A teller at a money transfer outlet in Ngundu, Masvingo, was allegedly ambushed by four armed robbers while heading home on Monday. The suspects reportedly confronted him and forced him to return to the outlet.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), upon their arrival at the scene, the robbers coerced the teller into opening the safe, from which they stole US$46,349.00 in cash and ZAR 924,100.00. Police said:
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Police in Masvingo are investigating circumstances surroundings a case of robbery which occurred on 25/11/24 at a money transfer outlet in Ngundu.
Four male suspects who were wielding pistols confronted a teller who works at the money transfer shop. The teller was on his way home after he had finished work.
The suspects forced him back to the outlet and compelled him to open the safe before stealing US$ 46 349.00 cash and ZAR 924 100.00.
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The ZRP is appealing to anyone with information about the incident to come forward and report to the nearest police station.
Zimbabwe has seen a troubling surge in armed robberies, particularly those targeting cash transactions in recent years.
The growing reliance on US dollar cash payments has made businesses, banks, and individuals increasingly vulnerable to criminal activity.
Violent assaults on cash-in-transit vehicles, commercial properties, and private homes have become alarmingly frequent.
High-profile incidents underscore the boldness and escalating frequency of these attacks. For example, a gang of six recently stole US$4 million from Ecobank in Bulawayo, while a family in Cowdray Park was violently robbed of over US$25,000 during a home invasion.
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A man was robbed of US$46,000 and nearly R1 million by four armed robbers in Ngundu, Masvingo. The robbers forced the man to open the safe at the money transfer outlet he worked at. This incident is part of a troubling increase in armed robberies in Zimbabwe, with people and businesses being targeted for their cash. The police are investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward. Other recent incidents include a gang stealing US$4 million from a bank and a family being robbed of over US$25,000 at home.

Ngundu Money Transfer Outlet Robbed Of US$46 000 And Nearly R1 Million

A Chivi grade one (1) pupil died from injuries sustained during a fight with another learner over a pencil. 
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) report seen by Pindula News says the fight happened on 22 September and the deceased died last week on the 5th of October. Reads the police report:
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The ZRP is investigating a murder case which occurred in Ngundu, Chivi, on 22/09/22 at around 1330 hours, where two grade one pupils aged seven and six allegedly fought over a pencil on their way home from school. One of the pupils sustained severe injuries and succumbed to the injuries on 05/10/22.
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Meanwhile, Police in Nkayi is investigating a suspected murder case where a body of an unknown male adult, approximately 30 years old, was found lying beside the road at the 138km peg along Bulawayo-Nkayi Road on 07/10/22. 
ZRP says the victim was wearing a black T-shirt, maroon shorts, and white tackies. The body had three deep cuts on the left side of the head and bruises all over.
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Grade One Pupil Dies In Fight Over A Pencil

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday officially commissioned the second phase of the Tanganda-Ngundu Road in Chipinge which cost US$20 million.
President Mnangagwa addressed villagers at Kondo Business Centre where he said that the road was critical to the economic development of the country.
He added that due to the state of disrepair the road was in, accidents had become common.
The roads were being rehabilitated from funds generated by ZINARA, President Mnangagwa revealed.
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