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South African-based armed robbers, team up with locals to terrorise Harare residents
FOUR South Africa-based Zimbabweans appeared in court today on allegation of teaming up with six locals and committed a spate of armed robberies in and around Harare.Deborah Mukambachaza, Gadi...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 06:14hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
POLICE WARNING: Private security firms potential criminals
POLICE have warned Bulawayo residents against hiring private security companies to patrol in their suburbs as that could expose them to criminals.The officer Commanding Bulawayo Province Commi...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 23:08hrs | 1341 | by Staff Reporter
Robber nabbed after raping victim
A suspected robber who raped a Bulilimamangwe woman before robbing her of her mobile phone, money and clothes has been arrested.According to police the suspect Martin Khumalo was arrested on M...Published: 28 Jan 2023 at 18:59hrs | 1656 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hooker languishes in prison over client's crime
A Harare sex-worker who was caught in a dragnet arrest has been freed after languishing in prison for two days over her client's offence.Rutendo Hwata (31) was granted bail followi...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:41hrs | 3137 | by Staff reporter
Gun crime rattles Zimbabwe's security sector
THE sudden spike in gun crimes across the country has pushed the security sector into panic with indications that police have since flooded the streets with detectives expected to sniff out menacing c...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 22:28hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
HIV positive rapist nabbed
A 21-year-old Domboshava man, Goodwill Mhandu has been arrested under the charges of a series of robberies and rape crimes. According to State papers, Mhandu also tested positive for HIV.T...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 17:37hrs | 1161 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Zimbabwe police to 'shoot to kill' armed robbers
Police will bring the full force of the law to bear on those who possess unregistered firearms, as they will be deemed to have criminal intent to harm, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-Gene...Published: 18 Jan 2023 at 21:26hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for stoning police officers
A 32-year-old man from Nkayi has been arrested for attacking police officers with stones.National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said invest...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 16:26hrs | 1595 | by Staff reporter
Zupco fares slashed
THE Zimbabwe Passenger Company (Zupco) at the weekend reduced inner city fares in all trading currencies, a development commended by the Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ).Zupco reduced ...Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 16:20hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Lobels fires 400 employees for challenging sexual harassment
LOBELS Biscuits has dismissed more than 400 workers at its Belmont factory in Bulawayo for participating in demonstrations over sexual harassment , nepotism and low wages, among others.The wor...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:54hrs | 1646 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZRP, CIO and AFZ members arrested for robbery
A police officer and former members of the police office, the Air force of Zimbabwe, the Central Intelligence Organisation and seven others have been arrested for robbery.The eleven-member gan...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 15:35hrs | 1997 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean arrested in Mpumalanga for kidnapping, and demanding ransom
Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 43-year-old undocumented Zimbabwean national, and charged him with kidnapping, extortion, armed robbery, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition....Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:36hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Police bust armed robbery syndicate
POLICE have arrested five suspects who are believed to be part of an armed robbery syndicate that is behind a spate of robberies across the country.One of the suspects died upon admission at P...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 18:19hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
5 suspects arrested for a series of armed robberies
The Zimbabwean Republic Police have confirmed arrests of five men in connection with 14 robbery cases which occurred around the country from January 2021 to the 2nd of January 2023.The five me...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 13:26hrs | 965 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Armed robber shot dead after police shooting
One man was shot dead yesterday around 5 pm at OK Marimba supermarket after the police cornered two armed robbery suspects.Tinashe Kariwo is one of the suspects who was pronounced dead on admi...Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 15:58hrs | 2451 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Two armed robbers nabbed in Kwekwe
Two armed robbers Daniel Mubaiwa (26) and Gilbert Madhami (27) were arrested today [Monday] for allegedly break in and robbery at plot 24 Amaveni, Kwekwe on Saturday.The duo entered the master...Published: 03 Jan 2023 at 00:07hrs | 3313 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Suspected robber shot dead
POLICE gunned down a suspected armed robber and arrested five others during a crackdown after the suspects raided a gold mine in Shurugwi in Midlands Province and went away with 400kg of crushed gold ...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:33hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
Son robs dad of gold, US$14 000
A DARING 21-year-old man teamed up with five accomplices to rob his father of US$14 000, 16 grammes of gold and mobile phones early this year.Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Manicaland...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:32hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
6 nabbed after spate of armed robberies in Harare
Six armed robbers who were allegedly involved in a number of crimes in parts of Harare recently have been arrested one after the other after implicating each other.The six are Simon Katize, 30...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:42hrs | 810 | 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 | 2325 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers, sex offenders kept Zimbabwe police busy in 2022
ARMED robberies and child sexual abuse cases dominated criminal cases handled by the police in 2022, it has emerged.Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said while an official annual report was sti...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:16hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Machete wielding robbers pounce on Delta employee
Three unknown machete wielding robbers allegedly pounced on Delta employee and robbed him of his wallet which contained identity documents and US$300....Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 07:17hrs | 823 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Six robbers attack pedestrian
Six unknown robbers allegedly pounced on a Bindura pedestrian attacked him and robbed him of his money, cellphone and clothes....Published: 24 Dec 2022 at 16:31hrs | 1332 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Robbers shoot hardware owner
A female hardware owner in Guruve, Ruyamuro area was left nursing a gunshot after three unknown robbers shot her in the stomach before robbing her of her US$270 on Tuesday.Partner Muchekeche (...Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 08:14hrs | 4431 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
More police deployed to deal with festive season crimes
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has deployed more details countrywide to protect and serve citizens during the festive season.Police said the festive season is synonymous with an upsurge in...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:09hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Armed security officers rob 300kg pregnant carbons
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officers who allegedly robbed a Chinese mine in Mazowe were arrested ...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 13:33hrs | 2472 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Robbed businessman vows to continue shining
A Buhera-born businessman Maxwell Chikwangwani who recently survived a hair-raising kidnapping and robbery ordeal has promised to hit the ground running.Chikwangwani fell prey to four armed ro...Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 14:18hrs | 2951 | by Edson Mapani
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 | 2038 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
US$600k Kwekwe heist an inside job, says police
The robbery which occurred at a service station in Kwekwe last month where nearly US$600 000 and over R63 400 was stolen, was an inside job involving a female employee who supplied information to her ...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:55hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
1 000 robbers sent to prison
About 1 000 robbers were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for periods ranging from 6 months to 60 years during the first 10 months of the year, as the clampdown on rising cases of violent crime...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:54hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
One suspect arrested over US$600 000, R63 400 Kwekwe robbery
A suspected armed robber believed to be part of a gang that recently raided a service station in Kwekwe before stealing nearly US$600 000 and over R63 400 has been arrested. The armed robbery ...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 17:53hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa red flags magistrates and judges
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed concern over judicial officers who hand down controversially lenient sentences to rapists and armed robbers.He said the judiciary ...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:11hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean robber shot in SA
A ZIMBABWEAN suspected armed robber was shot and injured by his victim - a serving member of the South African Police Services (Saps), whose house the suspect had broken into in the company of two acc...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter
Call for severe sentences against armed robbers, child abusers
Courts must deliver strong judgments against people convicted of armed robbery and abuse of women and children, President Mnangagwa has said.He said this in a speech read on his behalf by Just...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:59hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Police probe ZB Bank Vic Falls robbery
SEVERAL bank employees have been questioned by the police following a theft when a lone armed robber pounced on ZB Bank branch in Victoria Falls last week, entering the banking hall a few minutes befo...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:05hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers rob security guard
A Security guard at a Chinese milling company was on Wednesday robbed of his mobile phone by three unkown robbers in Shamva.Owen Makoro...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 12:49hrs | 980 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Trio claims severe assault while in police custody
A TRIO from Parirewa village in Domboshava, Mashonaland East province, facing kidnapping and armed robbery charges yesterday claimed that they were severely beaten and harassed while in police custody...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 04:59hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
4 die of suspected poisoning
POLICE has confirmed the death of four family members due to suspected poisoning after complaining of severe stomach pains at Musisinyani village in Mwenezi."The ZRP reports a sad incident whi...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:57hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Lone gunman robs Victoria Falls bank
A LONE gunman robbed the ZB Bank Victoria Falls branch on Wednesday afternoon and made off with an undisclosed amount of money – a source from the bank however said more than US$100 000 was stolen....Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Robbers snatch US$580,000 in raid on Zimbabwe petrol station
Armed robbers made off with more than half-a-million United States dollars in a midnight raid on a Kwekwe petrol station, police said.Police were called to Rockodox Service Station on Parson R...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 20:11hrs | 1727 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for robbing boyfriend
A 33-YEAR-old Warren Park woman was arrested for organising an armed robbery against her wealthy married lover for allegedly failing to provide her 'satisfactory financial support.'Beulah Zimh...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Passengers lose cash, cellphones to robbers
A gang of four armed robbers in a red Honda Fit registration number AFD8585 offered lifts in Harare and attacked their passengers in two incidents and stole cash, cellphones and valuables.Poli...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man up for robbery, rape, fraud in South Africa
A ZIMBABWEAN man suspected to have fake South African identity documents has been arrested on charges of rape, robbery and fraud.His 30-year-old victim gave him away when she wept hyster...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:53hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Woman robbed wealthy married lover over lack of financial support, court hears
A family was held up at gunpoint in a terrifying ordeal after a mistress unhappy with the financial support she was receiving decided to rob her wealthy, married lover, a court heard on Friday....Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 18:21hrs | 1690 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo serial robber, murderer arrested
BULAWAYO police have arrested a serial armed robber and murderer who committed crimes in the city during the period December 2021 to November 22, 2022 resulting in victims losing property worth US$59 ...Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
Gold buyer robbed of US$350 000
A REGISTERED gold buyer from Bulawayo lost US$350 000 in cash to two armed robbers who told him they were selling 50g of gold before pulling out a firearm and ransacking his house.National pol...Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
'Murder, armed robbery suspect dies in police custody after wife meal'
A 44-year-old suspect linked to murder and several armed robbery incidents in Bulawayo died of suspected food poisoning while in police custody hours after his wife had reportedly brought him some foo...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 5331 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to train security guards
Private security guards will soon undergo basic formal levels of training by the police, as Government upgrades the industry following a recent rise in robberies through a review of the Private Invest...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 1460 | by Staff reporter
Illegal diamond dealer robbed of US$10,000
ARMED robbers raided an illegal diamond buyer at Marange diamond fields last Friday and robbed him of US$10 000 and a vehicle at gunpoint after dangling pieces of diamonds to the unsuspecting diamond ...Published: 22 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
'SA mass deportation pile pressure on Zimbabwe'
THE scheduled mass deportation of Zimbabweans living in South Africa in June 2023 is anticipated to increase pressure on the infrastructure of this country, including the health care sector, experts s...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 18:33hrs | 2016 | by Staff reporter
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