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Boiler maker killed

Police in Concession, Mashonaland Central, are hunting for four suspected robbers who robbed a boiler maker of his $35 before fatally assaulting him.Shupikai Mukava (40) died a week after the attack at Bindura Hospital, where he was receiv…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 17:50hrs | 1989 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Trio arrested over fatal chicken slaughter revenge

LOWER GWERU - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Gweru have arrested three compound villagers who are suspected to have killed and burnt two children beyond recognition following arguments with their parents over slaughtering chicken.In…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 19:23hrs | 1610 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Cop uses money to charm girl, 15, rapes her repeatedly

A POLICE officer is alleged to have used money to lure a 15-year-old student before repeatedly raping her at the Epworth balancing rocks since August.Gift Mudada, who is attached to the Police Band, allegedly used money to lure the juvenil…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:18hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Police, armed gang exchange gunfire

A dramatic armed robbery attempt at Glendale Post Office on Friday ended in chaos as a gang of robbers exchanged gunfire with police detectives, ultimately leading to the arrest of one suspect.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:51hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

The biggest scam in Zimbabwe, Fake Sir Wicknell strikes across social media

Zimbabweans are being urged to exercise extreme caution as one of the most sophisticated scams in recent history spreads rapidly across social media platforms. Fraudsters are impersonating controversial businessman Sir Wicknell Chivhayo on…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 23:41hrs | 391 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe police close in on US$4m robbers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the extradition of suspects linked to a series of high-profile robberies, including the US$4 million Ecobank heist, is now at an advanced stage.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi c…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 14:19hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Crime Alert, Help to Reduce Theft from Cars

In 2010, Inspector Chigoba, the then Officer-In-Charge and Sergeant Dube (MHSRIIP) of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Milton Park Public Relations Department approached me with a serious concern. The Milton Park policing area was experi…

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 19:48hrs | 930 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZRP disowns purported Crime Prevention Summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from an event being advertised as the "Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025," scheduled for September 10 in Harare.In a statement issued on Friday, national police spokesperson Commiss…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:14hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Man pushes ex-wife into oncoming vehicle

A Masvingo man, Sadam Rutsvara (36), has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for assaulting his ex-wife and pushing her into an oncoming vehicle after she declined his plea for reconciliation.Masvingo Magistrate Elizabe…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 22:59hrs | 1089 | by Staff reporter

Retired police officer launches new political party

Senior retired police officer Togara Fambi has launched a new political party, the National Progressive Democrats (NPD), despite warnings from his mother about the dangers of opposing ZANU PF.Fambi revealed an emotional conversation with h…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 22:59hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

ZRP hits back at Securico over armed robbery claims

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed a widely circulated report by Securico Security Services claiming that armed robberies were spiralling out of control, warning that only law enforcement has the mandate to release official c…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:33hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter

ZRP faces rising corruption, public safety at risk

Zimbabwe's police service, once hailed as a guardian of law and order, is increasingly under scrutiny as allegations of corruption threaten public safety. Under Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba, reports suggest that the force has becom…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:37hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe secures extradition of 22 fugitives

Zimbabwe is set to receive 22 suspected criminals extradited from countries including South Africa, Botswana, Portugal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in what authorities say could be the country's largest coordinated extradition effort…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:06hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Zivhu calls for law allowing 'shoot to kill'

Former ZANU-PF Member of Parliament for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu, has called for constitutional amendments to permit police officers and licensed gun owners to shoot to kill armed robbers in life-threatening situations.Posting on his X ha…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:47hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter

ZRP cracks down on illegal use of blue lights, sirens

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to motorists illegally using blue lights, sirens, and bar lights on their vehicles, with Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba vowing to clamp down on offenders.Speaking on Frida…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 16:51hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

Chinese firm sues Zimbabwe police boss

A Chinese-owned mining firm, Jiayuan Investments, has taken Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Shepherd Mutamba to court for contempt, accusing him of defying a High Court order to release mining equipment seized by office…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 14:27hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested over spate of robberies, attempted murder

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 25-year-old Bulawayo man linked to a series of violent robberies and an attempted murder in Cowdray Park and surrounding areas.Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirm…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

ZRP warns against bogus anti-corruption organisations

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning against individuals and groups claiming to represent anti-corruption bodies, amid growing concerns over unauthorized visits and communications targeting police establishments.In…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 16:14hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter

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 system by diverting and selling supplies …

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:07hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Man jumps from moving vehicle, dies on spot

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a fatal road traffic accident at the 54 kilometre peg along Harare-Mukumbura road (Mazowe towards Bindura), which claimed the life of a male adult only identified as Dhuterere after jumping from…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 21:30hrs | 2148 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Loafers rob security guard at knife-point

BUHERA - Two Murambinda-based loafers turned blind eyes on dire straits experienced by a local security guard during current cold spells and robbed him of a cellphone and only subsistence US$12 in his pocket at knife-point.The Zimbabwe Rep…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 08:03hrs | 215 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Murambinda

Smugglers dump vehicle, contraband after ZRP chase

MUTARE - An anti-smuggling crack team deployed in Zimbabwe's Manicaland peripheral borders intercepted and foil an attempt by unknown assailants to smuggle second-hand clothing bales from Mozambique into Zimbabwe following the discovery of…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 08:01hrs | 366 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

ZRP refutes rations stealing reports

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed media reports claiming that senior officers have been stealing food rations meant for junior officers, describing the allegations as unverified and calling on anyone with credible evidence t…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:08hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police bosses steal rations

Junior officers in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have accused their superiors of diverting and selling food rations intended for rank-and-file personnel, raising serious concerns over internal corruption and welfare abuse within the f…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter

Airtime vendor sues ZRP for US$40,000

Airtime vendor Michael Zumba from Masvingo has filed a US$40,000 lawsuit against Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba and Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Kazembe Kazembe, alleging unlawful arre…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:47hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

ZRP bakkie, Mercedes Benz crash injures four

HARARE - Two police officers and two other passengers were critically injured when a Zimbabwe Republic Police Ford (4Ã—4) they were patrolling with was hit by a Mercedes Benz vehicle at Lewisam business centre along Harare-Mutoko highway l…

Published: 15 Jun 2025 at 12:39hrs | 1651 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

ZRP confirms officer on the run after flogging suspect to death

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that 12 days after the alleged assault and death of a suspect in custody, Constable Prince Ndavambi remains at large.Ndavambi is accused of flogging 30-year-old Believe Blessed Jaravange to …

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police intensifies manhunt for fugitive cop

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed it is actively pursuing Constable Prince Ndavambi, who is on the run following the death of 30-year-old Blessed Believe Juruvenge from Damafalls, amid mounting public concern and conflicting…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 18:06hrs | 1158 | by Staff reporter

Fraudster arrested for blowing over US$16,000 in botched car deal

A 52-year-old man from Harare has been arrested for allegedly swindling a client of over US$16,000 under the pretext of importing a vehicle, police have confirmed.The suspect, identified as Isaac Dhliwayo, was taken into custody on June 5,…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 11:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's stray dog operation fails to launch due to police inaction

A citywide operation aimed at curbing the growing threat of stray dogs in Bulawayo has failed to get off the ground after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reportedly failed to cooperate, city officials have confirmed.The initiative, know…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 15:04hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Matthew Takaona arrested by Ferret team

Veteran journalist and opposition activist Matthew Takaona has been arrested by members of the Ferret team, a joint police and intelligence unit, while participating in a community road safety initiative at Mushayavanhu Primary School in G…

Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Kombi driver's hands burnt with cigarette lighter by employer

A kombi driver, Saini Mwogeni, claims he was assaulted and had his hands burnt by his employer, businessman Fortune Mbizo, following a disagreement over alleged money discrepancies.Mwogeni said he sustained burns on both hands after Mbizo …

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:28hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Police to deploy drones to around Harare CBD

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will soon deploy drones around Harare's Central Business District (CBD) and its precincts to support the newly introduced Electronic Traffic Management System (ETMS) in identifying and apprehending traffi…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:27hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter

ZRP chief kills senior prison officer trying to save trapped CIO boss

A tragic accident on May 21 has claimed the lives of two senior Zimbabwean security officials, turning an act of heroism into a devastating loss. Principal Correctional Officer Masimba Mandimutsira died after being struck by a Ford Ranger …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZRP Publishes List of Vehicles Caught Violating Traffic Lights in Harare CBD

Harare, 17 May 2025 - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released a list of 290 vehicles captured by the Electronic Traffic Management System violating traffic light regulations in Harare's Central Business District.In a press statemen…

Published: 19 May 2025 at 19:47hrs | 2479 | by Staff Reporter

Police issue warning on illegal acquisition of firearms

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to the public over the illegal acquisition and possession of firearms, saying the proliferation of such weapons is fuelling a spike in violent crimes across the country.In a sta…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Police releases names of Zimbabweans killed in SA mine tragedy

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed receiving a formal request from South African authorities through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to help locate and identify the relatives of Zimbabwean nationals wh…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 11:06hrs | 1451 | 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, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson C…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:59hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter

Significant rise in accidents during holidays

Zimbabwe recorded a significant rise in road traffic accidents during the 2025 Independence and Easter holidays, although the number of fatalities declined, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).A total of 384 accidents were repo…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter

Violence instigators put on notice

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has vowed to arrest anyone who interferes with the free flow of traffic and public movement, as part of measures to maintain law and order in the face of threats of unrest from online agitators.This comes…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:38hrs | 3 | 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 viral across various social media platfo…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:32hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter

Motorist knocks dead police officer walking on roadside

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening when a female police officer, Constable Amanda Katanha, was knocked dead by a passing vehicle while walking with two colleagues along the Mazowe-Centenary Road.Constable Katanha, who was stati…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Man stones baby to death during fight with lover

A 52-year-old man from Masvingo will regret his actions for the rest of his life after a stone he threw at his ex-girlfriend tragically struck the baby strapped to her back, leading to the child's death.The suspect, identified as Douglas G…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:36hrs | 181 | 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 members of the public while donning in au…

Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 15:23hrs | 1451 | by Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

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 the city.Mandlenkosi Albert Munangati …

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 12:01hrs | 1390 | by Staff reporter

CID officer up for second murder charge

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Detective Farai Simudzirai, who was on suspension in connection with a murder case, has been implicated in another fatal incident. The incident, which occurred on March 16, 2025, raises serious con…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:38hrs | 1828 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Blessed Geza declares war on corruption, Names Zanu-PF 'looters'

HARARE - Outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza has launched a scathing attack on Zimbabwe's ruling elite, accusing top ZANU-PF officials of corruption and misgovernance. In a fiery national address titled "This is the Time for Action, Zimbabw…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 22:45hrs | 4255 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

'Only 3,000 out of 16,000 kombis operating in Harare are registered'

Police have launched a major crackdown on unregistered commuter omnibuses following a startling revelation that less than 20 percent of them are compliant with the law.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:35hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

4 arrested over service station robbery in Zimbabwe

Four men have been arrested in connection with the recent armed robbery in which US$129,111 was stolen from three Meru Service Stations in Harare.The suspects, identified as Willard Zvinorukwa (48), Ernest Manzunzu (45), Ashwin Mukondwa (3…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 19:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Police hunt for Bombshell

The Zimbabwe Republic Police is hunting for war veteran Blessed Geza in connection with three criminal cases.According to police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, Geza is wanted and anyone harbouring the suspect or assisting him to ev…

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 918 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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