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Bail for jailed cops
Four of the seven police detectives from the homicide unit who were recently arrested on charges of theft and criminal abuse of office have been granted bail by the Bulawayo High Court.Justice...Published: 17 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter
7 top rogue cops arrested, dragged to court
Seven high-ranking detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's homicide unit in Bulawayo have been charged with theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice following their alleged i...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:38hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
5 guns and US$68,000 stolen in armed robberies
Police are investigating two armed robberies in Esigodini and Harare in which US$45,000 and US$23,000 was stolen respectively.In the raid at the offices of a security company on Lymington Road...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:04hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter
Soldier in trouble for assaulting cop
A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Decent Dube (31), along with two villagers, faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a policeman in a dispute over a snooker game in Lupane, Matab...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:50hrs | 980 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe probes extra-judicial rendition of truck driver to Zambia
Zimbabwean police are investigating the extra-judicial rendition of a truck driver to Zambia after he was abducted in Harare on October 28 last year.Tasara Hwata, 47, was abducted and tortured...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 10:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
MP calls for unity against vandalism in Emakhandeni Luveve Constituency
Bulawayo, 27 Dec 2023 - Discent Collins Bajila, the Member of Parliament for Emakhandeni Luveve Constituency, has issued a passionate plea to end vandalism after a recent incident in New Lobhengula. D...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 09:50hrs | 8 | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwean man shot dead during confrontation with armed cops
An active member of the Police Constabulary (Policon) section stationed at ZRP Mkoba has been charged with murder after he opened fire on a rowdy man who reportedly created a scene on Boxing Day when ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:42hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for defrauding Madzibaba
A man from Chitungwiza appeared in court over the weekend facing allegations of trying to defraud apostolic sect leader Lloyd Gwasira popularly known as Madzibaba Moses Gwanzura, his house that he is ...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:20hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers escape from police custody
Residents of Beitbridge are expressing outrage at local police officers, accusing them of negligence for allowing two suspected armed robbers, who were arrested following a community tip-off, to escap...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 07:48hrs | 2 | 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...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 13:15hrs | 8 | by Erick Matotoba
Armed robbers raid churches
FOUR armed robbers yesterday night pounced on two churches in Cowdray Park suburb, getting away with a vehicle, cash and other valuables.The gang raided Holy Trinity Catholic Church and House ...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 15:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans steal £200,000 in UK, get arrested a posting boastful video
In a shocking turn of events, a group of Zimbabweans has found themselves in handcuffs after allegedly carrying out a daring £200,000 money heist in the United Kingdom (UK). However, their downfall c...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 08:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers raid Mukuru outlet
SIX armed men raided a Mukuru money transfer outlet in Silobela in Midlands Province and handcuffed a cashier and security guard manning the booth at gunpoint before they got away with US$1 800, R7 80...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 05:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Taxi driver bashes police officer
A taxi driver appeared in court this week for allegedly refusing to be arrested and whipping up a gang of vendors to assault a police officer.Wellington Tawanda Mafuta (39) appeared before Har...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Killer cop claims former colleagues hung him up all night
FORMER detective, Jaison Muvevi, who killed three people in Wedza last week, was further detained by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), for him to make indications on how he allegedly committed the c...Published: 18 Jan 2023 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victims of 'attempted murder' bouncers urged to come forward
Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana has called for all the victims who were victimized by under-fire bouncers to come forward and testify against them.The duo Gideon Sanyangore, (32)...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 11:57hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
6 nabbed after spate of armed robberies in Harare
Six armed robbers who were allegedly involved in a number of crimes in parts of Harare recently have been arrested one after the other after implicating each other.The six are Simon Katize, 30...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prisoner breaks prison precast wall with head in escape bid
A suspect recently caused a stir at Harare Central Police Station after he exhibited ‘supernatural-like powers' and broke a jail wall using his forehead in an attempt to escape, court heard on Frida...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pupils in demo against teacher exodus
TWO learners at a private school in Entumbane suburb were last week arrested for leading a demonstration against a teacher exodus at the school.The learners were picked up by police officers p...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala is a victim of flouting bail conditions, says Ziyambi
JUSTICE minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi told Parliament Wednesday that the continued detention of two opposition legislators was justifiable as they were notorious for flouting bail conditions involving pre...Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Foreigner arrested while trying to smuggle gun and ammunition into Zimbabwe
Police in Beitbridge arrested a 32-year-old foreign national, Mathabi Tshililo as he was attempting to smuggle a firearm and dangerous weapons into the country while at the Robert Mugabe International...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 17:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Prophet gifted me gun as lucky charm', busted woman tells shocked airport authorities
THERE was drama at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport after a South African bound Zimbabwean woman was intercepted trying to smuggle a firearm into the neighbouring county.The suspect...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Justice Wadyajena to spend night in jail
Justice Mayor Wadyajena and his co accused have been denied by the court after the state brought a strong case and opposing the bail application.The matter has been postponed to Thursday for c...Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 17:43hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Notorious machete gang caged
POLICE in Bulawayo have tracked down and arrested three armed robbery suspects who have been terrorising residents and have been linked to the robbery and murder of a Lobengula West businessman early ...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV+ Zimbabwe man (21) who died of HIV was neglected by healthcare staff
A 21-year-old man died due to neglect, after he was not given treatment for HIV while he was a prisoner at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) Chelmsford, an inquest has determined. HIV is a "treatable" condit...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs girlfriend in bum over pizza
A UK judge told a man 'it would almost be funny if it wasn't so serious' as he jailed him for stabbing his girlfriend in a row over pizza.According to Metro, Nathaniel Williams, 29, got into a...Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 12:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
1 AM drama in Pumula East Citizens arrest cable theft cops
THREE officers based at Pumula Police Station in Bulawayo were on Sunday morning arrested for alleged theft of copper cables in Pumula East suburb.Residents arrested them at about 1AM. One of ...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop arrested for stealing handcuffs
A COP stationed at Jotsholo Police Station in Lupane, Matabeleland North, has been arrested for allegedly stealing a wheelbarrow, duty roster book, stock clearance book and handcuffs from the police s...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cigarette smuggler busted over R10 000 bribe
A cigarette smuggler landed in even hotter water when he tried to bribe an army officer with R10 200 to release his vehicle which had been intercepted laden with crates of South Africa-bound Remmingto...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | | 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 | 6 | by Staff reporter
2 soldiers to appear in court for murder, US$40 000 robbery
TWO soldiers are due to appear in court today facing charges of murder and armed robbery after they got away with US$40 000 in heist at a Hatfield house in Harare.Lameck Kabara from the Zimbab...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Cops savagely beat Zanu-PF officials at polling station
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been forced to step up and personally intervene in the deadly factional rowing pitting senior Zanu-PF officials after Home Affairs minister and current party provincia...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Women abuse UK justice system to settle scores
John Mabhureza of Northampton United Kingdom sits in a corner in prison. He has grown so thin and he is not eating well. He has reduced himself into a silent dying man. Mabhureza's problems star...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chicken Inn manager, guard stole cash and staged robbery, court hears
A shift manager at fast-food outlet Chicken Inn staged a fake robbery with the help of a security guard and stole US$1,730 from a safe, a court heard.Talent Mushoshoma is being sought by polic...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 18:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Two police officers in court for armed robbery
Two police officers have been arrested for allegedly committing a series of armed robbery cases in Bulawayo.The officers were apprehended at Makhado, Beitbridge while attempting to flee the co...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 10:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'No vaccination, no by-elections'
ZIMBABWE will only hold by-elections if the country vaccinates about 10 million people, representing 60% of the population required to reach herd immunity, Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has said. ...Published: 24 Jul 2021 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bogus cops arrested
TWO Bulawayo security guards have been arrested for masquerading as police officers and collecting a $100 bribe from a resident they accused of violating Covid-19 protocols at the Centenary Park....Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers raid cop
THREE armed robbers from Gweru have been sentenced to 10 years in jail each after they were convicted of robbing a Redcliff policeman of his vehicle, money and clothes.They broke into the cop'...Published: 31 May 2021 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sangoma in court over trio's death
The three people recently found dead at Bata Farm in Bindura were allegedly poisoned by two traditional healers they had consulted to perform money-making rituals. The trio was later strangled to deat...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:12hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Taxi driver arrested for 'rape'
A Zvishavane pirate taxi driver (25) has been arrested for allegedly raping a married woman who was also on her menstrual period after giving her a lift from Zvishavane. The court heard that M...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop piles misery on injured MDC Alliance activists
AN investigation officer in the matter involving MDC Alliance youths, one of whom was allegedly burnt with suspected sulphuric acid on the face while in police custody, yesterday said he did not know ...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance activist burnt with acid in police cells
ONE of the two MDC Alliance activists arrested last week soon after attending party vice-chairperson Job Sikhala's trial in Harare, claims he sustained facial burns when suspected State security agent...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
US supermarket shooter kills 10, including cop
BOULDER, Colo. (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, killing 10 people, including the first police officer to arrive on the scene, before the bloodied susp...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 07:23hrs | | by Reuters
Why is exposing suffering under MDC local authorities OK, but exposing brutalisation under Zanu-PF regime 'unpatriotic'?
The insincerity, lying, and downright double standards of the Zimbabwe regime over the emotive issue of patriotism is a very dangerous dagger hanging over the nation, as the continued abuse and mishan...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 14:49hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Machete wielding robbers nabbed at gunpoint
FOUR machete-wielding Harare robbers who allegedly pounced on Crown mine, Kaminza in Guruve were finally nabbed at gunpoint after a chase by the police.Remigio Mabwe (43), Stephen Musanhu (32)...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 11:37hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chief Maduna died a bitter man
THE late Filabusi traditional leader Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu reportedly died a bitter man after government failed to apologise and compensate for his unlawful arrest and torture during the Gukurahundi ...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mob holds police officers hostage
POLICE in Chiwundura, Midlands province, are investigating a case in which a group of beer drinkers mobbed and held hostage three police officers while demanding the immediate release of a colleague a...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 11:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Villagers clash with police in a volatile gold rush
POLICE fired live bullets and teargas canisters to disperse angry villagers in the Wondedzo area in Masvingo North amid protests and clashes over illegal mining and looting of gold by Zanu-PF and stat...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for fugitive drug dealer
POLICE in Harare have launched a manhunt for a suspected drug dealer who escaped from lawful custody after being arrested over possession of dangerous drugs.The suspect, Tinashe Mutemeri, esca...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Where is Comrade Albert Matapo?
We always realize extremely late that we the general populace is taken for a ride by people without any conscience, unscrupulous chancers in politics who masquerade as genuine revolutionaries and yet ...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 08:20hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
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