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ZRP condemns woman seen beating child in viral video

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have condemned the inhumane and degrading treatment of a child following the circulation of a viral video showing an unidenti

Published: 58 mins ago | 33 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police face accommodation crisis

Zimbabwe's police force is grappling with a growing accommodation crisis, with hundreds of officers and their families reportedly living in overcrowded, single-room quarters at stations and camps across the country. In many instances, offi…

Published: 1 hr ago | 20 | by Staff reporter

ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a tanker truck driver after intercepting a vehicle reportedly carrying smuggled pharmaceutical products along the Harare-Chirundu Highway.Police said the tanker was stopped yesterday at the 3…

Published: 17 Nov 2025 at 21:04hrs | 324 | by Staff Reporter

Police deployment not targeted at Tendai Biti

Legal representatives for Tendai Biti Law have issued a public statement addressing recent reports of a police presence at the firm's offices in Milton Park, Harare, on 15 November 2025.The law firm, represented by Mr. Jeremiah Bamu, confi…

Published: 15 Nov 2025 at 17:49hrs | 2059 | by Staff reporter

ZRP must not selectively crucify Prophet Magaya only

Zimbabwe has a lot of Magayas - men who abuse their power, influence and trust to prey on the vulnerable. It is therefore good news that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is aggressively pursuing the rape and fraud case involving Prophet …

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 08:55hrs | | 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 22:41hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

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 18:48hrs | | 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

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:14hrs | | 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 Commissio

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 15:51hrs | | 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 17:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Well Done, Commissioner General Steven Mutamba for bringing Sanity on our roads

The roads of Zimbabwe have witnessed significant transformations thanks to the commendable efforts of Commissioner General Steven Mutamba and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The move towards digitisation and enhanced road safety measur…

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

SEEDCO, ZRP warn culprits distributing counterfeit seeds

In the wake of 2024/25 farming season, certified seeds distribution and supply giant, SEEDCO Limited has joined hands with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to thw

Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:15hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Hooliganism cannot be part of the beautiful game.

If my memory serves me well, not long ago ZRP was allocated some state-of-the-art helicopters to assist in their policing duties which at times can be quite challenging. One would think those could have come  handy in crowd control at…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 22:23hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

ZRP can benefit from smart videos & cameras

The ZRP has a department called the National Traffic whose sole responsibility is ensuring everyone using the road follows the rules to save lives and protect property. They are supposed to reinforce these rules by ensuring that all driver…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 20:22hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Three appear in court for Illegal Gold Mining

Three illegal gold miners  appeared at Concession magistrates courts on Saturday on charges of prospecting for gold without a license at Manzou farm in Mazowe.The three, Artwell  Chaitezwi  (30), Jeremiah Mdlalambi (33) and …

Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 12:41hrs | 6 | by Desmond Nleya

Lets approach all crimes with the same zeal

While we are focusing on drug dealers and drug pushers, we should put in the same effort to stop the collaboration between criminals at our bus stops and the ZRP who look away while travellers are being robbed. Zimbabwe's crime hot spots a…

Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 21:13hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZOCC condemns police crackdown on journalists

We have noted with great concern the continued attacks on journalism in Zimbabwe following the recent arrest of NewZimbabwe.com journalist Leopold Munhende.Munhende, a member of the Zimbabwe Online Content Creator (ZOCC) was arrested on 28…

Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 21:58hrs | 2 | by ZOCC

WATCH: Beatrice police accused of obstructing course of justice

Four murder suspects are walking free in Beatrice after police  reportedly dragged their feet in investigations and released the suspects from custody claiming there was no case against them.The four suspects are Blessed Moyo, Tafadzw…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 16:18hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Arrest traffic violators

To the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Cde Godwin Matanga, Please can you bring sanity on our road. The careless driving in Zimbabwe Roads is getting out off order. Please please bring back the traffic offense ticketing…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 10:49hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

There is need to professionalise ZRP

AN opinion written by Paidamoyo Muzulu titled Pro-lege, Pro-patria, Pro-populo: This is not our ZRP refers.I could not agree more with the writer. There is need to reform the  Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).The ZRP, long known for its…

Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Chief Chiduku

UFP statement on the Mutare fatal accident caused by police spikes

The United Freedom Party (UFP) notes with great concern the fatal accident where four people died and eight were seriously injured when police threw a spike on a moving commuter omnibus near Mutare on Wednesday.As a party, we are irked tha…

Published: 06 May 2022 at 12:34hrs | | by UFP

Rebellious youths must heed wise counsel

In the news, both print and electronic media, cases of bizarre happenings are now common. Maybe telltale signs of a world coming to an end. Call it end times. A Form One student hung himself because his mother had asked him to study hard. …

Published: 20 Oct 2021 at 18:05hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Zimbabwe police have achieved more in difficult times thanks to ED's choice of Matanga

The first pillar of the UN Guiding Principles on Human Rights (hereinafter UN Guiding Principles) underscores that the duty to protect human rights lies with the state. Assessment of police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy depends …

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 06:31hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

My advice to the ZRP and MPSE: Have the Decency to leave Mhlanga alone!

In its natural state, the human body is a work of art a thing of immense beauty. Nudity forms the backbone of a multi-million-dollar erotica industry, although its acceptance varies from society to society, and among individuals. Millions …

Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Nkosilathi Lesley Ngwenya

Corruption in the Zimbabwe Republic Police a smoke without fire

In Zimbabwe, it is very rare for politicians holding ministerial positions or senior officers to resign on their own without a hint of scandal. So it has become common for people to create scandals for others so that they can resign. …

Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 18:51hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Does ZRP take orders from Zanu-PF HQ?

MDC Alliance deputy president Tendai Biti was last week arrested and charged with assault for calling a Russian national Tatiana Aleshina an "idiot" after an altercation at the Harare Magistrates Court.Biti was involved in an exchange of w…

Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 23:19hrs | | by Chaururra Gutu

Political freedoms are not respected in Zimbabwe

Dear EditorThe (SADC) congratulated Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his appointment as the chair of the Organ on Politics, Defense and Security and also called on the international community to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe. They pai…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 13:11hrs | | by Bigboy Sibanda

Same crime two laws, what a shame!

Dear ZRP Commissioner GeneralThe publication in today's Chronicle of the arrest a fraudster who cheated a home seeker of R470 000 left me with a lot of questions on the universal application of the law especially by our policemen hence my …

Published: 19 May 2019 at 08:49hrs | 2393 | by Munya Shumba

Property Rights in Zimbabwe were destroyed by ZANU PF to enable the destruction of human rights.

Someone once said the following story.  "There were baboons that used to steal maize meal and other crops from a farmers fields.  The farmer was a vegan and conservationist, as such he didn't believe in shooting the animals to ge…

Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 14:14hrs | | by Thabo Makuyana

The Zimbabwe Republic Police

During the Rhodesia era the police force then was called the British South Africa Police( BSAP). It was well trained, disciplined and efficient. More-so it had resources for use in combating crime. It would react quickly and was almost ble…

Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 21:26hrs | | by Clemen Moyo

The aftermath of violent protests and the way forward

The MDC Alliance and their regime change agenda cahoots in the civil society instigated violent protests that took place from the 14th to 16th of January 2019 and the inconceivable repercussions will be felt for a long time to come.The opp…

Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 13:06hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

Report on how soldiers tortured and killed citizens

Complainants  and witnesses who spoke to the Zimbabwe Human RightsCommission highlighted that armed soldiers and police visited their homes starting the evening of Monday 14 January 2019. They reported a heavy crackdown characterized …

Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 14:29hrs | | by ZHRC

Official statement from Brooklyn Express on Gwanda bus disaster

Our heartfelt apologies go out to the relatives and families of the deceased whose lives were lost in an accident involving one of our Brooklyn express buses al

Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 15:23hrs | | by Brooklyn Express

Controversial Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, the use of live bullets to kill civilians is according to our Army General 'an appropriate force'. This is the minimum best option available in Zimbabwe to maintain order, 'to kill' even the killing of people doing shopping an…

Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 09:55hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

Chamisa master of deceit

There is an old adage that says 'a man who lies to himself and listens to his own lies, comes to a point when he cannot discern the truth within himself, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others, and having no res…

Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 08:45hrs | | by Prosperity Mzila

Planned demonstrations retrogressive

Government recently introduced fiscal measures meant to address the economic challenges that the country is facing, and against this backdrop, there has been a surge in planned protest action by opposition parties and pressure groups. The …

Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 08:42hrs | | by Anesu Pedzisayi

Chiwenga represents the 'New Disorder' not New Dispensation

While the nation awaits eagerly in anticipation of a typical Chief Justice Maraga (Kenya's Chief Justice) style and caliber of overturning presidential election results from our apex court on Tuesday, it is highly unlikely that what happen…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata

Zimbabwe police regrets

The Zimbabwe Republic Police sincerely regrets the inconvenience that took place at the venue of the MDC Alliance Press Conference this afternoon.Given the prevailing security situation and events that unfolded on the 1st of August 2018 an…

Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 15:24hrs | | by ZRP

30 reasons why Zimbabweans should show Mnangagwa the RED card on july 30

With just some few days and hours before the nation votes in the most anticipated polls since the removal of the former President Robert Mugabe and also the death of the former Trade Unionist Morgan Tsvangirai. Zimbabweans will on Monday m…

Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 09:10hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata

ED's Meritocracy Should Be Welcomed

So we are told that we are entering a new Zimbabwe.  Day in day out, we hear promises from all candidates about innovation, turning over a new leaf, embarking on a new era.  I must admit I have been pleasantly surprised by both t…

Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 20:46hrs | | by Charles Kanye

Is Mnangagwa's censure of ZRP genuine?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rebuke of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) over its involvement in the running of Zanu-PF primary elections has received mixed reactions, with some analysts saying he was right to censure the force while ot…

Published: 09 May 2018 at 12:31hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda

Whistle-blowers should heed government's call in Dzamara search

It is now three years since Itai Dzamara was abducted at a barbershop in Glen View 7 by five unknown assailants in a partially identified vehicle.The police continue to search for him as evidenced by their latest plea to members of the pub…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:47hrs | | by Charles Motsi

Police are on a reformation drive, give them a chance

The new dispensation, under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa ushered in a new era of collectiveness, unity and aspiration towards growing the Zimbabwean economy and upholding peace and security that the country boasts of. It …

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 12:49hrs | | by Tatenda Gono

Stop bullying in schools

Bullying in schools is real, factual and can be tragic both academically and physically. Some students perform below expectations as a result of being  bullied, in majority of cases, the perpetrators are not academically gifted. The v…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 19:40hrs | | by Thomas Murisa, Harare

Congratulation new ZRP Commissioner General

Congratulation Mr Matanga for being appointed the Commissioner General of the Police.Commissioner General, you have been appointed during the crucial time where your intellectuality is greatly required.The police have been known for promot…

Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 11:16hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita

Arrest Chihuri and wife

The retired Commissioner General of Police, Cde Dr Augustine Chihuri must face imminent justice for the crimes he committed whilst in office which tarnished the image of the organisation resulting in loss of public trust.The judicial wheel…

Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 13:41hrs | 21384 | by The Duly Attested

ZRP must remember motto on return

Seven traffic officers "gang up" against a motorist along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway in Warren Park, Harare, recently. â€” Picture by Innocent MakawaAPOSTLE Peter writes in the Bible that "with the Lord, a day is like a thousand years and…

Published: 19 Dec 2017 at 23:17hrs | | by Herald Editorial Comment

Mpofu pledges support for BVR exercise

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Culture has assured voters that it will tirelessly work to ensure that no one is turned away from the on-going Bio-metric Voter Registration (BVR) program due to lack of proper identifying documentation.Thi…

Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:52hrs | | by Charles Motsi

Mpofu rallies his troops behind ED's vision

The Minister of Home Affairs and Culture, Dr Obert Mpofu, has called on his newly restructured Ministry to follow in the footsteps of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and heat the ground running in their duties.He was speaking at a team buildi…

Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:23hrs | | by Tamara Mutowa

Zimbabwe Police intensify clampdown on social media users

ZIMBABWEAN authorities have intensified the raids and seizure of some computers from users amid revelations they seized machines belonging to Magamba Network Trust, a social media outlet, in connection with the alleged commission of the of…

Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 18:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

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Chiwenga, Tagwirei must undergo taining at Chitepo Ideological College

High Court judge, Thabani Mpofu in conflict of interest storm

Women who remove ribs have a high risk of lung malfunction

Zimbabwe police roll out breathalysers, speed cameras

Senator blasts Gwanda Zimra checkpoint

ZIFA blocks PSL bid to suspend relegation

Zimbabwe upgrading national statistics system

Prisons officer death opens can of worms

Zimbabwe cement prices jump 42%

Prisons officer dies after mob assault

Mnangagwa declares Paul Mwazha a national hero

Man takes pangolin to Mnangagwa

Chiwenga's wife to judge Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand

Zimbabwe is regional leader in tobacco processing

'Chiwenga using the church to amass wealth for himself'?

Lt-Gen Matatu takes over the reins at ZDF

Zacc, Zimra recover over 500 rebate abuse vehicles

OK Zimbabwe closes 11 stores

Ndeblele 'King' suspends State House march

Bulawayo opens public swimming pools

Zimbabwe to decentralise school registration

ZRP condemns woman seen beating child in viral video

Zimbabwe launches new airline

Mother kills son with two knives, sleeps next to corpse

Headmaster loses car, bikes to robbers

Church leaders mourn Paul Mwazha

Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease hits Harare

ZACC probes City of Harare official

9 candidates for Nkulumane by-election

Ramaphosa 'running his mouth' over US boycott of G20

Jonathan Moyo praises Retired General Sibanda for scandal-free 50-year military career

It's time to tackle the landlord menace

Will Kudakwashe Tagwirei sail this turbulent boat?

Police dismiss claims of prison escape, clarify suspect fled Plumtree Prison

Zimbabwe witnessing generation of millionaires making a difference: Chivayo

Open letter to Bulawayo City Council fathers

Honda Fit Driver Arrested for Murder in Ruwa; Masvingo Man Also Charged in Separate Case

Village head arrested over stock theft allegations

Masowe4ED Mourns Archbishop Paul Mwazha, Founder of Apostolic African Church

ZANU-PF's voyage dambuza breaks new ground in urban mobilisation

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