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By Dickson Bandera The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report acts of vandalism targeting critical telecommunications infrastructure following the arrest of five suspects linked to the theft of underground TelOne cables in Harare. According to a statement released by the ZRP on Thursday, Tinashe Emmanuel Guramatunhu, Tawanda Nyanadehwe (21),…
By Dickson Bandera Zimbabwe’s Vice President, General (Retired) Dr. Constantino Guvheya Dominic Chiwenga, has welcomed the decision by the Gauteng High Court in South Africa to grant a forfeiture order against his former wife, Marry Mubaiwa, marking a significant step in cross-border efforts to curb illicit financial flows. In a statement released this Tuesday by…
Ashley Masendeke The Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday acquitted Thabo Blessing Dube (27) and Martin Charlie (25), the two men accused of raping social media influencer Ashley “Mai Jeremaya” Masendeke. The ruling brings to a close a case that gripped the nation and sparked intense public debate both online and offline. The acquittal was handed…
Commissioner Paul Nyathi By Dickson Bandera A major police operation targeting motor vehicle theft and robbery has resulted in the arrest of 12 suspects linked to nine separate incidents across Harare and surrounding areas, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced. In a press statement issued Tuesday, police said the suspects were apprehended between 10…
Walter Mzembi as he arrived at the Harare Magistrates Court By Dickson Bandera Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Walter Mzembi, who was arrested on Friday for defaulting court appearances, will spend the weekend in remand prison following his appearance before the Harare Magistrates Court on Saturday. Dr. Mzembi, who recently returned to Zimbabwe after a…
By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of Shingirirai Chipuwe (26), William Chapo (38) and Masiya Masiya Masamba (42) in connection with a robbery case which occurred on 21 March 2025 in Victory Park, Kadoma. In a statement, police said the suspects allegedly attacked two complainants at a house in…
Police National Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi By Dickson Bandera Police have arrested five suspects and recovered over US$13,000 following an armed robbery that took place on April 26, 2025, at House Number 43 First Street, Paradise, Marondera, police have confirmed. The complainant, Costas Andreas Klostris (62), a local businessman and owner of Machipisa Store in…
By Dickson Bandera Blessed Mhlanga, a journalist with Alpha Media Holdings, was denied bail on Friday, 28 February, by Harare Magistrate Farai Gwatima. He was remanded in custody until 14 March. Magistrate Gwatima cited concerns that releasing Mhlanga could provoke unrest and undermine national peace and security, stating, “The release of the accused would put…
Alice at Bishop Matika’s residence in DZ Extension By Dickson Bandera A 25-year-old woman from Glen Norah, Alice Mapfunde, is exhibiting strange behavior after allegedly stealing cash amounting to $1500 from her employer at a grocery store in Harare. Pretty Chakanaka, the owner of the shop at Chitubu Shopping Centre, confirmed that she lost money…
DJ Fantan, Zimdancehall artist Van Choga, Prophet Talent Madungwe, comedian Bhutisi and singer Jah Prayzah By Dickson Bandera Self-styled Prophet Talent Madungwe, 38, who refers to himself as the Heavenly Army Commander, escaped jail this morning after an Epworth Court magistrate imposed a non-custodial sentence following his conviction on two counts of violating the Road…