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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 | 613 | by Staff reporter
Surge in robberies necessitates extra measures to secure properties
With the surge in armed robberies throughout the country, Safeguard Security has urged its clients and members of the public to minimise the amount of cash they keep on their premises and ensure all e...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 11:37hrs | 457 | by Agencies
Include security in preparations for the festive season
Many people are already making plans for Christmas. They should not forget to include taking steps to ensure their property is safe and secure, particularly if they are going away, Safeguard Sec...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:24hrs | 189 | by Agencies
Police hunt for seven armed robbers
Police have launched a manhunt for seven armed robbers involved in two separate attacks on couples in Harare and Bulawayo, resulting in the theft of over US$30,000 in cash and valuables.The fi...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:38hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Insider hand in US$114k, R1,2m heist exposed
Preliminary investigations into the armed robbery at Fawcett Security Company in Chipinge, where US$114,411 and R1,281,320 were stolen, suggest the heist was facilitated by an insider, police confirme...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:08hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers raid Fawcetts vault get away with $111,000 and R1.2 million
Armed robbers went away with US$111,000 and R1.28 million after targeting a Fawcetts Security facility in Chipinge early Wednesday, police said.Investigators believe at least five armed men we...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1410 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
Safeguard introduces exciting mobile phone-operated wireless alarm
Safeguard has introduced an exciting new security alarm system that is wireless, easy to use, operated from your phone, with a physical back-up on site, and super easy to navigate and use at home or o...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:44hrs | 56 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe police identify, launch manhunt for Nedbank robbers
POLICE have identified and launched a manhunt for seven suspects, three of them notorious brothers accused of robbing a Nedbank branch in Bulawayo of US$272 500-00, ZAR 2 420 000-00, and five gold coi...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Burglars raid Nedbank
Burglars broke into a Nedbank building in Bulawayo's Belmont industrial area where they damaged three safes before stealing over US$270 000 and about R2 million, police confirmed yesterday.The...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers hit Lupane bank
A suspected armed robber from Lupane is battling for life in hospital after being shot by police on the buttocks while fleeing a crime scene where he and four accomplices still at large, attempted to ...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two armed robbers nabbed in Kwekwe
Two armed robbers Daniel Mubaiwa (26) and Gilbert Madhami (27) were arrested today [Monday] for allegedly break in and robbery at plot 24 Amaveni, Kwekwe on Saturday.The duo entered the master...Published: 03 Jan 2023 at 00:07hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Safeguard takes measures to help neighbourhoods stay safe
With the increase in burglaries and robberies throughout the country, particularly in Harare, Safeguard Security has embarked on a number of community-based services to help keep neighbourhoods safe. ...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:11hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Harare family clashes with cops over arrest
A Harare man and his two nephews were over the weekend arrested on allegations of assaulting and apprehending two thieves they had caught stealing at their orchard/nursery in Braeside area, a move whi...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 20:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vandalism hits TelOne hard
TELECOMS giant TelOne is incurring huge costs due to vandalism of its telecommunications infrastructure, with the estimated revenue losses averaging US$1 million annually.TelOne corporate comm...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Shots fired in Entumbane as guards foil robbery
WARNING-SHOTS were fired early Sunday morning in Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo when security guards reacted to an attempted robbery and arrested two suspects at Nhliziyo Shopping Centre.Bulaway...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Notorious Inyathi gang busted
POLICE have busted a notorious gang that had wreaked havoc in Inyathi through unlawful entry and theft.The five-member gang was arrested after one of its members who was on a failed solo missi...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:23hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Electric gate motor thieves on the prowl
One of Zimbabwe's leading security companies has warned that there has been a spate of electric gate motor thefts in parts of Harare and urged householders with electric gates to ensure that their gat...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 19:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BCC plans smart city houses
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is pursuing smart city housing opportunities that include development of low-cost accommodation for low-income earners and renewal of old suburbs.The local auth...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man jailed for robbery in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man and his Motswana accomplice have been slapped with a 10-year effective jail term each for an armed robbery which they committed in Maun, Botswana in 2018.Llyod Choto (37) and ...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Safeguard urges extra vigilance in certain parts of Harare, Bulawayo
Safeguard Security has highlighted several areas in Harare and Bulawayo where extra vigilance is needed to guard against robberies, break-ins and thefts. It has also called on women in particular to b...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 14:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa developing algorithmic surveillance system to spy on Zimbabweans
In a bid to attain political omnipresence and omniscience against unsuspecting citizens, the Zimbabwe government is reportedly working on a sophisticated algorithmic super surveillance system, said to...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 08:37hrs | 6 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Zimbabwe students shine at Spain science fair
Clad in grey trousers, neatly ironed white shirts, blue ties and blazers are two Nyatsime College Form 4 students who can't hide their joy after they came second in the energy category at the just end...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Crime in Harare increases
There appears to have been a major increase in crime, including violent crime, in Harare, judging by reports received by Safeguard Security from its customers and other sources.In an update to...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 14:31hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Thieves steal from police station
POLICE were left twiddling their thumbs, after daring thieves vandalised and stole copper cables from right under their noses.Police have since registered a case and are carrying out investiga...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Carjackers pounce on motorist
NOTORIOUS carjackers recently pounced on an unsuspecting Zvishavane motorist and stabbed him several times before leaving him undressed along the Zvishavane-Gweru Highway.The victim has been i...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Accessing alarm system remotely enhances home or office security
It is now possible to use a smart phone to activate and control one's security alarm system from anywhere, provided the phone has an internet connection, utilising Safeguard's Smart Home system....Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 09:32hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Chinese company to mount road surveillance cameras in Zimbabwe
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) technology will soon be applied on local roads after President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday gave a nod to a Chinese company, Hikvision, and a local start-up to mount high...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Investments safe in Zimbabwe'
Barely three days after his inauguration, President Mnangagwa has hit the ground running, announcing that his Government will create a conducive environment where all investments will be secure and we...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hits ground running
Barely three days after his inauguration, President Mnangagwa has hit the ground running, announcing that his Government will create a conducive environment in which all investments will be secure and...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
RTG douses fire outbreak claims
THE Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has refuted claims on social media that a fire that broke out at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare on Wednesday engulfed a huge portion of the hotel as it only covered...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's Churchill hotel relaunched
Regional hospitality group Cresta Hotels has re-launched its Cresta Churchill hotel in Bulawayo after completing a $700 000 refurbishment that was focused principally on its accommodation offering, bu...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Break-in at Khupe's VP
Negona law Chambers were last week broken into by suspected criminals who initially vandalised alarm system before entering.This was revealed by Obert Gutu, a lawyer and Vice President of the ...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
10 armed men raid Gutu's law chambers
More than 10 masked robbers reportedly punched a security guard to the ground at Thokozani Khupe-led MDC deputy president Obert Gutu's law chambers in Harare on Wednesday and ran off without stealing ...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cresta Churchill's $700 000 new look
Regional hospitality group Cresta Hotels has re-launched its Cresta Churchill hotel in Bulawayo after completing a $700 000 refurbishment that was focused principally on its accommodation offering, bu...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Khupe ally's office broken into by armed robbers
ARMED robbers allegedly broke into the Dr Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T deputy president Mr Obert Gutu's law chambers in Harare on Wednesday night, attacking a security guard and leaving him for dead....Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Public warned to be security conscious this Easter
Safeguard Security has warned members of the public to be particularly careful to ensure their homes and offices are secure this Easter, in the wake of an increase in incidences of theft and robbery o...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Mike Hamilton
Public warned to be security conscious this Easter
Safeguard Security has warned members of the public to be particularly careful to ensure their homes and offices are secure this Easter, in the wake of an increase in incidences of theft and robbery o...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by Agencies
Security company offers clients medical emergency services
Safeguard Security is now offering its rapid response service clients assistance in medical emergencies, enabling them to be taken to hospital by ambulance without having to produce a medical aid card...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 12:24hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Safeguard now offers its clients medical emergency response services
Safeguard Security is now offering its rapid response service clients assistance in medical emergencies, enabling them to be taken to hospital by ambulance without having to produce a medical aid card...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 09:39hrs | | by Agencies
Safeguard warns of increase in armed robberies
Safeguard Security has warned of a noticeable increase in crimes involving firearms, particularly in remote areas, and of an increase in break-ins in Harare's northern suburbs. It has urged th...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 17:00hrs | | by Agencies
Holidaymakers urged to ensure their home is secure
One of the country's leading security companies has appealed to those going away during the forthcoming school holidays and public holidays to ensure that their homes are secure in their absence....Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 15:08hrs | 1 | by Chris Chinamhora
Safeguard urges activation of fire and medical emergency panic buttons
The fire that engulfed Grenfell Tower in London recently, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 80 people and rendering hundreds homeless, has brought into sharp focus the devastating effect that...Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 16:04hrs | | by Agencies
Robbers leave residents in the dark after vandalising system in Marlborough
Harare west legislator Jessie Fungayi Majome has said transformer oil thieves have not only vandalised transformers in the suburb, but have also robbed residents of their prepaid electricity."...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 07:34hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
4 diesel tankers emptied, filled with water
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has intercepted four tankers carrying over 140 000 litres of diesel that was purportedly in transit to the Democratic Republic of Congo but illegally offloaded i...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Safeguard urges security consciousness during festive season
With Christmas fast approaching and with it a predictable increase in crime, Safeguard Security has urged members of the public to be security conscious and ensure the safety of their homes and posses...Published: 19 Dec 2016 at 13:34hrs | | by Agencies
BCC introduces palisade fencing, to get rid of security guards
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has introduced palisade fencing, doing away with security guards, in a development expected to save the municipality about $1 million a year in overtime allowances. ...Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Nqobile Tshili
Sipho Makhabane robbed
THEY say lightning doesn't strike twice in the same place . . . But that isn't the case for Sipho "Big Fish" Makhabane. The The Devil is a Liar hit-maker was robbed of his belongings twice within a we...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Safeguard continues to invest in local security industry
The Safeguard Security Group has bought new buildings on Telford Road, in Graniteside, as it continues to invest in buildings, vehicles and a large range of electronic security devices and to expand t...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 14:34hrs | | by Business Reporter
Safeguard Bulawayo comes tops in Megafest Business Awards
Safeguard Bulawayo was presented with the 2015 Business Excellence Award at the Bulawayo and Southern Region Megafest National Business Awards. The company's managing director for the Bulawayo...Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 17:34hrs | 2 | by Mike Hamilton
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