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Villager found dead after stock theft assault
A grim discovery has rocked Mashakwari Village under Chief Musikavanhu, after the decomposing body of a 35-year-old man was found in his home, days after he was allegedly assaulted by seven men who ac...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 17:41hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
Cops acquitted of murder charges due to procedural violations
In a landmark ruling handed down at the Chinhoyi High Court, three Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers charged with the 2018 murder of a suspected poacher have been acquitted after the court ruled...Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:42hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Police officer up for stock theft
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at Plumtree is in soup after he allegedly connived with another villager to steal and sell a bull....Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 13:29hrs | 525 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Donkey thieves jailed 12 years
Three men from Plumtree have been sentenced to a combined total of twelve years in jail for stealing donkeys from local grazing lands. Magistrate Joshua Nembaware handed down the sentences following g...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:22hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Nyokayemabhunu will not survive!
About Nyokayemabhunu, it has become clear that he was sent by big people in politics to do the dirty work for them outside Zimbabwe. South Africa is a political haven for Zimbabweans; still has a modi...Published: 18 May 2025 at 18:11hrs | 3636 | by Nomazulu Thata
Vigilant Gwanda anti-stock theft group recover 16 stolen donkeys
Gwanda South villagers operating under the Gwanda Anti-Stock Theft Association (GASTA) have recovered 16 donkeys that were stolen in Sinayi area when the vigilant community members embarked on a...Published: 13 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 340 | by Stephen Jakes
Ex-farm manager up for stealing 100 cattle, 38 Boer goats
Police have arrested a former farm manager in connection with the suspected theft of 100 cattle and 38 Boer goats from a farm in Mvurwi, in a case that has shocked the local agricultural community....Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:49hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Herd boy caught stealing cattle
A 25-year-old herd boy employed at Bravo Farm in Figtree appeared before the Plumtree Magistrates Court last week facing allegations of stock theft after he was allegedly caught driving five stolen ca...Published: 06 May 2025 at 11:57hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Where is Nyokayemabhunu: the silence about him is Loud?
It is not only Nyokayemabhunu who has been used and quickly cast aside as a disposable. I listened carefully to Geza updating us about the demonstrations yesterday. Sadly, there was no mention of Nyok...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 20:55hrs | 1582 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mashonaland man arrested for stealing aunt's 11 cattle
Police in Mashonaland West have arrested a man accused of stealing 11 cattle from his elderly aunt and selling them to fund his mining activities.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spok...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 22:50hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans, 1 South Africa jailed for rhino poaching
Two Zimbabwean men and their South African associate have each been sentenced to five years in prison after being arrested while attempting to poach a rhino in South Africa's Limpopo province....Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 17:52hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners invade Rhodes Estate in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean Government has deployed security and environmental agencies to the Rhodes Estate in the Matopos National Park following growing concerns over illegal gold mining activities that are thr...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:53hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
68-year-old in court for allegedly stealing donkeys in Esigodini
A 68-year-old man from Mtshede village in Esigodini has found himself in trouble after being accused of stealing two donkeys belonging to his neighbour.Steven Lusaba appeared before Bulawayo m...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:00hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Granny (71) arrested for 'stealing' 17 cattle
An elderly woman from Imbesu Park in Ntabazinduna has been arrested for allegedly stealing 17 heads of cattle. Sithabile Ngwenya (71) appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Beverly Madzikatira to face a ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:09hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe puhes for mandatory jail terms to curb corruption
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is advocating for mandatory jail sentences for individuals convicted of corruption to deter the crime and overcome challenges in asset recovery.S...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:05hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Man steals goat, sells the meat to owner
A Hwange man has been sentenced to six months in prison for stealing a goat from his neighbor, slaughtering it, and then selling the meat back to its owner.The convict, Shylock Zulu (28) from ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:41hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Dangerous Zimbabwean prison break fugitive nabbed hiding in SA mountain
South African police have captured Zimbabwean national Lovemore Musoyi, who had been on the run since 2023 after escaping from custody in Mpumalanga Province. Musoyi, who faces over 10 criminal charge...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:45hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
'Most wanted' Zimbabwean Fugitive Re-Arrested in South Africa
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has re-arrested Lovemore Musoyi, a 32-year-old Zimbabwean national ranked among the most wanted suspects in Limpopo province.Musoyi, who was on the run ...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 04:43hrs | 3353 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest suspected cattle rustlers at Bulawayo abattoir
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three individuals in connection with a suspected stock theft case at an abattoir in Belmont, Bulawayo. The suspects were apprehended on December 17, 202...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:43hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
'Prosecutors exaggerated my age'
A Beitbridge resident magistrate, Takudzwa Gwazemba, has ordered an investigation into the age of a juvenile who accused prosecutors of falsifying his age in an effort to have him sentenced to prison....Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:31hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Police officer remanded in cattle rustling scandal
A 37-year-old Zvishavane police officer, Kudakwashe Chigwa, has been remanded in custody until December 3 over allegations of involvement in a cattle rustling operation in Fort Rixon. Chigwa face...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:41hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Brothers jailed for slaughtering sibling's ox in funeral dispute
Two brothers from Mangunye Village in Gweru have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for stealing and slaughtering their brother's ox during a heated funeral dispute. The incident occurred on No...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:40hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF councillor jailed 14 years for stock theft
Former Zanu-PF Insiza Ward 17 Councillor Sindiso Ndlovu, alongside accomplice Buhle Nkomazana, received an effective 14-year prison sentence each on Friday after being convicted of stock theft. Their ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:18hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe security firms rope in Police Support Unit
In response to a recent spike in nationwide robberies, security companies are partnering with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit to enhance protection for cash-in-transit (CIT) deliveries...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:58hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland mourns Chief Marupi
A dark cloud has fallen over the Matebeleland region following the death of Chief Marupi, born Oaheng Nare, who passed away on Sunday in Harare after a short illness. The 28-year-old traditional leade...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Businessman cleared of stock theft
Zvishavane businessman Justice Zijena and his associates have been cleared of stock theft allegations after presenting the necessary paperwork proving the legitimate purchase of five cattle. The situa...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:41hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Surge in crime puts police under spotlight
An alarming 11 percent rise in robberies and a 6 percent increase in road traffic accidents, which have resulted in 1,352 fatalities, have raised urgent concerns for Zimbabwe's law enforcement agencie...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Fear grips Gwanda villagers
Residents of Gwanda South are living in fear following a daring armed robbery at the homestead of Chief Marupi last week, where gunmen made off with his newly allocated Isuzu double-cab vehicle, R2,70...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:54hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Cops face arrest for demanding cattle clearance fees
Police officers in Zimbabwe have been cautioned against charging farmers for cattle clearance, a practice that is illegal and contributes to the rise of stock theft. The warning was issued by Commissi...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police record significant crime decline
Bulawayo police yesterday announced an eight percent decrease in crime across the province for the period between January and September, compared to the same timeframe last year. This decline comes de...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean goats and sheep smuggled into South Africa
Police have arrested two suspects in possession of 22 goats and eight sheep, which they allegedly intended to smuggle into South Africa via an illegal crossing point near Beitbridge. The suspects were...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 14467 | by Staff reporter
Farmers demand no amnesty for cattle rustlers
Farmers in Matabeleland have called for cattle rustlers to be excluded from the Presidential amnesty and denied bail, as livestock theft devastates their communities.The call was made during a...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:05hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
ZRP impounds 348 vehicles
Police in Mashonaland East have impounded 348 vehicles, primarily Honda Fit models, commonly used as illegal public transport known as mushikashika, after traffic offenses were committed. Assi...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:09hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree men arrested for murder
Six men from Plumtree have been accused of fatally assaulting Soza Dube (52) from Ndolwane, whom they suspected of stealing a goat.According to Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni, the acting p...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Goat thief jailed for 28 years
Samuel Chirambadeya, a 27-year-old resident of Chirambada village in Mudzi, was sentenced to prison by Kotwa Magistrate Henry Sande for stealing 28 goats. Chirambadeya, who admitted to the sto...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for stealing 28 goats
A 27-YEAR-OLD from Chirambada village in Mudzi was sent to prison by a Kotwa magistrate on Thursday after he stole 28 goats from villagers.Samuel Chirambadeya pleaded guilty to stock theft cha...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:22hrs | 2554 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mashonalland police probe cattle rustling syndicates
Police in Mashonaland West have launched an investigation into a series of stock theft cases involving suspected syndicates that slaughter stolen cattle and sell the meat in urban areas.In a s...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Man sent to prison over dead bull
Figtree-based First Sibanda is in trouble after he was found cooking beef from a dead bull.The 33-year-old man is facing a stock theft charge and he appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Josh...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 1056 | by Simbarashe Sithole
SA police offer R20k reward for information on Zimbabwean criminal
LOVEMORE Musoyi, a Zimbabwean national believed to be about 35 years old, is wanted by Limpopo police in connection with more than 10 criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, armed robberie...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:51hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter
Man steals neighbours' cow, wife helps him slaughter it
A 44-year-old man from Chinonge, Binga, Nephias Mwembe, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing and slaughtering a cow. Mwembe, with his wife's assistance, took the cow from grazing l...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 15:17hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cattle recovered in Mozambique
Police in Zimbabwe have made a significant breakthrough by recovering a herd of 32 stolen cattle in Mozambique. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi reported that the operatio...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:43hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man escaped from SA police custody
Detectives in the Sekhukhune District of Limpopo have launched a massive manhunt, seeking to arrest their "most wanted suspect", Lovemore Musoyi, a Zimbabwean national believed to be around 35-years-o...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 15:30hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
SA police on hunting for Zimbabwean murder suspect
POLICE in South Africa have launched an "intensive hunt" for a Zimbabwean suspect linked to a series of violent crimes including murder, attempted murder, armed robberies, house robberies, business ro...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 15:19hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Stock theft prisoner escapes
POLICE in Mashonaland Central are hunting for Aaron Zongororo (25) of Desmond farm, Matepatepa in Bindura who escaped from Bindura prison on Tuesday....Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:43hrs | 158 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Stock theft convict escapes at prison
POLICE in Mashonaland Central are hunting for Aaron Zongororo (25) of Desmond farm, Matepatepa in Bindura who escaped from Bindura prison on Tuesday....Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:43hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zim man steals 78 cattle from Botswana
A number of Botswana citizens filled the gallery to capacity at Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where Sibangiswani Ncube (49) appeared before magistrate Arafat Kozanai on stock theft charges....Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 21:46hrs | 104 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals prisons' goat
A man from Beitbridge has been sentenced to nine months in jail for allegedly stealing a boer goat belonging to the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS). Wellington Mukonde (39) p...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Stock theft suspects take magistrate to High Court
Three stock theft suspects Shelton Dube (21), Sibangiswani Ncube (48) and Gilbert Ncube have app...Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 06:51hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Stiffer penalties for small livestock thieves
GOVERNMENT will consider imposing stiffer penalties for those who steal small livestock like chickens and goats and will soon table an amendment to the law to Parliament.According to Parliamen...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gweru man jailed for stealing cattle
A 24-year-old Gweru man who stole six cattle was given a mandatory stock theft sentence of 10 years by a Gweru magistrate.Courage Mabheka was sentenced to 10 years by magistrate Nixon Mangoti ...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 12:44hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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