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Cops in court over release of suspect

Two officers from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have appeared in court accused of unlawfully releasing a suspect and failing to follow official procedures after responding to an assault report in Athlone, Greendale, Harare.The officer…

Published: 21 hrs ago | 323 | by Staff reporter

Mother arrested over son's death

A 26-year-old woman from Epworth has been arrested for allegedly killing her five-year-old son in a tragic incident linked to domestic disputes.Police identified the suspect as Hazel Makuyana, who is accused of forcing her son, Mukudzeyi M…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 06:35hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter

Suspect wanted for killing 2 police detectives arrested

Daniel Munyanyi, the man suspected of killing two detectives during a shootout in Zaka, has been arrested, while four of his alleged accomplices appeared in court in Harare facing armed robbery and attempted murder charges.The fatal gun ba…

Published: 03 Mar 2026 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Magaya arrested in Chitungwiza

A Waterfalls man, Kudzanayi Magaya, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly kidnapping two young men and impersonating a police officer in Chitungwiza.Magaya and his three brothers, Tongayi, Never and Roderick Magaya, are accused of attack…

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 15:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court official demands US$500 to 'facilitate' bail

A court interpreter based at the Bulawayo Magistrates Court has appeared in court on allegations of demanding US$500 and US$20 worth of airtime from a man, clai

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 11:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pastor arrested over rape allegations

An Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor based in Mucheke, Masvingo, was arrested last week after a 13-year-old girl he lived with reported him to police for mul

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 11:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Whange MP arrested during CDF project meeting

Fortune Daniel Molokela, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament for Hwange Central and a human rights lawyer, has been arrested by police in Whange while overseeing a Citizens' Development Forum (CDF) project. Molokel…

Published: 28 Feb 2026 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for attempting to axe sibling to death

A 25-year-old man from Tsholotsho has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly attacked his biological brother with an axe following a dispute over missing property and money.Somandla Moyo, of Norman Mafu's homestead along the…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 16:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZACC officials arrested

Two officials from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission have appeared in Plumtree Magistrates' Court facing allegations of criminal abuse of duty and unlawful detention following an incident at Mphoengs Border Post.Brian Munyaradzi Komb…

Published: 27 Feb 2026 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

19-year-old kills mother, hides body

A 19-year-old man from Chihota, under Chief Mudzimurema, is assisting police with investigations after the murder of his mother, 52-year-old Tambudzai Maruza. Nelson Zinyoro was taken into custody on Tuesday after allegedly striking his mo…

Published: 26 Feb 2026 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Wife killer arrested while trying to cross the Border into Mozambique

A 45-year-old man was arrested near the Mozambique border while allegedly attempting to flee the country after killing his 50-year-old wife.Elliot Nyambira, of Masvingo, was apprehended following the death of his wife, Muchaneta Makuwaza.N…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 11:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kombi drivers arrested after being captured on CCTV driving recklessly

Nine commuter omnibus drivers and conductors have been arrested in a sweeping crackdown on reckless driving in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) after they were caught on camera mounting pavements and endangering pedestrians.The sus…

Published: 21 Feb 2026 at 17:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son arrested after shooting security guard in Johannesburg

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in Gauteng after allegedly shooting a 2

Published: 19 Feb 2026 at 11:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya prosecutor axed

The Prosecutor General has acceded to a request by Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Walter Magaya to remove Harare Provincial Chief Director Tendai Shonhayi from handling his ongoing rape trial, citing concerns ove…

Published: 18 Feb 2026 at 16:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop, security service member arrested

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested Norest Jingura (35), a bogus police officer, and Alison Maredza (43), a member of the security services, for drug peddling and trafficking along the Harare–Beitbridge Road near Bubi.The suspe…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 15:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman arrested over murder of stepson

Police in Gokwe have arrested Sharai Foromani (18) in connection with the murder of her three-year-old stepson at Madzura Village on 13 February 2026.According to police reports, the suspect allegedly followed the child to a bush behind th…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 15:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Independent candidate arrested for defacing Zanu-PF posters

An independent candidate contesting the Chegutu Municipality Ward 1 by-election, Tonderai Elisha Dausi, has been arrested for allegedly defacing campaign posters belonging to a rival Zanu-PF candidate.Dausi, 33, was apprehended by police f…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Robbery kingpin arrested

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested a 35-year-old man in Murewa in connection with a string of robbery, unlawful entry and theft cases reported in the area.Trust Vengai Tito was apprehended on 6 February 2026 after detectives …

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 13:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese fugitive wanted for 2023 fraud arrested in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean police have confirmed the arrest of Xu Liyin, a Chinese national wanted for large-scale fraud committed in 2023.Xu was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, an international alert requesting his provisional arrest pending extra…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 11:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Former prominent banker faces rape charges

Former Renaissance Financial Holdings group chief executive officer, Patterson Timba (59), is expected to appear before the Kadoma Magistrates Court this afternoon facing a rape charge.According to the State outline, Timba allegedly raped …

Published: 09 Feb 2026 at 21:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Senior cop arrested in drug bust

A senior police officer was arrested on Monday following a high-speed chase on the Masvingo–Beitbridge Road after he was allegedly found in unlawful possession of illicit drugs valued at about US$19,000.Inspector Pikirai Dade Hakata (53), …

Published: 03 Feb 2026 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Senior cop up for raping woman in custody

A senior Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at ZRP Zaka has been arrested and is facing six counts of rape after allegedly sexually assaulting a married 18-year-old woman who had been taken into police custody.The officer, wh…

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 22:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Uncle arrested over murder of niece and cousin

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of 29-year-old Obedience Makonye in connection with the murder of his niece, Elizabeth Munetsi (14) and his cousin Shepherd Makonye (nine) which occurred on January 26 at Gondora …

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya hit with 4 more rape charges, remanded

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Walter Magaya was on Monday remanded in custody until February 16, when he is expected to stand trial on a continuous roll running to February 19 on four counts of rape.Magaya appe…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 16:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya re-arrested at Harare Court

Prominent religious leader Walter Magaya was re-arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday after his trial for alleged rape appeared to have stalled.Court proceedings revealed that one of Magaya's accusers has withdrawn her complai…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 Zimbabweans in South African court for smuggling 33 children

Two Zimbabwean men have appeared briefly before the Musina Magistrate's Court in South Africa facing charges of aiding illegal immigrants and contravening immigration laws after they were allegedly caught transporting undocumented children…

Published: 20 Jan 2026 at 17:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

MP arrested by ZACC

Member of Parliament for Chiredzi West, Darlington Chiwa, was reportedly arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) following a Zanu PF party hearing in Masvingo.Chiwa was taken into custody shortly after attending the part…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

CID detective arrested for extortion

A police officer stationed at CID Headquarters is under investigation after allegedly accepting money from a businessman, claiming it would be used to facilitate the arrest of a suspect in a fraud case.Donald Mutsau appeared before Harare …

Published: 16 Jan 2026 at 21:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dexter Nduna arrested

Former Chegutu West Member of Parliament Dexter Nduna has been arrested on allegations of obstructing the course of justice.Nduna is expected to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges linked to an incident in which he allegedly threa…

Published: 14 Jan 2026 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

14 arrested over blocked enrolment of ‘outsiders' at Mhondoro-Ngezi school

Fourteen villagers have been arrested in Mhondoro-Ngezi, Mashonaland West, after allegedly blocking the enrolment of pupils at St Mark's Secondary School, accusing the institution of prioritising "outsiders" ahead of local children.The sus…

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare man arrested for possession of fake US$20 notes

Police have arrested a 34-year-old Harare man after he was found in possession of counterfeit United States dollar notes amounting to US$400.The suspect has been identified as Admire Gweshegweshe of Epworth.Confirming the arrest, Zimbabwe …

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 19:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 arrested for stealing road project cement

Four men appeared before the Mutare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing charges of theft of trust property after allegedly stealing cement intended for the Odzi–Marange Road construction project in Mutare North Constituency.The accused — I…

Published: 10 Jan 2026 at 21:34hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter

TikToker arrested for cyberbullying

A popular Kadoma-based TikToker has appeared before the courts facing cyberbullying charges following the alleged harassment of a freelance journalist.Leona Rutendo Zinhu appeared before a Kadoma magistrate yesterday in connection with an …

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:59hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

4 Zesa employees arrested for theft

Four Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) employees based at the Karoi depot have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of electrical materials valued at more than US$28 000.The suspects have been identified as Christe…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pastor arrested for criticising doek & slay event

Controversial preacher Alistar Chibanda has been arrested and is reportedly in police custody over allegations of circulating false and defamatory information related to the popular Doek & Slay event.The arrest is understood to have fo…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 13:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-Studio 263 actor up for US$250,000 fraud

Former Studio 263 actor and Enhanced Mortgaging Housing (Pvt) Ltd general manager, Revlino Gwanzura, has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing fraud charges involving US$250 000 allegedly swindled in a botched residential sta…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tourists robbers in court

Two men have been arraigned before the courts facing multiple counts of unlawful entry and theft after allegedly breaking into several tents at Vundu Bush Safari Camp in Mana Pools in September last year.According to court papers, Ephraim …

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean arrested in SA with R800,000 unwrought gold

FOUR foreign nationals were arrested in Mpumalanga after police recovered unwrought gold valued at an estimated R800,000 during a patrol operation on the N12 route near Delmas.According to provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prophet arrested in Bulawayo over spiritual theft, extortion

Bulawayo police have arrested Madzibaba Lenon Chidarikire, 44, a self-proclaimed prophet, over allegations of using snakes in spiritual rituals at the home of a former bank manager and subsequently extorting cash and vehicles from her. Chi…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 13:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police officer arrested for attempted robbery

A detective constable attached to CID Nkulumane in Bulawayo, Wellington Ndoro (38), appeared in court alongside three accomplices facing charges of attempted robbery. Ndoro, Felias Mvula, Julius Mugwagwa, and Silence Kwangwa appeared befor…

Published: 13 Dec 2025 at 13:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man arrested with 582 passports in South Africa

A 43-year-old Zimbabwean man has been arrested in South Africa after police found 582 passports and over R140,000 in cash hidden in his vehicle - a discovery pointing to a widespread tactic used by undocumented foreign nationals seeking to…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Headmaster arrested over US$84,000 fraud

A Harare high school head has been arrested in connection with alleged embezzlement of school funds amounting to US$84 000. Friendship High School head, Tayengwa Christopher Maponga, was taken into police custody last Monday after a compla…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

6 arrested over Presidential fertiliser scandal

Six people in Beitbridge have been arrested in two separate cases for the unlawful possession and sale of agricultural inputs under the Presidential Input Scheme, authorities confirmed. The arrests followed intelligence provided by the Nat…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa with R1.2 million worth of drugs

TWO Zimbabwean nationals were arrested on the N2 near Mahamba after police found 200kg of dagga worth R1.2 million in their truck.The pair of Tinashe Chitsamba (40) and Oscar Mutsetemari (45), appeared before the Mkhondo Magistrate's Court…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for pouring acid on wife

A Kwekwe man has been remanded in custody after he allegedly poured sulphuric acid on his wife's face during a domestic dispute, a case that has sparked outrage as Zimbabwe observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.Sha…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 18:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 cops arrested for armed robbery

Three police officers stationed at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Chivhu have been arrested and charged with armed robbery and extortion. The accused -  Conscious Nhumbwa, Wellington Muchanyerei, and Solister Mutande …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 13:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

Chitungwiza police have arrested popular rapper Maskiri in a case linked to the sale of goats, continuing a troubling trend in Zimbabwe where the word "GOAT" has become synonymous with legal disputes.Maskiri, who has recently ventured into…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 06:12hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter

Cops arrested in extortion sting operation

Five police officers from the ZRP Marondera traffic section were arrested last Thursday in a coordinated sting operation after allegedly demanding US$540 from a

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mom fatally stabs son (3)

A horrifying incident shook Hobhouse suburb yesterday morning when a mother allegedly fatally stabbed her three-year-old son in a violent attack.Police confirmed the arrest of 39-year-old Netsai Chikuni, who is accused of repeatedly stabbi…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mother arrested over brutal assault

Police have confirmed the arrest of a Marange woman whose brutal assault on her 11-year-old daughter was captured on video and widely circulated on social media.The woman, identified as 27-year-old Idah Mushayi of Village 28, Mount Zonwe u…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Mahere in urgent bid to block US$33,000 cost claim

Veteran journalist Jonisayi Maromo dies

'Kissmore' avoids jail over cyberbullying case

'No refund' signs now illegal

South Africa summons US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Pumula residents in Bulawayo face 4-month electricity outage

Highlanders FC teams up with Signature Suits for formal wear

Zimbabwe seeks partners for $200 million satellite project

Former MP challenges Parliament

Paul Mangwana says Mnangagwa will not gain an extra term

NetOne boss suspended

Chiwenga's wife affected by Zimbabwe army shake-up

Mnangagwa appoints Mutasa to ZAnu-PF Elders Council

Married man dies at girlfriend's house

Mugabe's son withdraws bail bid in Johannesburg shooting case

3 killed in bus accident

Teachers slams govt over civil servants' wages claim

Campaigns on dog vaccination reach 30 000 people in Bulawayo

10 'one million men march' war vets out on bail

Ex-CABS manager jailed 4 years for fraud

Zanu-PF defends Mnangagwa term extension plan

Cops in court over release of suspect

Has Paul Mangwana already forgotten what the constitution he helped draft says?

Zimbabwe’s persecution of Blessed Mhlanga is more damaging to national interests than any speech

Alleged plot to fund violent protests emerges

Beitbridge orders residents to demolish houses

Minimum wage increases by 8% for Agro-subsector

Prophet Magaya says complainants withdrew allegations

Man beats wife to death

Former MP demands urgent repairs on Silobela-Kwekwe road

Lorraine Drive re‑opened

Zimbabwe steel exports soar amid regional demand

Kariba levels rise - but power crisis far from over

Man dies at girlfriend's homestead

Bulawayo civic group backs Zanu-PF's Constitutional Amendment push

Zimbabwe MP proposes mandatory DNA tests for newborns

Mother arrested over son's death

Hijacker arrested after crashing stolen Mercedes-Benz

Zimbabwe police impound hundreds of vehicles in nationwide blitz

Social welfare officer jailed for stealing drought relief wheat

Officer in charge faces murder charge after suspect dies

Chamisa under fire over 'No to 2050' post

Mnangagwa's wife blasts Harare Zanu-PF leaders

Relief for Zimbabweans stranded in UAE

Private sector struggles to match Govt salaries

RBZ tightens grip on mobile money

Govt pushes medical aid societies to sell their clinics and pharmacies

Convicted madzibaba granted bail pending appeal

Zanu-PF MP in court

Govt cracks down on schools manipulating ZIMSEC pass rates

Bulawayo engineer develops app to make public transport safer and more efficient