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Police crack down on illegal firearms as amnesty nears end

Members of the public have been reminded to surrender all unregistered or illegal firearms before the Presidential Gun Amnesty ends on 24 October 2025.The amnes

Published: 25 Oct 2025 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Over 2 000 illegal firearm holders arrested

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested more than 2,000 suspects for illegal possession of firearms and other weapons during an ongoing operation dubbed "No to Illegal Firearms, Misuse of Toy Guns and Dangerous Weapons."In a state…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrest 748 in firearm crackdown

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested 748 suspects in a nationwide operation targeting illegal firearms, toy guns, and other dangerous weapons.The crackdown, launched on 1 September 2025 under the banner "No to Illegal Firearms,…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 13:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa seeks to silence guns in DRC

SADC Chairperson and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, today to attend the joint SADC-East African Community (EAC) Summit. The high-level meeting seeks to address the worsening security s…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:36hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter

3 arrested for smuggling firearms and drugs in coffin

THREE men who tried to smuggle firearms and drugs into the country under the guise of repatriating the body of a dead person have been arrested by police in Beitbridge.Mehluli Nkomo (35), Brendon Dube (28) and Wellington Ndlovu (34) were a…

Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man (22) arrested with guns, teargas

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Binga after he was found in possession of two unlicensed firearms, several rounds of ammunition and tear-smoke canisters while he was in a bar.Madodana Muleya was arrested following a tip off and was also …

Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 13:15hrs | 12 | by Erick Matotoba

Top cop comes out guns blazing

POLICE commissioner in charge of Matabeleland North province Erasmus Makodza's lawyers have written a letter of complaint to Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga against alleged dodgy dealings by a constable married to a Zimbabwe Anti-Corru…

Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's faction speaks about 'MDC guns'

THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has denied reports that it is smuggling guns into the country in preparation to violently overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime. State Security Minister Owen Ncube on Monday claimed that MDC Al…

Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZCTU blasts Mnangagwa ally over 'reckless' coup claims, threats

THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called on State Security Minister Owen Ncube to retract his threats to deal with labour activists, civil society and the opposition he collectively accused of working with the enemy to viole…

Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa secures himself with Briefcase guns, drones and bulletproof vests

When President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived at the National Sports Stadium for a ceremony to mark Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day on Tuesday, he was sandwiched between men in dark suits carrying briefcases.For many in the giant stadium, the brie…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 15:10hrs | | by ZimLive

Zimbabwe could benefit from stricter firearm regulation

Tawanda MusarurwaYou definitely know something is wrong when a woman is robbed of a mango she is eating at gunpoint.This is the ridiculous incident that occurred recently along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway.It could be normal though, but…

Published: 10 Jan 2014 at 08:18hrs | 4 | by Tawanda Musarurwa

'Take away the guns,' women tell UN envoy

Imagine being charged $100 for a medical certificate issued by a doctor proving that you have been raped before you can go after the culprit - and then during his trial having to feed the man who raped you.Recounting such stories, Zainab B…

Published: 15 Feb 2013 at 18:06hrs | | by Jocelyne Sambira

A story of armed mayhem

In the recently published novel, The Guns of Matabeleland, the author, Skid Masuku displays incredible imagination.This is an action packed scintillating tale of armed mayhem, ruthless betrayal and incredible humour, âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â…

Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 10:39hrs | 1 | by Corine Saunders

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MP Mangondo raises alarm over rural road conditions as rainy season begins

Ibbo Mandaza's Sapes Trust premises firebombed

Dangote's visit to Zimbabwe gets Mnangagwa greenlight

Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

Bulawayo steps up crackdown on illegal vendors

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

400 000 houses to get private sector electricity connection

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

Govt approves 5,000 health posts to boost sector capacity

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of officer

Minister's aide arrested over gun at Zanu PF Conference

Mnangagwa critic arrested in US$10,000 trap

Chivayo gifts comedian US$150,000 for 'making Mnangagwa laugh'

Dembare edge Bosso on penalties

Man rapes woman at axe point

Security guards convicted for stealing company truck

US flags Zimbabwe's rigid labour laws

Cameroon elects world's oldest president at 92

ZIMSWA applauds push to decriminalise sex work in Zimbabwe

CCC MP Hwende Commends President Mnangagwa for Recognizing ZINARA’s Accountability Progress

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