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Woman arrested for stealing from parked car

A 24-year-old woman from Mzilikazi suburb appeared in court on Thursday, accused of stealing a Samsung S24 phone and US$1 410 in cash from a man outside a local club.Musawenkosi Ncube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba, …

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 06:52hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF affiliates call for Mnangagwa life presidency

Zanu-PF affiliates have stepped up their calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power for life, a motion that is expected to surface at the party's annual conference set for Mutare Polytechnic from October 13 to 18.At last yea…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:53hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth leader dies in car accident

Zanu-PF Midlands provincial youth league deputy secretary for information and publicity, Tinashe Panganai, has died following a tragic car accident on Sunday.Midlands provincial chairperson Ernest Dzoro confirmed the death, describing Pang…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:51hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter

Foreigner arrested after Harare car break-in spree

A foreign national who allegedly entered Zimbabwe illegally has been arrested in connection with a series of smash-and-grab incidents that targeted vehicles in Harare.Police confirmed the arrest of Cassian Pascal Mangombe (45), who is link…

Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 19:28hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter

Father Chivayo at it again!

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made headlines after gifting renowned street preacher, Prophet Inzwirashe Matema, a brand-new 2025 Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD6 and US$50,000 in cash, in recognition of his dedication to spreading the gospel.Chi…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 12:26hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter

Cop steals police Ford Ranger from headquarters

Authorities in Mashonaland Central are searching for Assistant Inspector Mandizvidza, who allegedly disappeared with a marked police Ford Ranger.An internal police memo dated August 13, circulated to all stations in Mashonaland East, instr…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 11:29hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army major implicated in cross-border car theft syndicate

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) major has been implicated in a cross-border vehicle theft syndicate after the recovery of a stolen Toyota Fortuner in Mozambique, exposing what authorities say is a sophisticated network of criminals and corr…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:43hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

2 men arrested for vehicle smuggling near Botswana border

Police in Matabeleland South province have arrested two men and recovered three smuggled vehicles in a late-night operation near the Botswana border.The suspects, Martin Muzamba (45) from Emakhandeni, Bulawayo, and Costa Imbayarwo (25) fro…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 08:55hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter

Serial car fraudster jailed over rental scams

A 36-year-old serial fraudster, Christen Nketa, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of stealing multiple vehicles from car rental companies using a string of fake identities. The court suspended two years of the …

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 10:03hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

Guti's widow reveals why she rejected luxury car and US$250,000

Eunor Guti, a senior leader in the Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith Ministries and widow of the late Archbishop Ezekiel Guti, has revealed that she rejected a generous gift offer comprising a brand-new luxury vehi…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:16hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter

Student gets car for 8As at O'level

A student who achieved eight As in his 2024 O-Level examinations has received a car as a reward for his exceptional academic performance, thanks to a unique initiative by Emmanuel Fellowship Church.Ochieson Mutero was presented with the ve…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 12:40hrs | 15622 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans unite to buy Greatman a car after Chivayo snub

In a powerful show of unity and compassion, Zimbabweans at home and in the diaspora have raised more than US$10,000 (approximately R185,000) through a GoFundMe campaign to support wheelchair-bound musician Greatman Gwaze, following an earl…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:31hrs | 8469 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans fume over 'extortionate' car duty valuations

A promotional campaign by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), launched on June 29, 2025, to encourage voluntary compliance among vehicle owners has ignited widespread public outrage. Instead of fostering cooperation, the campaign has d…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:18hrs | 3933 | by Staff reporter

Car thief caught using stolen vehicle as pirate taxi

A CHEEKY Mutare man who had in the morning stolen a parked car in the city was nabbed while using the vehicle as a pirate taxi later that same day.Philip Mandeya (28) of Mandeya Two Village, Honde Valley under Chief Mutasa was arrested whi…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 14:29hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter

Father accidentally runs over 2-year-old daughter

A tragic accident has plunged a Kensington family into mourning after a 55-year-old father accidentally ran over and killed his 2-year-old daughter while reversing his car out of the yard.The heartbreaking incident occurred on the morning …

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter

BREAKING: David Chapfika dies in tragic car accident

Former Deputy Minister of Finance and long-serving ZANU PF politician David Chapfika has died in a fatal road accident near Chabwino, along the bridge at Stondon, authorities confirmed on Thursday.Chapfika, a veteran legislator who once re…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 13:33hrs | 4656 | by Staff reporter

SA cops arrest man trying to smuggle stolen car into Zimbabwe

South African police on Monday arrested a 44-year-old man who attempted to smuggle a stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe using counterfeit registration documents.The suspect was intercepted at the Departure Vehicle Checkpoint near the Beitbridge …

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:05hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Kapfupi finally receives car after drunken stumble delayed handover

Popular comedian and musician Freddie Manjalima, widely known by his stage name Kapfupi, has finally taken delivery of his new Toyota Aqua, a gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, after a dramatic delay stemming from an ear…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:19hrs | 835 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya sparks buzz with acquisition of 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Prominent religious leader and entrepreneur Walter Magaya has made headlines once again after acquiring a 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, one of the world's most luxurious and expensive SUVs. The vehicle's arrival in Zimbabwe has reignited conv…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 2239 | by Staff reporter

Gas explosion turns car into fireball in Bulawayo

Bulawayo was rocked by another terrifying gas explosion on Monday night when a car burst into flames near the Amakhosi Cultural Centre, reducing the vehicle to a charred shell and raising fresh concerns about the growing menace of poorly h…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1348 | by Staff reporter

Kapfupi begs Chivayo for another car

Zimbabwean comedian Freddy Manjalima, popularly known as Kapfupi, has publicly appealed to flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo to gift him another car.Kapfupi, who was previously gifted a Toyota Aqua by Chivayo in 2024, revealed that t…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:50hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter

Bail for man accused of assaulting MP in hotel car park

A Harare man appeared in court Friday charged with assault and malicious damage to property after allegedly attacking Masvingo South MP Tanatsiwa Mukomberi, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.Wilson Mutambwani, 38, from Braesid…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:33hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter

Harare man loses Mercedes-Benz to mystery woman

A 31-year-old man was left stunned and without his car after a brief encounter with an unidentified woman led to the theft of his white Mercedes Benz C200 at a popular restaurant in central Harare on Friday, 17 May 2025.The incident occurr…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 16:11hrs | 2271 | by Staff reporter

Guti rejects Chivayo's 'dirty money,' lavish car

Eunor Guti, widow of the late Archbishop Ezekiel Guti and spiritual matriarch of ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries International, has declined a luxury vehicle and a US$250,000 cash gift offered by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivay…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 10:45hrs | 2799 | by Staff reporter

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 unusual delay in reporting the crime has …

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:57hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo gifts Leonard Dembo's widow a Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000 in cash to Eunice Dembo, the widow of Zimbabwean music legend Leonard Dembo, in response to her public plea for financial assistance.Eunic…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 16:29hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter

Big Zulu involved in a near-fatal car accident

Prayers are up for musician Siyabonga Nene, affectionately known as Big Zulu, who was involved in a car accident over the weekend.According to his label, Inkabi Records, the heartbreaking news was posted on Facebook. The label has asked th…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 09:44hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man strangled by hitchhiker in shocking carjacking incident

A 50-year-old Bulawayo man met a gruesome death on Tuesday after being strangled with his car's seat belt by a hitchhiker in a chilling incident along Randun Road in Upper Rangemore, Bulawayo.Police on Wednesday confirmed the tragic event,…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:26hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Duo steal govt vehicle

Two men appeared in court yesterday on charges of stealing a Government-owned vehicle from the central business district (CBD) and allegedly planning to repair and resell it. Peace Batanai Tsara (26) and Norman Muyambiri (23) were arraigne…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:14hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for 6 years for stealing a car in Zimbabwe

A 46-year-old man from Mberengwa, Hlangabeza Mabhula, also known as Benjamin Kutira, was sentenced to prison for theft and possession of illegal items in the Zvishavane Magistrates' Court.The incident occurred on the night of 5 November, w…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

Senator Mupfumira's car seized at gunpoint in Harare

A vehicle belonging to Mashonaland West senator and former cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira was hijacked at gunpoint in Harare's Avondale West on December 11, police have confirmed.The incident occurred around 7:00 AM when Mupfumira's dri…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:46hrs | 1151 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo car dealer faces additional car theft charges

Bulawayo socialite and car dealer Brighton Chipunza has been hit with fresh charges in connection with a high-profile car theft case involving a Toyota Hilux GD6 owned by prominent businessman and former deputy mayor Gift Banda. The vehicl…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 'Oprah Winfrey' gets a car from Chivayo

Controversial businessman and self-proclaimed philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has sparked fresh debate after presenting veteran talk show host Dr. Rebecca Chisamba with a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortuner. Chivayo hailed Dr. Chisamba as a "na…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 19:47hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo records spike in theft of cars

Police in Bulawayo have confirmed a troubling surge in vehicle thefts, with 70 vehicles reported stolen between January and October this year. While law enforcement officials are expressing concern over the growing cases of carjacking in t…

Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:59hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo socialite awaits bail ruling amid stolen vehicle scandal

Bulawayo car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, popularly known as "Dash," is set to hear the ruling on his bail application tomorrow. The 30-year-old faces charges connected to the theft of a South African-registered Toyota Fortuner,…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1427 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Belarus fire engine malfunction, Gwanda Fire Brigade struggles

A Toyota Runx was completely gutted by fire this afternoon outside Gwanda city centre, near the NSSA complex along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, after the Gwanda Fire Brigade faced challenges in extinguishing the blaze.The fire team report…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:45hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter

Zimra seizes Hwindi President's car

Popular Zimdancehall artist Bessel Mugo Parewa, known as Hwindi President, has taken to social media to voice his frustration after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) impounded his vehicle as part of a nationwide clampdown on illegally…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 16:01hrs | 10274 | by Staff reporter

Mark Ngwazi survives freak car accident

Popular Sungura musician Mark Ngwazi is fortunate to be alive after surviving a car accident early Sunday morning. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but the musician took to his Facebook account to share images of the accide…

Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 15:28hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter

Policeman loses car to robbers in Zimbabwe

Two men, Luckmore Tasaruka (26) and Tatenda Saidi (30), from Domboshava, have appeared in court for allegedly hijacking a policeman's vehicle after hiring him for a trip to Mhondoro. The duo, charged with robbery, was denied bail by Harare…

Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 14:17hrs | 1361 | by Staff reporter

PHOTOS: Daisy Mtukudzi's car repaired and ready for collection

Daisy Mtukudzi, the daughter of the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, has announced that her car, which was recently damaged in an accident, has been successfully repaired and is back in top condition.Sir Wicknell Chivayo, who had previou…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 13:18hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe chief loses car, money to robbers, left tied with a rope

Chief Marupi of Gwanda South is counting his losses after a gang of robbers stormed his homestead in the early hours of today, tying him up and fleeing with his car and over R1,000 in cash.The robbery occurred shortly after midnight, and t…

Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:38hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter

Harare man steals sister-in-law's car

A Harare man is facing charges for allegedly stealing his sister-in-law's car after being entrusted with its sale.Tawanda Danford Bondamakara, 40, from Unit A in Chitungwiza, appeared before Magistrate Apolonia Marutya last Friday, charged…

Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:22hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter

Man indecently assaults 10-year-old girl in car boot

A man from Rujeko, Chinhoyi, has been taken to court for indecent assault after allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl in the boot of a car. The accused, 26-year-old Panashe Tinotenda Magusvu, was seated with the victim when the incident o…

Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:43hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter

8 dead as car smashes into bridge pillar

Eight people were confirmed dead Sunday while two others were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a bridge pillar and flung passengers outside in a tragic road accident that happened along the Ngundu-Tanganda road.…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 20:54hrs | 2222 | by Staff reporter

SA border police intercept suspected stolen car

South African police officers at the Beitbridge Border Post arrested a male suspect driving a suspected stolen vehicle on Tuesday.The vehicle, a late model Mercedes Benz believed to have been stolen from KwaThema near Johannesburg, was sei…

Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter

Man loses car at betting house

Police are investigating two separate cases involving theft of motor vehicles which occurred in Gweru Central Business District (CBD) and Zvishavane on June 01 2024.Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirm…

Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:43hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

Attempt on Zuma's life flops?

Police arrest 51-year-old man for drunk and reckless driving after he crashed into Zuma's armoured state vehicle.South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma survived a car accident after a vehicle transporting him was hit by a drunk driver,…

Published: 29 Mar 2024 at 19:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

6 arrested for motor vehicles theft

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested six suspects in connection with robbery and theft of motor vehicles on separate occasions in the city.Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube identified the suspects in the first case as  Malvin Mu…

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Man steals car, arrested while about to repaint it

A 22-YEAR-OLD Silobela man has been arrested for stealing a Toyota Hiace vehicle from a house in Mkoba 9 Suburb in Gweru on Sunday last week.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said Polite Lunga of Sithemba Vi…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Chitungwiza mayor wants to buy service car

FORMER Chitungwiza mayor Lovermore Maiko has approached the local authority in a bid to acquire the vehicle he was using during tenure.The Chitungwiza Municipality has sought guidance over the matter from the Local Government and Public Wo…

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

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