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Zimbabwe police close in on US$4m robbers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the extradition of suspects linked to a series of high-profile robberies, including the US$4 million Ecobank heist, is now at an advanced stage.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi c…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 14:19hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate sentences armed robbers to 12 additional years

Magistrate Noel Mpeiwa has sentenced two armed robbers, already serving lengthy prison terms, to 12 years each following a full trial.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (45), who are currently serving 22-year sentences, we…

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers jailed for attacks in Gwanda, Guyu and West Nicholson

Three armed robbers responsible for a series of violent robberies across Gwanda, Guyu, and West Nicholson between September and November last year have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.Gang leader Respect Khumalo, 22, was handed a 32…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:54hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit Dangamvura service station

A daring robbery unfolded at Genesis Service Station in Dangamvura early yesterday morning, with four armed men fleeing with US$2 350 and a motor vehicle.The gang, armed with a rifle, iron bar, hacksaw, and mattock hammer, and wearing bala…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit 3 Sai Mart Shops in Bulawayo

In a brazen and coordinated operation, a gang of armed robbers hit three Sai Mart retail outlets in Bulawayo on Saturday morning, escaping with over US$4,000 in cash. The suspects were reportedly moving in a blue hybrid Honda Fit without n…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:11hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter

Gun-toting robbers storm Murombedzi wholesale, flee with cash

Police in Zvimba have launched a manhunt for an armed gang that attacked a wholesale shop at Murombedzi Growth Point, making away with US$29,700 in cash on Thursday morning.According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter

Mugodhi Church members die as robbers pounce on their prayer mountain

Two people from Mugodhi church died after they slipped and fell on rocks in Mazowe when armed robbers allegedly pounced on them at their prayer mountain  on Saturday.The deceased were identified as Prosper Katiyo (29) from Chasauka vi…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 21:52hrs | 2063 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Cop releases armed robbers for $25

 A senior police officer stationed at Nkulumane Police Station has landed in serious trouble after allegedly turning a routine robbery investigation into a personal cash grab.Shepherd Vutete (49), a trusted law enforcement officer, ap…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 18:31hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter

Rahman's widow, Virginia, loses cancer battle

Tragedy has once again visited the Gumbo family following the death of Virginia Gumbo, widow of legendary former Warriors and Highlanders coach Rahman "Rush" Gumbo.Virginia passed away in the early hours of Sunday at United Bulawayo Hospit…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:56hrs | 2110 | by Staff reporter

Speeding truck kills 3 in Budiriro

A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three people on Friday, May 9, after they were struck by a speeding truck in Budiriro 2, Harare.The victims, who were standing by the roadside at the intersection of Kushanda Crescent and Patrend…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:56hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter

Search for Crystal Lounge armed robbers continues

A police tactical unit was deployed to the rooftop of Crystal Lounge on Sunday afternoon amid suspicions that armed robbers, who earlier held six workers hostage, could be hiding there.The dramatic operation unfolded after the robbers stor…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:55hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter

4 suspected robbers arrested in police crackdown

Police have arrested four individuals linked to a string of robberies across Mhangura, Shamva, and Murewa between March 31 and April 21, 2024.The suspects, identified as Charles Dhokotera (42), Mayor Sibanda (34), Bothwell Kamwendo (40), a…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:28hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Highway robbers axe, rob truck driver at detour

A cross-border truck driver was attacked with a machete and robbed at a poorly maintained detour between Rutenga and Ngundu on the Beitbridge-Harare highway, a section of road that was declared complete by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:07hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter

Woman masterminds release of armed robbers from prison

Police in Zimbabwe are pushing for the continued incarceration of a woman accused of facilitating the release of armed robbers from prison and harbouring them at her residence.Theresa Chenjerai (49) was arrested on Thursday on bribery char…

Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:34hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers pounce on bottle store

Three armed robbers allegedly pounced on a bottle store in Bulawayo and robbed $700 together with patrons' mobile phones.Two suspects have been arrested so far while the other is at large.Hopewell Ndlovu (32) and Emmanuel Mayibongwe Masuku…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 19:41hrs | 1214 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mukuru agency robbers on the run

Police are intensifying their search for a gang of armed robbers who targeted a Mukuru Money Transfer agency at Makomva Shopping Centre in Glen View, Harare, on Monday morning. The gang made off with over US$2,700 and R2,350 during the dar…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:37hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

Manhunt for robbers who stole guard's pistol

Police in Matabeleland South have launched a manhunt for two suspects who reportedly raided a service station in West Nicholson, fleeing with a security guard's pistol after failing to gain access to cash.The incident took place last week …

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

Robbers strike at United Refineries

Armed robbers executed a daring break-in at United Refineries, located in the Kelvin Industrial Area of Bulawayo, early on Friday morning, making off with over US$10,000 and more than 20,000 South African rand.The robbery, which occurred a…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:54hrs | 310 | 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 part of a gang whose other members are…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:54hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter

4 armed robbers steal over US$46,000 and R924,000 in heist

In a daring robbery that has sent shockwaves through the community, four armed robbers raided a money transfer outlet in Ngundu on November 25, 2024, making off with more than US$46,300 and R924,000 in cash.The incident took place in the e…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 18:05hrs | 1184 | by The Herald

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 guns, stormed the victims' home and stole US$4…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:44hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

3 armed robbers in court

Three men accused of carrying out armed robberies in Harare appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrate, Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, on charges of stealing cash and valuables from multiple victims. Tafadzwa Chakuteta (38), Willye Chirau (32…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:21hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist

In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and valuables worth an estimated US$10,000…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter

Manhunt for 6 armed robbers caught on CCtv n Zimbabwe

Police have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers caught on CCTV while breaking into a house at Pircy Farm, Goromonzi, where they made off with US$3,000 in cash and other valuables on Sunday. The CCTV footage shows clear images of the s…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:05hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge bus robbers jailed 84 years each

Two armed robbers who terrorized passengers on a Beitbridge-bound bus in July have each been sentenced to an effective 84 years in prison by the Chiredzi regional court. Ashton Siziba (26) of Peterwen, Mkwasine, Chiredzi, and Phinias Shumb…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Policeman loses car to robbers in Zimbabwe

Two men, Luckmore Tasaruka (26) and Tatenda Saidi (30), from Domboshava, have appeared in court for allegedly hijacking a policeman's vehicle after hiring him for a trip to Mhondoro. The duo, charged with robbery, was denied bail by Harare…

Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 14:17hrs | 1361 | by Staff reporter

Highway robbers on the prowl

An unsuspecting haulage truck driver was brutally attacked by robbers on the Harare-Mutare highway this week after offering a lift to what he believed were harmless hitch-hikers. The driver, who was stabbed and severely beaten, is fortunat…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:05hrs | 193 | 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 | 1197 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's son is our boss, name drops armed robbers

A five-man armed robbery gang, posing as military intelligence and police officials, has been charged with extortion and impersonation. The gang allegedly used the names of members of the First Family to extort money from mining firms in t…

Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 1933 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean robbers caught planning next hit

Five notorious bank robbers were arrested in Kamativi, Matabeleland North, following a failed robbery at a BancABC branch that allowed police to initiate a series of arrests. The suspects - Derren Tshuma (25), Proud Gumbo (30), Tamsanqa Mo…

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:11hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter

2 notorious robbers shot dead in Bulawayo

Two suspected robbers, Aleck Moyo (37) and Bongani Tshuma (41), were killed in a shootout with police in Bulawayo on Sunday. The incident occurred after detectives from CID Homicide received information that the suspects were hiding in a b…

Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:29hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

Robbers appear in court

Two suspected robbers, Leon Hunda (32) and Joe Kunaka (27), have been arraigned before Harare senior magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, charged with two counts of robbery. They are remanded in custody until August 28 and must seek bail at …

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 06:56hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

Robbers found with 1 000 bullets

Three suspected armed robbers - Kenneth Chiputura, Jaison Munyama, and Mike Chitsiko - appeared in Harare court charged with two counts of robbery. Their arrest followed a police shootout that resulted in the death of an accomplice, Raymon…

Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:34hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter

Suspected bus robbers apprehended

Three of the five suspected armed robbers who attacked a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circle bus near Rutenga, stealing over R60,000 and about US$8,000 from passengers and the bus crew, were quickly apprehended. Their capture came after an attemp…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:53hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter

Robbers kill guard, steal US$95, phones

Three robbers attacked and killed a security guard, Elliot Mudzingwa (32), at a construction complex in Msasa, Harare, stealing US$95 and four cell phones. The incident occurred on July 16, 2024. The assailants entered through an unlocked …

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:56hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter

Robbers shoot smuggler dead

POLICE in Beitbridge are investigating a case of murder which occurred on 22 June along Beitbridge-Panda Mine Road near Tongwani Village."Three unknown suspects shot dead a cross border smuggler, Philmon Chamunorwa Tongoona (33) with an un…

Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

US$720,000 robbers face fresh charges

Two suspected robbers involved in a US$720,000 heist at a financial institution earlier this year are back in court facing new charges of robbing an iPhone dealer.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (28) appeared last Frida…

Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:54hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Robbers reign of terror ends

TWO men who are believed to be part of a syndicate that unleashed a reign of terror in Bulawayo have been arrested.The suspects are linked to a hijacking incident that occurred in Shurugwi and a smash-and-grab case that happened in Bulaway…

Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Foreign currency dealers ditch trading spots

MOST illegal money changers popularly known as "Osiphatheleni" have abandoned their traditional trading spots in Bulawayo following the launch by the Government of the new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) The new currency will…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers on the prowl

POLICE have launched a manhunt for two suspected armed robbers believed to be part of a gang that has unleashed a reign of terror in Bulawayo by raiding homes and businesses in the city centre.The suspects are believed to have first robbed…

Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Robbers pounce on Bulawayo money changers

Two suspected armed robbers pounced on three illegal money changers operating at Bulawayo's Nkulumane Complex Thursday afternoon and got away with an undisclosed amount of money.After the raid on the female money changers, the suspects rep…

Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 05:59hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe suspends bus operator's licence

THE Government has suspended the operator's licence for Simlex bus company after a fatal bus accident in South Africa, which has so far resulted in the death of 15 Zimbabweans.In a statement yesterday, Transport and Infrastructural Develop…

Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Robbers pounce on Nurse

A Plumtree-based nurse lost her mobile phone to robbers who pounced on her while she was on night duty at Gumbo clinic.The robbers Rueben Moyo (25) and David Nkomo (25) misrepresented to the nurse that they had brought a pregnant woman who…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Money-lending company loses US$700,000 to robbers

POLICE in Harare have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who raided a financial services company before making off with US$700 000.The suspects were armed with iron bars, explosives and guns when they stormed the company premises bef…

Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Robbers surrender loot after bees 'apprehend' them

IF you are ever in a situation where you are being robbed, the best thing to do is to comply with the robbers' demands and then report the incident to the police as soon as possible and wait for the wheels of justice to turn.The above advi…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:52hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter

3 robbers shot dead in Gwanda

Three robbers who were terrorising and targeting people keeping large amounts of money in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South province were on Tuesday killed after a shoot-out with police.Police said the suspects are Pride Moyo (29), Newman Nc…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Inyathi Horror: Six robbers launch vicious axe attack on pedestrian

In a chilling incident that unfolded at Grave Sand Business Centre in Inyathi, a pedestrian identified as Bongani Khabo fell victim to a brutal assault by a gang of six robbers armed with an axe.Allegations are that on January 24, Khabo we…

Published: 27 Jan 2024 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka

Robbers kill black farmer, rape two relatives

POLICE in Kwekwe, the Midlands province, have launched a manhunt for a gang of armed robbers which broke into a farmhouse and killed an 85-year-old farmer before raping his two relatives.Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Ma…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Robbers raid police roadblock, kill one in Zimbabwe

Four unidentified suspected armed robbers allegedly shot and killed a person at a business centre in Masvingo after they had initially robbed police officers manning a traffic checkpoint near Muchakata Business Centre in the district where…

Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:46hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Robbers raid 2 more private schools

TWO more private colleges in Ruwa and Gweru lost nearly US$17 500 cash to robbers who raided their premises recently, with police suspecting that the thieves could be working with staff.In Gweru, five robbers attacked security guards and s…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

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