Police have launched a manhunt for a gang of six armed robbers who are reportedly posing as police officers while targeting villagers in parts of Buhera and Hwedza. The suspects are believed to be travelling in a white Nissan Navara and approaching victims under the pretext of investigating illegal fuel sales before producing firearms and demanding cash. Acting Zimbabwe Republic Police Manicaland provincial spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wisdom Chinyoka, confirmed that inv

A villager in Makoni has landed in trouble after allegedly posing as a traditional authority and presiding over a sensitive murder case involving an avenging spirit. Tapfumaneyi Mwendazviuya of Mwendazviuya Village appeared before Chief Makoni after he allegedly handled a case that fell strictly under the jurisdiction of the chief’s court. According to proceedings, Tapfumaneyi is not a headman but assists his father, Headman Mwendazviuya, in running the village. Despite this,

In a statement, the council said residents had been throwing grass, debris and other solid waste into the sewer system, disrupting wastewater flow and damaging infrastructure. Officials said the warning follows the discovery of large quantities of waste dumped into a sewer manhole at 31 Rukukwe in Zengeza 1, a suburb of Chitungwiza. Images shared by the municipality showed heaps of grass and other debris inside the manhole, which led to sewer blockages affecting several house

A 36-year-old man from Mabvuku, Harare, has appeared in court facing a murder charge following the death of his five-year-old daughter in a case that has shocked the local community. The accused, Kudakwashe Monga, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with murder. He was not asked to plead.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Mbare Magistrates Court has delivered a decisive blow to organized housebreaking, sentencing Chitungwiza resident Gift Elliot Mushonga Chibvongodze to a total of 20 years in prison. Chibvongodze, whose crime spree spanned several months across 2023 and 2024, was convicted of seven counts of unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances and three counts of robbery.

Masvingo, Zimbabwe- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have apprehended three suspects, including a 73-year-old man, in connection with the illegal possession of raw ivory in the Zimuto area of Masvingo. The arrest, executed by detectives from the CID Minerals, Flora, and Fauna Unit (MFFU), resulted in the recovery of four pieces of unmarked elephant tusks.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Glen Norah community is in mourning following the death of Georgina Chiramba (60), who succumbed to severe head injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband, Patrick Bimha, during a violent domestic dispute. The incident has sparked fresh calls from residents and activists for stronger intervention strategies against domestic violence in high-density suburbs.

A 43-year-old apostolic prophet from Chiweshe, Munyaradzi Chasi, has been remanded in custody after allegedly raping a congregant under the guise of performing a spiritual cleansing. Chasi appeared before Bindura Magistrate Charity Maunga on Monday to face formal rape charges.

A 35-year-old police officer, Bhekimpilo Ncube, has appeared in court facing a murder charge following a fatal incident involving a suspect who died while in his custody. Ncube, who was the officer-in-charge at Chikukwa Police Base, is accused of fatally injuring 34-year-old Godman Mtimba during an altercation. The case is being prosecuted by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), which outlined the events that allegedly led to the suspect’s death.

Senior members of Mozambique’s ruling party, FRELIMO, last week met Zimbabwean traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani during his visit to Magoe District. During the meeting, Sekuru Nyangatayani held discussions with legislator Abudul Carlos Momade and councillor Neto Guidionr Faife. The leaders later extended an invitation for him to attend Mozambique’s national Independence Day celebrations scheduled for June 25 in Magoe.

In a poignant ceremony held in Harare last week, Cde Andrew Makahamadze, the ZANU-PF shadow legislator for Southerton and founder of the Andrew Makahamadze Foundation, was officially presented with the first-ever Kiran Jack Floating Trophy.

MVURWI — A 32‑year‑old woman, Thandiwe Kangara, was arrested on 4 March 2026 at Chihwe Village 2 Farm in Mvurwi in connection with a suspected case of infanticide, police confirmed. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Kangara allegedly gave birth alone to a baby girl before strangling the infant and burying the body in a shallow grave about 10 metres from her homestead.

This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the idea that societies thrive when women are given the space, resources and respect necessary to participate fully in national development.

Three people have died after a vehicle they were travelling in was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river along the Mashava–Downlands Road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday at a bridge over the Nyanyange River. According to police, the victims were travelling in a Ford Ranger Wildtrak when the vehicle was carried away by strong floodwaters while trying to cross the submerged bridge.

Traditional leaders in rural Zimbabwe often mediate family and marriage disputes through customary courts.

A 31-year-old man from Buhera has died after allegedly drinking an unknown liquid at his in-laws’ home in Bikita following a domestic dispute, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on 27 February at around 6pm in Village 7B under Chief Budzi. The deceased has been identified as Courage Zvoumba of Chief Nyashanu in Buhera. He had reportedly travelled to his wife’s family home in an effort to resolve marital differences.

MOUNT DARWIN — Chief Nyamaropa of Mount Darwin turned to Glendale‑based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani after members of the Chipamuriwo clan sought clarity over alleged spiritual torment within the family, local sources said.

BINDURA — A 24‑year‑old man, Kudakwashe Lordship Tengende, has been remanded in custody after being charged with cyberbullying for allegedly posting an obscene audio clip of his ex‑girlfriend on social media, court sources said.

HARARE – Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) has secured a decisive legal victory in a long-running property dispute after the High Court of Zimbabwe granted summary judgment in its favour. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joel Mambara, the court dismissed claims by a rival faction calling itself the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe and six others, describing their repeated litigation as “vexatious” and without merit.

HARARE — The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal and upheld 18‑year prison terms for two former employees of Delatfin Civil Engineering convicted of stealing and selling residential stands valued at more than US$3 million, the court ruled on Monday.