Crime Reporter A 47-year-old man has been arrested on allegations of masquerading as a policeman during a Star FM programme titled “Tilder Live Show.” In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest. “Reference is made to a Tilder Moyo Star FM programme titled “Tilder Live Show, Zvinoyera nezvinotyisa nezvinoda kufumurwa,” held […]
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Bogus cop arrested over Star FM programme
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Police geared for festive season
Midlands Bureau Police in Gweru have said they are fully resourced to conduct round the clock patrols throughout the holidays and urged residents to celebrate responsibly. Officer-in-Charge Gweru Central Chief Inspector Joel Goko this morning led police officers as they went around Gweru’s central business district to urge residents to shun violence and any other […]
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Two poachers die in shootout with Zimparks rangers
Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Zimparks rangers have shot and killed two suspected poachers in the Musingwizi area of Makuti in Hurungwe district. The two poachers came in contact with Zimparks rangers leading to exchange of gun fire, resulting in their death. Police confirmed the death of the two poachers through their social media […]
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Police warn against mob violence
Bulawayo Bureau POLICE have issued a stern warning to the public against taking the law into their own hands, following a tragic incident of mob justice in Lobengula suburb. In a statement, Bulawayo deputy spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele urged residents to transport any apprehended suspects to the nearest police station rather than resorting to […]
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Chimombe, Mpofu to spend Xmas in jail
Fidelis Munyoro, Chief Court Reporter Businesspersons Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu will spend Christmas behind bars, because the High Court has only scheduled a hearing for their bail application, which was based on altered circumstances, for January 17 of next year. Despite this setback, the defence team is reportedly making fervent efforts to push for […]
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Three cattle rustlers arrested
Crime Reporter THREE suspected cattle rustlers have been arrested after they were caught at an abattoir in Bulawayo trying to sell 11 foreign-branded cows. The police have recovered the stolen cattle and impounded a Nissan UD truck used in the crime. The suspects, identified as Trust Mpofu (37), Prince Dube (40), and Mthuthukisi Msizi (31), […]
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Suspected robber appears in court for rape
Yeukai Karengezeka, Court Correspondent Andrew Tinokunda Munemo, a suspected robber from Harare, has appeared in court facing charges of robbery and rape. He allegedly hired a sex worker, only to rob and assault her on their way to his residence. During a session before Harare regional magistrate Mr Taurai Manuwere, Munemo was advised to seek […]
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Madzibaba Ishmael’s five accomplices have no case, court rules.
Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent Norton provincial magistrate Christina Nyandoro has ruled that five of Johanne Masowe eChishanu leader Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa’s seven accomplices Takavengwa Gwenzi (55), Siribiniyo Chikunhire (53), Zebedia Sigudu (49), Aaron Chokurongerwa (47), and Shingirai Ngavafume (42) have no case to answer. She however ruled that a prima facie case had been established […]
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Travel agency implicated in scam
Yeukai Karengezeka, Court Correspondent A Harare-based travel agency, Five Bulls Leisure, along with its director Tichatonga Mudzonga (55) and employee Eve Tsvangira (29), have been brought to court on allegations of defrauding a client of US$17 364 in a fraudulent holiday package deal. The trio appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Letwin Rwodzi on Saturday, facing […]
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Man accused of smuggling 17 exotic birds
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau A 37-year-old Beitbridge man has been arrested by security agents for smuggling into the country 17 exotic pigeons worth US$3 400 through an illegal entry point along Limpopo River 1. The man was intercepted after crossing into the country using a wood raft across the river near the national parks compound […]
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Mine loses US$36k worth of gold carbon
Crime Reporter Eight robbers raided a mine in Bindura before stealing 550kg of pregnant gold carbon worth US$36 000 on Unity Day. They first attacked a security guard on duty before breaking into a carbon room. No arrests have been made and police are looking for the suspects. In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner […]
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Eight church members acquitted
Victor Maphosa-Mashonaland East Bureau A Marondera magistrate recently acquitted eight members of the Assemblies of God-Spiritual Movement (AoG-SM), charged with obstructing a probation officer from accessing their premises. The incident occurred on April 25, when Brian Muchemwa reported to the police that he was denied access to his three children, who are also part of […]
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Chimombe, Mpofu bail hearing brought forward
Fidelis Munyoro, Chief Court Reporter The embattled pair of Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu at the centre of the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme scandal will have their bail hearing on January 3, next year. They are seeking bail under altered circumstances, as their legal saga continues. Originally scheduled for January 17 next year, the bail […]
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Activist in court for incitement
Yeukai Karengezeka, Court Correspondent Activist Talent Rusere appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Rufaro Panavanhu facing charges of inciting violence and contravening immigration laws after allegedly staying in Botswana without a valid passport. Rusere, who was remanded in custody until Monday for bail application, is accused of violating the Immigration Act and the Data Protection Act […]
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Husband in court for attempting to murder wife
Yeukai Karengezeka, Court Correspondent John Mukombi (50) appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Feresi Chakanyuka facing charges of attempted murder. Mukombi, who is alleged to have attacked his wife with a hoe, was remanded in custody until Monday for bail application. Prosecutor Mr Loveti Muringwa told the court that the incident occurred on December 24 in […]
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CCC legal disputes back in court
Mashudu Netsianda, Bulawayo Bureau THE High Court will on Monday hear a suit brought by acting CCC president Professor Welshman Ncube against the decision by interim CCC secretary-general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu to demote party Parliamentarians from leadership positions. The squabble now sees Mr Tshabangu, in his opposing affidavit, arguing that Prof Ncube cannot bring the […]
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Festive season murder cases hit 49
Crime Reporter A TOTAL 49 people have so far been killed countrywide in separate incidents during this festive season, an increase from 47 in the past two days. Police has established that the murder cases are emanating from disputes at beer drinking binges or sporting activities, family and community disputes during gatherings, attacks by unknown […]
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Man strangles granny to death
Yeukai Karengezeka, Court Correspondent A 22-year-old man from Kuwadzana 7 has appeared in court for allegedly strangling his 70-year-old grandmother to death while intoxicated. Nihipalaakar Muyaya, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court when he appeared before Harare Magistrate Ms Ruth Moyo, facing charges of murder. According to prosecutor Ms Dzidzai Josiah, […]
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Choppies Supermarket robbed of US$1 000
Sikhumbuzo Moyo ARMED robbers stormed a Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo’s New Luveve suburb on Saturday night, leaving trauma and terror. The robbers, armed with guns, opened fire, narrowly missing a security guard. They then turned their brutality on other employees, stabbing one security guard four times and injuring the manager with a blow to the […]
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Interpol welcomes UN convention against cybercrime
Crime Reporter The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has welcomed the United Nations (UN) Convention Against Cybercrime adoption by the United Nations General Assembly as a significant milestone in the fight against cyber threats. The first legally binding UN instrument on cybercrime, the convention is the product of five years of government negotiations, informed by […]
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