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Zimbabwe police arrest 3 robbery suspects in dramatic shootout in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to a string of armed robberies targeting motor vehicles in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July and November 20, 2024....Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1309 | by Staff reporter
SA police gun down suspected Zimbabwean armed robber
A suspected Zimbabwean armed robber has died, while two accomplices have been injured after a shootout with South African police and a security company following a robbery in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng provi...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to honour Homeless World Cup star
The City of Bulawayo is gearing up to celebrate female goalkeeper Linnet Moyo, who made waves at the 2024 Homeless World Cup in South Korea by being named the Goalkeeper of the Tournament. Moyo was th...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:08hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrests 3, kills 1 in anti-smuggling operation
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals and the death of a fourth suspect during an anti-smuggling operation in Mutare on October 16, 2024. Phillimon Matiyashe...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 18:11hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter
Farai Jere fast becoming the modern-day Leslie Gwindi in Bosso eyes
The Premier Soccer League chairman Farai Jere, the owner of CAPS United and Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Murehwa West, has drawn comparisons to the infamous former PSL Secretary General Leslie Gwi...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 11:51hrs | 1778 | 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 Th...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 2140 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Young Warriors' AFCON dream crushed by Zambia
Zimbabwe 2 - 2 Zambia(Zambia won 6-5 on penalties)Zimbabwe's Young Warriors' hopes of qualifying for next year's CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were dashed in a dramatic penalty sh...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi Platinum crash out
AS Maniema Union 0 - 0 Ngezi Platinum Stars(AS Maniema Union progress to the first round after a 4-3 penalty shootout win)Ngezi Platinum Stars were eliminated from their debut CAF Champion...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:08hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Crime rate drops in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has seen a significant decrease in crime from January to July 2024, with notable reductions in serious offences like armed robbery, rape, and murder compared to the same period in 2023. The Z...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 183 | 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 i...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:29hrs | 435 | 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 resulte...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:34hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber gunned down in Zimbabwe
Police have arrested two suspected armed robbers, Kenneth Chiputura (50) and Jaison Munyapa (18), while Raymond Mugabe (39) was shot and killed during his arrest.The suspects are linked to a s...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:42hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police decimate notorious armed robbery gang
A gang of suspected armed robbers who were behind the widely publicised J and P Security robbery, among other movie-style thefts, are now behind bars after they implicated each other one after another...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 13:32hrs | 2303 | by Staff reporter
The death of coalitions
To drag out or not to drag Biden!What a disaster for the Democrats in United States elections!With little foresight or care, Democrats pitted a dead-man-come-to-life by the name of Joe...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:16hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Cop, soldier jailed 36 years for armed robbery
Police constable Francis Takura, along with soldier Wirimai Nyandoro and their accomplice Shane Nyamhunga, has been sentenced to a total of 36 years in prison for armed robbery. The sentencing was del...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:57hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Warriors move up on FIFA rankings
The Zimbabwean national football team, known as the Warriors, has shown notable advancement in the latest FIFA world rankings. This positive shift follows their recent participation in a four-nation t...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe clinch Four Nations final spot
Zimbabwe secured their berth in the final of the Four Nations Tournament with a heart-stopping victory over Zambia in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Bingu Stadium....Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 20:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans urged not to keep cash at home
Police have warned businesses against keeping huge sums of money at home and in offices as this was attracting criminals. This comes as the law enforcers have defended the "shoot-to-kill" approach in ...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nigeria dumps Bafana Bafana to reach AFCON final in penalty shootout thriller
The match concluded with a 1-1 scoreline after extra time, setting up a final showdown for the three-time champions against either hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who will clash...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:38hrs | | 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 s...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Suspected armed robber shot dead
A SUSPECTED armed robber died yesterday following a shootout with police in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspect, Godfrey Njor...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police's 'shoot to kill policy' raises alarm
LAWYERS have raised alarm over increasing cases of fatal shooting of suspects by police officers under controversial circumstances saying taking the life of the suspected criminals before trial was un...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 12:58hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest armed robbers after shootout
POLICE have arrested three armed robbery suspects who are part of a 15-member gang in connection with a raid at a mine in Kadoma."Police have arrested Willium Dhumukwa (34), James Zawi (29) an...Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 17:23hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
South African robber no match to Zimbabwean police, shot dead
A South African national was one of two suspected criminals killed in a shootout with detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Arcadia, Harare.State media in Zimbabwe, The Herald ...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:54hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's gun amnesty fails to bring down violent crime
A PRESIDENTIAL amnesty on illegal firearm holders has done little to stop violent crime as Zimbabwe continues to witness armed robberies.President Emmerson Mnangagwa in August last year de...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
2 SA-based robbery gang in court
Two suspected robbers, including a South African, who were part of a gang that arrived in the country for a robbery spree and attempted to rob a Chinese national, appeared in court yesterday.T...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 06:59hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
1 South African shot dead, 3 arrested in Harare for robbery
Two suspected armed robbers were killed in a shootout with detectives in Harare on Tuesday, including a South African national, police said.Four other men, three of them South African and one ...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 12:41hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
9 robbers shot as cops name 20 most wanted criminals
NINE suspected robbers sustained injuries after they were shot by police in Harare on Thursday in a crackdown, while the hunt is on for 20 suspects whom detectives have named as Zimbabwe's most wanted...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
ZRP unveils Top 20 most wanted criminals in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released a list of the country's top 20 most wanted criminals. The individuals on this list are suspected to be involved in a range of criminal activities, from ...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 08:12hrs | 1834 | by Mandla Ndlovu
3 robbers killed in shoot-out
THREE robbery suspects, part of a gang that raided at least three schools in and around Bulawayo, have been shot dead in a shoot-out with police in Kadoma.The suspects were shot dead on Tuesda...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:33hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
George Chigova dies
Former Zimbabwe international goalkeeper George Chigova died of a heart ailment at the age of 32 on Wednesday.The former Dynamos, Polokwane City and SuperSport United shot stopper suffered a h...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 18:23hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police hunt for armed robbery suspect
Bulawayo police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect in connection with attempted murder and armed robbery cases that occurred in Gwanda and Bulawayo in June and July 2023....Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 13:31hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police declares war on armed robbers
Police have activated crack teams countrywide as well as adequate human resources to deal with criminal syndicates.This comes after most members of two robbery gangs were arrested, with two of...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Southerton robbery suspect shot dead
On Saturday, law enforcement officers fatally shot one of the individuals implicated in last week's armed robbery in Southerton, following an exchange of gunfire in Chitungwiza's Unit A neighborhood....Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Brito's Warriors plan
Baltemar Brito, the 71-year-old coach, is facing doubts about his tactical abilities, particularly considering Highlanders' recent performance. However, he remains resolute in his belief that he can c...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
CAPS United beat Bosso at B/F
CAPS United held off a second-half comeback from Highlanders to secure a spot in the Chibuku Super Cup semi-finals through a penalty shootout at Barbourfields yesterday.After taking a commandi...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lose penalty shootout to Botswana
In an invitational match commemorating Botswana's Independence Day celebrations, Zimbabwe and Botswana faced off, resulting in a penalty shootout victory for Botswana after a 1-1 draw in regular time....Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 18:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Dembare on revenge mission
Emmanuel Jalai, the vice-captain of Dynamos, holds a positive outlook as his team prepares to confront FC Platinum in the quarter-finals of the Chibuku Super Cup at Mandava Stadium this afternoon....Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare captain fumes over Warriors snub
Frank Makarati, the captain of Dynamos, expressed his disappointment at being excluded from the Warriors squad currently in Botswana for a friendly match this weekend.Makarati, a defender, was...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans killed in SA shootout
TWO Zimbabweans are believed to be among 19 people killed in a shootout with police in Makhado, South Africa over the weekend.Although South African police have not released details of the inc...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean owned house where 19 cash-in-transit robbers were killed
A 19th body has been found inside the lavish house in Makhado (formerly Louis Trichardt) were alleged cash-in-transit robbers were killed during a shootout with different police units on Friday....Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cigarette smuggler, SA police in shootout
A 28-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean was nabbed in Musina, South Africa, following a shootout with police on Sunday after attempting to smuggle local cigarettes worth ZAR348 000 to the neighbouring country....Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unbeatable Bosso reach Chibuku Cup quarterfinals
Highlanders FC 2-2 Bulawayo ChiefsBosso won 8-7 on penaltiesTHE Bulawayo Chibuku Super Cup first round derby at Barbourfields Stadium has had to be decided by a penalty shootout ...Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 21:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber uses girlfriend as shield as cops injured in shoot-out
FOLLOWING a bloody shootout in which two police officers were seriously injured in Bulawayo, three suspected armed robbers have been arrested.In statement today, National Police spokesperson A...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cops injured in shootout with armed robbers
TWO police homicide detectives were injured and admitted into hospital following a shootout with armed robbers in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, on Monday.National police spokesperson Assistant Commi...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
2 notorious armed robbers killed in shootout with Zimbabwe police
Two notorious armed robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Chitungwiza on Friday.Mugove Chimuti, 33, and Ishmael Mutungira, 28, were wanted for a string of armed robberies.La...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 21:11hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba signs for Luton on permanent deal
Luton Town have signed midfielder Marvelous Nakamba from Aston Villa on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 29-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Hatters a...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 17:09hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Armed robber' in court for 'killing' policeman
A MAN who allegedly fatally shot a police officer in Bulawayo's New Luveve suburb appeared in court on Friday facing a murder charge.Ntabiso Ncube (43) of Lobengula West suburb in Bulawayo sus...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 23 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo armed robber wounded in shootout
AN armed robbery suspect is nursing gunshot wounds after he was shot in the leg by police in Bulawayo on Friday last week.In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Pa...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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