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Police use arrested car thief to catch accomplices

Harare police have arrested four men in connection with a stolen vehicle from South Africa, after one of them was caught relaxing in the car at a hotel in Waterfalls.Geoffrey Chihuri was apprehended inside the unregistered white Nissan Mag…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:18hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter

Thief caught wearing stolen clothes

A 23-year-old man from Mt Darwin in Mashonaland Central has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being convicted of unlawful entry and theft.Tinashe Chiwara appeared before the Mt Darwin Magistrates Court, where he was handed a one-…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 15:06hrs | 403 | 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 Francistown magistrate Ditebogo Ntuli.Gondo faces ch…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter

Car thief caught using stolen vehicle as pirate taxi

A CHEEKY Mutare man who had in the morning stolen a parked car in the city was nabbed while using the vehicle as a pirate taxi later that same day.Philip Mandeya (28) of Mandeya Two Village, Honde Valley under Chief Mutasa was arrested whi…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 14:29hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter

Laptop thief busted by 'Find My Phone' App

A would-be clever thief from Thorngrove found out the hard way that in the digital age, stolen gadgets can fight back.Prince Nyahwa (30) thought he had made a smooth getaway after slipping into a Paddonhurst home and stealing electronic ga…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:43hrs | 1053 | by Staff reporter

US$300 ATM thief caught using CCtv footage

A 48-year-old Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to nine months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$300 from a malfunctioning ATM at a ZB Bank branch in Hwange.Kaleb Murahwa was initially handed a 12-month jail term, but thre…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 10:15hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter

Unlicensed driver arrested for causing death of passenger

A 34-year-old man from Ntalale, Gwanda, has appeared in court following the tragic death of a woman who fell from a trailer attached to a moving tractor he was driving.Large Sibanda pleaded guilty to charges of driving without a license an…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter

Harare crowd fatally assaults 'thief'

A tragic incident of mob justice unfolded on December 1, 2024, in the Belvedere suburb of Harare, claiming the life of Bla Odza. The 36-year-old was brutally assaulted by a group of people who accused him and a younger companion, Onias Mar…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter

Cellphone theft suspect dies in brutal attack

A man accused of stealing a cellphone tragically died in Chinhoyi after he was subjected to a brutal assault by three men, who allegedly beat him with a shovel and logs before burning his feet in an attempt to force a confession.The deceas…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter

'Cellphone thief' kidnapped in Bulawayo city centre

A woman and three men have been accused of kidnapping and assaulting a man they suspected of stealing a cellphone in Bulawayo, in a shocking incident that unfolded earlier this month.The four accused, identified as Gorden Dliwayo (34), Gif…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:10hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's dumbest criminals arrested

In a crime that could easily top the list of Zimbabwe's "Dumbest Criminals," three Bulawayo men have been convicted for stealing 2,900 litres of diesel from Econet Wireless base stations and then setting up a stall near the crime scene to …

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 2998 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo thief steals property worth US$1 million in 7 month

A 24-year-old man from Bulawayo has appeared in court facing 43 counts of theft committed between August 2023 and March 2024, with the stolen property valued at approximately US$1 million.Laga Dube, of Upper Rangemore, stood before Bulaway…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 2713 | by Staff reporter

Burglar steals pots with isitshwala and beans

Carlos Ncube, a 26-year-old from Makwika Village in Hwange, found himself in trouble after a late-night craving led him to commit two break-ins, stealing two pots of isitshwala and beans along with a stash of fizzy drinks.The incident occu…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo launches smart city surveillance system

The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, has officially launched the Smart City Surveillance System, a significant step in utilizing technology to fight crime in the city. The surveillance syst…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 16:21hrs | 2520 | by Staff reporter

Tsholotsho thief's luck runs out

A 20-year-old man from Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, has been sentenced to over six years in jail after being convicted of unlawful entry, escaping from custody, and assault. The accused, Bukhabo Sibanda, faced multiple charges, includin…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 16:20hrs | 996 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Daring thief escapes mob by scaling 30-meter tower light in Zimbabwe

In a dramatic and heart-stopping scene in Rimuka, Kadoma, Zimbabwe, a thief went to extraordinary lengths to evade capture, scaling a towering 30-meter light pole in a desperate bid to escape a pursuing mob. The spectacle drew a large crow…

Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 17:26hrs | 3088 | by Staff reporter

Chatunga Mugabe arrested in Beitbridge

Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in Beitbridge for violent conduct. He allegedly assaulted a police officer at a roadblock in Bubi, located 80 kilometers north of the border tow…

Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:24hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter

China offers more scholarships to Zimbabwean students

On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe hosted an open house for educators to mark President Emmerson Mnangagwaâ€™s state visit to China. During the event, Chinese Charge d'Affaires Cheng Yan announced that China will award 11 governmen…

Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Thief scurries through window to escape angry residents

In a dramatic incident recently witnessed in Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb, an unidentified thief narrowly evaded a mob attack after being caught stealing inside a house.According to reports, the homeowner's child stumbled upon the intruder…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:57hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

6 beat up and 'kill' thief

Six individuals in Beitbridge appeared in court facing murder charges after allegedly beating and killing a thief. Identified as Rosemary Musonza (26), Pamela Musonza (35), Dadirai Taruvinga (24), Talent Matare (45), Isaiah Chakabva (36), …

Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Suspected thief bashed to death

A suspected Bindura thief was bashed to death by his colleague with a railway line over money dispute.The now-deceased Livinson Nyaunga died days later at Parirenyatwa after being assaulted by his friend Admire Sauti.According to police on…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:12hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Pravin Gordhan's sale of SAA for ZAR51 collapses

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has announced the sale of South African Airways to Takatso consortium has been called off.Gordhan said he presented this to Cabinet on Wednesday.He said this was due to new valuations that have…

Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 16:51hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Concession sugarcane assailants in court

Six Concession sugarcane assailants who went viral on social media after allegedly beating a suspected thief were dragged to Concession magistrates courts yesterday.Hardlife Mananga, Luckson Ruzive, Ezekiel Mupezeni, Gilbert Medza, Tawanda…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 14:37hrs | 30 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Cellphone thief dragged out of fowl run hide-out

THERE was drama when a man from Morningside suburb in Bulawayo, who was being pursued by a mob after he allegedly stole a cellphone, was found hiding under a fowl run.This was heard when Innocent Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate,…

Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1 | 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 magistrate Sharon Rakafa to answer to two counts of t…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman-cum-shoplifter faces legal battle over violent incident

A well-known businesswoman, Mutsa Nyahuye, has found herself entangled in legal proceedings after a shocking incident of shoplifting and verbal assault at a local shoe store. Nyahuye, who allegedly claimed affiliation with President ED Mna…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 07:55hrs | 17 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Suspected donkey thief tortured to death

CLOSE to 20 residents of Dumba village near Beitbridge allegedly kidnapped and tortured to death a fellow villager accused of stealing a neighbour's donkey.A police report indicated that Austin Sibanda (25) was on January 8 this year clobb…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Thief forced to eat raw, unplucked chicken

A MAN from Pumula suburb in Bulawayo will forever rue his love for chicken when a vigilante group in the neighbourhood forced him to eat the raw meat of the bird that he had been caught stealing.He tore into the bird sending feathers flyin…

Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean jailed in South Africa over stolen car

A SOUTH AFRICAN court has jailed a Zimbabwean man Cosmos Ndou (36) for eight years after he was found in possession of a stolen car.Ndou was also charged for contravening South Africa's immigration laws after the court ruled that he was il…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:42hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Thieving merchandiser arrested paying lobola

A Harare man had a Christmas Day to forget after he was arrested during a lobola ceremony in Pfungwe area, Mashonaland East Province.Chamunorwa Muvhuti (40), was arrested for stealing US$195 000 from Mahomed Mussa Wholesalers where he is e…

Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:05hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

2 arrested for beating suspected thief to death

TWO men have been arrested after they allegedly teamed up to beat to death, a man they accused of stealing their gold ore.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which occurred i…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 16:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Thief beaten to death

THREE men have been arrested after they allegedly teamed up and beat a man to death for stealing from one of them.Cephas Dube (32), Patrick Moyo and Leonard Sibanda (28) who are employed at Bloom Farm in Gwanda took turns to assault Brilli…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:53hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Man tied to tree and sjamboked to death

A man has been arrested for breaking into a house, tying the occupant to a tree, and fatally whipping him with a sjambok.The incident took place on September 24th in Guyo village, Chipinge.According to a police statement, Wiltom Mlambo (41…

Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Satchel thief stabbed to death

A man has been arrested for fatally stabbing another man in the chest. The incident took place after the accused accused the victim of stealing satchels belonging to his cousins.According to a police statement, the tragic event occurred on…

Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Thief left naked after mob justice

IN a brutal act of mob justice, a suspected thief only identified as Thembani found himself at the receiving end of an irate mob which beat him up before stripping him naked after he allegedly broke into a car in Bulawayo's central busines…

Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:39hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

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.He pleaded guilty to the charge and was remand…

Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 07:20hrs | 2 | by imbarashe Sithole

Tobacco thief nabbed

A Centenary-based suspected tobacco thief has finally been arrested after he was caught loading stolen tobacco bales offloaded from a moving truck.Walter Nyanduwa (28) was dragged to Concession magistrates courts on Thursday on two counts …

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:16hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man mistaken for a thief, beaten to death

POLICE in Kwekwe are investigating a case where a 25-year-old man died while admitted at hospital after being beaten by two men after being mistaken for a thief. Sylvester Ncube had visited his girlfriend in Mbizo suburb when he was thorou…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:18hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Suspected thief busted in shop ceiling

A SUSPECTED thief was arrested on Saturday after he was busted inside the ceiling of an accessories shop located along 10th Avenue in the Central Business District of Bulawayo.When a Sunday News crew arrived at the scene shortly before 8 3…

Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 18:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mob beats up Zesa cable thief

A 22-year-old man from Bulawayo's Nguboyenja suburb escaped death by a whisker after residents meted instant justice on him for stealing copper cables worth US$1 800.Mbekezeli Soleka was caught red-handed stealing copper cables in the wee …

Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Villagers beat 'thief' to death, arrested

POLICE in Matabeleland South have arrested nine men from Matobo, Ntunjambili area for beating a suspected to death.The now deceased identified as Nkosana Ndlovu (28) was reportedly a habitual thief who has been terrorising villagers and wa…

Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 20:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cheeky thief steals Bible from motor vehicle

A CHEEKY Harare thief broke into a motor vehicle and stole a Bible, among other valuable items.Shepherd Madaka (31) yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged with theft.It is alleged that on April 18, 2022, he stol…

Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mob fatally assaults thief

MIDLANDS police have appealed to members of the public to help in identifying the body of a suspected thief who was assaulted to death by a mob in Zhombe a fortnight ago.Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday sa…

Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Irrigation pipe thief bashed to death

Six Bindura men are in trouble after they bashed a suspected irrigation  pipe thief to death.Takudzwa Mumba  (22), Maphios Mukati (22), Brian Makoni (37), Arguement Mususa (25), Million Mairos (39) and Alfred Chari (30) are assis…

Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 17:17hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Gweru woman arrested for murder

A GWERU woman has been arrested for the alleged murder of her husband during an episode of domestic violence.The woman's husband allegedly fell on a glass television stand and sustained a deep cut before bleeding to death while sitting in …

Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

5 up for killing stock thief

FIVE people have been arrested in Madlambuzi in Matabeleland South province on allegations of killing a 50-year-old suspected stock thief and severely injuring another after accusing them of stealing their livestock.The five are Robson Vun…

Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Security guards assault suspected thief to death

Police in Masvingo City recently arrested three security guards from Etland Milling Company for allegedly fatally assaulting a man who had broken into a warehouse at their workplace on Tuesday around midnight.Regus Togarepi (24) of Mabheir…

Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man in court for stealing over 30 cars

A-22 year old, Atipaishe Sibanda from Harare was Friday taken to court answering to 30 counts of car theft and robbery.Sibanda was remanded from his hospital bed after he was shot while trying to escape upon his arrest.He was remanded to J…

Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teenager breaks into econet shop steals property

A daring 18-year-old Bindura thief was slapped with a one year jail term by Bindura provincial magistrate Shingirai Mutiro on Friday  for breaking into an Econet Shop and stealing varous goods.Jimmy Takudzwa Semu of house number 1463 …

Published: 21 May 2022 at 20:15hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Guard shoots dead gold thief

A SECURITY guard at a mine in Filabusi has been arrested for killing a man for stealing gold ore.Police, on their twitter page, said Thokozani Ncube, who works at Lyn Mine in Filabusi shot Martin Sibanda on the knee and he fell into six-me…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

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