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4 traffic police officers in court for bribery

Four police officers who were manning a roadblock along the Bulawayo-Harare Highway have appeared in court facing bribery and criminal abuse of duty charges after allegedly being found with US$237 and 110 Botswana pula they could not accou…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:21hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo youngsters shine in Bayern Munich Cup

Bulawayo's young footballers have raised hopes of producing another generation of international stars after finishing runners-up at the Bayern Munich Youth Festival in Germany.The 10-member team reached Sunday's final before losing 4-3 to …

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 10:48hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter

4 traffic police officers in court for bribery

Four police officers who were manning a roadblock along the Bulawayo-Harare Highway have appeared in court facing bribery and criminal abuse of duty charges after allegedly being found with US$237 and P110 that they failed to account for.M…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 10:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal JoJo tank connections

The City of Bulawayo has raised alarm over a growing trend of illegal JoJo tank connections, warning that some residents are bypassing water meters by connecting storage tanks directly to the municipal water reticulation system, a practice…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:26hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter

Woman recounts husband's alleged abduction by men posing as police

A Chitungwiza woman has told the Harare Magistrates' Court how she watched her husband being forcibly taken away by men she believed were genuine police officers, saying the suspects' apparent impersonation of law enforcement delayed the r…

Published: 07 Aug 2026 at 18:25hrs | 980 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo links pirate kombis to law enforcers

Bulawayo City Council has made the startling claim that most of the unregistered and unbranded commuter omnibuses operating illegally in the city's central business district belong to members of law enforcement agencies.The revelation emer…

Published: 04 Jul 2026 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Cops killer' tormented by bees

Convicted armed robber Daniel Munyanyi (50), who is already serving a cumulative 185-year prison sentence for robbery-related offences, has been referred for psychiatric evaluation after making bizarre claims during his appearance before t…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 17:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 cops arrested over alleged US$600 extortion scheme

Two Zimbabwe Republic Police officers have appeared in court on allegations of criminal abuse of duty after they allegedly demanded money from a Chinese national in exchange for his release during what is believed to have been an unlawful …

Published: 05 Jun 2026 at 13:56hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter

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: 11 Mar 2026 at 20:35hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter

Only trained cops to conduct breathalyser tests

Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has directed that only trained and certified police officers are authorised to conduct breathalyser tests on motorists suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, as au…

Published: 03 Feb 2026 at 05:00hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter

6 cops charged over illegal fingerprinting racket

Six police officers appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa on charges of criminal abuse of office after allegedly operating unauthorised fingerprinting stations in their vehicles and collecting payments from members of the public in …

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:35hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter

3 cops up for criminal abuse of office

Three police officers from Dzivarasekwa Police Station appeared in Harare Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with criminal abuse of office.The accused, Kevin Mareyanadzo (37), Likwa Moyo (40), and Vongai Munapo (33), were each granted US…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police condemn threats against officers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has called for calm and cooperation from motorists following the circulation of a viral video showing a tense confrontation between a driver and traffic officers.In a statement, police national spokespers…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:07hrs | | 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 | 842 | 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

PAZ frets over spiking-throwing cops

THE Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has blasted the police for throwing spikes at moving passenger vehicles and smashing windscreens to apprehend errant drivers, warning that if the practice continues it would end up sparking prote…

Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:31hrs | 322 | by Ben Musarurwa

Are people really safe in the hands of the police?

Ok, so this is what happened, a man who was staying next to our house had just died. He was staying alone after divorcing his wife. His name was Mr Simon Adam. Before he died, he gave my father his other gate keys. This is because he saw t…

Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 17:04hrs | | by Belinda Makaita Chowa

Cop exposes corruption in ZRP

Editor, Officers in charge in charge of various stations dotted around the country are fuelling corruption because subordinates are charged various amounts of money to go on certain duties. To go to a retention road block you pay $10 per d…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 14:29hrs | | by Anonymous Cop

Junior police officers being forced to contribute money every month to buy stationery - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.12/06/2016, 19:03 - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Please hide my identity. I am a police offi…

Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 16:08hrs | | by Junior police officer

The impoverished police, army and general citizens must strike together

For tens of thousands of years in the dark and uncertain jungles of Africa, our great Ancestors have faced difficult challenges of dangerous wild animals, invasions by brute foreigners and droughts and starvation and various diseases. Our …

Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 09:48hrs | 3536 | by Rakanga Danble

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