HARARE — The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has suspended the operating licence of all omnibuses owned by Blessing Matimbe following a fatal road accident that claimed three lives and left 10 others seriously injured in Harare last month.

HARARE – A 24-year-old man from Houghton Park has been arrested after allegedly stealing a truck carrying 42,000 litres of ethanol in Waterfalls, Harare. The suspect, Tawanda Timu Zingwanda, was apprehended on Friday after allegedly driving away with a Scania 440-horsepower truck valued at approximately US$100,000, prompting a police pursuit that ended with his arrest.

HARARE – Popular Zimbabwean musician Greatman, born Tongai Gwaze, has admitted operating an unlicensed bar after he was arrested during a police raid in Kuwadzana, Harare. The singer, best known for the hit song Pandakazvarwa, confirmed his arrest in a series of Facebook posts over the weekend, saying he had been detained at Kuwadzana 2 Police Station before being released.

HARARE – A conductor employed by Bolt Cutter Bus Company, which operates the Harare–Mudzi route, has been arrested following the alleged assault of two passengers in an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. The alleged assault reportedly occurred on June 25, 2026, at Musami Cross in the Domborembudzi area of Murehwa District, sparking public outrage after footage of the confrontation went viral online.

HARARE – Zanu-PF on Saturday conducted one of its biggest nationwide grassroots mobilisation exercises, with thousands of party members gathering at their registered cells across Zimbabwe for the annual National Cell Day programme aimed at strengthening structures, verifying membership records, and recruiting new supporters. The exercise, held simultaneously in all 10 provinces, brought together Politburo and Central Committee members, Cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament

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.

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has condemned a violent robbery at one of its electricity feeder stations near Harare after an armed gang overpowered security guards and stole transformer components valued at approximately US$10,000. The attack, which occurred on the night of 23 June 2026, has raised fresh concerns over the escalating theft and vandalism of critical railway infrastructure, a problem that continues to disrupt rail operations and impose significant fina

HARARE – Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 20 people, shut down 20 illegal shebeens, and dismantled four drug bases during a major anti-crime operation targeting violent offenders in Southlea Park and surrounding suburbs. The operation, codenamed Operation Hurricane, was launched following a surge in reports of murders, robberies, assaults, and unlawful entry cases in the area.

Harare is set for a major traffic management upgrade after City Parking announced plans to install 49 smart solar-powered traffic light systems across the capital in partnership with the City of Harare. The project forms part of broader efforts to modernise the city's ageing traffic infrastructure, improve traffic flow, and reduce congestion at some of Harare's busiest intersections. According to City Parking, the new intelligent traffic management system will replace outdate

Two Irish nationals and a Zimbabwean woman have each been fined US$110 after pleading guilty to possessing dagga discovered during a police operation at a Harare hotel.

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.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has intensified inspections of high-value vehicles in Harare, drawing widespread public attention and reigniting debate about tax compliance, vehicle importation practices, and the source of wealth behind some of the country's most expensive automobiles.

HARARE — A Harare parent and son of late national hero Alfred Nikita Mangena has been arrested and charged following a disturbance that erupted after a school's rugby match between Eaglesvale College and Christian Brothers College (CBC) on Saturday. Lotshe Yuri Rodgers Mangena, 50, was arrested after tensions flared at Eaglesvale College following the hosts' dramatic 14-13 victory over CBC in a closely contested fixture. Police have charged Mangena with assault and pointing a

HARARE — A Harare resident has approached the High Court seeking an urgent order to halt the rollout of prepaid water meters in the capital, arguing that the system is unlawful, violates existing water legislation, and threatens residents' access to water. Bernadette Makaya, a ratepayer from Mabelreign, filed the application through lawyer Tinashe Chinopfukutwa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR).

HARARE — A Harare family is demanding DNA testing and answers from Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after rejecting the body of a child they were allegedly asked to collect weeks after the death of a woman during childbirth complications. The dispute has sparked a police investigation and raised concerns over communication procedures and the handling of human remains at Zimbabwe's largest referral hospital.

HARARE — Police have arrested a man from Dzivarasekwa Extension in Harare in connection with allegations of rape, kidnapping, assault, and arson following a violent attack on a neighbouring couple. The suspect, identified by police as Godwilson Manake, allegedly attacked the couple at their home during the early hours of Wednesday morning before abducting the woman, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

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.

The High Court has overturned a Harare man’s cyberbullying conviction, ruling that investigators failed to conclusively prove WhatsApp messages originated from his phone, setting an important precedent for cybercrime prosecutions in Zimbabwe.

A 28-year-old Borrowdale domestic worker has appeared in court accused of conspiring with her boyfriend to steal US$128,000 from her employer after allegedly arranging duplicate keys to access a bedroom containing the cash.

HARARE – Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has ordered Members of Parliament (MPs) to halt plans to build residential stands on Harare's protected Monavale Wetland, bringing an end to a controversial development proposal that sparked widespread opposition from environmental activists and conservation groups.