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Crystal Lounge hit: Gunmen vanished with US$4 300
Armed robbers stormed Crystal Lounge in Bulawayo on Sunday morning, making off with US$4 300 in cash after holding staff hostage in a brazen daylight heist that has stunned the city's entertainment co...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:59hrs | 1468 | by Staff reporter
Church loses US$8,000 to robbers
A group of eight robbers stormed a church in Belvedere, Harare, in the early hours of Saturday morning, making off with US$8 000 in cash after attacking a security guard and a congregant who was prayi...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:58hrs | 1785 | by Staff reporter
Search for Crystal Lounge armed robbers continues
A police tactical unit was deployed to the rooftop of Crystal Lounge on Sunday afternoon amid suspicions that armed robbers, who earlier held six workers hostage, could be hiding there.The dra...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:55hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers storm Crystal Lounge in Bulawayo, hostages rescued
There are unconfirmed reports that panic gripped Crystal Lounge patrons and staff earlier today after a group of armed robbers stormed the popular entertainment spot, locking employees inside during a...Published: 11 May 2025 at 15:16hrs | 1467 | by Staff reporter
Security guards arrested after fatal shooting
A security guard at Eastern Highlands Tea Plantation Estate in Honde Valley has been arrested following the fatal shooting of an unidentified man during a late-night ambush aimed at thwarting suspecte...Published: 10 May 2025 at 17:51hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo mother and 2 children go missing on trip to Harare
A Bulawayo family is in turmoil after a 33-year-old mother vanished without a trace while travelling to Harare with her two young children.Percy Nkiwane left Bulawayo last Sunday en route to t...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:16hrs | 962 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo machete gang busted
A terrifying machete-wielding gang that had terrorised several Bulawayo suburbs for months has finally been brought to justice, with police arresting seven suspects linked to a series of violent robbe...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:16hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Family robbed US$1800, cellphone
A family in Mutasa was left traumatised after two unidentified assailants broke into their home and robbed them of US$1,854 and a cellphone, police have confirmed.The incident occurred on the ...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:07hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
2 Britons remanded in Zimbabwe over drug trafficking charges
Two British nationals accused of drug trafficking in Zimbabwe will remain behind bars after a Harare court deferred its ruling on their bail application, leaving them to endure more nights in remand p...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:03hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Botswana police praises Zimbabwe counterparts
A joint police operation between Botswana and Zimbabwe has resulted in the recovery of a Toyota Hilux GD6 that was stolen during a violent robbery in Matsiloje Village, Botswana, earlier this month....Published: 07 May 2025 at 12:10hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
2 men denied bail in socialite's rape case
Two men accused of raping a 26-year-old socialite in Harare were denied bail on Monday by regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who cited the seriousness of the offence and the risk of flight as key ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 13:12hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
High Court slams State over delays in protest case involving 95 accused
High Court judge Justice Esther Muremba on Monday sharply criticised the State for its handling of a case involving 95 individuals who were arrested over a month ago for allegedly staging protests aga...Published: 06 May 2025 at 12:01hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbers raid EMA offices in Harare
In a daring daylight robbery, four armed robbers stormed the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) offices in Bluffhill, Harare, making off with over US$2,200 in cash and a Nissan X-Trail belonging...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:48hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
3 more suspects in Chivayo in-laws farm robbery appear in court
Three more suspected armed robbers linked to the violent raid on businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws' farm in Marondera have appeared in court, bringing the total number of arrested suspects to 18....Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:47hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
3 people killed in hit-and-run accidents
Police have launched a nationwide manhunt for motorists involved in three separate fatal hit-and-run accidents that occurred over the weekend, leaving three people dead.In a statement, Zimbabw...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:59hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Woman kidnapped, detained for 4 days
A 30-year-old woman from Ushewokunze was allegedly kidnapped, drugged, and held captive for four days in Mutorashanga after boarding an illegal commuter vehicle (mushikashika) in Harare, police have c...Published: 02 May 2025 at 08:03hrs | 900 | by Staff reporter
Police officer in court for releasing robbery suspects after US$30 bribe
A police officer stationed at ZRP Nkulumane is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly accepting a US$30 bribe to release two robbery suspects from custody, a Bulawayo court heard on Tuesday....Published: 01 May 2025 at 10:18hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Man seeks sangoma before reporting stolen car to police
A Kadoma man caused a stir after failing to report the theft of his vehicle to the nearby police station, instead embarking on a 150-kilometer journey to Harare to consult a traditional healer. The un...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:57hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Zacc arrests NetOne company secretary
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested NetOne company secretary Plaxedes Chikutu on charges of obstructing justice in an ongoing criminal investigation involving two of the compan...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 17:40hrs | 1363 | by Staff reporter
More than 300 people duped in Zimbabwe grocery deal
Police are hunting for three women accused of orchestrating a massive grocery scam that duped more than 300 people out of thousands of dollars in a fraudulent bulk-buying scheme.The suspects, ...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:01hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Trio arrested for stealing network boosters
Three men from Epworth have appeared in court facing allegations of stealing high-value equipment and fuel from Econet wireless network boosters in two separate incidents.Christopher Makamelo,...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 06:58hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
2 men take turns to rape 94-year-old granny
Police in Nyamapanda have launched a manhunt for two unknown men accused of raping a 94-year-old woman in a horrific attack that occurred on the night of April 20.The elderly victim was report...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:29hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
4 suspected robbers arrested in police crackdown
Police have arrested four individuals linked to a string of robberies across Mhangura, Shamva, and Murewa between March 31 and April 21, 2024.The suspects, identified as Charles Dhokotera (42)...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:28hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
ZImbabwe police say opposition planning violent protests
The Zimbabwe Republic Police says it has unearthed a plot by opposition forces to roll out violent protests which the law enforcement agents have vowed to crush.In a statement on Wednesday, po...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:45hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Woman in court for allegedly facilitating rape of teenage girl
A Kuwadzana woman, Lucious Sikadza, appeared in court today facing charges of rape after allegedly facilitating the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl. Sikadza stood before Harare Regional Magistrate ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:10hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Foreign currency dealer shot, robbed
A foreign currency dealer was shot and robbed of US$2 000 on Tuesday evening in what police suspect was a targeted armed robbery, marking the second such incident in just over a month.Mr. Shad...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:21hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Notorious armed robbers denied bail
Three suspects linked to a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses and service stations across the country were denied bail when they appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court last Friday....Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Bribe-taking Harare police officers arrested
Two Harare-based police officers have been arrested and are facing both disciplinary and criminal charges after they were caught on camera allegedly accepting bribes - with the footage quickly going v...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:32hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Donkey thieves jailed two years
A 76-year-old man from Plumtree is relieved after recovering his four stolen donkeys, which had been taken by Abednicho Ncube (34) and Mgcini Sibanda (18).The elderly villager, Paul Ncube, was...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 12:04hrs | 546 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gold ore thief killed
Two Plumtree-based men are in trouble after they allegedly killed a suspected gold thief with machetes, axes and wooden logs.Godknows T...Published: 19 Apr 2025 at 08:44hrs | 1445 | by Simbarashe Sithole
NUST enlists police to combat illegal gold mining on campus
The National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has called in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to help tackle a growing crisis of illegal gold panning that has infiltrated its main campus i...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 22:56hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Tredgold fake IDs masterminds arrested
Two suspects, Brian Veririzhe and Thamsanqa Moyo, have been arrested for allegedly operating a sophisticated identity card forgery racket at the Umguza Civil Registry Department, located in the Tredgo...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown on police corruption nets 9 officers
As corruption continues to plague the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, the Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Organization (SARACO) has intensified its nationwide operations, dismantling entrenche...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1685 | by Staff reporter
Brave security guards foil armed robbery
Two Real Star Security guards have been hailed as heroes after they bravely thwarted an armed robbery at a Petrotrade Service Station in Mabvuku early Thursday morning.Bhekimpilo Sibanda and I...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:42hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda police thwart brazen ore heist
Police in Gwanda Rural have successfully foiled a daring, movie-style gold ore theft operation, arresting six suspects and impounding equipment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. The heist was th...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:38hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
March 31 protest suspects denied bail
A group of 98 activists arrested on March 31 for allegedly participating in an anti-government demonstration have been denied bail and remanded in custody until April 24. The protest, reportedly organ...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:10hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
'Bogus syndicates preying on public,' ZACC, ZRP
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) have confirmed co-ordinated criminal operations by fake syndicates posing as genuine officers who are targeting unsuspecting me...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 15:23hrs | 1431 | by Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Shortage of contraceptives hits Zaka amid fears of smuggling to SA
A serious shortage of contraceptive tablets has rocked clinics across Zaka District, triggering suspicions of smuggling operations targeting the South African black market.The revelation was m...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Gunfire and fear: Bulawayo grapples with a surge in deadly crime
The streets of Bulawayo have become a theatre of escalating gun violence, with a recent spate of chilling incidents raising alarm over public safety and law enforcement's growing vulnerability. The br...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:38hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp give away protestors
The majority of the 107 suspects arrested in connection with Monday's anti-government protests were identified through digital surveillance of WhatsApp group chats and social media activity, police ha...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:17hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
2 women arrested for baby trafficking
A 27-year-old Bulawayo woman, Christable Talitha Muringani, has been arrested for allegedly giving up her 12-day-old baby for adoption without adhering to the legal procedures, in violation of the Tra...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:26hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man sentenced to 10 years for carjacking and assault
A 22-year-old man from Bulawayo, Respect Khumalo Nyoni, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assault and carjacking after he, along with two accomplices, attacked a taxi driver and stole his v...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:21hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
2 Bulawayo cop killers shot dead
Two suspects were shot dead while three others were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a police officer attending a crime scene in Tshabalala suburb, Bulawayo.The deceased suspe...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:03hrs | 456 | by Staff reported
Chivayo in-laws' robber jailed for 30 years
One of the suspects involved in the armed robbery at businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws' farm in Marondera has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of armed rob...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:47hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
3 arrested for murder of police sergeant in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of Sergeant Abel Masava in Sizinda, Bulawayo, as well as a series of armed robberies across...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 12:01hrs | 1369 | by Staff reporter
'Killer' cop released on bail
A police detective accused of fatally shooting his colleague, Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, during a pursuit of alleged armed robbery suspects in Pumula South last month has been granted bail by...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:51hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans stay at home on day of planned Geza protests
Police mounted checkpoints on roads leading to major cities and towns on Monday, conducting searches on some vehicles for "dangerous weapons" in anticipation of planned anti-government protests....Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans jailed for killing South African soldier
Four Zimbabwean nationals based in South Africa were on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court after being convicted of murdering a soldier in 2022.The convicts - Cut...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
5 more suspects appear in court over Chivayo lobola robbery
Five more suspects from Chitungwiza appeared in court yesterday on allegations of robbing businessman Mr. Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws of US$74,000 at their farm in Marondera.The accused - Garik...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:24hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo policeman shot dead in Tshabalala
A police officer was shot and killed while attending to a crime scene in Tshabalala suburb on Thursday night. The slain officer has been identified as Sergeant Abel Masava.According to reports...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:45hrs | 2377 | by Staff reporter
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