A security guard robbed a ZB Bank branch in Kadoma that he was guarding, getting away with US $134,000.
The robbery took place on Saturday 14 September in the afternoon as the bank’s employees counted cash in preparation of closing for the day.
The guard, Samson Mahohoma, who was guarding the bank entered the room where employees were counting the cash and order them to hand it over. He also took their mobile phones and keys, and locked everyone in before fleeing with the cash.
Said a brief by ZRP Sanyati :
On 14 September 2024 around 1330 hrs, complainant, who is the Branch Manager at ZB Bank Sanyati closed the bank and instructed all the workers to enter into a cash room in order to count money.
While they were inside, the accused person who is a security guard at the bank entered the room armed with his rifle and ordered everyone to lie down. Accused person then placed all the money in a sack and ordered all workers to surrender their cellphones and keys. He then left the room and locked the doors and disappeared with the loot.
The total value stolen is US$134 000 and R33 800 and nothing was recovered.
There has been a spat of high value robberies in Zimbabwe in recent years, most of them planned by security company insiders.
Recently, a Fawcett Security guard worked with a team to rob the company of $200,000 it was keeping safe on behalf of clients. The robberies were arrested just a week later.
In December 2022, a robber targeted and got away with $12,000 at a ZB Bank branch in Victoria Falls after pretending to apply for a loan as the bank was about to close
In January 2021, US$2.7 millions was stolen from a ZB bank crew which was transporting cash from Harare to Chinhoyi.
Anonymous · 6 months ago
Trump safe and person in custody after gunshots at golf course
Former President Donald Trump is safe following gunshots "in his vicinity", his campaign said, after an incident took place near his Florida golf club on Sunday.
Secret Service agents saw a man pointing a rifle at the golf course where Trump was apparently located at the time, law enforcement sources told the BBC's US partner CBS News.
Agents fired multiple times at the suspect, who tried to run away, the sources said, adding that a suspect is now in custody and a weapon has been recovered.
In an email to his supporters, Trump said he was "safe and well".
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"Nothing will slow me down," he wrote. "I will never surrender!"
The incident comes almost exactly two months after a gunman attempted to assassinate Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, striking his ear.
The Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump that took place shortly before 14:00 EST (19:00 BST) on Sunday.
The White House said President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris had been briefed about the incident that they said took place at the Trump International Golf Course, "where former President Trump was golfing".
"They are relieved to know that he is safe. They will be kept regularly updated by their team," the White House said.
Harris posted on X that she had been briefed on the matter and was glad Trump was unharmed. "Violence has no place in America," she wrote.
The BBC has contacted the US Secret Service, the West Palm Beach Sheriff's Office and Trump campaign for more details.
Trump was injured while addressing a crowd in Butler, Pennsylvania, on 13 July when a gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired at him with an AR-15–style rifle from the roof of a nearby building.
The shooting left one audience member dead, while Crooks, 20, was killed at the scene by a Secret Service sniper.
The Secret Service faced intense scrutiny over how the shooter from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was able to open fire on the former president.
The director of the agency, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned within two weeks of the incident
Tango · 6 months ago
Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commemorated today. Mnangagwa, who turns 82, has in the past compared himself to the rulers of the ancient Munhumutapa Empire, a claim that has now evolved into a full-fledged national celebration. The event is set to be launched at Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo, coinciding with the President's birthday, and will be observed annually on September 15.
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has previously referred to Mnangagwa as the "Munhumutapa," reinforcing the President's own claims of being a reincarnation of the illustrious Mutapa kings. These rulers, who presided over the Munhumutapa Empire from around 1450 to 1623, were at the helm of a powerful and expansive African state, stretching into modern-day Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, and beyond. The Rozvi and Torwa states, which followed the collapse of Great Zimbabwe, were offshoots of this historical dynasty.
The establishment of Munhumutapa Day appears to mirror the late President Robert Mugabe's "21 February Movement," a youth-led initiative that was later institutionalized as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day. Zanu PF youths have now appropriated this model, proclaiming that Mnangagwa embodies the spirit of the ancient Mutapa kings. In a statement, the youth wing of the ruling party hailed Mnangagwa's "leadership qualities that have seen him transforming the country's fortunes for the better," despite ongoing economic hardships and widespread discontent across Zimbabwe.
Thousands of people are expected to be bused from across the country to attend the festivities in Masvingo, which include the launch of the "Munhumutapa Housing Scheme Project." The project, centered in Victoria Range Extension suburb, is being promoted as an initiative for youths to access serviced residential stands, with similar ventures planned for other parts of Zimbabwe. However, critics argue that these projects are mere political gimmicks using public funds to bolster Mnangagwa's image.
After the housing project launch, the day's centerpiece will be the official launch of Munhumutapa Day at the historic Great Zimbabwe Monuments, a site deeply tied to Zimbabwe's cultural heritage. The day will culminate in an all-night gala at Nemamwa grounds, featuring performances from top local artists such as Alick Macheso, Killer T, Sulumani Chimbetu, Seh Calaz, Enzo Ishall, Iyasa, Sandra Ndebele, and Andy Muridzo.
Mnangagwa's association with the ancient Munhumutapa rulers reveals what many observers are calling "delusions of grandeur." These exaggerated beliefs of personal importance and historical significance are not uncommon among leaders who seek to immortalize themselves through symbolic gestures and myth-making. In Mnangagwa's case, aligning himself with one of the most powerful dynasties in Southern African history may serve to elevate his status in the eyes of his supporters, but for critics, it merely reflects a leader detached from reality and out of touch with the struggles of ordinary Zimbabweans.
As the country grapples with ongoing economic challenges, high unemployment, and a restless youth population, the pomp and ceremony of Munhumutapa Day seem to offer little solace. Instead, the event has drawn sharp criticism from those who view it as yet another attempt by the ruling party to glorify its leadership while the nation continues to suffer.
Tango · 6 months ago
MASVINGO – A presidential helicopter, scheduled to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa back to Harare from Bikita, crashed shortly after takeoff from Masvingo Airport this afternoon.
The incident occurred following the President’s attendance at the launch of Munhumutapa Day—a new national event established to coincide with Mnangagwa’s 82nd birthday, which he celebrated today at the Great Zimbabwe Monuments.
The helicopter, which was carrying only its crew members, suffered a technical failure upon takeoff. One crew member was reportedly injured, though there were no fatalities. Contrary to some media reports, neither of the Vice-Presidents was on board.
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga did not attend the Munhumutapa Day celebrations, and while Vice-President Kembo Mohadi was present at the event, he was not on the helicopter.
A source told The Zimbabwe Mail: “The helicopter was supposed to take off from Masvingo Airport in the late afternoon to go to Bikita and bring the President back to Harare.
There were two helicopters, but the presidential helicopter developed a technical fault shortly after takeoff and crashed with significant impact. Three crew members were aboard, and one was injured. Thankfully, there were no casualties.”
Mnangagwa was reportedly in Bikita to visit his father’s grave before returning to Harare. Bikita is his family’s original home before they relocated to the Mapanzure area of Zvishavane.
This is not the first time the President’s helicopter has experienced technical issues. In August 2021, another presidential chopper made an emergency landing 60 kilometres southwest of Harare due to a mechanical failure. That incident prompted a review of presidential security protocols.
Attempts to reach Mnangagwa’s media team for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
· 6 months ago
Mapanzure iri kuMasvingo not zvishavani
Tango · 6 months ago
Presidential Helicopter Crashes After Mnangagwa’s Birthday Celebrations
MASVINGO – A presidential helicopter, scheduled to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa back to Harare from Bikita, crashed shortly after takeoff from Masvingo Airport this afternoon.
The incident occurred following the President’s attendance at the launch of Munhumutapa Day—a new national event established to coincide with Mnangagwa’s 82nd birthday, which he celebrated today at the Great Zimbabwe Monuments.
The helicopter, which was carrying only its crew members, suffered a technical failure upon takeoff. One crew member was reportedly injured, though there were no fatalities. Contrary to some media reports, neither of the Vice-Presidents was on board.
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga did not attend the Munhumutapa Day celebrations, and while Vice-President Kembo Mohadi was present at the event, he was not on the helicopter.
A source told The Zimbabwe Mail: “The helicopter was supposed to take off from Masvingo Airport in the late afternoon to go to Bikita and bring the President back to Harare.
There were two helicopters, but the presidential helicopter developed a technical fault shortly after takeoff and crashed with significant impact. Three crew members were aboard, and one was injured. Thankfully, there were no casualties.”
Mnangagwa was reportedly in Bikita to visit his father’s grave before returning to Harare. Bikita is his family’s original home before they relocated to the Mapanzure area of Zvishavane.
This is not the first time the President’s helicopter has experienced technical issues. In August 2021, another presidential chopper made an emergency landing 60 kilometres southwest of Harare due to a mechanical failure. That incident prompted a review of presidential security protocols.
Attempts to reach Mnangagwa’s media team for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
Tohwa Gwadambuka · 6 months ago
Bible shoko raMwari rinoti nenguva yekupedzisira vanhu vachava vanoda mari.Kuzadzisa magwaro badzi.Munhu anosarudzwa kufa kwake or umwe achida mari bedzi.Vanonamata namatai makaperera,nokuti nguva hapachina.Zvizhinji zvakataurwa muBible zvazara.Mberi kwekuzadzikiswa kwemazwi aMwari,chasara kudini?Hakuchina mutsvene and ma robbery cases ose anenge aine maInsiders.Vakuru vakuru vanenge vachilooter nedivi ravo.Perm Sec muGvt Ministry anotenga dzimba 12 dzinokosha kunze kwenyika,akaiwanepi mari iyoyo? Maybe kuwanda koita marobbery cases ,vari kuzviita are taking it as a means to share resources according to Marxism's perspective.Vose vari influential vane mapurazi hobho hobho,maproperties,mari vanongotora,hakuna chavasina.Kudai tiri in different stratified classes,magap acho anozonyanya vakomana.Guvamatanga mushandi wehurumende asi ane dzimba 12 kuUpmarket kuSA.Muno muZimbabwe hobho dzimba,umwe wakewo muCivil servant haana kana 1 zvayo muHigh Densist or growth point.Kamusha kuruzevha pasina kana nemunda musvinu.Umwe muCivil servant chaanoti nhamo pamba pake kurasikirwa nehama yake inenge yafa.Anorwadziwa kuti vaparadzana zvachose.Zvekuviga haa panenge paine funeral,hakuna chinovarwadza.Life is not fair at all.Asi kutongwa kuchauya,iwo matumbu akazara nezvokudya iwayo achaparadzwa pamwe nezvokudya zvawo.Veduwe ngatitsvagei Mwari achikuwanikwa.Vemari regai vaite zvemari,ndiro denga ravo.
Dhadza · 6 months ago
Kana ivo vemabank vanobira vanhu.interest yangu irikupi?
Oncemore · 6 months ago
It's unfortunate we don't have a genuine opposition party, corruption will never end
Tango · 6 months ago
How would a genuine opposition end such endemic corruption? South Africa has genuine opposition but has corruption ended in south Africa. Singapore stopped corruption and become very successful by imposing death penalty on all corruption related cases.