle manufacturing giant Ashok Leyland, paving the way for the local production of buses and trucks in Harare.The f…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:04hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter

Graduation foiled as GZU student caged for sodomy

The much anticipated planned graduation for Political Science student, Taurai Chivandire has been derailed following his incarceration for aggravated indecent assault by Magistrate Innocent Bepura.A Great Zimbabwe University student Chivan…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo hit by wave of armed robberies

Bulawayo residents have been left living in fear after three armed robbery incidents rocked the city in a single day this week, leaving victims traumatised and police racing to track down the suspects.Bulawayo acting police spokesperson As…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:01hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

Armed men rob Chinese Couple, appear in court

Two men have appeared in court in connection with an armed robbery in which a Chinese couple was robbed of US$35 000, cellphones, and other valuables worth US$5 000 in Southerton, Harare, last week.Raison Kambarari (43) and Tinashe Muguti …

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prominent businessman remanded over US$208,000 fraud allegations

Harare businessman Never Mhlanga, chairman of the Zimbabwe Insurance Brokers, has been remanded in custody following allegations of fraud involving US$208,500.Mhlanga appeared before Harare Regional Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa, who asked t…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 23:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Security guard among suspects in US$40,000 armed robbery

A security guard and his accomplices allegedly robbed a Chinese businesswoman of more than US$40,000 at her Harare home over the weekend.Raison Kambarari, employed by Sapphire Security Company, and Tinashe Muguti appeared before Harare Mag…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 23:00hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

ZRP hits back at Securico over armed robbery claims

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed a widely circulated report by Securico Security Services claiming that armed robberies were spiralling out of control, warning that only law enforcement has the mandate to release official c…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:33hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo duo in court over violent robbery spree

TWO Bulawayo men accused of turning the city into their hunting ground have been hauled before the courts after allegedly staging a violent robbery spree that left residents living in fear.Clifford Desmond Nare (34) and Mandlenkosi Albert …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Robbery gang arrested after tracking of AirPods and $10 phone

A four-member gang of suspected armed robbers has been arrested after police tracked a pair of stolen AirPods and a US$10 cellphone to one of the suspects, linking them to a string of violent robberies in Harare.Joshua Hodzi (47), Kennedy …

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge highway robbery gang arrested

Police in Beitbridge have arrested four men in connection with a series of violent highway robberies that targeted motorists along a detour on the Beitbridge - Gwanda Road, bringing to an end months of terror that had unsettled transport o…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mechanic sells client's wheels to pay rent!

A Bulawayo mechanic, Mukanwa Mathe (33) of Thorngrove, found himself in trouble with the law after selling a client's set of wheels for US$680 and vanishing with the money.Mathe appeared before Tredgold Magistrate Maxwell Ncube, who fined …

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

Drinking buddies turn home invaders in brazen robbery plot

A close-knit group of eight men from Bulawayo shocked the city after they were charged with robbing the mansion of a friend while pretending to enjoy drinks together at a local bar.The accused - Nduduzo Mthethwa (46), Butho Ndlovu (28), Zi…

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

5 arrested after armed robbery spree

Five men have been arrested in connection with a violent string of armed robberies that left residents of Bulawayo's Killarney suburb living in fear. Armed with machetes, knives, and even medieval-style axes, the gang allegedly launched a …

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 19:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Robbery suspect buys house, kombi with proceeds from heist

Another suspect linked to the high-profile armed robbery in which prominent businessman and former Dynamos chairman Rafik Adam was robbed of US$600,000 has been arrested, with police alleging he used part of the loot to purchase a house an…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbery spree grips Bulawayo

A chilling wave of armed robberies has shaken Zimbabwe's second-largest city, with four shops - including three Sai Mart outlets and one Hamara store - hit in a string of co-ordinated attacks that have sparked public outrage and renewed fe…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:00hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter

Police bust robbery, rape syndicates

Police have arrested six suspects linked to a string of armed robberies, rape, and murder cases committed across Harare, Mt Darwin, Mvurwi, Dotito, and Domboshava.In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confir…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrest third suspect in $4 million Bulawayo bank robbery

Police have announced the arrest of a third suspect linked to the high-profile $4 million bank robbery that took place in Bulawayo last October, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation.The suspect, 39-year-old Bhekani Mlilo…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 21:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman steals US$5k, uses loot to pay sangoma in bid to avoid arrest

A 33-year-old woman from Penhalonga has been convicted of stealing US$5,000 from her employer and using part of the stolen cash to pay a traditional healer in a desperate attempt to avoid arrest through spiritual means.Shylet Maposa, of Re…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:13hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter

Police officer arrested over armed gold mine robbery

A serving Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer is among ten men arrested in connection with a violent armed robbery at the MMC Mining Syndicate gold mine in Mbire, Mashonaland Central. The raid, which involved the abduction of mine worke…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:28hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for stealing condoms, cigarettes and bread

A 32-year-old man from Njube suburb has been sentenced to five months in prison - wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour and community service - after he was caught stealing condoms, cigarettes, and bread from a local supermarket.…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:58hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe highway robbers jailed 144 years

Two violent highway robbers who terrorised travellers along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road have been handed a combined 144-year prison sentence following their conviction on three counts of armed robbery.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) co…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter

Ecobank robbery case collapses

A high-profile case tied to the US$4 million Ecobank armed robbery has crumbled after police admitted they had no evidence linking a local security guard to the dramatic heist.Sibonginkosi Sibanda, 49, a Safeguard Security employee from Co…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbery charges dropped

After intense back-and-forth between the police and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), prosecutors have dropped armed robbery charges against two men previously linked to the sensational US$4 million cash heist at an Ecobank branch …

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 04:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

6 armed robbers storm shopping centre

An armed robbery at a fast-food outlet in Mbizo 4 shopping centre, Kwekwe, left patrons shaken after six unidentified suspects raided the premises and escaped with cash and a Mercedes-Benz vehicle.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, I…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:27hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter

Bail ruling set for Ecobank fraud suspects

Three men accused of defrauding Ecobank of US$73,000 through a company called Jerrypat Electricals (Pvt) Ltd are set to appear in court tomorrow for a bail ruling.The accused, Nigel Gwanzura, Mluleki Dube (48), and Rasheed Mkwala (26), app…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:25hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter

Police arrests 12 in Harare car theft and robbery crackdown

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 12 suspects linked to a string of car thefts and violent robberies that have gripped Harare and surrounding suburbs in recent weeks, in a major operation targeting organised motor vehicle the…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Driver in the court over US$600,000 Harare robbery

A man suspected of being the inside informant in a daring US$600,000 armed robbery in central Harare has appeared in court facing charges of robbery.Samson Gora, who is employed as a driver by businessman Rafiq Adam of Merchantman Enterpri…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 15:57hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter

Greedy mine quartet jailed for robbery

Four casual mine workers have learnt that their quest to grasp all, landed them into losing all liberties or joy for spending shares of daily mining proceeds after Matebeleland South Provincial Magistrate, Busani Sibanda sentenced them to …

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:15hrs | 260 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Kezi

Zimbabwe bank heist now treated as attempted robbery

What was initially reported as a major armed robbery in Mt Darwin, in which US$700,000 and 2.4 kilogrammes of gold were allegedly stolen, is now being treated as an attempted robbery, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.In an …

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 19:47hrs | 1641 | by Staff reporter

Robbery cases increasing across Zimbabwe

A surge in violent armed robberies has gripped Zimbabwe, with police confirming two major heists in Mt Darwin and Bulawayo that have left authorities scrambling to track down suspects behind the brazen crimes.In a statement on Thursday, na…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:22hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

Armed trio escapes with over US$500,000 in daring Bulawayo mine heist

Three suspected armed robbers carried out a daring heist at the Old Nic Mine in Killarney, Bulawayo, on Wednesday, making off with over US$500,000 in cash.The robbery took place shortly before 1PM when the trio approached a security guard …

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 10:39hrs | 1864 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Dynamos Chair bloodied in armed robbery

Former Dynamos chairman and prominent businessman Rafik Adam was left bloodied after a brazen armed robbery at his offices in central Harare yesterday morning. Four armed men disguised as clients struck at around 10 a.m. along Cameroon Str…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:34hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter

Robbery victims clash with Sangoma claiming to send bees to recover stolen goods

Two robbery victims have confronted a Ruwa-based sangoma, Sekuru Muzura, after his claimed supernatural method of sending bees to recover stolen property failed to deliver results.A Concession farmer, who lost farming equipment and inputs,…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:20hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest suspect in US$46 000 Kwekwe vehicle robbery

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide in Bulawayo have arrested a 40-year-old man, Linas Tshuma, in connection with the theft of US$46,000 from a vehicle parked in Kwekwe's Central Business District last wee…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 17:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

US$46,000 stolen in Kwekwe robbery

A bold and brazen daylight robbery unfolded in Kwekwe's city centre on June 4, 2025, leaving the community shaken and authorities racing to find the perpetrators. The incident occurred along E.D. Mnangagwa Road when armed robbers targeted …

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 14:53hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's wife robbed, 4 arrested

Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga, the wife of Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, was the victim of a burglary at her electronics shop located in the upmarket Sam Levy's Village in Borrowdale, Harare, resulting in the theft …

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 17:02hrs | 3337 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man forced to witness lover's rape in highway robbery

A harrowing case of rape and robbery has shaken the Kuwadzana community after a 33-year-old man was assaulted and forced to watch as his 21-year-old lover was raped by two armed robbers along the Harare-Bulawayo highway.The incident occurr…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Court reinstates Town Council Auditor amid ongoing resistance

A Labour Court ruling last week overturned the dismissal of Manasseh Mhlolo, the internal auditor at Gokwe Town Council, who was fired eight months ago over a minor US$80 vehicle damage expense. Despite the court order, Mhlolo has faced on…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:53hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Mukuru loses $33,000 to armed robbers

A daring gang of five armed robbers struck at Gains Cash & Carry and Mukuru outlets at Murambinda Growth Point on the night of May 24, making off with a total haul of $11,187 in US dollars and R31,300 in South African rands.The suspect…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:53hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter

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