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ZRP intercepts truck smuggling pharmaceutical products into Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a tanker truck driver after intercepting a vehicle reportedly carrying smuggled pharmaceutical products along the Harare-Chirundu Highway.Police said the tanker was stopped yesterday at the 3…

Published: 17 Nov 2025 at 21:04hrs | 120 | by Staff Reporter

Police deployment not targeted at Tendai Biti

Legal representatives for Tendai Biti Law have issued a public statement addressing recent reports of a police presence at the firm's offices in Milton Park, Harare, on 15 November 2025.The law firm, represented by Mr. Jeremiah Bamu, confi…

Published: 15 Nov 2025 at 17:49hrs | 2028 | by Staff reporter

ZRP must not selectively crucify Prophet Magaya only

Zimbabwe has a lot of Magayas - men who abuse their power, influence and trust to prey on the vulnerable. It is therefore good news that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is aggressively pursuing the rape and fraud case involving Prophet …

Published: 09 Nov 2025 at 08:55hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter

The biggest scam in Zimbabwe, Fake Sir Wicknell strikes across social media

Zimbabweans are being urged to exercise extreme caution as one of the most sophisticated scams in recent history spreads rapidly across social media platforms. Fraudsters are impersonating controversial businessman Sir Wicknell Chivhayo on…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 22:41hrs | 22 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Crime Alert, Help to Reduce Theft from Cars

In 2010, Inspector Chigoba, the then Officer-In-Charge and Sergeant Dube (MHSRIIP) of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Milton Park Public Relations Department approached me with a serious concern. The Milton Park policing area was experi…

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 18:48hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZRP disowns purported Crime Prevention Summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from an event being advertised as the "Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025," scheduled for September 10

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRP cracks down on illegal use of blue lights, sirens

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to motorists illegally using blue lights, sirens, and bar lights on their vehicles, with Commissio

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 15:51hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police intensifies manhunt for fugitive cop

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed it is actively pursuing Constable Prince Ndavambi, who is on the run following the death of 30-year-old Blessed Believe Juruvenge from Damafalls, amid mounting public concern and conflicting…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 17:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Well Done, Commissioner General Steven Mutamba for bringing Sanity on our roads

The roads of Zimbabwe have witnessed significant transformations thanks to the commendable efforts of Commissioner General Steven Mutamba and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The move towards digitisation and enhanced road safety measur…

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

SEEDCO, ZRP warn culprits distributing counterfeit seeds

In the wake of 2024/25 farming season, certified seeds distribution and supply giant, SEEDCO Limited has joined hands with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to thw

Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:15hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

ZRP can benefit from smart videos & cameras

The ZRP has a department called the National Traffic whose sole responsibility is ensuring everyone using the road follows the rules to save lives and protect property. They are supposed to reinforce these rules by ensuring that all driver…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 20:22hrs | 6 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Three appear in court for Illegal Gold Mining

Three illegal gold miners  appeared at Concession magistrates courts on Saturday on charges of prospecting for gold without a license at Manzou farm in Mazowe.The three, Artwell  Chaitezwi  (30), Jeremiah Mdlalambi (33) and …

Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 12:41hrs | | by Desmond Nleya

Lets approach all crimes with the same zeal

While we are focusing on drug dealers and drug pushers, we should put in the same effort to stop the collaboration between criminals at our bus stops and the ZR

Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 21:13hrs | 4 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZOCC condemns police crackdown on journalists

We have noted with great concern the continued attacks on journalism in Zimbabwe following the recent arrest of NewZimbabwe.com journalist Leopold Munhende.Munh

Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 21:58hrs | | by ZOCC

WATCH: Beatrice police accused of obstructing course of justice

Four murder suspects are walking free in Beatrice after police  reportedly dragged their feet in investigations and released the suspects from custody claiming there was no case against them.The four suspects are Blessed Moyo, Tafadzw…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 16:18hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Arrest traffic violators

To the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General Cde Godwin Matanga, Please can you bring sanity on our road. The careless driving in Zimbabwe Roads is getting out off order. Please please bring back the traffic offense ticketing…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 10:49hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

There is need to professionalise ZRP

AN opinion written by Paidamoyo Muzulu titled Pro-lege, Pro-patria, Pro-populo: This is not our ZRP refers.I could not agree more with the writer. There is need to reform the  Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).The ZRP, long known for its…

Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Chief Chiduku

UFP statement on the Mutare fatal accident caused by police spikes

The United Freedom Party (UFP) notes with great concern the fatal accident where four people died and eight were seriously injured when police threw a spike on a moving commuter omnibus near Mutare on Wednesday.As a party, we are irked tha…

Published: 06 May 2022 at 12:34hrs | 2 | by UFP

Zimbabwe police have achieved more in difficult times thanks to ED's choice of Matanga

The first pillar of the UN Guiding Principles on Human Rights (hereinafter UN Guiding Principles) underscores that the duty to protect human rights lies with the state. Assessment of police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy depends …

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 06:31hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

My advice to the ZRP and MPSE: Have the Decency to leave Mhlanga alone!

In its natural state, the human body is a work of art a thing of immense beauty. Nudity forms the backbone of a multi-million-dollar erotica industry, although its acceptance varies from society to society, and among individuals. Millions …

Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 06:43hrs | | by Nkosilathi Lesley Ngwenya

Corruption in the Zimbabwe Republic Police a smoke without fire

In Zimbabwe, it is very rare for politicians holding ministerial positions or senior officers to resign on their own without a hint of scandal. So it has become

Published: 07 Jul 2021 at 18:51hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Political freedoms are not respected in Zimbabwe

Dear EditorThe (SADC) congratulated Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his appointment as the chair of the Organ on Politics, Defense and Security and als

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 13:11hrs | | by Bigboy Sibanda

Same crime two laws, what a shame!

Dear ZRP Commissioner GeneralThe publication in today's Chronicle of the arrest a fraudster who cheated a home seeker of R470 000 left me with a lot of questions on the universal application of the law especially by our policemen hence my …

Published: 19 May 2019 at 08:49hrs | | by Munya Shumba

Property Rights in Zimbabwe were destroyed by ZANU PF to enable the destruction of human rights.

Someone once said the following story.  "There were baboons that used to steal maize meal and other crops from a farmers fields.  The farmer was a vegan and conservationist, as such he didn't believe in shooting the animals to ge…

Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 14:14hrs | 975 | by Thabo Makuyana

The Zimbabwe Republic Police

During the Rhodesia era the police force then was called the British South Africa Police( BSAP). It was well trained, disciplined and efficient. More-so it had resources for use in combating crime. It would react quickly and was almost ble…

Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 21:26hrs | | by Clemen Moyo

The aftermath of violent protests and the way forward

The MDC Alliance and their regime change agenda cahoots in the civil society instigated violent protests that took place from the 14th to 16th of January 2019 and the inconceivable repercussions will be felt for a long time to come.The opp…

Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 13:06hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

Controversial Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe, the use of live bullets to kill civilians is according to our Army General 'an appropriate force'. This is the minimum best option available in Zimbabwe to maintain order, 'to kill' even the killing of people doing shopping an…

Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 09:55hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

Chamisa master of deceit

There is an old adage that says 'a man who lies to himself and listens to his own lies, comes to a point when he cannot discern the truth within himself, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others, and having no res…

Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 08:45hrs | 2035 | by Prosperity Mzila

Planned demonstrations retrogressive

Government recently introduced fiscal measures meant to address the economic challenges that the country is facing, and against this backdrop, there has been a

Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 08:42hrs | | by Anesu Pedzisayi

Chiwenga represents the 'New Disorder' not New Dispensation

While the nation awaits eagerly in anticipation of a typical Chief Justice Maraga (Kenya's Chief Justice) style and caliber of overturning presidential election

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 07:03hrs | 10800 | by Knowledge Hakata

30 reasons why Zimbabweans should show Mnangagwa the RED card on july 30

With just some few days and hours before the nation votes in the most anticipated polls since the removal of the former President Robert Mugabe and also the death of the former Trade Unionist Morgan Tsvangirai. Zimbabweans will on Monday m…

Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 09:10hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata

ED's Meritocracy Should Be Welcomed

So we are told that we are entering a new Zimbabwe.  Day in day out, we hear promises from all candidates about innovation, turning over a new leaf, embarking on a new era.  I must admit I have been pleasantly surprised by both t…

Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 20:46hrs | | by Charles Kanye

Is Mnangagwa's censure of ZRP genuine?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rebuke of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) over its involvement in the running of Zanu-PF primary elections has received mixed reactions, with some analysts saying he was right to censure the force while ot…

Published: 09 May 2018 at 12:31hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda

Whistle-blowers should heed government's call in Dzamara search

It is now three years since Itai Dzamara was abducted at a barbershop in Glen View 7 by five unknown assailants in a partially identified vehicle.The police con

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:47hrs | | by Charles Motsi

Police are on a reformation drive, give them a chance

The new dispensation, under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa ushered in a new era of collectiveness, unity and aspiration towards growing the Zimbabwean economy and upholding peace and security that the country boasts of. It …

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 12:49hrs | | by Tatenda Gono

Congratulation new ZRP Commissioner General

Congratulation Mr Matanga for being appointed the Commissioner General of the Police.Commissioner General, you have been appointed during the crucial time where your intellectuality is greatly required.The police have been known for promot…

Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 11:16hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita

ZRP must remember motto on return

Seven traffic officers "gang up" against a motorist along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway in Warren Park, Harare, recently. â€” Picture by Innocent MakawaAPOST

Published: 19 Dec 2017 at 23:17hrs | | by Herald Editorial Comment

Mpofu pledges support for BVR exercise

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Culture has assured voters that it will tirelessly work to ensure that no one is turned away from the on-going Bio-metric Voter

Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:52hrs | 1326 | by Charles Motsi

Mpofu rallies his troops behind ED's vision

The Minister of Home Affairs and Culture, Dr Obert Mpofu, has called on his newly restructured Ministry to follow in the footsteps of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and heat the ground running in their duties.He was speaking at a team buildi…

Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:23hrs | | by Tamara Mutowa

Zimbabwe Police intensify clampdown on social media users

ZIMBABWEAN authorities have intensified the raids and seizure of some computers from users amid revelations they seized machines belonging to Magamba Network Trust, a social media outlet, in connection with the alleged commission of the of…

Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 18:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Cop exposes corruption in ZRP

Editor, Officers in charge in charge of various stations dotted around the country are fuelling corruption because subordinates are charged various amounts of money to go on certain duties. To go to a retention road block you pay $10 per d…

Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 14:29hrs | | by Anonymous Cop

Japhet Moyo should mind his own business

Claims by Zimbabwe Congress Trade Union (ZCTU) Secretary General, Japhet Moyo that there is need for Government to call for an early deployment of foreign election observers and monitors should not be tolerated as the nation is peacefully …

Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 11:29hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

Comrade Chihuri and Justice Makarau: Will Zimbabwe ever be big enough for big dreamers?

I developed problems with my left front wheel about nine hours into my journey from Johannesburg to Harare. I had left home at five in the morning and made it p

Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 17:29hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka

Advanced spikes not the solution

Editor,The recent announcement by Home Affairs deputy minister Obedingwa Mguni in Senate last week that police will use an advanced spike system will not solve the problems that we have on our roads.There is no need to go to town about suc…

Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 13:31hrs | | by Chikonaz

No weather for old men, Cdes

Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I am unable to address you this week because of the inclement weather. I have no doubt that the British and their evil American cousins are playing havoc with our weather, not only to ensure that…

Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 16:51hrs | | by CZ

ZRP ignores voices of reason

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) continues to ignore calls by senior government officials - including President Robert Mugabe - to reduce roadblocks, a situat

Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:50hrs | | by Staff writer

The collapse of the Zimbabwe Republic Police

If you are old enough to remember a period where everything worked in Zimbabwe -  electricity, public transport and 100% of employable adults -  you will remember a bygone era in which the police where respected, ilizwi263 writes…

Published: 29 May 2017 at 13:34hrs | 12763 | by Jera

Cop bribed in head-on collision accident, taxi driver driving without licence - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.[11:52, 5/2/2017] +263 77 *** ****: Hi[11:52, 5/2/2017] +263 77 *** ****…

Published: 02 May 2017 at 13:10hrs | | by Concerned Citizen

A 2018 election boycott will trigger an election crisis

Democracy should allow individuals periodic opportunities to freely communicate their preferences to their leaders through regularly scheduled elections. ZANU PF has used it's confrontational strategies to silence critics and political opp…

Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 16:55hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo

Opposition parties should be peaceful

Political parties, candidates and non-party campaigners are vital to a healthy democracy. However, these political outfits and campaigners must be peaceful when carrying out their political activities such as demonstrations, rallies or any…

Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 13:35hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano

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