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Man jailed 18 months for stealing household property worth $37 000
A man from Bulawayo has been slapped with 18 months jail term for theft of property worth $37 000 from a house in the city.Arnold Ndlovu (19) pleaded guilty to unlawful entry into premises and...Published: 5 hrs ago | 508 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa launches fresh onslaught on G40 faction
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has launched a fresh onslaught on its perceived political rivals, mostly former Zanu-PF bigwigs belonging to the ruling party's vanquished Generation 40 (...Published: 8 hrs ago | 1445 | by Staff reporter
'Telecel on the brink of collapse'
WORKERS at mobile network operator Telecel Zimbabwe have raised a red flag over the state of affairs at the company, saying it faces imminent collapse unless government urgently intervenes to rescue t...Published: 8 hrs ago | 751 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo loses Mazowe farm
FORMER Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo is breathing fire after Lands Minister, Perrance Shiri grabbed his Mazowe farm in Mashonaland Central under unclear circumstances.In High Court papers, M...Published: 8 hrs ago | 1552 | by newzimbabwe
Mugabe's nephew takes minister to court
Nephew to late former president Robert Mugabe Mr Robert Zhuwao has approached the High Court challenging the reversal of his offer letter for a 232-hectare farm in Zvimba by the Government. In the mat...Published: 9 hrs ago | 70 | by Staff rpeorter
Mugabe's nephew kicked out of farm
FORMER Cabinet minister, Patrick Zhuwao has been kicked out of his 232 hectares farm in Zvimba district, Mashonaland West province by Lands Minister Perrance Shiri.Zhuwao is currently in exile...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 07:02hrs | 9083 | by newzimbabwe
Zimra raids Ginimbi's home
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officers in the company of police officers recently stormed the home of businessman Genius Kadungure and impounded a recently-imported Bentley Continental GT....Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:15hrs | 2955 | by Staf reporter
'l can change human flesh to goat meat' - thief tells court of law
There was drama at Concession magistrate court today when a Mazowe man claimed to be a wizard after appearing before Nyasha Machiriori on a stock theft charge.Zivai Lusuious (32) of Summ...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 12:08hrs | 5932 | by Paul Ndou
Existence of Polad confirms that 'We have a problem'
Zimbabweans are deluded from self-immolation. The fact that we have an elephant in the room called "POLAD" is a conformant or a sign that indeed we have an impending matter which is inconclusive. In S...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 13:15hrs | 2195 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Two MaShurugwi nabbed
Police in Shurugwi have arrested Edson Nyathi (24) and Kudakwashe Ndlela (19) in connection with nine cases of robbery where they were terrorising their victims using machetes and other weapons betwee...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:38hrs | 2300 | by Staff
Two grannies loot burial society funds
TWO elderly women from Bulawayo have been arrested for allegedly stealing US$17 160, R4 800 and RTGS$14 000 from their burial society. Dorcas Machengo (72) and Evelyn Chapepa (78) from Magwegw...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 14:28hrs | 2616 | by Staff Reporter
Cop on the run for stealing state funds
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at Rushinga police station in Mashonaland Central is on the run after stealing ZWL$1620 state funds on ...Published: 05 Jan 2020 at 09:55hrs | 4220 | by Paul Ndou
Man (25) steals perfume to please girlfriend
Security guards had to send for reinforcements to subdue a muscular 25-year-old man who tried to make off with a $29 bottle of perfume from a supermarket in Bulawayo."All I wanted was to get m...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 16:53hrs | 2783 | by Staff Reporter
Double burglary and arson suspect nabbed
A MVUMA man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into two premises in Gwanda and stole property worth $42 000 before burning property worth $15 000. Robert Raymond Manyimo (26) allegedly...Published: 03 Jan 2020 at 08:33hrs | 1193 | by Staff Reporter
Two Zimbabweans steal R3 million fuel in SA
Two Zimbabwean men ion South Africa have been arrested for allegedly stealing fuel worth more than R3 million at a Transnet station in Warden, Free State. A Hawks team arrested the pair, aged ...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 10:06hrs | 3642 | by Staff Reporter
ZRP launch manhunt for mine armed robbers
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a pistol brandishing eight-man gang that raided a mine in Sun Yet Sen and left with 22 grammes of gold, R7 000, US$130, $50, a gold scale and a detector.Nati...Published: 27 Dec 2019 at 21:13hrs | 3264 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU wishes everyone a Merry Christmas
Ladies and gentleman, fellow citizens, comrades and friends, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and also good wishes for the year 2020.2019 has been a hect...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 14:45hrs | 497 | by Isaac Mabuka President Zimbabwe African People's Union
2 women, juvenile steal 33 chickens from police camp
WO WOMEN and one male juvenile from Bulawayo have appeared in court for allegedly stealing 33 chickens worth $2 310 from Ross Camp Police in Bulawayo.Siphilisiwe Francisco (35) Isabel Nyon...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:48hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
ZRP warns corrupt cops
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned police officers against demanding bribes from the public, insisting that those found on the wrong side of the law would be prosecuted. In his Christmas ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:41hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Women and son steal chickens
A woman (35) and her son (15) are in trouble after they broke into a neighbours fowl run and stole 13 live chickens.The chickens stolen were worth $78-00.Francisco Sipilisiwe (35) and ...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 09:20hrs | 2223 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF behind copper cables theft & maShurugwi murders
Controversial Norton Independent MP Temba Mliswa has alleged that Zanu-PF members are behind the vandalism of Zesa transformers and theft of copper cables.Mliswa also accused Zanu-PF members o...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 18:40hrs | 3040 | by Staff Reporter
Stolen groceries land policeman in the dock
A MVURWI police officer was last week arraigned before Guruve resident magistrate Shingirai Mutiro on allegations of assaulting a fellow tenant after his wife, also a police officer, allegedly stole g...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:21hrs | 2722 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier convicted of insulting mother in-law
A 27-YEAR-OLD former soldier was yesterday fined $200 by a Bindura magistrate for shouting obscenities at his mother in-law during a binge.Robert Jack of Foothill farm, Bindura was convicted a...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:20hrs | 1694 | by Staff reporter
Pressure mounts on NSSA board
LABOUR minister Paul Mavhima has descended heavily on the Cuthbert Chidoori-led National Social Security Authority (NSSA) board and ordered it to restore order at the scandal-ridden pension scheme....Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:14hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Businessman loses property over debt
A BULAWAYO businessman had his property which included three vehicles attached by the Sheriff after he failed to pay a debt of US$384 177 he owed a fellow businessman.The property attached fro...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:13hrs | 3886 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's grandfather served in King Lobengula's army: load of nonsense!
The blatant lie by President Mnangagwa's mouth piece, George Charamba that Mnangagwa's grandfather was recruited into King Lobengula's army must not be allowed to see light of day.There is no ...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 08:26hrs | 4557 | by Israel Dube
Ex-soldier jailed for stealing $18 536 meat
A FORMER soldier has been sentenced to four years in prison for breaking into a butchery twice and stealing meat worth $18 536. Tafadzwa Mahlahla (35) from Pumula East suburb in Bulawayo, who ...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:02hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Two teens jailed for theft of phone
TWO Bulawayo teenagers have been slapped with 15 months in jail after they stole a mobile phone worth 6000 Rands so that they sell it to buy food.Emmanuel Tedius Ndlovu (18) and Brian Moyo (18...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1073 | by Stephen Jakes
Cops hunt for rapist burglar
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for a man who broke into a house in Lobengula, raped a 17-year-old girl before stealing $3 and disappearing from the scene early Sunday morning.Bulaw...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Woman in court for 'stealing' car, cash
A WOMAN from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly stealing a motor vehicle and cash only to dump the car after crashing into a water drain. Aneludo Dube (25) of Sauerstown suburb stole...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:25hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube dragged to court over Mphoko money 'theft'
MDC Alliance deputy president Professor Welshman Ncube was on Wednesday ridiculed over a court case where former Vice Phelekezela Mphoko is accusing the law professor of stealing his US$1,5 million....Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1776 | by Staff Reporter
MDC official 'embezzles' burial society funds
MDC Alliance Makokoba Constituency MP James Sithole together with three accomplices allegedly embezzled more than US$4 000 and R10 000 belonging to a local burial society he chaired, a magistrate hear...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1051 | by Staff Reporter
Land dispute gets nasty as man burns villager's home
A man from Magondeni village, Fort Rixon is in trouble after he torched a fellow villager's home following their dispute over land.He also allegedly assaulted the villager and stole 5kg beans ...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:31hrs | 720 | by Stephen Jakes
Theft of vehicle lands woman in court
A Bulawayo woman is in trouble after she allegedly stole a vehicle from her visitor at her residence in Source-town.The woman allegedly stole the car and wallet containing US$360 and R 400....Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 07:31hrs | 3522 | by Stephen Jakes
Mohadi business under probe
POLICE and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) are investigating the theft of a car from a Customs and Excise Transit Shed owned by Vice-President Kembo Mohadi's company at the Beitbridge Border Po...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:45hrs | 2928 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt told not to fund terror gangs
MANICALAND Senator Douglas Mwonzora has called on government to stop funding terror gangs that torment the electorate.Mwonzora said this in the Senate during debate on the Money Laundering and...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:34hrs | 2117 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa trims talks demand
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is toning down on one of his key demands for dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa - to have an external mediator and is now open to either local cleric or r...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:24hrs | 9017 | by Staff reporter
Police urge driver caution in festive season
Police have urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads to reduce accidents during the forthcoming festive season. In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissione...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:56hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
NetOne sues thieving employee
NETONE Cellular (Private) Limited has dragged its former employee, Lawrence Gora to court after he failed to account for stock worth US$29 651.The company accuses Gora of having stolen or negl...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 12:11hrs | 1973 | by newzimbabwe
CIO linked to stolen computer at Baba Jukwa's office
THE Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has been fingered as a prime suspect in the October theft of a Surface Book computer at an office building where former Sunday Mail editor Edmund Kudzayi re...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 21:15hrs | 3929 | by newzimbabwe
Irish Whiskey lands man in the dock
A 23-year-old Mutare man has been dragged before court and convicted of theft charges after he stole a bottle of Irish Whiskey in a supermarket.Jabulani Samboko who was appearing before a Muta...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 21:09hrs | 1231 | by Staff reporter
Prophet steals congregant's cellphone
A SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet from Bulawayo has been sentenced to a wholly suspended three months in prison after he stole a cell phone from a church member. Godfrey Mabhena (50) from Old Lob...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:32hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
'CIO' denied bail
THE High Court has dismissed an application for bail pending trial by a serial Bulawayo fraudster who allegedly masqueraded as a top Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officer and President Mnang...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:08hrs | 1117 | by Staff reporter
Man 'steals' cash from parked car
A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court for stealing $2 180 and US$700 from a parked vehicle after using a homemade universal car key to gain access. Mfaniselwa Moyo (33) of Old Pumula suburb sto...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:07hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Police target second-hand markets
POLICE in Harare are now targeting people who buy and sell stolen property in an operation aimed at curbing criminal activities in the city. Raids are being conducted at popular markets where second-h...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 08:59hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
We need a police base at Chinehasha Business Centre
The Zupco bus plying Harare-Nzvimbo Growth Point in Chiweshe should go all the way to Chaona. The road is very good and I do not see why Zupco should give us 'half a loaf' when the situation j...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 21:54hrs | 222 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Thief beating quartet in court
FOUR Bulawayo men have appeared in court for allegedly assaulting a man after accusing him of stealing a cellphone belonging to one of them. Fortune Sibanda (26) of Luveve suburb, Fungai Manye...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:18hrs | 143 | by Staff rpeorter
Company loses property worth $2 529 to employee
A Bulawayo firm Pump and Steel Supplies Company has reportedly lost property worth $2, 529 to its employee who stole it.This emerged when Tapiwa Marengenya (34) appeared before Bulawayo magist...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 06:19hrs | 971 | by Stephen Jakes
Fidelity printers worker in US$65 760 property theft
Fidelity Printers employee not yet identified was recently being investigated by the police on allegations involving an armed robbery that took place in Bulawayo recently.Police had launched i...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 06:10hrs | 601 | by Stephen Jakes
Bindura University student up for stock theft
A Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) Student was arraigned before a Concession magistrate last Friday for allegedly stealing four cattle and 2 tonnes of maize all valued at ZWL$31 500....Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 09:42hrs | 1507 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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