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Woman caught smuggling truckload of buckets across the Limpopo

A 26-year-old woman from an apostolic sect, Beauty Chauke, was arrested on 22 October 2025 for attempting to smuggle a truckload of empty plastic containers across the Limpopo River.Chauke, from Mbedzi suburb, was dressed in her church rob…

Published: 26 Oct 2025 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Stocktheft fuels smuggling of illicit goods along Limpopo

Farmers in Matabeleland South have raised alarm over escalating cases of stocktheft, warning that stolen livestock is being used to facilitate the smuggling of illicit goods, including drugs, across the Limpopo River at Beitbridge.Despite …

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia hold high-level meeting to curb smuggling

Rising cases of drug trafficking and the influx of cheap and counterfeit goods have prompted Zimbabwe and Zambia to convene a high-level security meeting aimed at strengthening border co-operation.The Zimbabwe-Zambia Interprovincial Securi…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Cross borders 4ED boasts of Presidential protection

Allegations of abuse of power and potential facilitation of smuggling have surfaced after the Cross Borders for ED association's leadership openly claimed its members enjoy immunity from law enforcement due to their affiliation with Presid…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 14:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 men arrested for vehicle smuggling near Botswana border

Police in Matabeleland South province have arrested two men and recovered three smuggled vehicles in a late-night operation near the Botswana border.The suspects, Martin Muzamba (45) from Emakhandeni, Bulawayo, and Costa Imbayarwo (25) fro…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hawks get forfeiture order on cigarette smuggling truck

South Africa's elite crime-fighting unit, the Hawks, working in conjunction with the National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), has secured a court order to permanently forfeit a commercial truck and two trailers used in…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:48hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF bigwig up for smuggling

Prominent Zanu PF politburo member and former secretary-general of the Zimbabwe National War Veterans Association, Andy Mhlanga, is scheduled to appear in court on August 13, 2025, facing charges related to the smuggling of 17.6 tonnes of …

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter

Illegal lithium exports undermine Zimbabwe's mineral wealth

In 2023, Peter, a truck driver, approached a border checkpoint between Zimbabwe and Mozambique carrying a sealed container he believed held chrome, a mineral listed on the shipment paperwork. Having transported shipments for the Chinese-ow…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:00hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

Calls grow for overhaul of councils procurement systems

Government officials, civil society actors, and policy experts have called for urgent reforms to strengthen procurement systems in Zimbabwe's local authorities, arguing that improved procurement is key to restoring essential service delive…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:36hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter

Crossborder4ED condemns smuggling

The Crossborder4ED Association has condemned the smuggling of goods into Zimbabwe but voiced concern over what it described as excessive and repetitive roadblock searches faced by cross-border traders, calling for a more efficient inspecti…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:35hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Police bust second-hand clothing smuggling syndicate

Police in Gweru have dismantled a suspected second-hand clothing smuggling syndicate following an early morning raid in the Daylesford suburb, which led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of over 160 bales of clothing.Confirmin…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 17:21hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe deploys drones along Mozambique border

The Zimbabwean government has intensified efforts to clamp down on smuggling along the country's porous eastern border with Mozambique through the full-scale deployment of drone surveillance technology - a move officials say is already yie…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Anti-smuggling blitz bolsters local beverage production

Zimbabwe's aggressive anti-smuggling blitz is beginning to bear fruit, easing pressure on local beverage producers and setting the stage for increased production and market growth, according to Delta Corporation Limited.Presenting the grou…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Smugglers nabbed with second-hand clothes bales

Two Mozambican nationals were arrested on Tuesday after they were caught with smuggled bales of second-hand clothes in Mutare's Greenside suburb.Acting on a tip-off, police operatives from Mutare Central Police Station launched an ambush o…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Smuggling takes toll on Zimbabwe economy

A sharp increase in smuggling and unregulated imports is intensifying illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Zimbabwe, severely undermining the country's formal retail sector. Authorities have recently prosecuted over 700 shops for tax evasion,…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:41hrs | | by `

Has Zimra lost confidence in its own Beitbridge operations?

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is under fire for what passengers and transport operators are calling a "clear vote of no confidence" in its own border operations at Beitbridge, after a series of buses were once again impounded well…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 18:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

6 arrested for smuggling 17,5 tonnes of T-shirts

Six individuals, including two ZIMRA officials and a clearing agent, appeared in court yesterday facing charges of fraud after allegedly orchestrating a scheme to evade more than US$78,880 in customs duty and VAT by disguising a shipment o…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 20:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt's anti-smuggling dragnet nets 472

The Government of Zimbabwe has ramped up its efforts in the ongoing anti-smuggling blitz, resulting in over 200 prosecutions and 269 compliance notices issued as part of a sustained crackdown against smuggling and unethical business practi…

Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge clearing agent jailed for smuggling

A Beitbridge clearing agent, Brian Zimbume, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of fraud and smuggling related offences. Zimbume, who was employed by Andalusia Investments trading as ZimBorders, was found guilty…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Shortage of contraceptives hits Zaka amid fears of smuggling to SA

A serious shortage of contraceptive tablets has rocked clinics across Zaka District, triggering suspicions of smuggling operations targeting the South African black market.The revelation was made by Stella Shambira, Chairperson of the Zaka…

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter

4 arrested for smuggling drugs in coffin

Police have arrested four cross-border transporters who allegedly attempted to smuggle drugs worth US$25,000 through Beitbridge Border Post using a coffin.The suspects, identified as Charles Bhebhe (30) of Lobengula West, Bulawayo; James S…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 15:45hrs | 1765 | by Staff reporter

Zimra shuts down Unity Village Flea Market in Bulawayo

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has locked up Unity Village Flea Market in Bulawayo as part of a nationwide crackdown on smuggled goods and counterfeit products. The move is part of ZIMRA's efforts to combat tax evasion and increase…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 15:42hrs | 2335 | by Staff reporter

Heavy rains 'restrict' cross border smuggling

SOUTH AFRICA Border Management Authority (BMA) says although four of its border gates remain closed due to flooding, the weather phenomenon actually serves as a natural deterrent to illegal crossings and smuggling.Speaking to Sowetan, BMA …

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:36hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter

ZIMRA warned against intensified anti-smuggling campaign

Experts in the retail sector have called for caution in the government's ongoing anti-smuggling campaign, warning that its current trajectory may lead to sharp increases in the prices of basic commodities. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Z…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 1451 | by Staff reporter

Harare retail outlets resemble deserted ruins after war on smuggling

Retail outlets across Harare are increasingly resembling deserted ruins, offering a stark reflection of Zimbabwe's worsening economic conditions. As the country grapples with ongoing economic shocks, many retailers are downsizing operation…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter

Police recover stolen Boer goats

Police in Mashonaland East have launched a manhunt for a suspect who stole nine Boer goats from a farm in Beatrice on Sunday. The suspect reportedly gained entry to the farm by cutting through the security fence before loading the stolen g…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 19:32hrs | 1578 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe intensify crackdown on smuggling

Zimbabwe is intensifying its efforts to combat smuggling along its border with South Africa, in response to significant revenue losses reported due to syndicates operating in the area. The national anti-smuggling task force, which includes…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:39hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter

CIO car smuggling case drags on

A vehicle smuggling case, which implicates several officers from various law enforcement agencies, including the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), was postponed last Thursday after the state informed the court that it was not ready …

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Zimbabwe cracks down on retailers smuggling flour

The Zimbabwe Republic Police, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, will launch a series of raids on retailers suspected of smuggling flour into the country. This comes after reports t…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 18:13hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter

Smuggling racket busted at Plumtree border

Police at the Plumtree Border Post successfully foiled a smuggling operation, intercepting three South African-registered vehicles carrying contraband worth over R600,000. The goods, which included groceries, alcohol, building materials, a…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:26hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter

Zambia arrests Chinese nationals smuggling 29.9kg of gold from Zimbabwe

Zambian police have arrested two Chinese nationals, Zhao Yanjing (46) and Zhao Changson (58), for attempting to smuggle 29.9 kilograms of gold and US$200,000 in cash from Zimbabwe. The arrest took place on August 13 after authorities recei…

Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 13:04hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter

Top firm caught smuggling drugs into Zimbabwe

Authorities have seized drugs that were allegedly smuggled through the country's porous borders by one of the country's major medical service providers Baines Radiology Group (BIG).Highly placed sources at BIG told  Standard People th…

Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kenyans caught smuggling mbanje in Zimbabwe

TWO Kenyans have been arrested in Victoria Falls for possessing more than 60kg of mbanje.Muchai Kamau (47) and Sammy Duke (33) were arrested at the Kazungula Border after police and Zimbabwe Revenue Authority officers discovered bags of mb…

Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 15:00hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

D-Day for gold smuggler Rushwaya

ZIMBABWE Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya, recently convicted of trying to smuggle 6kg of gold worth more than US$333 000 to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will be sentenced at the High Court in Harare today.The court yesterday…

Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:09hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Tobacco smuggling between Zimbabwe - SA now security threat

SOUTH Africa is drowning in illicit cigarette smuggling which has seen the neighbouring country losing at least R50 million (US$2.6 million) daily in potential revenue from well-coordinated syndicates involving high-profile politicians and…

Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 13:49hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Car-smuggling syndicate arrested

A syndicate of suspected fraudsters who allegedly smuggled high end vehicles into the country and evade paying toll gates has been nabbed, with five of the suspects appearing in court this Tuesday.Terrence Madiro, Aleck Dzepatsva, Brian Ma…

Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 09:28hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Beer smuggling rife at BF

USING a rope measuring over 20 metres, a black satchel is hoisted to the top of Soweto in a matter of seconds at Barbourfields Stadium.When police details and marshals are not in sight, the rope is lowered by a man who is already in the st…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rushwaya spared govt gold crackdown

WHILE the Zimbabwean government says it has taken measures to freeze accounts of the gold mafia and investigate the gold smuggling, money laundering and corruption, one of the kingpins, Henrietta Rushwaya has so far been spared.Rushwaya, w…

Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 14:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Cop jailed for smuggling

A POLICE officer stationed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport was yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonent after he was caught trying to facilitate the smuggling of US$10 819 and R2 920 out of the country.Pedzisai Hali …

Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mushekwi ex-wife loses cash, goods worth US$190 000

A HARARE landlord appeared in court for stealing US$32 000 cash and jewellery worth US$152 000 from a tenant.Kundai Muradzikwa appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged with unlawful entry.Muradzikwa was released on free bail after…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

It's the economy, stupid!

WORKING for government remains one of the surest ways for a stable income, job security and above all, a ticket to further studies for many across the globe.However, with each passing day, the statement is being proven to be contrary in Zi…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Mthwakazi activists further remanded

NINE members of the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), who on Wednesday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Tawengwa Sangster charged with disorderly conduct, were further remanded to November 8.They are being accused of staging …

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

$5m for Manama Hospital repairs

THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has availed ZW$5 million needed to rehabilitate Manama Mission Hospital and the army has since been seconded to carry out construction works at the health institution that was destroyed by heavy rains early …

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Transporters must adopt required pre-clearance processes at border

It's just over a week since the new Beitbridge Border Post freight terminal has been opened to the public and the results of improved border management systems are slowly beginning to show.Like any project, migration from old systems to ne…

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Nick Mangwana

Denying that there sanctions against Zimbabwe now a discredited position

All is primed for the observation of the Anti-Sanctions Solidarity Day which was declared by Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to take place every 25 October.The day this year falls on Monday, and as expected, a number …

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 5 | by Lovemore Chikova

Cross border bus operators continue to smuggle travellers

GREEDY and selfish cross border bus operators are placing the lives of many at risk as they continue to smuggle travellers from neighbouring countries.This is in direct violation of Covid-19 lockdown regulations which prohibit inter-city a…

Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Another weekend in prison for Rushwaya

ZIMBABWE Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya, who was arrested together with businessman Ali Mohamad, Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives Steven Tserayi and Raphios Mufandauya and miner Gift Karanda on charges of …

Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 22:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sanctions hurt but smuggling kills the economy

Dear Mr President, Mr President, your Excellence Sir i write this letter to you seeking your urgent intervention on these serious cases of economic sabotage and destruction. Yes sanctions do hurt our economy but corruption and smuggling ar…

Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 08:32hrs | | by Munya Shumba

Smuggling: the new corruption frontier in Zimbabwe

As the Zimbabwean economy rapidly slides into hyperinflation induced recession, the levels of smuggling at the country's border posts has reached alarming levels. Cross border traders, foreign nationals, truckers and businesses by-pass pay…

Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 20:27hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma

Car smugglers hunt for draught animal power - $400 for a donkey

IN most villages in Beitbridge district, donkeys are used majorly as a source of draught power. These are used for tillage, drawing carts, fetching firewood and other household chores.Donkeys are resistant to the harsh conditions associate…

Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 12:33hrs | 2 | by Thupeyo Muleya

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