The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested more than 2,000 suspects since launching a nationwide operation targeting serious crime, drug offences and dangerous traffic violations.

The City of Harare has confirmed a scabies outbreak in Hopley and Stoneridge, with children under 12 accounting for most reported cases as health officials intensify containment efforts.

Ward 12 Councillor Simon Manzanga has called on Government to speed up the issuance of lease agreements and resettle families displaced after more than 760 houses were demolished in Harare

Police are investigating the sudden death of a four-year-old girl who collapsed while walking home with her mother and siblings in Headlands, Manicaland.

BULAWAYO – Vice President Kembo Mohadi has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to protecting Zimbabwe's children through stronger education, social protection and child welfare systems following the launch of the National Action Plan for Children IV (2026–2030) and the National Child Online Protection Policy.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 31-year-old man suspected of carrying out a string of armed robberies that allegedly terrorised residents of Budiriro and Glen View in Harare. Police identified the suspect as Melusi Pilile, whose arrest was confirmed by ZRP national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi in a statement to ZTN Prime on Friday. According to police, investigators have so far linked Pilile to 31 armed robbery cases, with investigations st

TSHOLOTSHO – A 36-year-old man from Dugwi Line, Chefunye in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of bestiality involving a female goat. Leonard Moyo appeared before the Tsholotsho Magistrates' Court, where he admitted to the offence.

MUTARE – A 32-year-old domestic worker from Mutare has been sentenced to an effective 26 months in prison after setting his employer's property on fire following an argument over eating unripe oranges from her orchard. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said the incident occurred on June 27, 2026, at Chindoti Village under Chief Marange in Manicaland Province. According to prosecutors, the man became enraged after his 64-year-old employer instructed him

MAKONI – Makoni District has identified several communal and resettlement areas where illegal land allocations, commonly known as "sabhuku deals," are rampant, as Government intensifies efforts to curb unlawful settlements across Zimbabwe.

MARONDERA – An 18-year-old woman from Baker Farm in Marondera has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly throwing her one-year-old daughter into a dam following a domestic dispute.

HARARE – A 27-year-old Epworth man is fighting for his life at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after he was allegedly stabbed several times during a dispute over attending the burial of national hero Evaristo Dzihwema at the National Heroes Acre. The suspect, Bignews Zvarevashe, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa on Tuesday facing an attempted murder charge. He was remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.

A 39-year-old Harare mother who has been living in the open with her four children for the past week says her three daughters are facing daily threats from men and youths allegedly attempting to lure them into sexual exploitation. Nyarai Dimingo said her family became homeless after the Westgate property where she had worked as a domestic worker since 2012 was sold, leaving her without employment or accommodation.

MUTASA – A traditional court in Manicaland has ordered the parents of a woman to refund the bride price paid for her marriage after she admitted to having an extramarital relationship with her husband's nephew before leaving the marriage. The ruling was handed down by Chief Mutasa after Aleck Magadu brought the matter before the traditional court, seeking relief following the breakdown of his marriage to Theresa Zimhuwu, 31.

Parents at Murowa Primary School in Zvishavane expose rampant financial corruption, family cartels, and the illegal turning away of students over unpaid fees. Read the shocking details.

BULAWAYO – A 32-year-old Bulawayo woman has been sentenced to 315 hours of community service after she scalded her husband with hot cooking oil during a domestic dispute. Edina Nyenda, of Luveve suburb, was convicted of physical abuse by Western Commonage Magistrate Jeconia Prince Ncube after she poured boiling cooking oil on her husband following an argument.

CHINHOYI – The High Court in Chinhoyi has sentenced a 28-year-old man to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 86-year-old father after accusing the elderly man of practising witchcraft. Justice Phildah Muzofa convicted Talent Chirongoma of murder with constructive intent, ruling that he repeatedly assaulted his father with wooden logs during a violent attack at the family's homestead on September 10, 2025.

Twenty people were arrested in Harare's city centre during a joint anti-littering operation involving Harare City Council, EMA and the police as authorities intensify efforts to improve sanitation and environmental cleanliness.

MBIRE, Zimbabwe — Police in Mashonaland Central have arrested a 22-year-old woman from Gonono Village under Chief Matsiwo in Mbire, following a horrific incident where she allegedly abandoned her newborn baby in the bush, leading to the infant being mutilated and devoured by a domestic dog. The suspect, identified as Soleen Vhinyu, has since been formally charged with infanticide under Section 52 of Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23].

CHITUNGWIZA — Chitungwiza Municipality has ordered operators of pool tables located at unauthorised sites across the town to remove them and any associated illegal structures within seven working days, citing growing concerns over drug and substance abuse.

Lainah Twakali appeared before Chief Makoni's community court demanding either three cattle or US$1,000 from her former partner, George Chipunda, 37, whom she accused of wasting her time and abandoning their relationship despite allegedly promising marriage. The couple reportedly met while working on a farm in Headlands in 2013 and lived together for more than a decade. They did not have any children together.