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Gunshot wound leads to arrest of armed robbery gang
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has apprehended six suspects linked to multiple robbery incidents and a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft. The arrests were confirmed by ZRP spokesperso...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:11hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust car battery theft syndicate
Police in Gweru, Midlands province, have successfully dismantled a car battery theft syndicate that had been targeting residents in both Gweru and Harare. The syndicate's activities were uncovered fol...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:53hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
BCC, stakeholders clash over car park policy
The Bulawayo Car Park Association has urged the city council to review its policies on car parks to address inheritance issues following an owner's death. Chairperson Albert Sibanda highlighted this n...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:54hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Burnside's 'haunted car' stuns locals
In the quiet suburb of Burnside, along Circular Road and near the popular chill spot Bagcwele, an abandoned vehicle on an undeveloped stand has captivated the community, leading to rumours that it is ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1976 | by Staff reporter
Dashcam gives away armed robbers
LUCK ran out on two armed robbers after the dashboard camera of a car belonging to someone they had robbed captured their images.The duo was yesterday sentenced to 10 years in prison each by H...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Burglar targets top cops
Who will guard ordinary citizens from criminals now that the Zimbabwe Republic Police are also in need of protection from criminals?This is the question Beitbridge residents are asking themsel...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Cheeky armed robbers jailed 10 years each
FOUR notorious armed robbers have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for committing a spate of cheeky robberies.Mbekezeli Brighton Sibanda (24) of Mbundani, Lindani Mpala (20) of Gwabal...Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Car hijackers jailed
TWO serial Concession car hijackers were sentenced to an effective five year jail term each by Bindura magistrate Ruramai Chitumbura on Friday....Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
19-year-old 'armed robber' arrested
A 19-year-old suspected armed robber who was part of a five-men gang that raided tuckshop owners in Bindura while armed with axes and stole US$135 cash, beers and electrical gadgets has been arrested....Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 15:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 ex-convicts in court for robbery
TWO ex-convicts appeared in court on Friday, facing charges of robbery. Three more accomplices are still at large. Joseph Phiri (44) and Michael Mandoro (46) of Unit H, Seke, Chitungwi...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Guard arrested for losing firearm while drinking
A 30-year-old security officer has been arrested after losing a service firearm and failed to report to the police, while a suspected house breaker has been arrested in Concession where a police unifo...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mudede's son convicted
Theft of family property has cost Solomon Mudede (36), son to former Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede 70 hours of community service at Chitungwiza General Hospital after he was found guilty of stealin...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 07:24hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Drug dealer in court for murder
A SUSPECTED Ruwa drug dealer, who is also involved in the transport business, appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of fatally assaulting at his house and in a car a suspected thief whom he w...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Daring thieves breaks into houses of CIOs
TWO suspected habitual thieves yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi to answer to charges of house-breaking, including nreaking into houses of State security agents.Kudakw...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 07:14hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Police launch blitz on pirate kombis, taxis
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a crackdown on pirate kombis and taxis commonly known as mshikashikas as the law enforcement agents continue to intensify the fight against violators of lockdown measu...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
8 robbers pounce on ex-minister Made
THE eight suspected robbers who pounced on former Agriculture minister Joseph Made's farm before stealing an assortment of goods worth thousands of dollars appeared before Marondera magistrate Patienc...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 06:19hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Pirate kombi drivers attack police officers
ROWDY pirate kombi drivers ganged up with some rogue elements and attacked traffic police officers before smashing the rear windscreen of their patrol vehicle and stealing a car battery which was in t...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thieves break into Bulawayo mayor's car
THIEVES last night broke into Bulawayo Mayor councillor Solomon Mguni's car and stole cash among other valuables at his home in Nkulumane suburb. Cllr Mguni discovered the crime on Thursday mo...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Neighbour sells out housebreakers
POLICE have arrested four men from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo who were involved in a spate of break-ins and thefts. The four ran out of luck when a neighbour anonymously tipped off police...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 05:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
6 armed robbers arrested
Six armed robbers who recently raided a house in Nkayi and robbed a couple of a vehicle, cash and various goods early this month, have been arrested by police. The six are Rishatime Madzengere...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thief security guard jailed
A SECURITY guard from Bulawayo has been sentenced to three months in prison for stealing a car battery from his employer's son valued at $500 in Luveve suburb. Mr Prince Nkomo (32) left his ba...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
9 car batteries recovered from theft gang
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested two men for theft of car batteries and unlawful entry cases at Barham Green suburb. Police recovered more than nine car batteries and property which Kudakwashe Mapare ...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Call to ban used batteries exports
Leading local automotive battery manufacturer Chloride Zimbabwe has appealed to Government to draft measures that curb the smuggling of used automotive batteries and ban their exportation, for the ben...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hwange cop up for 12 counts of theft
A HWANGE-BASED junior police officer facing 12 counts of unlawful entry and theft after going on a housebreaking spree, which included stealing from his colleagues' homes, has been denied bail....Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
7 robbers arrested, 5 others on the run
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has arrested seven suspected armed robbers who were targeting farms, service stations and business premises in Mashonaland Central Province. Five others are still ...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for 5 robbers
POLICE in Bindura have launched a manhunt for five suspected robbers linked to a series of armed robberies in Mashonaland Central province.The five, all believed to be from Harare, were initia...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kombi operators hike fares
COMMUTER omnibus operators in Bulawayo have increased fares by 50 percent and warned of another hike should the ongoing price madness gripping the country continue unabated. The kombi fares sh...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Alick Macheso impersonator arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested Aleck Nkandla (32) alias Alick Macheso together with his accomplice Cynthia Ncube in connection with 12 counts of unlawful entry and theft.Bulawayo police spok...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
12 years jail for church burglar
A MAN who stole cash and property worth over $5 000 mostly from churches in Bulawayo has been sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison.Innocent Ncube (37) from Umguza district went on a house-br...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Burglar raids four churches
A MAN who stole cash and property worth over $5 000 mostly from churches in Bulawayo has appeared in court.Innocent Ncube (37) from Umguza district allegedly broke into locked premises and veh...Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman narrowly escapes jail for unlawful borrowing
A WOMAN who took and used her ex-lover's vehicle without his consent was slapped with a $200 fine after she was convicted of "unlawful borrowing".Gertrude Mlambo, was convicted after a full tr...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 08:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man steals father's car
A 22-YEAR-OLD Marondera man has been slapped with a two-and-a-half-year effective jail term for stealing his father's car and selling it.Blessing Chimbizi, who stole his father Shephered Manje...Published: 17 Jun 2017 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Accelerate your music career by treating it like a business it is
Sekusiyaphel' unyaka am sure you're ready to get serious about your music than ever before ngoba soon siyobe sijayivel' uDecember. You might have a multitude of goals you'd like to accomplish: maybe y...Published: 18 May 2016 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by DJ-Sticha
Man fondles 14 year old neighbour
A Mbare man in Harare has been dragged to court for fondling breasts and buttocks of his neighbour's daughter aged 14 before assaulting her.Wellington Chatambarara aged 31 is facing indecent a...Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 12:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man kidnaps son at gunpoint
A 32-year-old man allegedly stole a police uniform before teaming up with his friends to kidnap his son at gunpoint from his ex-wife's house.Engelbert Kwangware and Givemore Katiyo appeared b...Published: 28 May 2015 at 06:11hrs | | by Fungai Jachi
Soldier up for armed robbery
A SOLDIER allegedly teamed up with seven illegal gold panners and raided a Kwekwe gold mine in a foiled armed robbery attempt. Thomas Mwale, 28, and his accomplices Isaac Tafadzwa Bhuguja, 20,...Published: 20 Apr 2015 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Timoth Makohliso
Man in trouble after stealing car battery for Christmas
A 27-year-old general worker at Mtshabezi Hospital landed him in trouble after he was convicted and fined for stealing a car battery to power his stereo for Christnmas.Ishmael Mpofu pleaded gu...Published: 01 Jan 2014 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man apparently commits suicide after argument about car battery
A 27- year old man from Warren Park D suburb in Harare is suspected to have committed suicide near Warren Hills following a misunderstanding with his sister.The man, identified as Tinashe Temb...Published: 30 Mar 2013 at 10:44hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Man (41) killed over a car battery
A Mufakose man, Christopher Gini (41) died on Monday evening after he was stabbed on the chest by a friend following a dispute over a car battery. The incident occurred at around 6 pm near t...Published: 15 Mar 2012 at 22:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
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