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8 arrested for stealing 850kg of mealie-meal
Police have arrested eight seven employees from a Bulawayo milling company and their accomplice for stealing 850 kg of mealie-meal and stashed it at a house at Mabuthweni suburb."Seven employe...Published: 7 hrs ago | 724 | by Moyo Roy
'Do not abuse privilege'; police warn ‘critical skilled' labor
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned members of the public with critical skills cleared to move around, to and from work during the lockdown period owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a...Published: 7 hrs ago | 798 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as markets open
CHAOTIC scenes were witnessed at the market place in Bulawayo yesterday as it was teeming with people, mostly vendors who jostled to buy fresh produce. It took police and soldiers to maintain ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 296 | by Staff reporter
Social distancing worry for Mbare Musika
Zimbabwe's largest fresh produce market, Mbare Musika, officially reopened yesterday, but with social distancing and washing of hands not being observed. Such measures were, however, in ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 135 | by Staff reporter
Top journalist arrested...accused of 'kumbeyambeya'
Reports coming from Masvingo indicate that Former Zimbabwe Union of Journalists President Matthew Takaona is currently being detained by the police after being arrested at a roadblock in Mucheke subur...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 13:09hrs | 2005 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's MDC urges Mnangagwa's govt to increase social safety nets
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has called on government to increase its social safety nets to vulnerable people during the current 21-day lockdown.Last week, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:00hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Cop rapes teenager
A police officer stationed at ZRP Chinamhora in Domboshava has appeared in court facing rape charges after helping a colleague to rape a teenage girl they found with her boyfriend in the bush. ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:39hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Burning of Confiscated Vegetables in Mutare Must Be Investigated
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) has said it received with utter shock and disbelief reports that, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officers in Mutare confiscated and la...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 11:16hrs | 1421 | by Stephen Jakes
'I'm proud of your discipline during lockdown' said Mnangagwa - contrarily 'Soldiers go crush our enemies!'
"Wishing a blessed Sunday to my brothers and sisters in lockdown. I am proud of the way you have responded to this challenging situation, with discipline, commitment, and spirit. The road is long, but...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 09:00hrs | 558 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe army called in to enforce lockdown
THE military has been roped in to complement police in enforcing the 21-day lockdown, a strategy that is being implemented by other countries throughout the world to contain the spread of Covid-19. ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:56hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF's bone headed ZRP, likely engaging in human ights abuses
ZANU PF's bone headed ZRP, likely engaging in Human Rights Abuses, whilst Destroying Essential Food during Worlds fight against COVID-19.Allegedly Horri...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 23:19hrs | 871 | by Thabo Makuyana
'Kazembe Kazembe exposes police officers to Coronavirus'
Minister of Home Affairs Kazembe Kazembe has come under fire after failing to provide police officers with adequate protective clothing during the coronavirus lockdown period. Journalist Hopew...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 17:56hrs | 1040 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'I am proud of you' Mnangagwa tells Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he is impressed by how Zimbabweans are adhering to the lockdown regulations. Mnangagwa spoke to 5the media after he had a drive-through tour of Mabvuku, Tafar...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 14:00hrs | 3170 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jonathan Moyo doesn't need Nelson Chamisa
Two days after former President Robert Mugabe fired Professor Jonathan Moyo, I received a meeting request from the former information and publicity minister. It was a crazy, unpredictable time....Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 11:49hrs | 6441 | by Tafi Mhaka
Shock as Vic Falls police run amok...beat up residents
Four Zimbabwe Republic Police Officers allegedly went on a rampage beating up residents of Mkhosana suburb in the resort town of Victoria Falls on Friday leaving one man unconscious. The officer...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:58hrs | 2878 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man kills stepson for soiling himself
A Rusape man who fatally assaulted his four-year-old stepson after he had soiled himself has been slapped with an 18-year-jail sentence.He was found guilty of murder with actual intent by a Mu...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:53hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
'Lockdown-defying' journalist released on free bail
Freelance journalist Nunurai Jena, arrested and charged with disorderly conduct on Thursday, was Friday released on free bail.Jena was arrested for taking video images of a police roadblock in...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:21hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Unfolding challenges of Muteswa's domestic abuse: Trials & tribulations of single women in Zimbabwe and the law of Karma!
What Chantelle Muteswa is currently going through and the amount of emotional challenges and humiliations she must cope with is just unimaginable by common sense. In her case, common sense is no longe...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 20:50hrs | 1737 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa turns instruments of repression into weapons against coronavirus
Zimbabwe's police began using water cannon on Friday to disinfect markets and bus ranks, turning instruments associated with repression into weapons against the new coronavirus.Zimbabwean poli...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 18:55hrs | 1445 | by Reuters
PHOTOS: ZRP uses Public Order Vehicles to sanitise COVID-19 hotspots
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has partnered Harare City Council in disinfecting suspected Covid-19 hotspots using Public Order Vehicles (POVs).The POVs are being used to disinfect suspect...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 18:37hrs | 2719 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Hundreds of people arrested in Bulawayo CBD over Coronavirus
Police in Bulawayo have arrested hundreds of people who were queuing at TM Hyper to buy maize meal. The arrest came a few hours after the police issued an order instructing people to vacate th...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 13:41hrs | 5438 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Bulawayo police sends strong warning to people loitering in CBD
Bulawayo police have sent a strong warning to the residents of Bulawayo to stay at home and desist from entering the Central Business District in the wake of the deadly Coronavirus. The ...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 13:06hrs | 1736 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZRP hunts for 2 Zimbabweans who assisted 15 Ethiopian illegals
ZRP has announced that it has launched a manhunt for 2 Zimbabweans who assisted a group of 15 Ethiopians who entered the country illegally and were nabbed at a house in Gwanda.The National pol...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 12:00hrs | 1898 | by Staff reporter
Harare maid abducts 5 year old boy
Details of Zimbabwe Republic Police stationed in Marondera have reported that they have rescued a 5-year-old boy who is believed to have been kidnapped by a housemaid in Kuwadzana, Harare. Acc...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 08:54hrs | 1931 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe ramps up fight against Covid-19
State universities and local firms have increased the production of drugs and materials required in fighting Covid-19, as Government intensified efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. The ...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 07:17hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
182 Zimbabweans arrested during lockdown
Security forces have arrested 182 people for disorderly conduct and crimes related to alcohol use during the ongoing nationwide shutdown.Seasoned journalist Brezhnev Malaba said, "182 people h...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 19:10hrs | 7324 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Police, citizens running in battles
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Harare municipal police officers engaged in running battles with vendors and scores of people who sought to defy the government's call to stay at home as the cou...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 13:32hrs | 1220 | by Staff reporter
Khulu Maduna looking for family members please help
Khulu Aron Maduna says he was born in 1923. He says he comes from Nkayi under chief Sikobokobo but no village particulars, has children in Bulawayo, Pumula but no address. Anyone who may know ...Published: 31 Mar 2020 at 18:14hrs | 2554 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwean police soiling the war against Covid-19
The President of Zimbabwe cde Dambudzo Mnangagwa introduced drastic new measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, including banning public meetings of more than two people who do not live together....Published: 31 Mar 2020 at 11:17hrs | 3965 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Amacimbi harvester killed by elephant
A woman (58) from Lukange community in Beitbridge East was trampled to death by an elephant while two other villagers watched helplessly on Saturday morning. Elisa Chivalaula died while harves...Published: 30 Mar 2020 at 08:14hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter
Police intensify blitz on Covid-19 defaulters
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Thursday night raided beer halls in Harare's suburbs in enforcement of a government directive banning public gatherings of more than 50 people to mitigate the spr...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 07:59hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Man jumps 10 floors to his death
A 29-YEAR-OLD man allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the 10th floor building in Harare's Central Business District (CBD), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed yesterday.Police...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 15:41hrs | 3802 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cops set up Covid-19 reaction teams
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has set up reaction teams in various provinces and districts that will help in enforcing the ban on public gatherings of over 50 people, following revelations that a...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 20:14hrs | 1289 | by Staff reporter
Police to enforce Mnangagwa decree
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it will ensure President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decree banning gatherings of more than 100 people is religiously followed by "conducting patrols, surveillance and...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 20:52hrs | 2354 | by Staff reporter
Zimra official in US$15 000 swindle
A ZIMBABWE Revenue Authority (Zimra) officer in Beitbridge allegedly ganged up with a customs clearing agent and swindled a Harare businessman of US$15 000 after fraudulently clearing his imported car...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 20:38hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Police working with illegal miners at Mazowe mine
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit has been accused of working in cahoots with illegal miners at Mazowe mine despite the on-going "Operation Chikorokoza ngachipere" which has seen a...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 13:43hrs | 882 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'ZRP shields killer cops'
FORMER police Assistant Commissioner Gideon Baloyi has exposed the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)'s alleged underhand dealings, including cover-ups for officers who committed murder and other various ...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 20:09hrs | 1805 | by Staff reporter
Matanga sued over botched ZRP housing scheme
POLICE Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has been taken to the High Court by 23 police officers, who are demanding either built-up houses or serviced stands following a botched police housing scheme...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 07:02hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's tight security raises eyebrows
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's security details went into overdrive during an event at the Zanu-PF leader's Kwekwe farm, going to the extent of using a drone in scouring for potential threats....Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 09:07hrs | 6095 | by Staff reporter
Govt to deal with corrupt fuel retailers
GOVERNMENT has activated high-level systems to deal with corrupt fuel retailers engineering artificial shortages, with strict surveillance and penalties crafted to clean up the sector.Ch...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 08:50hrs | 185 | by Staff Reporter
Cases against protestors crumble as courts acquits them
SIX people have been set free after they stood trial on charges of participating in anti-government protests staged in 2019 over the country's worsening economic crisis.Harare Magistrate Yeuka...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 08:55hrs | 1811 | by Stephen Jakes
'Mnangagwa's govt doing everything to find Dzamara'
THE Government of Zimbabwe has put in place a taskforce of skilled detectives to investigate thoroughly the disappearance of Mr Itai Dzamara who went missing in March 2015.Information, Media a...Published: 10 Mar 2020 at 07:50hrs | 2086 | by Staff reporter
ZACC intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive
MUTARE - Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has said its holding of stakeholders meetings around the ten provinces in the country on Anti-Corruption strategy was premised on building sta...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 09:30hrs | 1660 | by Martin Muleya
Lifestyle audits on Zimbabwe police officers
POLICE are appealing to people with information on officers living larger than their professional earnings, to come forward and assist in ongoing lifestyle audits meant to flush out and prosecute corr...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 05:22hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Billy Rautenbach pays police for protection
EXPLOSIVE minutes of a meeting convened by Local Government, Public Works and National Housing minister July Moyo to resolve a land ownership row between five housing co-operatives and Billy Rautenbac...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 09:47hrs | 1810 | by Staff reporter
'Sanctions to blame for poor rural ZRP stations'
THE government has blamed sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by western countries for its failure to fully fund Zimbabwe Republic Police rural stations.Responding recently to Senator Chief Ntabeni ...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:49hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Cop 'steals' top-of-the-range car from station
A POLICE officer allegedly stole an impounded R3 million top-of the range car kept at Beitbridge Police station after lying to a colleague that he had been authorised by his superior to remove the veh...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:45hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mohadi take gospel of cleanliness to Mvurwi, Binga
It was a hive of activity yesterday across the country as citizens took part in the national clean-up campaign, with Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi leading the exercise in Mvurw...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:42hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Green Day launched on 29 February. We make Bulawayo the cleanest city again!
The city of Bulawayo was once recognized as the cleanest city in the world. Until 90s, the city proudly ranked as the cleanest city in the region. Now most Bulawayo residents look around them, feel ov...Published: 05 Mar 2020 at 18:57hrs | 1418 | by Keep Africa Beautiful
Cop steals car from police station
A POLICE officer allegedly stole an impounded R3 million top-of the range car kept at Beitbridge Police station after lying to a colleague that he had been authorised by his superior to remove the veh...Published: 05 Mar 2020 at 18:26hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
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