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Bogus cops steal US$14,000 car from dealer

A Harare car dealer was duped and robbed of his vehicle by three men posing as police officers in a daring daylight incident on Tuesday.According to police, the victim, Nick Mzimba (29) of Sutherlands Heights along Baines Avenue in the Ave…

Published: 20 Oct 2025 at 19:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF councillor swindled US$56 600 in shady car deal

A 35-year-old Masvingo car dealer, Romeo Karonga, has been granted US$300 bail after appearing in court for allegedly defrauding Zanu-PF Councillor Benson Hwata of US$56,600 in a botched vehicle deal.Regional Magistrate Innocent Bepura gra…

Published: 16 Oct 2025 at 15:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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

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 | | 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

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

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 | | 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 | | 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 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 | | by Staff reporter

Mbongeni Ngema dies in Eastern Cape car crash

Tributes have been pouring in for legendary South African playwright, musician and creator of the iconic South African play Sarafina! Mbongeni Ngema following his passing.The 68-year-old Ngema passed away in a head-on collision in Lusikisi…

Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:37hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Cop drove robbers getaway car

A DETECTIVE based in Bulawayo who was a getaway driver in a planned armed robbery spree in Victoria Falls has been arrested.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi in a telephone interview with B-Metro sent out a st…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:47hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Intern steals client's car

WHAT a disgrace!A 19-year-old student on attachment in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing charges of allegedly stealing a Mercedes Benz that belongs to a client.Adonia Muzondi from Cowdray Park suburb who was attached to BMW and Mercede…

Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe may starts lithium car batteries production

Zimbabwe may start commercial production of lithium batteries for passenger vehicles next year following headway by the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) which has already purified lithium phosphate and manufactured protype cells.The co…

Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:28hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Car-smuggling syndicate arrested

A syndicate of suspected fraudsters who allegedly smuggled high end vehicles into the country and evade paying toll gates has been nabbed, with five of the suspects appearing in court this Tuesday.Terrence Madiro, Aleck Dzepatsva, Brian Ma…

Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 09:28hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's former ally loses car to Good Samaritan

FORMER MDC Alliance national chairperson and Citizens for Coalition Change (CCC) member Thabitha Khumalo was left counting her losses after a man who had offered to help her to connect a battery to her car sped off with the vehicle before …

Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

SA registered car caught trying to ferry stolen cattle in Zimbabwe

A South African registered car has been caught trying to transport stolen cattle from Mberengwa. According to a message circulating on social media, it is believed the cattle were stolen in the Ngoma, John Dip, Shanyaugwe radius as they ha…

Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Please leave Chamisa out of bullet-proof vehicle funds

Why does it become an issue for someone who has not contributed anything towards purchasing a bullet proof-proof vehicle for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa? It is people who haven't contributed a cent who want to…

Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:29hrs | | by Lawdza Moonz

Cop crashes into Chief Zvimba's car

AN un-licenced police officer has been convicted for negligent driving after he lost control of his speeding vehicle and rammed into a traditional leader's car.Nomatter Enock (35), who is at ZRP Camps and Hostels, Chinhoyi, recently appear…

Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police arrest suspected car jacker

POLICE have arrested a suspect who is part of a three man gang which stole a vehicle at an intersection in Bulawayo.Police on their twitter page said Cain Nkala (30) and his two accomplices who are still at large attacked a driver and fled…

Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's 2 mayors tussle for official vehicle

LOCAL Government minister July Moyo has been accused of fueling the administrative and policy crisis in Harare where MDC Alliance officials Jacob Mafume and Stewart Mutizwa are both claiming the mayoral office and are not tussling for the …

Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Robbers force children out of stolen vehicle

A 31-year-old Glen View man lost his gold Toyota Corolla Bubble and US$200 cash to armed robbers who forced out his two children sitting in the car at their home on Tuesday night. The man had left the keys on the ignition while his two chi…

Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Good Samaritan loses car, valuables to robbers

A GOOD Samaritan was robbed of a car, money and other valuables after offering a lift to two unknown robbers, who are on the run.Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Luxon Chananda confirmed the robbery to NewsDay yesterday.Benson Nyab…

Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Not everyone who moves a car is a driver

Driving standards have dismally gone down and so has  general courtesy. Today if you see a man opening the car door for a woman it's either the car is new or the door lock does not work. The ability to start and move a car does not ma…

Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 07:27hrs | | by Thomas Tondo

'Rushwaya syndicate' in court

THE alleged gold smuggling syndicate made up of Zimbabwe Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya, intelligence officers and businessman Ali Mohamad, yesterday appeared in court jointly on allegations of smuggling and unlawful posses…

Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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