HARARE — A 45-year-old man from Chitungwiza allegedly became the victim of a sexual assault and robbery after being lured into a suspected illegal mushikashika taxi while travelling from Harare to Chitungwiza on Sunday, police have confirmed. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of commuters using unregistered public transport vehicles operating along major routes in Harare and Chitungwiza.

Police are investigating a firearm-related incident and an alleged assault that occurred during a rugby match between Eaglesvale College and Christian Brothers College. Authorities have urged calm as investigations continue.

MASVINGO – Convicted armed robber Daniel Munyanyi, who is currently serving a cumulative 185-year prison sentence for robbery-related offences, stunned the High Court last week when he refused to answer questions, claiming that bees had instructed him to remain silent.

ZAKA – A 54-year-old man from Mutanda Village under Chief Bota in Zaka has appeared in court facing a murder charge after allegedly killing a young schoolboy and later claiming the child was transforming into a goblin.

COLLEEN BAWN, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified community policing efforts in Matabeleland South, mobilising approximately 450 farmers, miners, and workers in Colleen Bawn for a crime awareness campaign aimed at curbing violent crime and promoting compliance with mining regulations.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – Police have arrested five suspected drug traffickers after intercepting a vehicle carrying 360 kilogrammes of dagga valued at approximately ZiG10.8 million along the Bulawayo–Solusi Road in a major anti-drug operation.