Police have arrested a 33-year-old Epworth man accused of carrying out 10 housebreaking offences in Harare's Avonlea suburb, recovering several stolen cellphones and laptops.

Four suspects have appeared in court after police investigations into separate vehicle theft and carjacking cases in Bulawayo and Murewa led to the recovery of stolen vehicle parts and a Honda Fit.

The deaths of Nothabo Khumalo and her daughters have shaken Zimbabweans around the world. This feature examines the final days before the tragedy, the international investigation that followed and the broader lessons about domestic violence.

Two men have been jailed for a combined 19 years after being convicted of robbing pirate taxi drivers of their vehicles in separate incidents in Masvingo and Chipinge, police have confirmed.

The High Court has sentenced two Bulawayo men to 20 years in prison each for the 2021 murder of Anold Moyo in Nyamandlovu. The victim's wife, who was accused of orchestrating the killing, allegedly died before she could stand trial.

A Gwanda magistrate has urged Zimbabwe to prioritise rehabilitation for drug addicts and focus law enforcement efforts on suppliers and trafficking networks instead of criminalising users.

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

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says an insider may be helping robbers target City of Harare district offices after another cash theft at a municipal banking hall.

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 – Police in the United Kingdom have launched an international manhunt for a British passport holder of Zimbabwean descent following the discovery of three bodies at a home in Great Denham, Bedfordshire.

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.

NYANGA – Police in Nyanga are searching for an acting deputy headmaster who is wanted in connection with the alleged indecent assault of a 17-year-old learner. Simon Muzerengi, the acting deputy headmaster at Claremont High School, is being sought by police following an incident that allegedly occurred on 19 June at his residence in Nyanga. According to a police report, Muzerengi is facing an allegation of indecent assault as defined under Section 67 of the Criminal Law (

BEITBRIDGE – A 35-year-old man from Beitbridge has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after raping a woman before falling asleep in her home, giving the victim time to escape and alert neighbours. Adam Sibanda, of Malala Village under Chief Sitaudze, was convicted of rape by the Beitbridge Magistrates' Court.

MUTOKO – A Bolt Cutter Bus Service conductor has been sentenced to an effective seven months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a passenger who demanded a refund after discovering the bus was overcrowded. Ranjisi Andrew Manyati (45), of Mutoko, appeared before Mutoko Magistrate Panashe Matongo facing charges of assault and theft arising from the incident, which occurred at Domborembudzi Business Centre in Murehwa last week.

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.

BULAWAYO – Police have launched an investigation into a daring robbery at the Cold Storage Company (CSC) in Bulawayo, where thieves allegedly stole more than US$80,000 after disabling the company's security systems and breaking into several office safes. Investigators believe the robbery may have been an inside job, citing evidence that the suspects appeared to have detailed knowledge of the premises, its security arrangements and the location of the cash.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide manhunt for members of a Bolt Cutter bus crew after a disturbing video showing passengers being violently assaulted at Musami Cross in Murehwa went viral on social media. The incident, which reportedly occurred at Musami Cross in Domborembudzi along the Harare–Mutoko Road, has sparked widespread public outrage and renewed calls for stronger regulation of public transport operators accused of abusing passeng

A family of five was left traumatised after six armed robbers allegedly stormed their home in Mandara during the early hours of Saturday, assaulting the occupants before escaping with laptops, electronic gadgets, groceries, and other valuables. The violent home invasion occurred shortly after 2 am, turning what had been a peaceful night into a terrifying ordeal that lasted about 30 minutes.

BINDURA – A 32-year-old man from Avoca Farm in Bindura has appeared before the courts facing a domestic violence charge after allegedly seriously assaulting his wife during a dispute over suspected infidelity. Bernard Mutara appeared before a Bindura magistrate following an incident that allegedly occurred on 21 June 2026.