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Mwonzora faces arrest

MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora has reportedly had a warrant of arrest issued against him for defaulting on child maintenance payments, accumulating arrears of US$2 500 over five months.Efforts to clarify with the Zimbabwe Republic Police…

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 13:08hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter

'Movie-style' arrest ends Chitungwiza reign of terror

For years, the mere mention of his name sent shivers down the spines of residents in St Mary's, Zengeza, and Manyame Park. But last week, jubilation swept through the neighbourhood after police finally captured one of the area's most feare…

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 09:40hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter

Pharmacist sues CID officers for malicious arrest

A pharmacist based at Murambinda Growth Point in Buhera has taken three police officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to court, demanding US$50 000 in damages for what she describes as a malicious arrest and prosecution.…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 16:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police arrest first suspect in Ruwa US$176,000 heist

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have made a breakthrough in the Ruwa unlawful entry case, arresting the first suspect linked to the theft of US$176,000.The incident, which occurred in early June, involved Harare businessman Joseph Marut…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:36hrs | 1565 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest 143 touts in sweeping crackdown

Police in Harare have arrested 143 touts this week in a major operation aimed at curbing harassment of passengers and restoring order in the cityâ€™s chaotic public transport system.The crackdown, which began on Monday, comes amid growing …

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:52hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

ZRP arrests over 1,000 in Harare road crackdown

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 1,050 people in Harare since launching a major operation targeting pirate taxis, touts, and reckless drivers, in an effort to restore sanity on the capital's roads.The operation, which began …

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:46hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to roll out policy to curb urban land chaos

The Government is preparing to launch a far-reaching Urban State Land Management Policy aimed at stamping out rampant land corruption, controlling illegal settlements, and ensuring orderly, sustainable urban development as cities rapidly e…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter

Arrests in plane haunt airports firm

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has summoned the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) to explain the circumstances surrounding the forcible removal and subsequent torture of three activists at Robert Mugabe International Airport …

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter

Cop sentenced to 2 years for fatal shooting during arrest attempt

A police officer in Gwanda has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison after being found guilty of culpable homicide for fatally shooting a suspect during an attempted arrest in January 2020.Philip Mwinde, 43, appeared before th…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:16hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo councillor arrested after axe drama in farm dispute

BULAWAYO - July 18, 2025 - Ward 1 Bulawayo ZANU PF Councillor Mutangi was arrested earlier today following dramatic scenes involving alleged threats with an axe, defiance of a court order, and accusations of abusing the ruling party's name…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 16:59hrs | 485 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Drivers face arrest, fines for parking at construction sites

Motorists in Harare are being warned to avoid parking at construction sites in and around the city's Central Business District (CBD), as authorities intensify a crackdown on illegal parking that has already seen numerous drivers arrested a…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police arrest suspects in Zimbabwe's biggest-ever cash heist

Police have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into last year's US$4.4 million armed robbery at EcoBank in Bulawayo - the largest cash heist in Zimbabwean history.Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalang…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 10:48hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter

Police arrests 12 in Harare car theft and robbery crackdown

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 12 suspects linked to a string of car thefts and violent robberies that have gripped Harare and surrounding suburbs in recent weeks, in a major operation targeting organised motor vehicle the…

Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Passenger jailed for squeezing own manhood against woman

CHEGUTU - A 45 year-old Chegutu man is unlucky after court (Chegutu Magistrates) slapped him with six-months sentence after being found guilty of indecent assault.Of the 6 months, Israel Mugachi will serve effective 3 months in prison afte…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 21:47hrs | 1892 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Warrant of arrest for Shawashi Agri boss

A warrant of arrest has been issued against Shawashi Agri Private Limited managing director, Lillian Nyamasoka, after she failed to appear in court to answer to serious fraud allegations involving over US$75,000.The warrant was issued by H…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:35hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF losing candidate for Chinhoyi faces arrest

ZANU-PF member and losing candidate for the Chinhoyi parliamentary seat in the August 2023 elections, Thomas Chidzomba, is facing possible arrest after being accused of assaulting a white commercial farmer and his security guard in a fresh…

Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:02hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest for musician Mbeu

Popular Afro-fusion musician Ashton "Mbeu" Nyahora has been issued with a warrant of arrest, four months after being involved in a road accident in Harare that has since sparked a bitter dispute over alleged negligent driving.The accident …

Published: 21 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter

Woman accused of forcing herself on visually impaired man

A 44-year-old woman from Mazowe has been accused of forcibly engaging in sex with a visually impaired man, an incident that unfolded on February 27 at Netherlands Farm. The shocking incident was brought to light during a court hearing at t…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:46hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter

South Africa arrests Nyokayemabhunu, Zimbabwe seeks extradition

Wellington Masiwa, a vocal critic of the Zimbabwean government known by his social media alias Nyokayemabhunu, is facing possible deportation from South Africa after Zimbabwe issued an international arrest warrant seeking his extradition t…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 12:33hrs | 2141 | by Staff reporter

Crossing Beitbridge border post a lifeline for many Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe's economic problems continue to force thousands of citizens to seek relief in neighbouring SA.With inflation, high unemployment, and skyrocketing prices for basic foods, survival has become a daily negotiation, one that for many b…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:44hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for helping migrants enter South Africa illegally for just R300

A man has been arrested at the Beitbridge border post for aiding undocumented migrants cross into South Africa for just R300.The Border Management Authority (BMA) on Monday said the man from SA was caught by drone surveillance and intercep…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:43hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

Zimsec June exam leak plotter arrested

A 23-year-old Polytechnic student from Mbizo, Kwekwe, appeared in court yesterday facing fraud charges after allegedly creating a WhatsApp group to leak Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) Ordinary and Advanced Level June exam pa…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:40hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate issues arrest warrant for top lawyer

Prominent lawyer Wilson Manase is now a wanted man after Harare magistrate Clever Tsikwa issued a warrant for his arrest following his failure to appear in court to face fraud charges involving nearly US$3 million.Manase, who is being char…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 13:25hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt accountant arrested in alleged medical funds scam

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Dorothy Mauchaza, an Assistant Accountant at the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, on charges of criminal abuse of duty.Mauchaza is accused of unlawfully issu…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:43hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Stop dismissing and arresting everyone who criticises the president

45 years on, Zimbabwe is perhaps the only country where even the Vice President cannot publicly declare an ambition to be the next President without facing severe consequences. Under Robert Mugabe's rule, anyone who dared to challenge his …

Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:32hrs | 687 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

'Bombshell' Geza dismisses arrest claims, vows to push for change

War veteran Blessed Geza has dismissed claims that he has been arrested or gone into hiding, assuring supporters that he remains safe and will soon address a press conference.In a message to HStv, Geza reaffirmed his commitment to advocati…

Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 17:56hrs | 7352 | by Staff reporter

4 suspects arrested over Mukuru Booth robberies

Four more suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Mukuru money transfer booths across Harare and nearby areas.The suspects, Joseph Bilson Makoni (30), Tatenda Madhirize (28), Ggies Siziba, and E…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:47hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter

Man rapes 14 and 15 year old girls, arrested for unlawful detention

Police confirm the arrest of Innocent Kakarahwa aged 50 of New Magwegwe. Bulawayo in connection with a case of unlawful detention of two minors and having sexual intercourse with a young person. The two complainants are aged 15 and 14 resp…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 17:51hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter

New arrest in case of newborn baby sold for US$180

A further arrest has been made in connection with the shocking case where a newborn baby was sold for US$180. Jestina Mashamba (45), a midwife at Sally Mugabe Maternity Hospital, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei o…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:56hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa orders arrest of culprits

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed deep concern over the increasing corruption within local councils across Zimbabwe, calling for the arrest and prosecution of all officials involved in graft. His remarks come amid a series of high…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 2217 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrest 3 robbery suspects in dramatic shootout in Bulawayo

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to a string of armed robberies targeting motor vehicles in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July and November 20, 2024.The suspects, Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respe…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter

ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu

The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas leader Mohammed Deif for alleged war crimes relating to the Ga…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist

In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and valuables worth an estimated US$10,000…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's name gets trucker in trouble

A truck driver, Cosmas Kazuzu, faces serious legal troubles after allegedly threatening Douglas Zimbango, the chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), demanding the reinstatement of the company's suspend…

Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:23hrs | 3076 | by Staff reporter

Minister Machakaire captures reckless driving, leading to arrest and bus impoundment

Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, took swift action after witnessing a reckless bus driver endangering the lives of passengers. The incident, which occurred on a busy road, prompted Machakaire to record a video of the driver s…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 4168 | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest for Francesco Marconati

A Harare magistrate, Mr. Donald Ndirowei, has issued a warrant of arrest for Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati after he failed to appear in court for sentencing.Marconati was convicted of fraud last week for unlawfully removing his…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 19:47hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

Late businesswoman's family pushed for top lawyer's arrest

The family of the late businesswoman Jane Maisiri is calling for the arrest of prominent lawyer Wilson Manase, accusing him of mismanaging her estate since her death in 2002. Manase, appointed as the executor of Maisiri's estate, allegedly…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 15:16hrs | 1932 | by Staff reporter

Councilors threaten executive with arrest

Angry Kwekwe councilors fumed during a full council meeting last Thursday and threatened to have Kwekwe City executive arrested for allegedly recruiting new city parking marshals without a resolution.The councilors disowned 35 parking mars…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:50hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe court issues warrant of arrest to Chinese businesswoman

Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi has issued a warrant of arrest for Chinese businesswoman Li Song who allegedly evaded paying customs duty of US$40 000 for the sodium cyanide and hydrated lime she imported last year.The warrant of arres…

Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:12hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrested over 200 people during Sadc summit crackdown

Ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State summit, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government launched a severe crackdown on suspected critics and opposition members, fearing mass protests over alle…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 13:52hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter

Black-listed govt suppliers face arrest

The Zimbabwean government is set to freeze the bank accounts of 51 suppliers blacklisted for illegal foreign currency dealings. Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services permanent secretary Nick Mangwana stated that the National Pr…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:53hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police widen arrests

Police in Zimbabwe have intensified their crackdown on human rights activists and opposition politicians, arresting over 10 individuals nationwide ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit scheduled in Harare. …

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:31hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest for gun-toting businessman

On Friday, the Murewa Magistrates Court issued a warrant of arrest for controversial businessman Clark Makoni after he failed to appear for a hearing. Makoni faces four charges, including attempted murder, cyberbullying, and disorderly con…

Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 10:58hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrates probed over fake warrant of arrest

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is investigating several magistrates at the Harare Magistrates Court after a questionable warrant of arrest was issued for Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati, leading to his incarceration.The wa…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 11:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest for company director, son

A Harare magistrate has issued an arrest warrant for Francesco Marconati and his son Alessandro for failing to perform court-ordered community service. The two were sentenced to 105 hours of community service at Inyati Police Station after…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Hichilema places ex-Zambian President under house arrest?

Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has said that he was "practically under house arrest", accusing police of a plot to forcefully detain him "for no reason".Mr Lungu said police were mobilising to arrest him at night from his residence …

Published: 26 May 2024 at 21:30hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa agrees with his daughter's arrest

Former Norton independent MP Temba Mliswa says he has let her daughter arrested on drug charges face the music and the full wrath of the law.He says he is treating his own daughter sternly to help her in the long run.According to a widely …

Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 17:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Women arrested for killing sex pest

A Guruve man was allegedly killed by two women, one of whom he attempted to rape on Friday.The now-deceased Brighton Mapira died after being struck twice with an axe handle by his target victim and her neighbour.Mashonaland Central Provinc…

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Petition for Uebert Angel's arrest

Zimbabwe's ambassador-at-large, Uebert Madzanire, alias Uebert Angel, after he was implicated in an alleged money laundering and gold smuggling scam by international news channel, Al JazeeraOVER 16 000 Zimbabweans have signed a petition ca…

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Police sued for wrongful arrest, torture

HOME Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga have been ordered to pay US$2 500 in damages to a Masvingo woman for wrongful arrest and torture.Masvingo magistrate Isaac Chikura…

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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