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Married man kidnaps girlfriend and child

An outing turned into a harrowing ordeal after a married man allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend and her three-year-old child before assaulting her. Marvelous Baro (30) appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing two coun…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRP arrests 6 for assault and kidnapping police officers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting police involvement in land-related disturbances at Lea Farm in Nyabira, clarifying that the matter is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 09:58hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter

Stranger tricks mother, kidnaps 11-month-old baby

Panic and heartbreak have spread through the Budiriro suburb of Harare following the suspected abduction of an 11-month-old baby boy over the weekend, in a case that has left residents stunned and the family devastated.The incident, which …

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 12:59hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Girl kidnapped at Zimbabwe hospital, kidnappers demand US$2,000 ransom

A 12-year-old girl was kidnapped from Sally Mugabe Central Hospital on Saturday in a shocking abduction that has left her family distraught and police scrambling to track down the suspects. The kidnappers are now demanding US$2,000 for her…

Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 1476 | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora slams Mnangagwa third term bid,

MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora has issued a stern warning against attempts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms, saying the move would drain an estimated US$40 million from the nation…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 08:05hrs | 1285 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean national kidnaps Portuguese businessman in South Africa

A 26-year-old Zimbabwean national has been arrested in connection with the March 11 kidnapping of a Portuguese businessman in South Africa, police have confirmed.In a statement released on Saturday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) …

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 16:12hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF's Marapira distances self from kidnap storm

Zanu-PF information director Farai Marapira has distanced himself from allegations linking him to the reported abduction of environmental activist and farmer Nadia Vongai Mabvirakare.Mabvirakare was allegedly taken from her home in Chitung…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:17hrs | 1067 | by Staff reporter

3 Zimbabweans in court for kidnapping Cape Town man

Three Zimbabwean nationals accused of kidnapping a Cape Town man and demanding R5m ransom appeared in the Stellenbosch Regional court on Monday.Luckmore Tawanda Muzhira, Takudzwa Trust Nzounhenda and Itai Elvis Takawira face charges of ass…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 20:39hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean businessman threatened with death, kidnapping of children

A Harare businessman, Musa Muteteli, is reportedly living in fear after a bouncer from Dzivarasekwa allegedly threatened to kill him and kidnap his children. The accused, Malcom Sikitara (42), appeared before Harare magistrate Ms. Ethel Ch…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 10:04hrs | 2004 | by Staff reporter

inDrive taxi driver kidnaps client in Zimbabwe

A 33-year-old taxi driver from Harare, Talent Mhembere, has been convicted of kidnapping a woman following a payment disagreement. The ruling was delivered by Harare magistrate Lisa Mutendereki, who found overwhelming evidence against the …

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:33hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter

Kombi crew kidnaps woman over cellphone

A Bulawayo kombi crew has been sentenced to nine months in jail for kidnapping a 23-year-old woman after accusing her of stealing a mobile phone. Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu (35) and Proud Mpofu (24) appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate D…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Kombi crew in court for kidnapping woman

A kombi crew from Bulawayo, accused of kidnapping and assaulting a 23-year-old woman over an alleged cellphone theft, appeared before the regional magistrate's court yesterday.Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu (35) and Proud Mpofu (20), both of Queens …

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:51hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Man kidnaps minor for ritual purposes

A  Bulawayo man kidnapped a three year old girl and confessed in court that he wanted to rape her for ritual purposes.The suspect Tawanda Maronze (23) was convicted and jailed four years when he appeared at the Western Commonage magis…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

3 boys in miraculous escape from abductors in Zimbabwe

THREE boys from Chinhoyi narrowly escaped danger and managed to survive an abduction ordeal. The minors, aged between 11 and 13, were seized in a bush on the outskirts of Rusununguko suburb while collecting grass feed for rabbits.As reveal…

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Man 'kidnaps' baby during car hijack

A HARARE man has been charged with theft and kidnapping after he stole a vehicle which had a child on board.Kudakwashe Lee Moyo (21) was yesterday remanded in custody to today, when he appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi.It is…

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa - A case of paranoia

MDC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa's claim of an abduction attempt on his person by alleged State agents last Saturday as he made his way from a rally in Marondera is a diversionary tactic to shift from the mounting pressure in his own backyard …

Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Nduduzo Tshuma

Trio arrested for kidnapping and robbing a taxi driver

THREE Bulawayo men allegedly assaulted a taxi driver and robbed him of $65 at knife point before dumping him at Kelvin industrial area and driving off in his vehicle.Thulani Ndlovu, 25, of Makokoba, Greatman Moyo, 31, and Xolani Gwebu, 24,…

Published: 12 Feb 2015 at 05:40hrs | | by Thubelihle Mabhena

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