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Bulawayo hit by 2 armed robberies, losses exceed US$30k

Bulawayo was shaken yesterday by two daring armed robberies that left victims reeling from losses totaling more than US$30 000.Police sources reported that the first incident occurred at a businessman's home in the city centre. A female em…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed forces and HIV infections

Soldiers are often viewed as the embodiment of strength, discipline, and resilience. They endure grueling training, withstand physical hardship, and face battlefields where survival hangs by a thread. But despite this image of invincibilit…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 16:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

US$18,000 bureau de change heist in Bulawayo

Three armed robbers staged a daring daylight heist at a bureau de change in Bulawayo's central business district on Wednesday, fleeing with more than US$18,000 and R151,000 after disarming a security guard.National police spokesperson Comm…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare beats Scottland FC

Dynamos' substitute Denver Mukamba emerged as the hero on Saturday afternoon, scoring a stunning late goal to seal a 3-2 victory over Scottland FC at Rufaro Stadium.Scottland FC took an early lead through in-form striker Tymon Machope, lea…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:25hrs | 189 | by Styaff reporter

ZRP confirms 20 road accident deaths in just days

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that at least 20 people have died in a series of road traffic accidents recorded across the country in recent days, raising fresh alarm over reckless driving and road safety.In the latest tr…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:06hrs | 106 | by Styaff reporter

Zanu PF's grip strangles city autonomy

SINCE the adoption of the 2013 Constitution, most Zimbabweans in urban areas hoped that finally they would have the desired autonomy to run affairs of their cities and towns without central government interference.They were wrong.Zanu PF w…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:05hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Willowvale, Ashok Leyland seal US$5m vehicle assembly deal

Willowvale Motor Industries (WMI) has earmarked US$5 million to launch its newly signed assembly partnership with Indian vehicle manufacturing giant Ashok Leyland, paving the way for the local production of buses and trucks in Harare.The f…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:04hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

Graduation foiled as GZU student caged for sodomy

The much anticipated planned graduation for Political Science student, Taurai Chivandire has been derailed following his incarceration for aggravated indecent assault by Magistrate Innocent Bepura.A Great Zimbabwe University student Chivan…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:01hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo hit by wave of armed robberies

Bulawayo residents have been left living in fear after three armed robbery incidents rocked the city in a single day this week, leaving victims traumatised and police racing to track down the suspects.Bulawayo acting police spokesperson As…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:01hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate sentences armed robbers to 12 additional years

Magistrate Noel Mpeiwa has sentenced two armed robbers, already serving lengthy prison terms, to 12 years each following a full trial.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (45), who are currently serving 22-year sentences, we…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers jailed for attacks in Gwanda, Guyu and West Nicholson

Three armed robbers responsible for a series of violent robberies across Gwanda, Guyu, and West Nicholson between September and November last year have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.Gang leader Respect Khumalo, 22, was handed a 32…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit Dangamvura service station

A daring robbery unfolded at Genesis Service Station in Dangamvura early yesterday morning, with four armed men fleeing with US$2 350 and a motor vehicle.The gang, armed with a rifle, iron bar, hacksaw, and mattock hammer, and wearing bala…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbery spree grips Bulawayo

A chilling wave of armed robberies has shaken Zimbabwe's second-largest city, with four shops - including three Sai Mart outlets and one Hamara store - hit in a string of co-ordinated attacks that have sparked public outrage and renewed fe…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit 3 Sai Mart Shops in Bulawayo

In a brazen and coordinated operation, a gang of armed robbers hit three Sai Mart retail outlets in Bulawayo on Saturday morning, escaping with over US$4,000 in cash. The suspects were reportedly moving in a blue hybrid Honda Fit without n…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed trio escapes with over US$500,000 in daring Bulawayo mine heist

Three suspected armed robbers carried out a daring heist at the Old Nic Mine in Killarney, Bulawayo, on Wednesday, making off with over US$500,000 in cash.The robbery took place shortly before 1PM when the trio approached a security guard …

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 10:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Spike in armed robberies hits Bulawayo transport operators

A worrying surge in armed robberies targeting transport operators, including pirate taxis, has gripped Bulawayo, with police issuing a stern warning to drivers to exercise caution - especially when picking up passengers late at night or in…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter

Armed gangs targeting SUVs in Bulawayo

Police in Bulawayo have raised the alarm over a surge in armed robberies targeting high-value Special Utility Vehicles (SUVs), warning that organised criminal syndicates are now smuggling stolen vehicles out of the country.Bulawayo provinc…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:06hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers terrorise Sai Mart in bold daylight heist

In a chilling daylight robbery that has left the Bulawayo community shaken, three armed robbers stormed Sai Mart Supermarket yesterday morning, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash and mugging a security guard in the process.The b…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:11hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested in Bulawayo over series of armed robberies

A 36-year-old man from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies that took place across the city during March 2025. The police have linked Nhlanhla Ncube to multiple criminal incidents inv…

Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:47hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter

Trio in soup for stealing city council property

Three men appeared before Mutare Magistrates Court charged with multiple counts of theft and unlawful entry involving property belonging to Mutare City Council.Tinashe Makonese, 22, together with two juveniles aged 17, all from Mutare, wer…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit Gain Cash and Carry Wholesale

A group of armed robbers struck Gains Cash and Carry Wholesale in Murambinda on May 24, 2025, making off with a total of US$11,187 and R31,300 in a well-coordinated heist. Authorities have revealed that part of the stolen funds belonged to…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:51hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter

Teachers petition Rights Commission over labour injustices

The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has filed a formal complaint with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), accusing the government of systematically violating the rights of teachers through inadequate salaries,…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:55hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

'Femme Fatale' and 2 accomplices in Bulawayo armed robbery horror

A suspected love triangle turned criminal gang is facing serious charges after allegedly hijacking an indrive driver, gagging him at gunpoint, and locking him in the boot of his own car in a shocking late-night robbery in Pumula South.The …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers strike Luveve Sports Bar

What started as a typical night out quickly turned into a harrowing ordeal at a local sports bar in Luveve on the evening of May 14, when armed robbers terrorised patrons and staff.Around 10 PM, two men entered the bar, blending in as casu…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:04hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Soldier in court for armed robbery

A 37-year-old soldier, Raymond Negomo Dzapasi, stationed at Inkomo Barracks, has appeared in court charged with armed robbery, alongside his accomplice, Joseph Makoni. The two men are accused of robbing Antony Njanike, 32, of R20,000 and U…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge armed robber jailed for 12 years

A Beitbridge armed robber, Azwindini Kwinda, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.Kwinda was also ordered to pay a fine of US$300 for the possession of an unlic…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man appears in court over US$160,000 Harare armed robbery

A Chitungwiza man, Brighton Ndihana (45), has appeared before Harare Magistrate Mr. Taurai Manuwere, facing charges of armed robbery in connection with a US$160,000 heist at a Harare property.Ndihana was remanded in custody over the weeken…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police appeal for information on armed robbery in Bulawayo

Police in Bulawayo are seeking assistance from the public in their investigation of a robbery that took place at a business premise in Western Commonage on 06 December 2024.According to a statement from the police, 10 armed suspects, inclu…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 12:49hrs | 1361 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers steal over US$4,000 from travellers in Zimbabwe

In a daring daylight robbery, three armed suspects pounced on two unsuspecting travellers who had just disembarked from a bus, stealing more than US$4,000 in cash and other valuables.dAccording to Midlands Police spokesperson, Inspector Em…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:46hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers steal over US$36,000 in Harare heist

A company in Vainona, Harare, lost US$36,260 in a daring armed robbery early Friday morning, where three unidentified men stormed the premises, attacked a security guard, and made away with cash and valuables.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:58hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man disarms armed robber during load shedding

A dramatic scene unfolded in Entumbane, Bulawayo, on Sunday night when a local resident disarmed a suspected armed robber who had fired a shot but missed his target while attempting to break into a house.The incident occurred around 9 PM, …

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:43hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

3 armed robbers in court

Three men accused of carrying out armed robberies in Harare appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrate, Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, on charges of stealing cash and valuables from multiple victims. Tafadzwa Chakuteta (38), Willye Chirau (32…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:21hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers strike again in Bulawayo

In a brazen act of armed robbery, seven suspects stormed a steel company in Bulawayo on 15 October 2024, making off with $32,500 and ZAR300 in cash. The heist comes just days after a $4 million robbery at a city bank, adding to growing con…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 ex-cops convicted for armed robbery

Three police officers stationed at Beitbridge Rural Police Station have been found guilty of armed robbery after they allegedly stole a Prado vehicle from a man traveling to Harare. Admore Nyamaropa (30), Andrew Mangwenzi (35), and Prince …

Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:40hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Foreign currency dealers ditch trading spots

MOST illegal money changers popularly known as "Osiphatheleni" have abandoned their traditional trading spots in Bulawayo following the launch by the Government of the new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) The new currency will…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

US$5 armed thief sentenced to 20 years in prison

A MAN who stole US$5 from a motorist before causing a car accident has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Blessing Moyo was facing two counts of armed robbery when he appeared before Harare Magistrate Letwin Rwodzi yesterday.Initially, h…

Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 16:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fleeing armed robber dies in accident

AN armed robber died in a horrific accident last week, while his three gun-toting colleagues sustained serious injuries after their gate-away vehicle hit a tree during a high-speed chase with vigilant residents of Palmerstone suburb in Mut…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo traffic lawlessness continues unabated

DRIVING on Bulawayo's roads in the Central Business District is now a nightmare as rowdy push-cart operators, pirate taxi drivers, kombi and bus crews flout traffic rules and regulations as the city fathers and the police seem to have give…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

5 arrested for spate of robberies

POLICE in Gweru have arrested five suspects that had been terrorising residents through armed robbery, and unlawful entry and theft cases.The five, according to the Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, were ar…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Severe consequences await armed robbers

POLICE's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has reaffirmed its commitment to flushing out the armed robbers' menace to the preservation of law and order in the country saying the consequences for criminal activities involving guns ar…

Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:54hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers get away with US$7,000 loot

A SUSPECTED notorious armed robber from Chegutu yesterday appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa  facing three counts of armed robbery.Benjamin Chipiri (38) was advised to approach the High Court for bail application.He was rema…

Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers escape from police custody

Residents of Beitbridge are expressing outrage at local police officers, accusing them of negligence for allowing two suspected armed robbers, who were arrested following a community tip-off, to escape custody. Some residents believe that …

Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman stabs hubby over affair

A 54-year-old woman from Makokoba in Bulawayo has been brought before the court, facing two charges of domestic violence stemming from a bitter dispute with her ex-husband over an alleged extramarital affair.Lindi Mhlanga admitted her guil…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 13:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Armed robber' walks into police station after failing to nurse gunshot wound

A suspect involved in an armed robbery, who was shot in the rib cage by security guards during the heist in Waterfalls, Harare, reportedly walked into a police station and provided false information, claiming he had been attacked by four u…

Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 13:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Armed police invade Parliament to handle 'recalled' CCC MPs

The proceedings in the National Assembly yesterday were disrupted for nearly two hours as a group of unruly CCC legislators obstructed the removal of 15 of their colleagues who had been recalled from Parliament the previous week.The Speake…

Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops injured in shootout with armed robbers

TWO police homicide detectives were injured and admitted into hospital following a shootout with armed robbers in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, on Monday.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner confirmed the incident Tuesday."The Zim…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers raid churches

FOUR armed robbers yesterday night pounced on two churches in Cowdray Park suburb, getting away with a vehicle, cash and other valuables.The gang raided Holy Trinity Catholic Church and House of Liberty Christian Church, where they beat an…

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 15:45hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers leave loot, flee

FIVE armed robbers are said to have run for dear life, leaving behind their loot at Gotora Clinic after they were disturbed by alert residents while trying to steal solar panels from the health institution.Now, police have launched a manhu…

Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Armed robber shot dead, another arrested

A 29-year-old suspected armed robber, who was part of a seven member gang targeting companies in Harare, was shot and killed by police during a shoot out in Ruwa on Tuesday.Alexio Mupamhura (29) died a few hours after being admitted to Par…

Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Net closes on notorious Midlands armed robbers

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 11 suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising people in Midlands province.Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the development."Zimbabwe Republic…

Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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