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Woman arrested for stealing from parked car

A 24-year-old woman from Mzilikazi suburb appeared in court on Thursday, accused of stealing a Samsung S24 phone and US$1 410 in cash from a man outside a local club.Musawenkosi Ncube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba, …

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:52hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

Econet employee in court over US $62,000 armed robbery plot

Bindura - An Econet Wireless employee stationed at the Mvurwi branch, Elias Mutonya (39), has been dragged to court after allegedly masterminding an armed robbery that saw over US\$62,000 worth of cash and property stolen from his employer…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man locked up for stealing donkeys

A 47-year-old man, Edmore Mlambo Msipa from Masimbe village under Chief Musikavanhu in Chipinge, has been slapped with a three-year imprisonment for stock theft after his intention to steal four donkeys was short-lived when the owner, Sist…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 19:20hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Chipinge

Econet employee 'steals' ZWG1 million

A Mutare-based Econet Insurance employee accused of stealing ZwG 1 171 771.60 from her employer has been granted bail of US$400.Madeleine Magadza (32) of Greenside, Mutare, appeared before Magistrate Annie Ndiraya on Monday and was granted…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 17:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cop steals police Ford Ranger from headquarters

Authorities in Mashonaland Central are searching for Assistant Inspector Mandizvidza, who allegedly disappeared with a marked police Ford Ranger.An internal police memo dated August 13, circulated to all stations in Mashonaland East, instr…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 11:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Security guard steals US$6,865 from Delta

A 36-year-old woman, Barbra Chaleka, has been arrested in connection with the theft of US$6,865 in trust funds from the Delta Beverages depot in Rusape.Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka,…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 12:57hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Thieves steal US$7,000 tobacco at farm

Police in Rusape have launched a manhunt for five armed robbers who attacked Riplemade Farm on Monday night and made off with 12 tobacco bales valued at US$7,039.The robbery, which occurred around 10pm, left a farm security guard injured a…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prosecutors steal from sangoma

Two prosecutors based at Rusape Magistrates' Court, Takunda Chinakidzo Muzenda (30) and Marlon Makamba (32), were arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Wednesday on allegations of criminal abuse of office. The pair …

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:31hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Man steals wife's money, TV, fridge to bury love child

A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her husband after he stole household property and cash to fund the funeral of a child he fathered outside their marriage.Sirena Mutisi took her husband, Elliot Maruye, to the Harar…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Love Birds connive to steal a double bed

I can do anything for love! This saying came true yesterday at Plumtree magistrate court, where two love birds appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware for unlawful entry into premises.The two Tarisai Garai (45) and Bambanan…

Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Duo hack Access Forex system, steal $220, 000

A Mutare man and his accomplice appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of hacking into the Access Forex system and fraudulently withdrawing US$220,000 last year.Ngonidzashe Lison Dhubiyo (29) and Terrence Mashumba (38) appeared bef…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

68-year-old in court for allegedly stealing donkeys in Esigodini

A 68-year-old man from Mtshede village in Esigodini has found himself in trouble after being accused of stealing two donkeys belonging to his neighbour.Steven Lusaba appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Beverly Madzikatira on Wednesday, fac…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man steals irrigation scheme solar panels

Bulawayo-based Mthulisi Moyo is in trouble after he allegedly stole 21 solar panels and installed them at his rural home.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday where the 25-year-old suspect appeared before magist…

Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:17hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Driver steals haulage truck

A daring theft involving a 30-tonne haulage truck has left a local employer grappling with the loss of valuable property after his driver allegedly stole the vehicle last month. The truck, valued at US$47,795, is yet to be recovered, and p…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:02hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter

Woman steals US$24 000 from employer

A 35-year-old woman from Barham Green, Bulawayo, appeared in court yesterday facing charges of stealing US$24,000 from a steel manufacturing company where she worked. The accused, Nothando Banana, allegedly committed the crime during an ar…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF chicken project official defrauds Bulawayo residents

A Bulawayo man, Philton Madlala Mguni, 66, has been accused of defrauding unsuspecting residents under the guise of being a Zanu-PF organiser for a women's chicken project. Mguni appeared before Magistrate Enert Muzembe on Wednesday, …

Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter

Man steals US$900 from girlfriend

A Bulawayo man, Nqabutho Ncube, 34, was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing US$900 from his girlfriend, Nyasha Nyamasakura, 41. Ncube's theft and subsequent flight to South Africa drew attention, culminating in…

Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man steals US$7 259, R10 000 blows it on cleansing ritual

A 51-year-old Bulawayo man, Bongani Matshazi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$7,259 and R10,000 from his employer to pay for a spiritual cleansing ritual.Matshazi, who worked as a driver for …

Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:22hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter

Harare man steals sister-in-law's car

A Harare man is facing charges for allegedly stealing his sister-in-law's car after being entrusted with its sale.Tawanda Danford Bondamakara, 40, from Unit A in Chitungwiza, appeared before Magistrate Apolonia Marutya last Friday, charged…

Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:22hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter

Harare woman steal US$12k from mother-in-law

A 23-year-old woman from Budiriro, Pamela Nehumba, has been sentenced to one year in prison for stealing US$12,000 from her mother-in-law, Elinah Gwindingwi. Initially sentenced to two years by Mbare magistrate Ms. Rangarirai Gakanje, six …

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:12hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Granny 'steals' boy's corpse from mortuary

IN a bizarre incident, a woman is accused of posing as her deceased grandson's mother and orchestrating the removal of his body from the mortuary for a hastened burial, all without the knowledge or consent of the grieving biological mother…

Published: 18 May 2024 at 12:37hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Intern steals client's car

WHAT a disgrace!A 19-year-old student on attachment in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing charges of allegedly stealing a Mercedes Benz that belongs to a client.Adonia Muzondi from Cowdray Park suburb who was attached to BMW and Mercede…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans steal Â£200,000 in UK, get arrested a posting boastful video

In a shocking turn of events, a group of Zimbabweans has found themselves in handcuffs after allegedly carrying out a daring Â£200,000 money heist in the United Kingdom (UK). However, their downfall can be attributed to their own arrogance…

Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 08:01hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter

Hwange Units 7 and 8 to displace 636 families

THE Zimbabwe Power Company Hwange 7 and 8 electricity expansion project will affect 636 families in Ingangula township in Hwange, instead of the 90 stated earlier.Project manager Forbes Chanakira yesterday told Southern Eye that 636 famili…

Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Journalist 'steals' security document

A journalist has appeared at the Chiredzi Magistrates Courts facing a charge of stealing a classified document from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Law and Order office at Chiredzi Police Station.Patrick Chitongo, who runs Lowv…

Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cops raid, steal US$41,000 from realtor

TWO serving members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday facing theft charges after they allegedly raided a project manager of an infrastructure development company and made off with US$41 462…

Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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