Two Harare men, Norest Sasa (39) of Tafara, Mabvuku, and Clive Makofa of Old Tafara, Mabvuku, were arraigned before the Harare Magistrates’ Court, facing seven counts of robbery and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm.
The court heard on December 16, 2024, the accused robbed a Mukuru Money transfer booth at Glenview 2 Shopping Centre.
They allegedly fired gunshots, demanding money from the teller, who complied. They ordered the teller to open a cash box containing US$1,839 and R2,350, which they placed into a black satchel.
Sasa and Makofa then searched one of the clients and stole his brown wallet containing US$950 before escaping in their getaway vehicle, a Black Toyota Mark X, while firing shots into the air to disperse the crowd.
On December 20, 2024, the accused, using the same method, targeted another Mukuru Money Transfer booth at Kamunhu Shopping Centre in Mabvuku, making off with US$1,374 and R22,000.
Their crime spree continued as they robbed the Manyame Complex Mukuru Money Transfer booth, stealing US$5,030 and R18,700, and the Beatrice Mukuru booth in January 2025.
The case was remanded to January 29, 2025, and the accused were advised to seek bail at the High Court.
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Two men from Harare, Norest Sasa and Clive Makofa, are in court for robbing many Mukuru Money transfer booths. They used a gun to steal money from the tellers and clients at gunpoint. They escaped in a black car after taking cash. They targeted multiple booths and took a lot of money. They will be in court again in January. They were told to ask for bail at the High Court. The police are investigating the case.

Two Robbers In Court After A String Of Mukuru Booth Heists

A man suspected to be part of a gang of armed robbers that targeted Mukuru Money Transfer agencies around Harare in recent weeks has been arrested.
According to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/member-of-a-gang-of-armed-robbers-who-attacked-mukuru-money-transfer-booths-in-the-past-few-weeks-nabbed-he-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to-two-counts-of-armed-robberies/">H-Metro</a>, Clever Chada, from Stoneridge, appeared before Regional Magistrate Tilda Mazhande facing armed robbery charges. He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody.
Chada told the court that he would plead guilty to two of the robberies and a charge of illegal possession of explosives recovered from his car.
The alleged crimes date back to December 16, 2024, when Chada and his gang reportedly robbed the Mukuru Money Transfer booth at Glen View Shopping Centre.
They arrived in a black Toyota Mark X, parked outside the booth, and confronted the complainant, Tawanda Tagara, who was on duty. The robbers fired shots into the air and ordered everyone inside the booth to lie down.
They then threatened Tagara with firearms and demanded money, forcing him to open the cash box containing US$1,839 and R2,350, which they placed in a black satchel.
In addition, they searched client Proud Muchairi, stealing his brown wallet, which contained US$950, a driver’s license, and business cards, before making their escape, firing shots into the air.
Four days later, on December 20, the gang struck again at the Mukuru Money Transfer booth at Kamunhu Shopping Centre in Mabvuku.
The suspects, who were reportedly driving an unmarked silver Toyota Sienta, fired shots into the air and demanded cash from complainant Belinda Chapepura.
Despite her pressing the panic button linked to Safeguard Rapid Response, the robbers continued their attack, threatening to shoot her. She complied, handing over US$1,374 and R22,000 before they escaped.
On January 3, the gang targeted the Mukuru Money Transfer booth at Manyame Complex. Armed with pistols, they demanded money from employees Munyaradzi Rusere and Sarafina Banda, threatening them with death.
After stealing two cash boxes containing US$5,530 and R18,700, they confronted Sarudzai Pupajena, an EcoCash operator, and stole US$680 in cash and a G-Tel cell phone. The gang fired a shot into the air before fleeing the scene.
The gang’s final known robbery occurred on Saturday at a Mukuru Money Transfer booth in Beatrice. After attacking tellers Simbarashe Mutirandwa and Tatenda Walter Muchenje, one gang member drew a pistol and demanded the booth’s door keys.
The robbers stole US$3,500, ransacked the booth for other valuables, and took two Mukuru cell phones, as well as the teller’s Samsung A35 cellphone. They locked the two tellers in the booth before escaping.
Chada was arrested after police received a tip-off. Upon searching his car, they discovered three Thunder T90 explosive dynamites, one Emex explosive dynamite, and detonator cables, all without a valid license for possession.
Anesu Chirenje prosecuted.
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A man named Clever Chada from Harare has been arrested for robbing Mukuru Money Transfer booths with his gang. Chada plans to plead guilty to two robberies. The gang stole money and threatened employees with guns at multiple locations. Chada had explosives in his car when he was arrested. He is facing charges of armed robbery and illegal possession of explosives. Chada was caught after a tip-off to the police.

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