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US$18,000 bureau de change heist in Bulawayo

Three armed robbers staged a daring daylight heist at a bureau de change in Bulawayo's central business district on Wednesday, fleeing with more than US$18,000 and R151,000 after disarming a security guard.National police spokesperson Comm…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police arrest first suspect in Ruwa US$176,000 heist

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have made a breakthrough in the Ruwa unlawful entry case, arresting the first suspect linked to the theft of US$176,000.The incident, which occurred in early June, involved Harare businessman Joseph Marut…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Delta driver in $17,000 beer heist

A beer delivery driver employed by Delta Beverages in Hwange has been hauled before the courts after allegedly masterminding a booze-related scam that siphoned nearly US$17,000 worth of Chibuku Super from the company.Munyaradzi Gotora (38)…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 13:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Private hospitals to treat emergency cases regardless of payment

New legislation tabled in Parliament seeks to compel private hospitals to admit patients with life-threatening conditions for at least 48 hours-even if they cannot afford the services.The Medical Services Amendment Bill, presented by Justi…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:57hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe US$4 million heist suspects arrested in South Africa

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two key suspects in connection with the high-profile US$4 million Ecobank robbery that shocked the nation in October 2024.Abraham Temenfi Vumbunu and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu were…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Securico ordered to pay mine US$675,000 over gold bullion heist

Security firm DDNS Security Operations, trading as Securico, has been ordered by the High Court to pay US$675,000 to How Mine after it lost nearly 12 kilograms of gold bullion in an armed robbery while ferrying the consignment to Bulawayo …

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 14:35hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter

Security guard arrested in $4 million Ecobank cash heist probe

Police have made a breakthrough in Zimbabwe's largest-ever cash heist, arresting a suspect linked to the dramatic US$4 million robbery at an Ecobank branch in central Bulawayo last year.Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Mseb…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 14:32hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest suspects in Zimbabwe's biggest-ever cash heist

Police have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into last year's US$4.4 million armed robbery at EcoBank in Bulawayo - the largest cash heist in Zimbabwean history.Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalang…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 10:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed trio escapes with over US$500,000 in daring Bulawayo mine heist

Three suspected armed robbers carried out a daring heist at the Old Nic Mine in Killarney, Bulawayo, on Wednesday, making off with over US$500,000 in cash.The robbery took place shortly before 1PM when the trio approached a security guard …

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 10:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man arrested in midnight heist near Renkini terminus

A man from Cowdray Park who thought he could outrun the law found himself behind bars after police caught him red-handed with stolen goods in a daring early-morning robbery gone wrong.Thabo Dube (29) was apprehended near Renkini Terminus i…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:54hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter

Failed heist suspect gets instant justice

Police in Beitbridge have arrested a man suspected of attempting to rob shopkeepers in Dulivhadzimu, a busy area in the border town. The arrest came after a violent altercation with an angry mob, which helped to apprehend the suspect, whil…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:38hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers steal over US$36,000 in Harare heist

A company in Vainona, Harare, lost US$36,260 in a daring armed robbery early Friday morning, where three unidentified men stormed the premises, attacked a security guard, and made away with cash and valuables.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:58hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

US$4.4 million Ecobank heist shocks Zimbabwe

In what is believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwean history, seven armed robbers made off with a staggering US$4.4 million in cash from Ecobank's Bulawayo branch at the Parkade Centre on Thursday afternoon. The brazen midday rob…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 2156 | by Staff reporter

Robbers in dramatic school heist

Armed with explosives, machetes, and wearing balaclavas, a seven-member gang targeted Eureka Junior School in Banket around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, marking the second such raid in two years.The robbers believed the school was holding a large su…

Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army captain, 3 cops up for US$60,000 heist

A ZIMBABWE National Army (ZNA)'s 3 Brigade Captain and three Mutare-based policemen have been arrested on allegations of robbing a Chinese national of US$60 000 as well as criminal abuse of office.The complainant Yao Jingjie (44)'s limbs w…

Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Where is Zimbabwe's cash going?

Zimbabwe is currently going through serious shortages of literally everything from bottled water to bread.Queues have become a common feature across the country as Zimbabweans struggle to purchase even the basics.Even after suspending impo…

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Crecey Kuyedzwa - Fin24

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