The Bindura Regional Magistrates’ Court has handed a 38-year-old man, Luckmore Mazambani, a staggering 126-year prison sentence for a series of horrific crimes against women in the Mt Darwin and Madziwa areas of Mashonaland Central Province.
Mazambani’s year-long campaign of terror, spanning January to December 2023, targeted women living alone, leaving a trail of fear and devastation.
His attacks were meticulously planned and executed under the cover of darkness, where he would forcibly enter homes armed with weapons like machetes and axe handles.
His crimes were marked by a chilling brutality. Beyond stealing cash, cellphones, groceries, and other valuables, Mazambani subjected his victims to repeated and violent sexual assaults, causing profound physical and psychological trauma.
The court convicted Mazambani on six counts of rape and three counts of robbery. He received 15 years for each rape conviction and 12 years for each robbery charge.

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A 38-year-old man named Luckmore Mazambani was sentenced to 126 years in prison for hurting women in Zimbabwe. He hurt women in their homes, stealing things and hurting them. He was very mean and scary. He was found guilty of doing bad things to six women and stealing from three of them. Now, he will spend a long time in jail for all the bad things he did.

38-Year-Old Man Sentenced To 126 Years For Multiple Rapes And Robberies

A 30-year-old man from Mutare, Josiah Saungweme, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Magistrate’s Court for a violent incident involving his employer’s vehicle and cash during a dispute over unpaid wages.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident occurred on July 14, 2024, around 9 AM.
Saungweme, hailing from Musi Homestead in Mutare, confronted his employer at the workplace in Doornfontein Vantage, demanding payment for wages owed to him.
In a fit of rage, Saungweme forcibly took the keys to his employer’s beige Nissan X-Trail and coerced the employer and other workers into the vehicle. He then demanded cash, resulting in the employer surrendering US$260 to him.
Saungweme drove the stolen vehicle to Whitehouse Shopping Centre. On the return trip, he became aggressive, pushing one of the workers out of the car when the worker objected to his behaviour.
Upon returning to Doornfontein, Saungweme exited the vehicle, retrieved a machete from a wooden cabin, and threatened everyone inside before fleeing in the car. The stolen vehicle contained a Redmi cellphone belonging to the complainant.
The complainant reported the incident to the ZRP Dzivarasekwa, leading to Saungweme’s arrest on September 14, 2024, by detectives from CID Mutare at Bezel Bridge.
He guided the detectives to the recovery of the vehicle, which had been abandoned in the Wengezi area of Mutare.
The cellphone was later located in Zvimba. The total value of the stolen vehicle was assessed at US$5,000.
Ultimately, Saungweme received a sentence of 10 years in prison, with 2 years suspended, resulting in an effective eight-year term.
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A man named Josiah Saungweme, aged 30, from Mutare, went to prison for eight years because he got angry at his boss about unpaid wages. He took his boss's car and money by force. He even threatened people with a machete! The police caught him later. The stolen car was worth $5,000. Saungweme will spend eight years in prison, two years less because some was suspended. He did a bad thing, and now he has to face the consequences.

Mutare Man (30) Kidnaps And Robs Employer During A Dispute Over Unpaid Wages

Police have confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with two armed robberies that took place in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, on November 8 and 22, 2024.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that in the first incident, an undisclosed amount of cash, a shotgun with one round, an Escort rifle with six rounds, and two cellphones were stolen.
In the second incident, US$26,508.00 in cash and five cellphones were taken. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Nkosiyazi Nyathi (20), Vusumusi Ncube (22), Mgcini Sibanda (24), Mlungisi Ndlovu (41) and Nkosiyazi Moyo (27) in connection with two armed robbery cases which occurred in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo on 08th and 22nd November 2024.
On 12th December 2024, a crack team from CID Homicide, Bulawayo received information that Nkosiyazi Nyathi and Vusumusi Ncube were detained at ZRP Cowdray Park for unlawful possession of a pistol.
The detectives made a follow-up and interviewed the suspects who revealed that they stole the pistol with a magazine of 10 rounds at a Security company along Jason Moyo between 3rd and 4th Avenue, Bulawayo on 10th November 2023.
The arrest led to the recovery of several items including, a bolt cutter, Colombia knife, two balaclavas, a pair of binoculars, cable ties, small metal axe, small knife, crow bar, screw driver and spanners.
The suspects implicated, Mgcini Sibanda, Mlungisi Ndlovu and Nkosiyazi Moyo, leading to their arrest at a house in Gwabalanda, Bulawayo.
Upon arrest, Nkosiyazi Moyo fired at the detectives and was shot on the chest. As a result, Nkosiyazi Moyo sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital in Bulawayo for treatment.
A Norinco pistol charged with five rounds and two empty cartridges were recovered at the scene.
The suspects are being linked to a case of robbery which occurred on 08th November 2024 at a service station in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo where undisclosed amount of cash, a shot gun with one round, an Escort rifle with six rounds and two cellphones were stolen.
Further, the suspects are clearing a robbery case which occurred on 22nd November 2024 at a house in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo where USD 26 508.00 cash and five cellphones were stolen.
The other suspect, Alex Nyathi is on the run.
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Five suspects have been arrested for robbing people in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo. They stole money, guns, and cellphones in two incidents in November 2024. The police found weapons and tools used in the robberies. One suspect got shot by the police during the arrest. The suspects are also connected to another robbery in a service station and a house. One more suspect is still on the run. The police are investigating and trying to stop these crimes in the area.

Five Suspects Arrested In Cowdray Park Armed Robberies

Chaos erupted at a liquor wholesale warehouse on Khami Road in Kelvin North, Bulawayo, on Tuesday night when seven unidentified men armed with a rifle stormed the premises, leaving multiple workers injured.
The incident occurred around 8:30 PM when the robbers jumped over the perimeter wall and confronted the security guard at the main gate.
In a panic, the guard attempted to flee but was struck in the head with an unknown object, resulting in a serious injury.
The gang made their way into the warehouse, where they encountered a general employee and assaulted him.
Once inside, the perpetrators fired several gunshots, instilling fear as they ordered all workers to lie on the ground.
According to Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, the deputy spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo Province, the robbers managed to escape with US$521, R200, and a satchel full of whiskey bottles before fleeing through the dispatch entrance.
As of Wednesday, no arrests had been made, but police investigations are ongoing.
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At a liquor warehouse in Bulawayo, seven armed men robbed the place, hurting workers. They jumped over the wall and attacked the security guard. They also injured another worker and fired shots. The robbers took money and whiskey bottles before escaping. Police are still looking for them. The incident happened at night, causing chaos and fear. The workers were told to lie on the ground during the robbery. No arrests have been made yet.

Violent Armed Robbery Shakes Liquor Warehouse In Bulawayo

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for robbing a family in Harare’s Eastview, Phase 15, Mabvuku.
The suspect, Bright Chikomo, reportedly attacked a couple in their home, stealing US$30 in cash, two cellphones, and a blanket.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest, and the second suspect, identified only as “Digital,” is still on the run. Police said:
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On 28/11/24, Police in Harare arrested Bright Chikomo (24) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Eastview, Phase 15, Mabvuku where a couple was attacked before USD 30.00 cash, two cellphones and a blanket were stolen.
The suspect was positively identified by the wife during the robbery, leading to his arrest. The arrest led to the recovery of a knife which was in the pocket of the suspect’s trousers.
The other suspect, only identified as Digital, is on the run. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
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In a separate robbery incident, three armed suspects attacked a family at a residence along Cecil Road in Greendale, Harare, on Thursday.
The suspects, who remain unidentified, assaulted the family and made off with US$12,200 in cash, laptops, cellphones, and a Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
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A man named Bright Chikomo was arrested for stealing $30 from a family in Harare. Another suspect named "Digital" is still on the run. The police found a knife with Chikomo. In another incident, three suspects robbed a family in Greendale and took $12,200 along with other valuables. Police are asking for information about the second suspect. Robberies are happening in Harare, and the police are trying to catch the criminals.

24-Year-Old Man Arrested For Robbing Harare Family Of US$30

A shopper at Chibwe Business Centre in Stoneridge Park, Harare, stumbled upon a robbery in progress on Sunday and successfully apprehended one of the suspects.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the suspects, identified as Tawanda Chimuti (21) and an accomplice known only as Munyuki, launched an attack on the shop attendant before making off with cash.
Thanks to the quick actions of the shopper, Chimuti was detained at the scene and later handed over to the police. Police said:
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Police in Harare arrested Tawanda Chimuti (21) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred at a shop at Chibwe Business Centre, Stoneridge Park, Harare on 17/11/24 where USD 600.00 cash was stolen.
The suspect and his accomplice, only identified as Munyuki, pounced at the shop and attacked the shop attendant before stealing the cash.
Tawanda Chimuti was apprehended by a customer who had visited the shop, while the robbery was in progress. The other suspect managed to escape.
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In a separate incident, police in Harare arrested Vincent Tsoka (32) and Cuthbert Tazvitya (33) for unlawful possession of an Astra-Uncetay CIA S.A. Guemion pistol with an empty magazine on November 17, 2024, along Patrenda Way in Budiriro 2.
Police said that Tsoka was found in a parked Toyota Corolla, registration number AAA 6773, with US$1,692.00 in cash and the firearm.
During questioning, he implicated Tazvitya, which led to Tazvitya’s arrest at a residence in Budiriro 2.
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A brave shopper stopped a robbery at a shop in Harare. The robbers, Tawanda Chimuti and an accomplice, attacked a shop attendant and stole $600. But the shopper caught Chimuti and handed him over to the police. Another incident involved Vincent Tsoka and Cuthbert Tazvitya being arrested for having an illegal gun and money. Tsoka was found in a car with the gun and lots of money, which led to Tazvitya's arrest too. Police are investigating these cases.

Brave Shopper Confronts Robbers In Harare

Three people were robbed of US$15 000 cash, 20 grammes of gold and various clothes by five unknown suspects in Mberi Village, Mutasa, on 08 July 2024.
According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the assailants attacked the victims with machetes before robbing them of cash, gold and various items of clothing.
After the attack, the suspects quickly fled the scene using one of the complainants’ vehicles – a white Nissan Serena with registration number AFY 4673 which was loaded with 10 x 50 kilogramme bags of maize.
The three victims sustained varying degrees of injury during the assault and were subsequently transported to a hospital in Mutare for medical treatment.
Police in Penhalonga are now appealing to the public for any information that could assist their ongoing investigation.
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In Mutasa Village, three people were robbed of money, gold, and clothes by five suspects with machetes on July 8, 2024. The suspects ran away in a white Nissan Serena filled with maize bags. The victims got hurt and were taken to a hospital in Mutare. Police in Penhalonga are asking for help in finding the suspects. If you have any information, please contact the police.

US$15 000, 20 Grammes Gold Stolen In Mutasa Village Robbery

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) captain Foster Nyasha, who allegedly robbed Chinese national Yao Jingjie of US$60 000, was denied bail by Mutare magistrate Tendai Mahwe, reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200024215/army-captain-remanded-in-custody">NewsDay</a>.
Foster, who is facing a robbery charge, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.
His co-accused, who are all police officers, Albert Machona (42), a sergeant, and constables Charles Musiiwa (33) and Tanyaradzwa Mhondiwa (30) were each granted US$150 bail.
Machona, Musiiwa and Mhondiwa are stationed at Mutare Central Police Station while Nyasha is attached to 3 Infantry Battalion headquarters in the same town.
Allegations are that on 28 February, at around 7 PM, Yao arrived home by taxi from a business trip in Harare.
She was accompanied by her driver Kalim Mukwamba who left with the taxi as the Chinese national was entering her home in Morningside.
But before she could enter her house, Yao saw an intruder who turned out to be Foster wearing a black mask.
He allegedly assaulted Yao, fracturing her hands before robbing her of a satchel containing the cash.
Yao’s screams attracted neighbours who pursued Foster and recovered the bag which they handed to the three police officers — Machona, Musiiwa and Mhondiwa.
The cops allegedly took Foster to the Police Station where they connived to steal part of the recovered cash.
They then booked Foster as an informant and not as a suspect before allegedly releasing him.
The three police officers allegedly went to Ireland Private Hospital where the complainant who had been robbed was admitted and misrepresented to her that US$26 000 was all the cash that had been recovered.
However, the complainant raised the alarm leading to the arrest of the accused persons.
Foster was re-arrested on robbery charges.
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Army Captain Accused Of Robbing Chinese National Of US$60 000 Denied Bail

Three police officers, Albert Machona (42), Charles Musiiwa (33) and Tanyaradzwa Mhondiwa (30) were recently arraigned before the Mutare Magistrates Court facing charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer.
It is alleged that on 28 February 2024 at around, 7.40 PM, the accused persons who are Police Officers received a call that members of the public in Morningside, Mutare had apprehended Nyasha Foster after he had robbed a certain complainant of US$60 000 at her home.
The accused persons allegedly took Foster to the Police Station where they connived to steal part of the recovered cash.
They then booked Foster as an informant and not as a suspect before allegedly releasing him.
The three police officers allegedly went to Ireland Private Hospital where the complainant who had been robbed was admitted and misrepresented to her that US$26 000 was all the cash that had been recovered.
However, the complainant raised the alarm leading to the arrest of the accused persons.
The accused were remanded in custody and were set to appear in court today, 8 March 2024 for their bail ruling.
Foster was re-arrested on robbery charges. He will appear in court on 13 March 2024.
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Three Police Officers Arrested For Sharing Loot With Robber

A gang of armed robbers disguised as TelOne technicians robbed a Zimre Park resident of US$25 000.00 cash on Monday, 04 March.
According to a statement by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the five male robbers were armed with a pistol and a ladder.
They were allowed into the yard since they appeared to be TelOne employees. The robbers then attacked the victim before seizing the cash, various groceries and two laptops. Reads the statement:
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Police in Ruwa are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Zimre Park on 04/03/24 in which five male suspects who were armed with a pistol and a ladder, disguised as Telone employees to gain entrance into the victim’s yard.
The suspects attacked the victim before stealing US$25 000.00 cash, various groceries and two laptops. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
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In an unrelated incident, Police arrested Tafadzwa Magara (28) and Justice Vhareta (28) in connection with the theft of armoured cables in Southerton, Harare, on Sunday.
Police said they acted on the received information and intercepted the suspects who were digging ZESA armoured cables along Craster Road.
The arrest of the two suspects led to the recovery of a mattock, shovel, hack-saw, a pair of pliers, screwdriver, three knives and a catapult.
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Bogus TelOne Technicians Rob Zimre Park Resident Of US$25 000

Armed robbers pounced on Tafara 2 High School in Harare and went away with thousands of dollars on Wednesday night, hours after Mabvuku-Tafara MP Pedzai Sakupwanya had pledged to donate US$12 000 to the school.
Sakupwanya had earlier in the day pledged to donate the money to the school during his birthday celebration held in the area.
According to <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/armed-robbers-storm-high-school-premises-seize-car-cash/">ZimLive</a>, a gang of 11 suspects armed with bolt cutters, iron bars, chisels, machetes and a knife scaled over the school’s security wall.
They pounced on two school security guards whom they tied before force-marching them to the administration block and forced them to lie down.
The robbers tried to open the Chubb safe and failed. After failing to get money from the school’s offices, five of the robbers allegedly went to the staff quarters.
They robbed one of the teachers of US$4 500 cash and seized US$1 500 from another staff member who resided there.
The robbers allegedly stripped naked some male occupants whom they locked up in one room before they ransacked the staff quarters.
The suspects also robbed the complainants of their cellphones before they took a teacher’s Toyota Belta which they used as a getaway vehicle.
The school was reportedly closed on Thursday to allow police to conduct some preliminary investigations into the matter.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi could not readily comment on the matter when contacted by ZimLive.
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Armed Robbers Pounce On High School, Seize Car, Cash

Statement by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on the arrest of six suspects for a case of armed robbery which occurred at Quest Financial Services in Belgravia, Harare.
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Brighton Chikukwa (28), Silence Matambo (29), Washington Mangwanda (23), Liberty Mukanganise (31), Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (25) and Luke Zinyengere (28) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred on 25th February 2024 at Quest Financial Services in Belgravia, Harare where US$720 676.00, ZAR 10 500.00 and Euro 120.00 cash as well as a 7.65 mm CZ Vzor pistol and three laptops were stolen.
On 27th February 2024, detectives from CID Homicide, Harare received information which linked Brighton Chikukwa to the offence. The detectives tracked the suspect to Mbare, Harare where he was arrested.
Brighton Chikukwa implicated the other suspects and Zacharia Charuwanda allias Zero, Trymore Chimbambo, Maxwell Kadzembe as well as other three employees at Quest Financial Services.
Investigations by the detectives established that Brighton Chikukwa received US$40 000.00 cash as part of his share of the loot.
The detectives recovered US$ 25 000.00 cash and a Ford Ranger D4D vehicle, registration number AGC 6541, which the suspect had bought for US$ 14 300.00.
Silence Matambo and Washington Mangwanda were later arrested in Mbare after being lured by Brighton Chikukwa.
The detectives recovered US$22 000.00 cash which was allegedly given to Silence Matambo and Washington Mangwanda as part of their share of the loot.
It was established that Washington Mangwanda was given US$ 25 000.00 as part of his share which he used to buy a Toyota Aqua vehicle for US$ 5 300.00.
Washington Mangwanda further gave his mother US$ 10 000.00 and US$ 5 000.00 to his wife for personal use.
Detectives acted on received information and arrested Liberty Mukanganise at Boka Tobacco Auction Floors in Waterfalls.
Investigations by the detectives revealed that Liberty Mukanganise was given US$23 000. 00 cash as part of his share from the loot.
He led the detectives to the recovery of US$ 20 560.00 cash, a car radio, a sub-woofer, seat covers valued at US$55.00, 4 x size 15 tyres valued at US$240.00, car shields valued at US$35.00 and Mag wheels valued at US$400.00.
Tafadzwa Richard Marondera and Luke Zinyengere were later arrested in Glenview and led the detectives to the recovery of US$ 50 600.00 cash.
It was established that Tafadzwa Richard Marondera was given US$35 000 as part of his share whilst Luke Zinyengere was given US$25 000.00.
The detectives recovered a Mark X vehicle, registration number AFR 7059, which Luke Zinyengere had bought for US$11 00.00, an iPhone 14 Pro Max bought for US$ 1 300.00, and an iPhone 15 Pro Max bought for US$1 500.00.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the public for supplying positive information which has assisted the police to account for armed robbery suspects throughout the country.
The Police reiterates that company executives must ensure that information on institutions’ financial transactions, security and movements is not shared with each and every employee. It is now clear that most high-profile robbery cases have an element of inside information.
The public is urged to continue forwarding information regarding criminal activities to the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197 or contact any nearest Police Station.
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Police Arrest Six Suspects After Money Transfer Agency Is Robbed Of US$716k

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with a spate of unlawful entry into premises, robbery and theft cases which occurred in and around Mt Darwin from 29 July 2023 to 27 January 2024.
In a statement issued on 06 February 2024, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspects, Shepherd Kamhandu (19) and Douglas Kaingidza (39), were apprehended by the public in Rushinga, Mt Darwin whilst selling 8 bricks of cigarettes.
Asst Comm Nyathi also appealed for information which may lead to the arrest of Nelson Batsirai Makwengura (30) who allegedly stole 330 tonnes of Polypropylene HKR102 worth US$442 000.
Makwengura’s alleged accomplices, Lesley Nyasha Makaka (30) and Mercy Muza (44) have since been arrested. Reads the statement:
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ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO PREMISES, ROBBERY AND THEFT CASES – MT DARWIN
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Shepherd Kamhandu (19) and Douglas Kaingidza (39) in connection with a spate of unlawful entry into premises, robbery and theft cases which occurred in and around Mt Darwin during the period extending from 29th July 2023 to 27th January 2024.
On 27th January 2024, the two suspects were apprehended by the public in Rushinga, Mt Darwin whilst selling 8 bricks of cigarettes and were later referred to CID Mt Darwin for further management.
The detectives managed to link the two suspects to a case of unlawful entry and theft which occurred at Kandeya Township, Mt Darwin in which the suspects broke into a shop and stole 100 bricks of Pacific Storm and Breeze cigarettes, 45 bricks of Everest cigarettes, one brick of Madison cigarettes, three crates of Carling Black Label Quarts, one X 750 mls Hunters beer and one X 750 mls Mayfair beer all valued at US$ 1 286.00.
The arrest of the suspects led to the recovery of 70 bricks of cigarettes, various clothes, blankets, a 32-inch television, five gas tanks, jewellery, cell phones and accessories all valued at US$ 1 787.00.
Investigations carried out unearthed that the two suspects were linked to 24 counts of unlawful entry into premises cases, seven counts of robbery cases and four counts of theft cases.
In an unlawful entry into premises case which occurred in Madziwa, Mt Darwin on 06th August 2023, the suspects broke into a shop before stealing a wallet containing US$300.00 cash, various clothes and groceries all valued at US$ 1 000.00.
In another robbery case which occurred in September 2023, the suspects attacked a juvenile (14) who was walking along a footpath from Kandeya Township to the Ridgeview location, before stealing a cell phone and a satchel.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Nelson Batsirai Makwengura (30) who is being sought in connection with a case of theft which occurred during the period extending from May 2023 to October 2023.
The suspect allegedly stole 330 tonnes of Polypropylene HKR102 worth US$442 000.00 in connivance with his two accomplices, Lesley Nyasha Makaka (30) and Mercy Muza (44), who were since arrested.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to report to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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Two Men Arrested Over A Spate Of Break-ins, Robberies In Mt Darwin

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating an armed robbery incident that occurred at a company along Honeyover Road, Workington, Harare on 31 January 2024, where US$42 000.00 cash was stolen.
In a statement, Police said six unknown suspects who were armed, and wearing face masks, attacked a security guard manning the premises before ransacking the company offices.
The suspects went away with S$42 000.00 cash, Apple Macbook Pro Laptop, a black jacket, 02 Samsung laptops, 02 iPhones and a wallet.
They loaded their loot into the victim’s Honda Fit vehicle which was later found dumped along Nyashanu Road in Kambuzuma. ZRP said:
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Police in Mbare are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a company along Honeyover Road, Workington, Harare on 31/01/24 in which six unknown suspects who were wearing face masks, armed with pistols and an okapi knife attacked a security guard before entering the company offices where they stole US$42 000.00 cash, Apple Macbook Pro Laptop, a black jacket, 02 Samsung laptops, 02 iPhones and a wallet. The suspects loaded the loot into the victim’s Honda Fit motor vehicle registration number AEM 6499 and drove away before they dumped it along Nyashanu Road in Kambuzuma.
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Police have appealed for anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to report at any nearest Police Station.
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Armed Robbers Snatch US$42 000 From Company Situated In Workington, Harare

A sex worker who had been hired for a one-night-stand in Bulawayo allegedly ganged up with her male colleague to rob her client of cash and his mobile phone, <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/sex-worker-connives-with-lover-to-rob-client-of-cash-cell-phone/">reported ZimLive</a>.
This came out when the lady of the night, Cynthia Sibanda (32), and her boyfriend, Mthulisi Mkandla (31), both from the Sauerstown suburb recently appeared at the Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court.
Prosecutors told the court that on 30 December 2023, Sibanda and Mkandla connived to rob Melody Lunga (36) of Khami Prison Complex at knifepoint.
Lunga allegedly hooked up with Sibanda at Manor Hotel during a drinking spree and paid US$20 to secure her sex services for the night.
The pair then boarded a lift, described as a Honda Fit, to Sauerstown, Sibanda’s home.
However, Lunga was unaware that one of the passengers in the vehicle was Mkandla a boyfriend to Sibanda.
When they got to their bus stop, Mkandla disembarked from the vehicle together with Sibanda and Lunga but followed the two from a distance.
It is further alleged that Mkandla then attacked Lunga, strangling him and producing a knife while demanding cash and a cell phone.
Mkandla allegedly “searched the complainant, took his wallet and an Itel A70 cell phone before ordering him to go away”.
Lunga then made a police report leading to the arrest of the duo.
The value of the stolen property was US$110 and was recovered.
Sibanda and and Mkandla were granted US$100 bail each after appearing in court charged for robbery.
They are expected to appear before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube on 06 February 2024 for trial.
Several incidents of sex workers robbing clients have been reported over the past few years.
In October 2022, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200001871/sex-workers-rob-client">five sex workers operating from Harare’s avenues</a> area allegedly accused their client of messing their sheets and forced him to pay US$800 in damages.
The suspects, Aisha Marira, Manford Ngomo, Belinda Zuze, Rutendo Chivhuta and Natasha Moyo appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged for robbery.
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Sex Worker And Boyfriend Rob Client Of Cash, Cell Phone

A group of eight armed robbery suspects pounced on Gwanyai Primary School in Mbare on Friday and went away with laptops, a TV set and a cellphone.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident. They said the suspects jumped over the school durawall, and attacked a security guard who was on duty before ransacking the school offices. ZRP said:
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Police in Mbare are investigating a robbery case which occurred at Gwanyai Primary School on 12/01/24 in which eight unidentified male suspects who were armed with a firearm, jumped onto the school durawall and attacked a security guard who was on duty.
The suspects ransacked the school offices and stole three laptops, a 22-inch television set and a Samsung cellphone. Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station.
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In an unrelated incident, the ZRP launched a manhunt for suspects who stole US$4 500.00 cash from a bank in Gweru on Friday. Police said:
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Police in Gweru are investigating a case of theft which occurred at a bank on 12/01/24 at around 1450 hours in which three unidentified male suspects confronted a bank tailor purporting to be looking for US$100.00 notes with stars printed on them.
The suspects took advantage of the bank tailor who was busy looking for the notes and stole US$4 500.00 cash.
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Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of theft which occurred at a house in Heyman Road Suburbs, also on Friday where unknown suspects stole US$6 000 which was under the victim’s bed.
The ZRP has appealed for anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the culprits to report at any nearest Police Station.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Mbare School Robbed; Fake Customers Steal US$4 500 From Gweru Bank

Statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on the arrest of six suspects in connection with the robbery of a truck transporting Remington Gold cigarettes along the Masvingo-Harare Road:
<blockquote>
26th NOVEMBER 2023
ARREST OF SIX SUSPECTS FOR ROBBERY OF 581 BOXES OF REMINGTON GOLD CIGARETTES IN MASVINGO
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Trymore Chimbambo (39), Maxwell Kudzibwe (28), Joe Partson (50), Takudzwa Brian Pawandiwa (33), Samuel Mushambiri (34) and Tatenda Gorombe (49) for a robbery case which occurred in Masvingo where 581 boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes were stolen on 21st November 2023.
The cigarettes were stolen at Gutu-turn off along Masvingo-Harare Road after the suspects, who were travelling in a Toyota Hilux twin cab, had intercepted an Isuzu rigid truck, which was carrying the cigarettes from Harare to Beitbridge, at the 54-kilometre peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
The suspects had posed as detectives, before handcuffing two occupants in the truck and forcing the driver to drive the truck to Gutu turn off.
On 23 November 2023, detectives arrested Trymore Chimbambo and Maxwell Kudzibwe at Highglen Shopping Centre, Harare after receiving information that linked Trymore Chimbambo to the robbery case.
The suspects implicated Joe Partson, Takudzwa Brian Pawandiwa, Samuel Mushambiri and Tatenda Gorombe, leading to their arrests.
The arrest led to the recovery of 430 boxes of Remington Gold cigarettes at a house along Stay Field, Waterfalls, Harare and a company at Tilco Industries, Chitungwiza. Detectives also recovered the suspects’ get-away vehicle, a Toyota Hilux and a Mercedes Benz rigid truck which was used to transport the stolen consignment from Masvingo to Harare.
Meanwhile, the Police is appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the outstanding suspects identified as Gift Kajawo of Hopley Zone 2, Harare, Norest Dipi alias Kabhuru and Tawanda.
Anyone with information contact the National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or WhatsApp number on 0712800197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Fake Detectives Hijack Truck Transporting Remington Gold Cigarettes

A Zimbabwe National Army officer, Arnold Nyoni (29), allegedly robbed a pedestrian of US$90 earlier this month.
Nyoni appeared at the Plumtree Magistrates Court on Wednesday facing robbery charges.
Plumtree magistrate, Joshua Nembaware, granted Nyoni ZWL$50 000 bail and remanded the matter to tomorrow for trial continuation.
Prosecuting, Arnold Mudekunye said that on 04 August 2023, at around 4 AM, Nyoni accosted Alphonse Nkomo (35) who was walking along a footpath.
Nkomo tried to resist but was overpowered and robbed of his wallet containing US$90.
When Nkomo sought to find out the identity of his attacker, he was told that the robber was a soldier at the 1.3 infantry battalion, Plumtree.
He then went to the army base where he identified the suspect.
Nkomo filed a police report, leading to Nyoni’s arrest.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Soldier Robs Pedestrian Of US$90

A bar manager in Harare was robbed around 10 PM on Friday after collecting the joint’s daily sales.
Makomborero Bowa (33), of Belvedere, who is the manager at Roadside Bar in Kambuzuma, was blocked by two unidentified armed men along Westwood Road.
Bowa was forced to surrender cash, cellphones and fuel coupons.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Harare Province, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the incident to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/bar-managers-car-blocked-robbed-of-us1k-cash/">H-Metro</a>. He said:
<blockquote>
Police are investigating a robbery case that took place in Kambuzuma.
Circumstances are that on August 11, at around 2200 hours, the complainant was at Roadside Bar Kambuzuma Section 2 after having collected cash amounting to US$1 000 for the day’s sales.
He was driving his car along Westwood, Kambuzumba Section 2, going home.
As he was driving, he realised that there was a Toyota IST, following him.
He tried to accelerate, intending to drive back to Roadside Bar, but he was blocked by a Toyota Alteza.
Two unidentified men, holding some objects, disembarked from the vehicle and ordered complainant to stand still.
They demanded cash and all his valuables.
Complainant surrendered cash amounting to US$1000, iPhone 11 Pro cellphone and 20 litres PetroTrade coupons.
The accused person then drove off in their motor vehicles at high speed.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Bar Manager Robbed Of US$1 000 Cash In Harare

Police in Mashonaland West Province have arrested a 23-year-old suspect in connection with cases of unlawful entry and theft, rape and robbery.
Bright Zaranyika alias Svosve allegedly committed the offences between 28 November 2022 and 05 June 2023 in Makonde, Hurungwe and Karoi.
The arrest was confirmed by ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, in a statement on Thursday. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Bright Zaranyika alias Svosve (23) in connection with cases of unlawful entry and theft, rape and robbery which occurred between 28th November 2022 and 05th June 2023 in Makonde, Hurungwe and Karoi.
On 05th June 2023 detectives from CID Karoi acted on received information and arrested the suspect at a bus stop in Chikuti, while he was waiting for his wife in order to escape to Beitbridge.
The suspect is linked to three (3) cases of unlawful entry into premises and theft, 13 cases of robbery and four (4) cases of rape.
He is clearing a case of unlawful entry into premises which occurred on 28th November 2022 in which a 0.22 LR Bryno rifle was stolen in Magunje and another case of unlawful entry into premises and theft where US$2000 cash, a gas tank and various clothing were stolen on 11th May 2023 at a homestead at Magunje Growth Point.
Further, the suspect is linked to a case of rape and robbery which occurred on 24th March 2023 in a bush near Jingison bus stop along Karoi- Magunje Road where a woman was raped before US$4, as well as ZWL$500 cash, was stolen and another case of robbery which occurred on 05th June 2023 where a cellphone, US$480.00 cash and 11 grammes of gold were stolen.
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Asst Comm Nyathi said Police have intensified operations targeting robbery and fraud syndicates throughout the country.
He urged members of the public to be alert and report all criminal acts on time to the police for the law to take its course.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

ZRP Arrest Man (23) Linked To 4 Rape, 13 Robbery Cases

Police in Midlands Province have reiterated their call to members of the public to desist from boarding mushikashika (private) vehicles, and instead resort to public transport to avoid being robbed.
This comes after a 52-year-old man was robbed of cash and a cellphone on Monday by three men who had offered him a lift in Shurugwi.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the assailants are still at large. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200012020/man-robbed-after-boarding-lift">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a robbery case in which a 52-year-old man was robbed of cash amounting to US$385 and a cellphone on May 22 at about 1840 hours in Shurugwi.
It is alleged that Felix Matenda of Munikwa village boarded a grey Honda Fit which had three occupancy near Glow Service Station. He was travelling to Gamwa from Shurugwi.
Upon reaching the Todal Mine turn-off along the Shurugwi-Masvingo Road, the driver pulled off the road and parked the vehicle.
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Insp Mahoko added that one of the passengers produced a knife and threatened to kill Matenda before robbing him of money and a cellphone.
In some cases, travellers prefer boarding mushikashika because they are faster than public transport and also they can negotiate fares with the owner of the vehicle.
However, in parts of the country where roads are damaged, mushikashika vehicles are the only mode of transport available, which leaves travellers at the mercy of criminals.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Man (52) Robbed After Boarding Mushikashika Vehicle In Shurugwi

Six armed robbers attacked security guards and workers at a Delta Beverages depot in Chipinge before robbing the company of over US$20 000 and R18 000 in cash.
In a post on their Twitter page, the Police said the suspects, who are still at large, robbed the Delta Beverages depot on 22 May this year. Reads the post:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is investigating a case of robbery which occurred at Delta Beverage Depot, Chipinge on 22/05/23.
Six unknown suspects armed with unidentified pistols attacked security guards, a truck driver, and a cashier before stealing US$20 965 and ZAR 18 750 cash.
Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
Armed robberies are on the increase in Zimbabwe as a lot of people now prefer storing value in US dollars often stocked away from formal banking institutions for fear of losing them.
According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, Zimbabwe recorded 1 120 armed robberies in 2021, compared with 931 in the previous year.
In 2022, in a bid to reduce robberies and rampant gun crime in Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa extended a gun amnesty that allowed Zimbabweans illegally in possession of firearms to surrender them to the police with no questions asked.
Here are some <a href="https://dev.concordparking.com/security-prevention/prevent-robbery/">robbery prevention tips</a> for businesses:
<ul>
<li>Stay Alert: Be aware of what is happening inside and around your business at all times.</li>
<li>Train Your Staff: It’s important to share robbery prevention and response guidelines with your staff so that they are informed.</li>
<li>Ensure Visibility: Make sure your business is well-lit on the inside and outside, especially key areas which include all entryways and windows.</li>
<li>Cash registers should not store large amounts of cash. Bank deposits should be made often, only during business hours and never at routine times.</li>
<li>Alarm systems and security cameras should be installed and announced using signage.</li>
<li>Inform potential robbers of the measures that your business has taken to deter robbery.</li>
<li>Entrances should be outfitted with deadbolt locks. Windows and doors should have metal crossbars.</li>
<li>Befriend your neighbours and agree to keep an eye out for each other’s establishments.</li>
<li>Hire real, live security personnel, that is, security guards.</li>
</ul>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Delta Beverages Depot Robbed Of US$20 000, R18 000

Three suspected armed robbers blasted a Mukuru money transfer booth that was in a hardware shop at Maboleni Business Centre, Lower Gweru and stole more than US$27 000 plus over R66 000.
Police confirmed the robbery incident which occurred on Saturday, 22 April via a post on their Twitter page. Reads the post:
<blockquote>
Police in Gweru are investigating circumstances surrounding a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred on 22/04/23 at Maboleni Business Centre, Lower Gweru.
Three unknown suspects armed with unidentified weapons blasted a Mukuru money transfer booth which was located in a hardware shop, before going away with US$27 087.00 and ZAR 66 300.00.
Police recovered one unused Megamite EMEX 70 at the scene. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
</blockquote>
There has been a spike in robbery cases targeting Mukuru in the past few years.
In 2021, a Mukuru Money Transfer agency in Chegutu was robbed by four armed robbers who got away with US$17 609 and R3 500.
In another robbery incident in 2022, armed robbers raided a cash-in-transit vehicle at Mukuru Money Transfer Agency in Bulawayo before stealing US$100 000 and over R500 000.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Mukuru Booth In Lower Gweru Robbed Of US$27 000, R66 000

A Harare man was shot three times in the head by assailants while sitting in his car with his girlfriend who was then held hostage and raped.
The couple was sitting in a car along Lomagundi Road when they were attacked.
<a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/heartless-thugs-man-shot-three-times-in-the-head-girlfriend-held-hostage-raped/">H-Metro</a> reported that one of the suspects, identified as Tapiwa Mbirimi also has pending armed robbery and attempted murder charges.
Mbirimi appeared before magistrate, Stanford Mambanje, on Wednesday facing fresh murder, robbery, and rape charges.
He was remanded in custody to 15 May, pending the finalisation of investigations.
Prosecuting, Lancelot Mutsokoti said that on 19 November 2022, Mbirimi, together with his accomplice only known as Archford, confronted the now deceased Tendai Kandendu.
Kandendu was in the company of his girlfriend and they were sitting in their parked vehicle along Lomagundi Road in Harare.
Mbirimi was allegedly armed with a pistol while his accomplice had a knife.
The duo attacked the couple, demanding money but Kandendu fought back and reached for his gun, which was in the car.
Mbirimi and Archford wrestled Kandendu and took his gun and shot him three times in the head, killing him instantly.
The duo allegedly took Kandendu’s girlfriend hostage and stole the couple’s phones and US$300.
Mbirimi dragged the girl to a nearby bush and raped her before telling him to seek assistance from a nearby house.
He then melted into the darkness.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Man Shot 3 Times In The Head, Girlfriend Raped

A 33-year-old man was robbed of US$41 000 cash by three unknown men who had offered him a lift to Borrowdale, Harare.
Police said the victim’s kombi broke down near 6th Avenue and Borrowdale Road and he decided to hitchhike to complete his journey.
The robbers allegedly dumped the man near Mukuvisi Woodlands in Rhodesville, Harare and unfortunately, he could not capture the vehicle’s registration numbers.
A statement released by the police on Saturday morning, however, did not state when the alleged robbery case occurred. It said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is investigating a robbery case where a man (33), who had his Nissan Caravan broken down near 6th Avenue and Borrowdale Road, was offered a lift to Borrowdale by three unknown male adults who were travelling in a white Honda Fit vehicle, registration number not captured.
Along the way, the suspects diverted the root and robbed the complainant of US$41 000 cash, a cellphone, and a wallet with identification particulars before dumping him near Mukuvisi woodlands in Rhodesville.
</blockquote>
Police have repeatedly urged members of the public to desist from boarding mushikashika vehicles and use buses for their safety.
ZRP Harare Metropolitan Province spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza recently told <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/03/27/police-intensify-blitz-against-mshikashika/">ZBC News</a> that mushikashika has resulted in an increase in reports of rape and robberies.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009522/ed-demands-re-run-in-violence-hotspots">Pindula News</a>

Honda Fit Crew Robs Harare Man Of US$41 000

A 24-year-old woman from Shurugwi narrowly escaped death after she was pushed out of a speeding Honda Fit vehicle by robbers in Gweru on Sunday night.
The woman was also stripped naked and robbed of her valuables worth US$200 including US$80 cash and an Itel cellphone.
ZRP Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/naked-woman-thrown-out-of-speeding-honda-fit-after-robbery/">Chronicle</a>.
Insp Mahoko said the incident occurred on 26 March around 9 PM at Claybank Traffic Circle
He said the complainant boarded a white Honda fit at the Cathedral bus stop in Gweru intending to go to Shurugwi.
Inside the vehicle, he said, were four male occupants including the driver. He said:
<blockquote>
The police are investigating a robbery case in which a 24-year-old woman from Shurugwi was robbed of cash and property worth US$200.
The incident occurred on March 26 around 9 PM near Claybank roundabout in Gweru
Upon reaching Clay bank roundabout, Gweru, two male adult passengers jumped from the boot and sat in the back seat beside the complainant.
</blockquote>
It is alleged that one of the robbers allegedly hit the woman on the forehead with an iron bar and took her Itel P38 cell phone, a bag containing various clothes, cash us$80 and the clothes she was wearing.
He then pushed the complainant out of the vehicle and drove towards Shurugwi. Said Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
The complainant then walked to Gweru Provincial Hospital where she was assisted with clothes. A report was made at ZRP Gweru Central and the scene was attended.
No arrests were made. The total value stolen is US $200 and nothing was recovered.
</blockquote>
The suspects are still at large and members of the public who might have information leading to the arrest of the four robbers are urged to report to any nearest police station.
Insp Mahoko appealed to the public to board public service vehicles as they appear to be safer than Mushikashika vehicles.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

"Mushikashika Crew" Strip Woman Naked And Throw Her Out Of Moving Vehicle

A four-member armed gang robbed FSI Service Station in Gweru along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway of US$1 200, cellphones, and a laptop among other gadgets.
Police said the robbery incident occurred on 12 March around 9 PM.
ZRP spokesperson in Midlands Province, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the suspects parked their vehicle a few meters from the garage.
One of the suspects went to the service station holding a jerry can pretending to be a customer who wanted to buy fuel. Said Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
Two fuel attendants, Allan Jila (38) and Mlungisi Kasunzuma were on duty at the filling station.
An unknown male adult parked a silver Honda Fit and requested to buy fuel using a jerry can after giving the impression that the vehicle had run out of fuel.
</blockquote>
Insp Mahoko said the suspect then produced a pistol and force-marched the employees into the office.
The other three suspects swiftly disembarked from the vehicle and joined him. Added Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
They demanded keys to the safe that they were given and they opened the safe and took US$1 206 cash.
They also searched the employees and took their cellphones and an HP laptop before speeding off in the same vehicle.
</blockquote>
Police are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects. Said Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
We are appealing to members of the public who might have information that might lead to the arrest of these suspects to approach any nearest police station.
We also urge people who operate businesses to consider putting water-tight security systems to safeguard their investments.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Gweru Service Station Robbed Of US$1 200

A 44-year-old miner was robbed of US$24 000 during a visit to his girlfriend in Trenance suburb, Bulawayo.
The miner, who has not been named, was robbed of cash, his car, and explosives by two gun-wielding men.
B-Metro reported a source close to the investigations as saying the man, who cannot be named for professional reasons, runs a mine in Inyathi, Matabeleland North Province. Said the source:
<blockquote>
He got 391 grammes of gold from his mine and travelled to Bulawayo’s Parklands suburb where he sold it to a gold buyer and fetched US$24 000.
After that, he drove to his lover’s place in Trenance suburb. While he was parked in front of the gate at around 8:30 PM this week on Monday two gunmen emerged from the darkness and confronted him and pointed a pistol at him while demanding money.
They grabbed a small bag that contained the US$24 000 and they also took his explosives.
</blockquote>
It is further alleged that after the robbery, one of the robbers headed into the house to fetch the miner’s girlfriend. Said the source:
<blockquote>
He found her preparing to come to the gate and he warned her not to scream while threatening to shoot her.
He force-marched her to her lover’s car and when they got there they ordered the miner to disembark from the car and instructed the pair to lie down on the ground and in the process, they fired one shot into the air.
Soon after that, they drove off in his car leaving them lying down on the ground.
</blockquote>
The miner and his girlfriend later reported the robbery incident at Sauerstown Police Station.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, confirmed the incident.
He appealed for anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the robbers to contact any nearest police station or call Bulawayo police on 029-60358. | <a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/mine-owner-robbed-at-girlfriends-place/">B-Metro</a>

Mine Owner Robbed Of US$24 000 At Girlfriend's Place

Former Chinhoyi Standard Chartered Bank manager and Spring Valley Bar owner, David Patrick Chirenje, was shot in the back by three armed assailants at his Alaska home recently.
He was rushed to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare in a serious condition.
Mashonaland West acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Ian Kohwera, confirmed the incident.
He said Chirenje was confronted by three armed men who had barged into his bedroom through the kitchen door at around 7.30 PM.
The three armed robbers were armed with three pistols and two knives. Said Ass Insp Kohwera:
<blockquote>
They were dressed in black jackets and blue work suits with reflectors and were putting on face masks.
</blockquote>
He said they threatened Chirenje by pointing the pistols at him demanding money.
Ass Insp Kohwera said Chirenje initially resisted their demands and the robbers shot him in the back, and then he surrendered his gun cabinet keys.
The robbers opened the gun cabinet and took his FN Browning pistol and US$4 000 cash and disappeared into the night.
Chirenje’s son and wife reported the matter at Chinhoyi Rural Police Station. | <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/former-bank-manager-shot/">H-Metro</a>

Former Bank Manager Shot, Robbed At His Home

Police in Masvingo have urged employers to carry out background thorough checks on prospective employees before engaging them, <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/police-urge-employers-to-do-background-checks/">reported The Mirror</a>.
Police also urged members of the public not to keep large sums of money at their homes, business offices, or vehicles.
A statement issued by Acting Masvingo Provincial Community Relations Liaison Officer, Detective Assistant Inspector Rachael Muteweri read:
<blockquote>
Those who would like to give tip-offs to the police or those who want to have more information contact our National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or any nearest police station. You may also contact us at www.zrp.gov.zw or on our Twitter handle @PoliceZimbabwe.
</blockquote>
That was after a 19-year-old Masvingo housemaid was arrested after she connived with her brother-in-law to stage-manage a robbery in order to steal US$200 and R500 from her employer.
The housemaid, Takudzwa Mutero cut her face, neck, thighs, and stomach to convince her employer that she had been robbed and indecently assaulted.
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Police said Mutero planned the “robbery” with her brother-in-law, Connellias Mupfumi, aged 46. Muteweri, confirmed the arrest. She said:
<blockquote>
Police detectives arrested a housemaid on December 3, 2022, following connivance with her brother-in-law, to steal from her employer.
Circumstances were that on December 1, 2022, the accused person, who was employed as a maid, was left home alone whilst her employer proceeded to work.
She then proceeded to her employer’s bedroom where she stole cash amounting to US$200 and R500 before stage-managing a robbery case by breaking some water glasses and ransacking the whole house.
Upon return from work, the employer was shocked to discover her maid lying helplessly on the floor with cuts on the cheek, stomach and neck.
She inquired what had transpired and only to be told that the accused person had been robbed, stabbed by a knife and indecently assaulted by a lone robber.
She quickly reported the matter to the police who attended the scene and referred the accused person for medical examination.
</blockquote>
However, investigations conducted by the police indicated that the woman had staged the robbery incident. Added Det Ass Insp Muteweri:
<blockquote>
Further investigations unearthed that the accused person had inflicted lacerations on her body in her quest to further their criminal enterprise and managed to convince her employer that she had been robbed.
She had already handed over the loot to her sister’s husband.
The accused person led detectives to her rural home in Gutu where her co-accused was arrested and the stolen money was subsequently recovered.
Upon arrest, Connellias was also found in possession of dagga.
</blockquote>
The suspects appeared before Masvingo Magistrate, Concepta Ngwerume, where they were convicted and sentenced to twelve months imprisonment each for the theft charges.
Connellias was further fined a $20 000 fine for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.
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