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Zimbabwe police warn against mob violence
Police in Bulawayo have issued a stern warning to the public against taking the law into their own hands, following a tragic incident of mob justice in Lobengula suburb. In a statement, Bulawayo Deput...Published: 17 hrs ago | 397 | by Staff reporter
Boterekwa Pass is now a hotspot for accidents and armed robbery
The Boterekwa Pass, a notorious 6km winding mountain stretch leading into Shurugwi, has earned a reputation among cross-border truckers for its treacherous bends that regularly cause accidents and veh...Published: 17 hrs ago | 533 | by Staff reporter
Businessman robbed of US$5,000, vehicle, and valuables by armed gang
A Nyanga-based businessman, Edward Tsarwe, was severely assaulted and robbed of US$5,000 in cash, a vehicle, and various valuables by a group of five armed robbers who attacked him as he returned home...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:29hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
Another Mukuru Money Transfer agency robbed
Armed robbers fired a warning shot and made off with an undisclosed amount of money from a Mukuru Money Transfer agency at Kamunhu Shopping Centre in Mabvuku yesterday.The dramatic incident le...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:12hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru agency loses US$2 700 to armed robbers
A gang of armed robbers struck a Mukuru Money Transfer agency located at Makomva Shopping Centre in Glen View, Harare, yesterday morning, escaping with over US$2,700 and R2,350. The daring heist occur...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Conman stage-manages robbery
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested Khumbulani Sibanda (39) for allegedly fabricating a robbery report involving the theft of US$287,000 and an unregistered Toyota Allion vehicle. The inci...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:19hrs | 1229 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man arrested for falsely reporting robbery
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of Khumbulani Sibanda (39), who was detained for filing a false robbery report in Mutoko. Sibanda had claimed that he was robbed of USD 287,...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 11:37hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
US, UK sanction Gold Mafia linked dealer
The United States and Britain imposed sanctions on several individuals and businesses linked to global gold smuggling and money laundering networks, with Zimbabwean businessman Kamlesh Pattni at the c...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:08hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses bid to block sale of trust property
A Harare woman, Ms. Tariro Lebogang Mutenda, has lost her legal battle to prevent businessman Mr. Upenyu Mashangwa from selling a Borrowdale Brooke property to settle a debt of over US$1.6 million....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Woman robbed, raped at prayer session
Police in Mashonaland East have intensified efforts to apprehend a man accused of raping and robbing a 22-year-old woman in the Ngomakurira Mountains of the Domboshava area in Goromonzi.The su...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge immigration boss robbed
Two men, Tapfumanei Russell Murozi (39) and Ashley Muchemwa (29), appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts on Tuesday, facing charges of robbing a principal immigration officer stationed at Beitbrid...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1589 | by Staff reporter
Robber searches for cash in woman's privates
A Beitbridge woman testified this week about a horrifying ordeal during which an armed robber allegedly sexually assaulted her while searching for money during a robbery. The accused, Azion Kosiwe, is...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:54hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter
Police smash armed robbery syndicate in Bulawayo
In a significant breakthrough, Zimbabwean police have dismantled a seven-member armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorizing residents of Bulawayo. The arrests come amid heightened efforts to cur...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:18hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
It's time real patriotic Zimbabweans stood up against the destruction of their country
It never rains but pours for the people of Zimbabwe.This month, the Zimbabwean government failed to pay its civil servants their full salaries-a disgraceful development that underscores the de...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 15:12hrs | 161 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Surge in US$ cash transactions triggers spike in armed robberies in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is experiencing an alarming rise in armed robberies, with the increasing use of US dollar cash transactions making businesses, banks, and individuals prime targets for criminals. Violent atta...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers attack couple and make off with US$4,870
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on November 23, 2024, in Kambuzuma 4, Harare, where a gang of four unidentified men robbed a couple at gunpoint.The suspects, armed with...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:44hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Robber arrested at sangoma's house
One of eight suspected armed robbers accused of targeting residents, churches, and businesses in Harare has been arrested while allegedly receiving spiritual assistance from a traditional healer at a ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:38hrs | 2300 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF in tatters...as Chiwenga, Mnangagwa factions loot Harare
The ZANU-PF succession infighting has torn apart Harare provincial leadership into political debris, with some land barons allegedly channelling their loot towards consolidating alliances and legitima...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 6141 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Armed robbers jailed 21 years
Four Rushinga based armed robbers were sentenced to 21 years in jail after robbing a school headmaster of his car before being involved in an accident wit...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 09:25hrs | 673 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo residents acquire vehicle for neighbourhood watch patrol
Residents of Sunninghill suburb in Bulawayo have come together to add a fifth vehicle to their crime patrol fleet, in response to growing concerns over safety and security in the area. The collaborati...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:36hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Gold heist suspect in court
Nyasha Rusike, 38, appeared before Harare Magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa on charges of robbery after allegedly stealing gold valued at US$5,000 and other valuables from a gold miner. Rusike, who fa...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 15:32hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
Harare church robbed of $54,200 in late-night heist
Police in Harare are investigating a daring robbery in which five masked men stole $54,200 from a church in Goodhope. The robbery occurred on October 31, 2024, around 11 p.m., when the suspects - each...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 16:51hrs | 1774 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Pathisa Nyathi, but....
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of revered historian and educationist Pathisa Nyathi, describing his death as an irreplaceable loss to Zimbabwe's cultu...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:48hrs | 1715 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mine robbed US$120,000
A man accused of participating in a syndicate that allegedly robbed Dahwe Chrome Mine of $120,000 appeared in court yesterday, facing charges of armed robbery. Taurai Pangai, 33, was brought before Ha...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:51hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 846 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Armed robber jailed 12 years
A 27-year-old Harare man was sentenced to 12 years in jail after robbing a Chinese national of his mobile phones, chub safe and his car.Stembiso Manyange was convicted after a full trial....Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 517 | by Simbarashe Sithole
5 charged with multiple robbery counts, jailed
A gang of five suspected armed robbers has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of armed robbery in connection with a series of crimes committed around Harare and Chitungwiza. The suspects, ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:40hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Chief Marupi's death leaves family searching for answers
Chief Marupi's death in Harare on Sunday has triggered a feud between his family and the local councillor who drove him to the capital, allegedly without their knowledge.The 28-year-old chief ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 12:44hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Robbers keep targeting Zimbabwe banks
Police have launched a manhunt for four suspected robbers who, armed with machetes and axes, raided a financial institution in the Mumvuri area of Shurugwi early Saturday morning. The gang made off wi...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1213 | by Staff reporter
Nurse, maid robbed at knife point
A Bindura nurse and her housemaid were robbed by two knife-wielding robbers.Ellen Mandivini (33) was left counting her losses after losing US$305 and her mobile phone, while her maid, Milcah T...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 21:57hrs | 1101 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's dumbest criminals arrested
In a crime that could easily top the list of Zimbabwe's "Dumbest Criminals," three Bulawayo men have been convicted for stealing 2,900 litres of diesel from Econet Wireless base stations and then sett...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 2982 | by Staff reporter
Chief dies a week after being robbed his newly allocated Isuzu
Gwanda South has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Marupi of Dibilashaba. The 28-year-old traditional leader, born Oaheng Nare, passed away this evening at Health Point hospital ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 20:51hrs | 2734 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers strike again in Bulawayo
In a brazen act of armed robbery, seven suspects stormed a steel company in Bulawayo on 15 October 2024, making off with $32,500 and ZAR300 in cash. The heist comes just days after a $4 million robber...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
Menstrual cycle saves university student
A Bindura-based university student was lucky to escape being gang raped after the suspects found her on her monthly periods.The matter came to light at Bindura regional magistrates courts on F...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 1862 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
'Africa still feeling effects of brutal colonial past'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasized that Africa continues to feel the effects of its brutal colonial history, a legacy that still hinders its progress today. In a speech read on his behalf by ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$7 259, R10 000 blows it on cleansing ritual
A 51-year-old Bulawayo man, Bongani Matshazi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$7,259 and R10,000 from his employer to pay for a spiritual cleansing ritua...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:22hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Opposition now dead as dodo
The opposition political vacuum that is currently prevailing in the country is actually draining away all the hope of most progressive Zimbabweans who are yearning for change and trying to unshackle t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:31hrs | 1860 | by Leonard Koni
Ex-soldier arrested for 'killing' father-in-law
A former soldier, Stanley Nkomo (42), has been arrested in North End suburb, Bulawayo, after allegedly killing his father-in-law and subsequently engaging in a series of robberies. Nkomo, originally f...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:07hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
ZEGU students robbed
Three students at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) in Bindura were robbed by seven unidentified assailants early on September 10. The victims, Tapiwa Museva (23), Tanyaradzwa Muzivi (22), a...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 12:13hrs | 907 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Armed robber jailed 30 years
A 30-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe armed robber was jailed for 30 years by Bindura regional magistrate Amos Mbobo yesterday.Peter Gono of Mungate village in Chiweshe robbed six women and one male of their...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:10hrs | 579 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Security guard robs bank he was guarding, makes off with US$130,000
A security guard who was on duty at a Sanyati banking hall robbed the same bank he was guarding, escaping with more than US$134,000 in cash.Police confirmed the bizarre incident and appealed f...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 14:18hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on Kwekwe service station
Five armed robbers struck a service station in Kwekwe early Sunday morning, making off with US$799 in cash and various groceries.Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Midlands provincial police spokesper...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:49hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 84 years for bus armed robber
A man involved in a gang that robbed passengers on a Blue Circle bus has been sentenced to 84 years in prison. The robbery occurred on July 18, 2024, when a group, including Ashton Siziva (26)...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:14hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Insider hand in US$114k, R1,2m heist exposed
Preliminary investigations into the armed robbery at Fawcett Security Company in Chipinge, where US$114,411 and R1,281,320 were stolen, suggest the heist was facilitated by an insider, police confirme...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:08hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sentenced to life in jail for murder in SA
A Zimbabwean national, Norest Singage, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria North Magistrates' Court last week for the murder of a woman during a robbery, with an additional 27 years for...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter
Top Zanu-PF official robbed
Three men have been charged with robbery after allegedly attacking Zanu-PF's Bulilima district coordinating committee chairperson over a soccer kit.The suspects - Ayanda Ncube (25), Polite Moy...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF DCC Chairman robbed for empty promises
ZANU PF Bulilima District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Felix Ncube was left counting losses after three youths approached him demanding a soccer ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1479 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man loses US$3,000 in botched car sale
A Harare man on the hunt for a vehicle has fallen victim to an armed robbery, losing US$3,000 in cash. The assailants, who pretended to be car dealers selling a Honda Fit, targeted the 21-year-old uns...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:24hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
Woman kidnaps 'husband's 17-year-old lover'
A 23-YEAR-OLD woman from Sizinda suburb in Bulawayo allegedly ran berserk, robbed and kidnapped her husband's 17-year-old lover.Amanda Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Jose...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 834 | by Staff reportrer
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