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Armed robbers hit 3 Sai Mart Shops in Bulawayo
In a brazen and coordinated operation, a gang of armed robbers hit three Sai Mart retail outlets in Bulawayo on Saturday morning, escaping with over US$4,000 in cash. The suspects were reportedly movi...Published: 43 mins ago | 12 | by Staff reporter
Bull fetches US$40,000 at auction in Zimbabwe
A prized Brahman bull sold for an astonishing US$40,000 at the 57th National Breed Sale held yesterday at CC Sales in Mt Hampden, just outside Harare - setting the benchmark as the highest-priced anim...Published: 4 hrs ago | 190 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu slams moral decay under Mnangagwa
Renowned constitutional lawyer and Seventh Day Adventist member Advocate Thabani Mpofu has ignited fierce debate across Zimbabwe's political and religious circles after unleashing a stinging rebuke of...Published: 7 hrs ago | 381 | by Staff reporter
Heavily armed crew grabs 200 bags of ore
A heavily armed gang of 21 men launched a dramatic midnight raid on Machobeni Mine in West Nicholson on Tuesday, assaulting security guards and stealing 200 bags of gold ore in a carefully coordinated...Published: 22 hrs ago | 334 | by Nevanji Madanhire
If Regimond Tagwirei became President, he will not steal much!
Stealing revenues in national coffers will continue if Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa became president. It is not the same if Regimond Tagwirei: In Zambia looting became a thing of the past when Ha...Published: 24 hrs ago | 401 | by Nomazulu Thata
Plumtree man jailed for using stolen donkeys in brick moulding scheme
Prospects of launching a large-scale brick moulding community project using five stolen donkeys were short-lived for a Plumtree man after his arrest and conviction. Evidence Moyo (32), of Siyephi vill...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 12:40hrs | 224 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Till operator on the run after allegedly stealing US$12,000
Police have launched a manhunt for Philisani Nyathi, a till operator at N. Richards Group, who is accused of stealing US$12,000 from the company on July 15, 2025.Masvingo Provincial Police Spo...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:08hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter
Mozambican man convicted of stealing five cattle in Zimbabwe
A Mozambican national, Robate Eliassi, has been convicted of stealing five cattle by Chipinge magistrate Nixon Mangote. He was sentenced to twelve years in prison, with three years suspended, leaving ...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 285 | by Edson Mapani in Chipinge
MP loses cash, property at shopping centre
Nomvula Mguni, the Bulawayo Metropolitan Member of Parliament, has fallen victim to theft after thieves broke into her car and stole US$600 along with several personal belongings at a popular stopover...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter
Police bust cattle rustlers, applaud community vigilance
CHIWESHE - The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauded members of the public for their vigilance after alerting officers of suspicion that ultimately resulted in the arrest of stock rustlers.Inspec...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:04hrs | 269 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
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 Poli...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:02hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers raid Harare CBD Bar, steal cash safe
Three armed robbers struck at Ligi Sports Bar in Harare's Central Business District, forcibly taking a cash safe and making off with an undisclosed sum of money.According to Harare provincial ...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:31hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Minister targets Limpopo squatters over stock theft
BEITBRIDGE - Zimbabwe's Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Matabeleland South, Albert Nguluvhe, has raised alarm over the increasing cases of stock theft in the Beitbridge are...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 20:00hrs | 355 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole
What does Mnangagwa call a 'brutal colonial regime' when the ZANU-PF government is even more brutal?
It's often easy for the pot to accuse the kettle of being black. I am always left bewildered whenever I hear President Emmerson Mnangagwa express outrage at what he calls ‘the brutal co...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | 399 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Social media exposes Goromonzi man who stole father's Car
A 24-year-old man from Goromonzi was arrested after stealing his father's vehicle and hiding out in Concession, Mashonaland Central — thanks to social media alerts that led to his capture.Mu...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | 1343 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Concession
Rev. Dongo, so you'll gladly accept cash from the Devil just to avoid looking for money?
As the saying goes, the love of money is the root of all evil - and it seems some so-called "churches" are finding that temptation far too irresistible.It is astonishing - and frankly heartbre...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1011 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Seductress fleeces suitor of US$71k ride and cash
Bulawayo's dating scene has been left stunned by a bizarre bedroom theft that saw a smitten motorist lose his wallet, US$1,000 in cash, and his prized Toyota Tundra, all at the hands of a woman he had...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:50hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter
Stolen R2.5 million Nissan Patrol: Zimbabwean man remains behind bars
A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Limpopo court for possessing a stolen vehicle.Last week, IOL reported that police in Limpopo had ...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:03hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial thief locked up in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man residing in Botswana illegally, who is facing multiple car theft charges, has been denied bail.Clement Passmore Gondo (40) was not asked to plead when he appeared before Franc...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 595 | 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 throu...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:13hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Woman stealing US$24,000 after armed robbery at workplace
A 35-year-old Bulawayo woman, Nothando Banana, has been sentenced to an effective six years in prison after she took advantage of an armed robbery at her workplace to steal US$24,400 in company funds....Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:10hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man in court for stealing TV, selling it on WhatsApp
A 31-year-old man from Njube suburb appeared in court facing charges of unlawful entry and theft after allegedly breaking into a house in Entumbane suburb and stealing a 43-inch p...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Man forced into 'ritual cleansing' sex
A 38-year-old man was reportedly kidnapped and coerced into having unprotected sex with his ex-girlfriend at a lodge in Highfield on Saturday, in a case that has shocked the local...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Street kid-turned-vendor convicted of fraud, theft
A former street kid who rose to prominence as a popular airtime vendor in Masvingo town has been convicted of fraud and theft after swindling two victims out of more than US$1,600. However, sentencing...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:58hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Truckload of fertilizer destined for Charamba's farm stolen
A truck driver has vanished with a 26-tonne consignment of ammonium nitrate fertilizer meant for delivery to the Battlefields farm of Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet and Presidenti...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:55hrs | 1497 | by Staff reporter
Africa's inequality crisis: How government systems fuel corruption and entrench elitism
A recent Oxfam report has ignited renewed scrutiny of Africa's political and economic order, revealing a disturbing truth: while a handful of billionaires accumulate staggering wealth, hundreds of mil...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:12hrs | 204 | by James Mathonsi
Prophet demands US$6K from stranger's dead dad's 'spiritual debt'
A self-styled prophet who claimed divine powers to extort money from a woman over a fabricated debt allegedly owed by her deceased father has been convicted and sentenced to community service in a cas...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:09hrs | 450 | 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, whi...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:28hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Gun-toting robbers storm Murombedzi wholesale, flee with cash
Police in Zvimba have launched a manhunt for an armed gang that attacked a wholesale shop at Murombedzi Growth Point, making away with US$29,700 in cash on Thursday morning.According to a stat...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zacc officer nails Gono stolen property couple
A Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) investigating officer has told a Harare magistrate how a couple allegedly forged company registration documents to illegally take control of a lodge owned ...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:22hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Vumbunu brothers still in SA custody
The notorious Vumbunu brothers, Abraham and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu, are currently held in custody in South Africa following their arrest in connection with the massive US$4 million robbery at Ecobank t...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed three years for robbing EcoCash agent
A 29-year-old man from Chitungwiza, Providence Shumba, has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for robbing an EcoCash agent and her friend of US$2,340 in cash and goods, threateni...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:17hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2 rotten apples
One of life's greatest follies is assuming that what matters to us matters equally to others. That our fears are shared, our desires understood, our sense of decency mutual. Quite the contrary, realit...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 09:35hrs | 3043 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Abusive ex-hubby jailed
Jealousy can lead one to commit a crime if it is not managed; this was the case when Martin Maphosa assaulted his ex-wife, Ntombizodwa Moyo.Maphosa was convicted of physical abuse by Plumtree ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:21hrs | 712 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man arrested for stealing 33 goats
A 36-year-old man from Hwajembwa Village under Chief Mutambara has been arrested in connection with the theft of 33 goats belonging to fellow villager Christian Zikiti, aged 53. The incident occurred ...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:29hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Vote-buying for beginners: A Zvigananda guide to electoral philanthropy
Meet Taurai Kandishaya - philosopher of the gutter, hustler by vocation, and a loyal missionary of the Zvigananda gospel: "In Harare, money speaks; morals take a kombi." He recently took to Facebook t...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:19hrs | 411 | by Reason Wafawarova
Zimbabwe Republic Police to audit food rations
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is set to conduct a thorough audit of food rations distributed to police stations nationwide following allegations that some senior officers have been abusing the sy...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:07hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders' goal drought continues
Kwekwe United 0-0 HighlandersHighlanders' goal drought stretched to a third consecutive game on Sunday as they were held to a goalless draw by bottom-placed Kwekwe United in a Castle Lager Premier...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Mmusi Maimane criticizes SA govt over Zimbabwe crisis
South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) of "folding its arms" amid Zimbabwe's ongoing political crisis. He ar...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:18hrs | 348 | 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, cigarett...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:58hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for bicycle theft
A 45-year-old man from Mahatshula North has appeared in court after he allegedly stole a bicycle belonging to a 15-year-old boy at a shopping centre in Queens Park East.The accused, Nicholas M...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 18:12hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF violence changed man's life forever
He was an energetic man, running his own life and fending for his family. He loved and embraced the supposed freedom brought by the country's liberators hence multi-partyism was just one of those frui...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 11:04hrs | 526 | by Matthew Takaona
Zimbabwe truck driver steal $15,000 worth of wheat in Zambia
A 47-year-old truck driver employed by MakMotors, Milton Muzanenhamo, was remanded in custody on Wednesday over charges of theft of trust property.Muzanenhamo appeared before Harare magistrate...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:13hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman fined for cyberbullying
A Harare woman has been fined US$120 after being convicted of cyberbullying her neighbour, whom she accused of being a prostitute and a husband-snatcher in a text message.Media Mashiri was fou...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:03hrs | 239 | 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....Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:27hrs | 810 | 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 operatio...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:19hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo teen in court for allegedly robbing a corpse
An 18-year-old man from Bulawayo has been charged with tampering with a corpse after he allegedly searched the body of a deceased person and stole a mobile phone and wallet.Brandon Sifenyang, ...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 17:42hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
Amos Chibaya acquitted of incitement charges
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Amos Chibaya has been acquitted of politically motivated charges of incitement to violence, in a ruling widely welcomed by his party and human rig...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 16:26hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Legislating patriotism will never silence Zimbabwe's real patriots
The circus of Zimbabwe continues!Once again, we find ourselves witnessing the familiar theatrics of excitable ZANU PF legislators, now feverishly pushing for the enactment of a so-called "Nati...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 11:03hrs | 88 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sadza eater sentenced for attempting to smuggle stolen Toyota
The Mokopane Regional Court has imposed six years of direct imprisonment against a 37-year-old Zimbabwean man, Joseph Kungwengwe, after he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle, a Toyota Corolla...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:24hrs | 7652 | by Staff reporter
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