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Maize meal thief jailed two years

A 29-year-old maize meal thief from Plumtree was jailed two years after he stole a 50-kilogram maize meal bag and a bicycle to carry the loot.Kwenzakele Mathe was sentenced to 30 months in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.Nemba…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 21:33hrs | 1187 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Security guard goes on goat stealing spree

A security guard who turned livestock theft into a full-time enterprise has been sentenced to eight years in jail after preying on villagers' goats for several months.Charles Munayi (38) of Makotopeya Village in Chipinge was convicted on f…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 09:32hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter

Police use arrested car thief to catch accomplices

Harare police have arrested four men in connection with a stolen vehicle from South Africa, after one of them was caught relaxing in the car at a hotel in Waterfalls.Geoffrey Chihuri was apprehended inside the unregistered white Nissan Mag…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 15:18hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Thief caught wearing stolen clothes

A 23-year-old man from Mt Darwin in Mashonaland Central has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being convicted of unlawful entry and theft.Tinashe Chiwara appeared before the Mt Darwin Magistrates Court, where he was handed a one-…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 15:06hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean serial thief locked up in Botswana

A ZIMBABWEAN man residing in Botswana illegally, who is facing multiple car theft charges, has been denied bail.Clement Passmore Gondo (40) was not asked to plead when he appeared before Francistown magistrate Ditebogo Ntuli.Gondo faces ch…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter

Car thief caught using stolen vehicle as pirate taxi

A CHEEKY Mutare man who had in the morning stolen a parked car in the city was nabbed while using the vehicle as a pirate taxi later that same day.Philip Mandeya (28) of Mandeya Two Village, Honde Valley under Chief Mutasa was arrested whi…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 14:29hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

Laptop thief busted by 'Find My Phone' App

A would-be clever thief from Thorngrove found out the hard way that in the digital age, stolen gadgets can fight back.Prince Nyahwa (30) thought he had made a smooth getaway after slipping into a Paddonhurst home and stealing electronic ga…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:43hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter

US$300 ATM thief caught using CCtv footage

A 48-year-old Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to nine months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$300 from a malfunctioning ATM at a ZB Bank branch in Hwange.Kaleb Murahwa was initially handed a 12-month jail term, but thre…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 10:15hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter

Notorious Chiweshe Thief Jailed for 11 Years

A notorious thief from Chiweshe who went on a rampage, breaking into homes and stealing various items, has been convicted by a Bindura magistrate.George Marisa (23), of Chedu Village, was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in prison by…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:31hrs | 226 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Unlicensed driver arrested for causing death of passenger

A 34-year-old man from Ntalale, Gwanda, has appeared in court following the tragic death of a woman who fell from a trailer attached to a moving tractor he was driving.Large Sibanda pleaded guilty to charges of driving without a license an…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter

Harare crowd fatally assaults 'thief'

A tragic incident of mob justice unfolded on December 1, 2024, in the Belvedere suburb of Harare, claiming the life of Bla Odza. The 36-year-old was brutally assaulted by a group of people who accused him and a younger companion, Onias Mar…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter

'Cellphone thief' kidnapped in Bulawayo city centre

A woman and three men have been accused of kidnapping and assaulting a man they suspected of stealing a cellphone in Bulawayo, in a shocking incident that unfolded earlier this month.The four accused, identified as Gorden Dliwayo (34), Gif…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:10hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's dumbest criminals arrested

In a crime that could easily top the list of Zimbabwe's "Dumbest Criminals," three Bulawayo men have been convicted for stealing 2,900 litres of diesel from Econet Wireless base stations and then setting up a stall near the crime scene to …

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 3002 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo thief steals property worth US$1 million in 7 month

A 24-year-old man from Bulawayo has appeared in court facing 43 counts of theft committed between August 2023 and March 2024, with the stolen property valued at approximately US$1 million.Laga Dube, of Upper Rangemore, stood before Bulaway…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 2715 | by Staff reporter

Burglar steals pots with isitshwala and beans

Carlos Ncube, a 26-year-old from Makwika Village in Hwange, found himself in trouble after a late-night craving led him to commit two break-ins, stealing two pots of isitshwala and beans along with a stash of fizzy drinks.The incident occu…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter

Tsholotsho thief's luck runs out

A 20-year-old man from Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, has been sentenced to over six years in jail after being convicted of unlawful entry, escaping from custody, and assault. The accused, Bukhabo Sibanda, faced multiple charges, includin…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 16:20hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter

China offers more scholarships to Zimbabwean students

On Friday, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe hosted an open house for educators to mark President Emmerson Mnangagwaâ€™s state visit to China. During the event, Chinese Charge d'Affaires Cheng Yan announced that China will award 11 governmen…

Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Trio bashes cellphone thief to death

THREE men allegedly beat a suspected cellphone thief to death using a handbrake cable and a fan belt in Zvishavane.The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) in a statement on X said, "Nyasha Zimuto (23), Tawanda Masimba (51) an…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:09hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Thief scurries through window to escape angry residents

In a dramatic incident recently witnessed in Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb, an unidentified thief narrowly evaded a mob attack after being caught stealing inside a house.According to reports, the homeowner's child stumbled upon the intruder…

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:57hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Suspected thief bashed to death

A suspected Bindura thief was bashed to death by his colleague with a railway line over money dispute.The now-deceased Livinson Nyaunga died days later at Parirenyatwa after being assaulted by his friend Admire Sauti.According to police on…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:12hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man steals car, arrested while about to repaint it

A 22-YEAR-OLD Silobela man has been arrested for stealing a Toyota Hiace vehicle from a house in Mkoba 9 Suburb in Gweru on Sunday last week.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said Polite Lunga of Sithemba Vi…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 16:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Cellphone thief dragged out of fowl run hide-out

THERE was drama when a man from Morningside suburb in Bulawayo, who was being pursued by a mob after he allegedly stole a cellphone, was found hiding under a fowl run.This was heard when Innocent Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate,…

Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Unrepentant phone thief, ex-convict back in court

An unrepentant Harare thief and beneficiary of a recent presidential amnesty has been arrested again, this time for snatching an Iphone 15 promax from one Chido Mnangagwa.Oliver Rimai, 43, also known as Mazhambe in his street circles, once…

Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman-cum-shoplifter faces legal battle over violent incident

A well-known businesswoman, Mutsa Nyahuye, has found herself entangled in legal proceedings after a shocking incident of shoplifting and verbal assault at a local shoe store. Nyahuye, who allegedly claimed affiliation with President ED Mna…

Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 07:55hrs | 20 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Suspected donkey thief tortured to death

CLOSE to 20 residents of Dumba village near Beitbridge allegedly kidnapped and tortured to death a fellow villager accused of stealing a neighbour's donkey.A police report indicated that Austin Sibanda (25) was on January 8 this year clobb…

Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Thief forced to eat raw, unplucked chicken

A MAN from Pumula suburb in Bulawayo will forever rue his love for chicken when a vigilante group in the neighbourhood forced him to eat the raw meat of the bird that he had been caught stealing.He tore into the bird sending feathers flyin…

Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean jailed in South Africa over stolen car

A SOUTH AFRICAN court has jailed a Zimbabwean man Cosmos Ndou (36) for eight years after he was found in possession of a stolen car.Ndou was also charged for contravening South Africa's immigration laws after the court ruled that he was il…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:42hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Man mistaken for a thief, beaten to death

POLICE in Kwekwe are investigating a case where a 25-year-old man died while admitted at hospital after being beaten by two men after being mistaken for a thief. Sylvester Ncube had visited his girlfriend in Mbizo suburb when he was thorou…

Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:18hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Villagers beat 'thief' to death, arrested

POLICE in Matabeleland South have arrested nine men from Matobo, Ntunjambili area for beating a suspected to death.The now deceased identified as Nkosana Ndlovu (28) was reportedly a habitual thief who has been terrorising villagers and wa…

Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 20:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Cheeky thief steals Bible from motor vehicle

A CHEEKY Harare thief broke into a motor vehicle and stole a Bible, among other valuable items.Shepherd Madaka (31) yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged with theft.It is alleged that on April 18, 2022, he stol…

Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:40hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Teenager breaks into econet shop steals property

A daring 18-year-old Bindura thief was slapped with a one year jail term by Bindura provincial magistrate Shingirai Mutiro on Friday  for breaking into an Econet Shop and stealing varous goods.Jimmy Takudzwa Semu of house number 1463 …

Published: 21 May 2022 at 20:15hrs | 19 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Guard shoots dead gold thief

A SECURITY guard at a mine in Filabusi has been arrested for killing a man for stealing gold ore.Police, on their twitter page, said Thokozani Ncube, who works at Lyn Mine in Filabusi shot Martin Sibanda on the knee and he fell into six-me…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Pardoned thief corrected

AN unrepentant thief who was recently released from prison through the Presidential Amnesty is back in jail just a few days after being pardoned after he stole a bottle of face lotion from OK Supermarket in Victoria Falls. Raison Chenjere …

Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo car thief arrested

A 31-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man was arrested for allegedly jumping into the driver's seat of a car whose engine had been left running by its owner and sped off. Lurrie Ndlovu (31) of New Magwegwe suburb allegedly stole the complainant's car min…

Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Gold ore thief nabbed

A 24-year old Bindura man from Okello 18 Mine in Shamva was arraigned before a Bindura magistrate yesterday after allegedly stealing 100 kilograms of gold ore.Aaron Nyamunda pleaded not guilty before magistrate Moreblessing Makati and was …

Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 15:22hrs | 3 | by Lloyd Rabaya

Gold thief sells self out

AN equipment manager at a gold mining company, Mingchang Sino Africa Investment, sold himself out on social media after he requested to know how he could smuggle stolen gold out of the country.Tan Junchen (34), who also doubled as reductio…

Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 18:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Car thief crashes in escape attempt

A CAR thief was apprehended after he crashed a vehicle he had stolen as he was pursued in high-speed chase by members of the public in Beitbridge.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirme…

Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 22:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Teenage car thief jailed 2 years

A 17-year-old boy was yesterday sentenced to an effective two years in prison for stealing two cars. He was initially sentenced to three years by Harare magistrate Mrs Babra Mateko before she suspended one year on condition that he does no…

Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter

'Convicted thief' Kambarami fights for position at High Court

THE civil trial involving Bulawayo deputy mayor Councillor Tinashe Kambarami and a political pressure group, 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement Trust, opened at the Bulawayo High Court yesterday. 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement Trust …

Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF: The thief screaming robber

Zanu-PF youths have decided to name and shame corrupt individuals within the party made news in past days .Not to be left out was Simon K Moyo promising the nation that the President has decided to have a Commission that will seriously loo…

Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 23:21hrs | 3 | by AT Kadada

Ndiweni, the chief who dared bell the cat

IF ever you did history in a Zimbabwean school or at least watched ZBC-TV, you are sure to have come across the name of Manicaland traditional leader Chief Rekayi Tangwena, who is famed for helping Robert Mugabe and the now late Edgar Teke…

Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:32hrs | 16 | by Nqaba Matshazi

Police launch manhunt for car thief

POLICE in Mvuma have launched a manhunt for a 23-year-old man who allegedly stole a motor vehicle after he had been given a lift by the car owner after he pretended to be stranded in Gweru.Acting Midlands police spokesperson Assistant Insp…

Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

NetOne cable thief jailed, 3 others await sentence

A 26-YEAR-OLD telecommunication cables thief, Allion Musakwa, was last week sentenced to 10 years in prison for vandalising telecommunication cables while his three other accomplices were convicted of the same offence and now await sentenc…

Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:25hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter

Unrepentant thief jailed

AFTER escaping his first full trial with a $50 fine, a man from Mutare has been caged for a combined 36 months after he returned to the dock facing two theft charges.Tatenda Janike of Mutare, was given custodial sentences of 24 and 18 mont…

Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 14:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Court thief gets 10 years behind bars

AN unrepentant burglar who broke into offices at the Rusape Magistrates' Courts where he was performing community service and stole money as well as stationery was jailed for 10 years. Shorai Pleasant Doriro (21) of House Number 54, Venger…

Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 09:32hrs | 1003 | by Straff Reporter

Free sex at thief's funeral

THERE was FREE sex galore in Mbare on Monday and Tuesday nights as prostitutes mourned a serial thief. They described the late thief, who succumbed to tuberculosis, as a sex maniac. The infamous thief, Masiyas Mesiyas, is also said to be t…

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 19:06hrs | 14349 | by Staff reporter

'Serial car thief, hijacker' remanded in custody

AN alleged serial car thief from Filabusi has appeared in court for hijacking a taxi which he later burnt in a bid to conceal fingerprints evidence.Farai Mlauzi (32) pleaded not guilty to an armed robbery charge allegedly committed on Dece…

Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 05:45hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter

Career thief vows he wont stop stealing

A career thief from Kwekwe, Pondai Pondai has vowed not to 'retire' anytime soon saying he can't survive without stealing.He has been arrested on several occasions.However, on his recent arrest he was caught sleeping at Topics shop after s…

Published: 11 Nov 2016 at 07:36hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

Maize-meal thief posed as Deputy Comm-General

A Harare man who impersonated Deputy Commissioner-General Innocent Matibiri and defrauded Blue Ribbon Foods Limited of maize-meal and wheat bran worth $8 000 has been jailed for one year.Stanislaus Mukawo of Mufakose, Harare, was sentenced…

Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Fungai Lupande

Healer steals penis enlargement money

Johannesburg - A bogus traditional healer was arrested for allegedly stealing money from a man who paid him to enlarge his genitals, Gauteng police said on Monday.The 31-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after police set-up a fake consul…

Published: 29 Sep 2014 at 12:03hrs | 3927 | by Sapa

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