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Border jumper robbed $40

A Plumtree-based suspected robber is in trouble after he allegedly robbed a border jumper of her $40 at Plumtree border post.Gift Chagonda (29) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts where he appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware…

Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 10:53hrs | 461 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Shop owner robbed two loaves

A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Figtree was left counting losses after two suspected robbers allegedly robbed him of his two loaves, cell phone and a speaker.Gift Ndlovu was also attacked with a knobkerrie by the suspects who left him seriously inj…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 23:40hrs | 802 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman robbed litre of used cooking oil

A 20-year-old man from Maphisa, Matebeleland South was sentenced to three years behind bars for robbing Veldah Yolanda Ndlovu (24) of her ZAR375, cellphone and a plastic bag containing one litre of used chip fries cooking oil.Learnmore Tsh…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 14:05hrs | 1252 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

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 on the evening of December 6.The incid…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:29hrs | 1037 | 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.The High Court, presided over by Justice A…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 492 | 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 suspect, wielding a machete, allegedly threatened…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 517 | 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 Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo G…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:51hrs | 648 | 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 Tembo (26), also had her mobile phone stolen.The…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 21:57hrs | 1104 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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 kit that they allegedly won at a soccer tournament he organized.The chairman was subs…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1480 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Axe-wielding robbers nabbed

Three axe-wielding suspected robbers from Midlands who pounced at a syndicate mine in Mazowe and robbed people of their cash and mobile phones have been arrested.Michael Mutodza (29), and Moses Damba (28) both from Gweru and Zhombe-based T…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 15:31hrs | 1308 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Duo robs cyclist at knifepoint

Police in Chiweshe are hunting for two suspected robbers who allegedly robbed Thulani Chidzonga (22) of his motorcycle in Chiweshe using a knife before riding off.According to police, the yet-to-be-apprehended duo allegedly hired the compl…

Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 653 | by Edson Mapani

Magistrate robbed at gunpoint

Three unknown armed robbers allegedly pounced on Bindura magistrate and robbed him of his laptop, money and his mobile phone.Armed with firearms they allegedly broke into Felix Chauromwe's house on July 28 around 03:00 and pointed a pistol…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:03hrs | 26 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani

Accident victims robbed at gunpoint

Seven unidentified men allegedly robbed two brothers-in-law at gunpoint as they were looking for help after their vehicle overturned thrice along the Harare - Masvingo Highway on Saturday evening.Mashonaland East Police Spokesperson, Inspe…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 08:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Man robbed by sex workers

A HARARE man was left counting his losses after he was alleged robbed by two sex workers.Samantha Moyo (22) and Tafadzwa Bandare (33) have since appeared in court facing charges of robbing Tinashe Gabilo from Msasa Park.They were remanded …

Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 08:45hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter

Man robbed US$1 000 at ATM

TWO men teamed up to rob a man who had just withdrawn US$1 000 from an automated teller machine (ATM).In a statement on X,the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said: "The Court heard that on 1 February 2024, Isaac Makonye (…

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 07:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

First mutual robs client

Dear Editor,I am a subscriber of First Mutual funeral cash plan and I have been religiously paying the required monies but when l was in need of the funeral cover after the passing on of my mother Vester Sithole on March 3 the company is n…

Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 13:21hrs | 19 | by Chikaraito Sithole

Bakers lnn drivers robbed

Two drivers contracted by Bakers lnn Bindura depot Aldridge Chipunza (42) and Benjamin Crakehall (40 ) were robbed on Thursday evening after they offered a lift to five passengers destined for Bindura using a work van.Upon reaching Glendal…

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 21:51hrs | 1 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Couple robbed, woman raped on picnic

A Kadoma couple was last Saturday afternoon mugged by two unknown assailants as they were having a picnic near a local hotel. The couple was handcuffed and robbed of phones, US$150 and other valuables before being held hostage until 8pm th…

Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:42hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Couple stripped naked, robbed

A Bindura couple was stripped naked before being robbed by three unknown robbers in an unregistered taxi on Sunday.The couple (names withheld) boarded the unregistered taxi a Honda CRV at Sam Mujoma street Harare going to Bindura around 10…

Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 07:24hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Vendor axed and robbed

A MAN from Bulawayo's Sizinda suburb was rushed to hospital after he was mercilessly axed on the head by armed robbers who robbed him of his wares while he was walking home in the evening.The incident occurred on 17 April shortly after 630…

Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Woman stripped naked, robbed

A short cut is often a wrong cut.This was at play when a woman was allegedly stripped naked and robbed of her clothes and a cellphone by an unidentified man she met while walking along a footpath.This was after the man had identified himse…

Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:04hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Robbers shoot hardware owner

A female hardware owner in Guruve, Ruyamuro area was left nursing a gunshot after three unknown robbers shot her in the stomach before robbing her of her US$270 on Tuesday.Partner Muchekeche (28) is currently admitted at Guruve hospital fo…

Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 08:14hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve

Gold buyer robbed of US$350 000

A REGISTERED gold buyer from Bulawayo lost US$350 000 in cash to two armed robbers who told him they were selling 50g of gold before pulling out a firearm and ransacking his house.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Ny…

Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers get away with $8k

Two separate armed robbers got away with cash and goods worth Eight thousand United States dollars  in Mashonaland Central on Monday. Deputy police spokesperson in Mashonaland Central province Sergant Major Samuel Chikasha confir…

Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 20:55hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman robbed of US$62 000

A 47-year-old Harare woman lost over US$62 000 to three robbers who raided her house yesterday afternoon while she was counting the money in her bedroom.The incident occurred at a house in Glen Lorne at around 1.30pm.Investigations reveale…

Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Illegal fuel dealer robbed at gun point

A 33-YEAR-OLD female fuel dealer from Madlambuzi in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province was robbed at gunpoint by three men who had posed as clients.The dealer lost 110 litres of petrol, 55 litres of diesel and cash amounting to…

Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man robbed while relieving self

A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo lost property worth US$1 240 when he was robbed by a gang while relieving himself.The machete gang pounced on him after he had accompanied a female friend to collect a makeup kit in Emakhandeni suburb.Circum…

Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 19:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Simba Bhora robbed

Shamva based Simba Stars (Bhora)  owner  and  gold buyer Simba Ndoro allegedly  lost  US$53 000 and 300 grams of gold worth more than 15 000 dollars in an armed robbery at his premises on Saturday. Mashonaland…

Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 21:19hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Three some ends disastrous

A Chiweshe man lost $US150 to two commercial sex workers who searched him while he was asleep after a juicy act with the duo.Darlington Meki (26) is counting his losses after he did not recover a cent from the stolen money.The matter came …

Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 07:02hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

KFC robbed US$50 000, R30 000

SIX armed robbers raided KFC fast food restaurant in Msasa around midnight and got away with US$50 000, R30 000 and $19 000 after manhandling a security guard at the premise.The six who were wearing balaclavas and armed with a pistol blew …

Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 17:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steps up electoral reforms

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is proposing to include Braille voting and extending privileges to people admitted in hospitals during elections, as part of electoral reforms that will be incorporated into the amended Electoral Act…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo family held hostage, robbed

A BULAWAYO family was last Friday evening held hostage for two hours by armed robbers who broke into their home in the affluent suburb of Burnside.Mr Mtsheki Sibanda and his family were traumatised when armed robbers clad in dark clothes a…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Fawcetts cash in transit vehicle robbed of US$380 000

A Fawcetts cash in transit (CIT) vehicle was allegedly robbed of more than US$380 000 cash near Conmara area along Gweru-Kwekwe highway yesterday late afternoon. Police sources said the CIT was coming from Bulawayo destined for Harare to d…

Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 08:08hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter

Headmaster robbed of car and cash after being caught pants down in a bush

A decision to play 'hide the sausage game' in the car in a bushy area ended in tears for the headmaster of a high school after two armed robbers, stabbed and robbed him of the school car and cash.The incident happened on Wednesday night, i…

Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Woman robbed of car, belongings in Harare CBD

A WOMAN from Kuwadzana Extension lost her minibus and valuables, all worth US$30 165 to five unidentified men.Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident which took place last Saturday.He said polic…

Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 15:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Border jumpers robbed

NINE people lost cash amounting to R28 850 and US$90 and other valuables after they were attacked by gun-wielding robbers while they were on their way to South Africa, through an illegal entry point along the Beitbridge borderline. Nationa…

Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Makandiwa robbed

UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) founder, Emmanuel Makandiwa's Christ TV studios were recently broken into with thieves getting away with footage of prophecies which were yet to be fulfilled and confidential counselling sessions.C…

Published: 12 May 2021 at 10:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zupco conductor gang-raped, robbed

A ZUPCO bus conductor was gang-raped and robbed of her belongings while on her way to work in the wee hours of Tuesday morning in Bulawayo. The 23-year-old woman was waylaid by four perpetrators as she set off for work from her Emthunzini …

Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Motorist stripped naked, car robbed

POLICE in Mashonaland Central province are looking for Agent Kavhundu's silver Toyota Runx registration number AEQ 5620 which was robbed over the weekend at Amatola farm, Mazowe.Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mund…

Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 17:15hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Chinese national robbed at gunpoint

Four armed robbers allegedly pounced on a Chinese national at Dore Green mine, Zhombe on Saturday and robbed him of his cash and gold.According to the police, Wang Zim (39) was robbed of his cash and gold.Kudakwashe Zvenyika (36), Gift Tak…

Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 10:47hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo/ Simbarashe Sithole

3 robbed at knife point during visit to cemetery

THREE Bulawayo residents were on Saturday robbed at knife point by two men and two women at West Park Cemetery.The robbers, who are still at large, went away with US$90, cellphones and a laptop.Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abedni…

Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:54hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Couple robbed, dumped in disused mine shaft

A Masvingo couple was robbed of a car, $500 000, bank card, and a cell phone by a gang of four suspected robbers that allegedly dumped them in a 20-metre disused mineshaft in the outskirts of the town where the wife died the following day …

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 23:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

National broadcaster robbed

Four suspected robbers allegedly robbed a national broadcaster of his valuables after offering him a lift before tying him on a tree.The matter came to light at Bindura magistrates courts yesterday where the quartet Benissa Mutsvangwa(35) …

Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 20:27hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Minister denies abuse of office charges

HEALTH and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro has denied interfering in the bidding process for the supply of Covid-19 related materials by Young Health Care to the National Pharmaceutical Company (Natpharm) saying he only convene…

Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man robbed of forex while praying

A Beitbridge man lost US$200, R10 000, seven cellphones and various goods to five armed robbers who attacked him while he was praying alone in a bushy area, as such cases continue to rise in the border town.National police spokesperson Ass…

Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Teen attacks man with bricks, robs him

A TEENAGER from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly attacking a man with bricks before he robbed him of a cellphone and cash.  Nicky Moyo (18) from New Magwegwe suburb and four accomplices who are still at large allegedly robbed …

Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean family robbed by Mnangagwa's govt

Before the family of Kelvin Tinashe Choto knew he had been killed last week, social media in the country was circulating a photo of his battered body lying on the reception counter of a local police station where it had been left by angry …

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:46hrs | | by AFP

Man breaks into neighbour's house, 'rapes, robs' daughter (15) at knife-point

A BULAWAYO man allegedly broke into his neighbour's house during their absence and raped their 15-year-old daughter who was sleeping in her bedroom before robbing her of $10 at knifepoint. This emerged when Artwell Sibanda (21) of Cowdray …

Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 08:52hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Soldiers robbed

DYNAMOS captain Marshall Machazane scored a controversial injury time winner to help his side edge Black Rhinos 2-1 at Rufaro yesterday and increase their chances of surviving relegation.DeMbare, who were desperate for the win, remain 11th…

Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 15:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Taxi driver hijacked

An unlicensed Mvurwi taxi driver, Mushika shika, was robbed of his blue Honda Fit by an unknown suspect who purported to be a passenger going to Mutorashanga from Mvurwi Town police has said.Josphat Kwekwani (54) was  reportedly plyin…

Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 14:10hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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