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Cop steals US$25,000 robbery money
A POLICE officer, who allegedly stole US$25 000 from security guards who had picked money dropped by fleeing armed robbers, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing a theft c...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:34hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Man steals cow to pay 10 rand debt
Failure to pay a 10 rand debt in time caused a Plumtree man to steal a cow and pay the debt in kind.Mqondisi Mayisa (38) ended up in pr...Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:12hrs | 1018 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals car, arrested while about to repaint it
A 22-YEAR-OLD Silobela man has been arrested for stealing a Toyota Hiace vehicle from a house in Mkoba 9 Suburb in Gweru on Sunday last week.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector E...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer steals goat to appease ancestors
A 34-YEAR-OLD Plumtree-based traditional healer was dragged to court after conniving with a brother to steal a goat in a bid to appease his ancestors.The traditional healer Ephraim Ncube toget...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 15:31hrs | 285 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Farm worker steals 18 cattle
A 21-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man who was employed as a farm worker at Garry Charles Rosenfels's farm allegedly stole 18 cattle from the farm's paddocks before c...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 12:11hrs | 1461 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Heat's double champ claims Adebayo tops Davis in defense
In the National Basketball Association (NBA), heated debates about player rankings are never-ending. Recently, these discussions have been stirred up by Norris Cole, a two-time Miami Heat champion. ...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 21:12hrs | 91 | by Staff Reporter
Man steals 42 beasts
Police in Matabeleland North Province have launched a manhunt for Tatenda Chimombe who is on the run after allegedly stealing 42 beasts valued at US...Published: 23 Feb 2024 at 20:20hrs | 726 | by Peter Matuka
Chauffeur kills UK-based couple and steals car
A REDCLIFF man, a former Ziscosteel employee, and his wife were found dead in their house in Redcliff in a suspected murder case.Mr Ken Chirashi and his wife, Lorna who had just returned from ...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | 1434 | by Staff reporter
Trio steals gun from CIO operative
THREE men from Bulawayo have appeared in court facing a charge of stealing a pistol from a Central Intelligence Organisation officer.Thethelani Ndlovu (39), Khulumani Moyo (29) and Stancilous ...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Thief snatches Chido Mnangagwa's phone
A SUSPECTED thief appeared in court for allegedly snatching an iPhone from a woman while she was driving in Harare's avenues area.Oliver Rimai (43) was yesterday arraigned before Harare magist...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1174 | by Staff reporter
The shameless road to Political Dominance: Zanu pf unwanted but in power
The 2023 elections should all be a forgotten story, a brazen electoral theft but the story is not coming to an end.The CCC MPs and councilors recall by a pseudo-Secretary General is a drama fi...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 08:46hrs | 554 | by Albert Madya
Cop steals $15 at roadblock
A Gweru-based police officer, Sophia Mukonkweshuro (36), has been arrested for allegedly stealing $15 from a bus company after altering the amount from a ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 06:48hrs | 750 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teacher 'steals' groceries
A CHIVHU teacher, who is accused of stealing groceries worth ZWL$2 million from a local supermarket, appeared at the Chivhu Magistrates Court on Friday last week facing a fraud charge.Fo...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:15hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Man steals car to impress girlfriend
ONE should be courageous and fear God to resist certain temptations, especially when one steals to impress girlfriends.The advice came following the arrest of a man who was caught sleeping hal...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Man steals police car in leg irons
A Harare based man allegedly stole a police car in leg irons and sped off from the police in a movie style in Plumtree.Kundai Chinhoro ...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 06:58hrs | 1880 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Harare hacker steals US$30,000
A Harare man hacked into an account belonging to Premier Tobacco Auction Floors and stole US$30 000.Nyasha Mutasa (33) appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged with contravening the C...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:11hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Mistress steals wife's underwear
IN an incident that highlights the pain and betrayal that can occur in a relationship Thandanani Hobane of New Lobengula suburb in Bulawayo was left hurt and scared after her husband's mistress who is...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:19hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$2,500 mine detector
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Cowdray Park in Bulawayo has been arraigned before the courts for allegedly being found in possession of a stolen mining detector.Brian Gumbo was not asked to plead when...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:59hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Bartender steals US$25 000
A Harare bartender appeared before the magistrate courts for allegedly stealing over US$25 000 from his employer.Kuda Zengeni (29) was remanded in custody to tomorrow for bail ruling.P...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:35hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Man steals auntie's cattle
A 53-YEAR-OLD is in trouble after he stole his auntie's two cattle and sold them to a businessman.Victor Ndlovu failed to manage his de...Published: 22 Nov 2023 at 12:33hrs | 1023 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Employee steals groceries
A 20-year-old boy from Chinego Village under Chief Pashu in Binga will appear before Hwange magistrate court on Thursday for allegedly stealing various groceries and cash from a Shop.Zibusiso ...Published: 21 Nov 2023 at 21:02hrs | 1709 | by Peter Matuka
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 ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:57hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Man steals from MP's farm
Three individuals appeared before a Kezi magistrate after they were apprehended for the theft of scrap metal from a farm owned by a Member of Parliament's spouse.Shelton Nyathi (20), Thulani N...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 21:01hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$12k mining detector
Last week, a 35-year-old resident of Emakhandeni found himself in court facing accusations of stealing a mining detector valued at US$12,000. Johnson Mungombwe, on the other hand, pleaded not guilty w...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 07:55hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Ngidlaliswe amatope mina?
Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minist...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | 280 | by @Jamwanda2
Tobacco smuggling between Zimbabwe - SA now security threat
SOUTH Africa is drowning in illicit cigarette smuggling which has seen the neighbouring country losing at least R50 million (US$2.6 million) daily in potential revenue from well-coordinated syndicates...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 13:49hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Woman steals from burial society
A woman from Bulawayo, Sheila Bhunu (51) of Mzilikazi, has been fined US$200 for stealing money from a burial society that she had been entrusted to safeguard.The case was heard by Bulawayo ma...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:43hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Man steals cash from hair saloon
A Plumtree man was on Monday arraigned before Plumtree magistrate's court Mr Joshua Nembaware facing charges of stealing money from a local hair saloon.Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu (20), of Dingimuzi...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 18:34hrs | 414 | by Desmond Nleya/ Simbarashe Sithole
CCC official steals ZANU PF cell registers
Plumtree based Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) official Solani Moyo has been dragged to court facing theft of ZANU PF registers on election day.Moyo appeared before Plumtree magistrate Afar...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 13:53hrs | 1382 | by Simbarashe Sithole
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4884 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Daring thief steals police bicycle
A daring thief from Plumtree stole a police bicycle parked at a supermarket and varnished with it.Brilliant Ndlovu (31) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware yesterday charged with theft...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 07:20hrs | 579 | by imbarashe Sithole
Landlord steals from tenant
A BULAWAYO landlord allegedly broke into his tenant's room and stole US$300, R20 000 and a laptop, a magistrate heard.Bulawayo magistrate, Ms Nomalanga Maphosa heard this when Nhlanhla Ndlovu ...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:36hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Ndiweni says time had come for Zimbabweans to decide the country's future
DETHRONED Ntabazinduna traditional leader Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has challenged voters, particularly those who support opposition parties, to vote, guard and protect their votes at polling stations ...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Man steals father's goat
A 37 year old Plumtree man is in trouble after he was caught skinning his grandfather's goat in his bedroom hut.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts last Thursday when Mbaki...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:29hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Cop steals US$30 from the police station
A police officer stationed at Nyamapanda police station will spend the holidays behind bars after appearing before Mutoko Magistrate, Terrence Masha...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 09:42hrs | 23 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Former Minister's widow steals 49 goats
Former Finance Minister's widow Kuruneri Paidamoyo (60) and her farm labourer Wenston Mandeya (30) both of Ascotvale Farm in Mazowe on Tuesday appeared before Concession Magistrate Ms Lyne Chinzou fac...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:30hrs | 28 | by Desmond Nleya
Gardener steals 57 kg gold and forex from ex-employer
A BULAWAYO gardener who had access to his former employer's house in Killarney Suburb allegedly teamed up with a friend to sneak into the house on a number of occasions, where the duo stole about cash...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 20:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Malema urges BRICS leaders to boycott upcoming summit in solidarity with Putin
EFF leader Julius Malema has urged prime ministers from the BRICS nations not to attend the upcoming summit in South Africa in solidarity with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Malema was addre...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 19:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mistress storms married lover's home
A Harare woman stormed her married boyfriends' home to grab household property whenever she is not given money for upkeep.This emerged at the Harare magistrate court where Charmaine Bepa was s...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:23hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Hungry thief steals maize
A 31-YEAR-OLD hungry Concession man is in soup after stealing six bags of shelled maize from Tracy Chimbudzi's farm.Shadreck Mashava pleaded guilty to the charge before Concession magistrate M...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 20:00hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
History of election mischief: From mlolongo system to vote buying
Once upon a time, each candidate at the General Election was assigned his own ballot box. It is the ballot papers inside your box that determined the poll outcome.The ballot box was only ident...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 08:16hrs | 18 | by John Kamau
'Mass exodus if Zanu-PF wins'
FORMER Ntabazinduna chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni (pictured) has predicted a mass exodus of Zimbabwean nationals if the ruling Zanu-PF wins the August general elections.Ndiweni was dethroned ...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti says Zimbabwe is being run by kleptomaniac Govt
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy leader Tendai Biti says Zimbabwe is being run by a kleptomaniac government and there is a desperate need for change ahead of the upcoming general elections....Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Man steals groceries to feed girlfriends
A Harare woman on Thursday accused her ‘ex-husband' of stealing groceries to go and feed his three girlfriends.Rumbidzayi Makanjena told Harare magistrate, Tamara Chibindi, that Tendai Liche...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Amnesty beneficiary steals hat on way out of prison
A PRISONER on parole almost forfeited his freedom after he was accused of stealing a hat from one of the inmates who benefited from the Presidential amnesty.Forty-three prisoners in Beitbridge...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Broke man steals neighbour's ox
A 26-YEAR-OLD Mudzi broke man had to steal his neighbour's ox to raise transport money to go and fetch his child from his estranged wife....Published: 14 May 2023 at 18:27hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex-wife breaks into hubby's room steals
A 31-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe woman was dragged to Concession magistrates courts yesterday facing unlawful entry and theft charges at her ex-husband's house.Spiwe Chakasara pleaded not guilty to the ...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 11:45hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals pain killer tablets worth US$3 000
A 23-year-old Harare man has appeared in court on allegations of teaming up with his two accomplices to defraud a drug supplier of pain killer tablets worth US$3000.Simbarashe Kaminga was faci...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 18:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chief Makope steals 40 cattle
Chief Makope of Mazowe district in Mashonaland Central is facing arrest after he allegedly abused his office and stole 40 cattle from a Mvurwi farmer.Born Godwin Zambara, the 63-year-old chief...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:44hrs | 64 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mental health patient steals two cattle
A suspected mental health patient in Mazowe was on Saturday ordered by Concession magistrate Joshua Nembaware to be medically examined after he gave funny statements in court.Versus Courage M...Published: 27 Mar 2023 at 09:47hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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