At least 14 people have died after a long-distance luxury coach was involved in a fatal road accident along the Harare–Nyamapanda Highway on Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred near Suswe at the 176-kilometre peg, leaving dozens injured and triggering an emergency response from authorities and local communities.

Police have arrested a 45-year-old man from Kadoma following a tragic domestic violence incident in which his wife and heavily pregnant daughter were killed. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Obert Namurokosi in connection with two counts of murder that occurred in Victory Park on 3 May 2026.

Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for suspects believed to be circulating counterfeit United States currency across the city, raising concern among local businesses and residents.

Police in Mashonaland Central Province have arrested three men suspected of being part of a stock theft syndicate operating in Mbire, following a series of livestock raids that left villagers counting losses. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Albert Fibion (42), Funny Bisenti (44), and Trust Mahoko (42) in connection with the theft of 12 goats from Kamwaza Village and Mahuwe Business Centre in Mbire.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Barbra Phiri, heard a harrowing account of the events that transpired at the home of 44-year-old Virginia Nkomazana. According to prosecutor Mehluli Ndlovu, Mupande gained entry into the yard using an alternative entrance at approximately 3:00 AM. Once inside, the accused reportedly targeted Nkomazana’s bedroom door, shouting demands for her to emerge. In a desperate attempt to lure the victim outside, Mupande began flashing US dollars,

HARARE — A dark cloud hangs over the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) following the death of a male suspect in custody at Glen Norah Police Station in the early hours of Tuesday. The tragedy, which reportedly resulted from a sustained physical altercation between two detainees, has sparked national outrage over allegations of gross negligence by officers on duty.

In a separate executive adjustment, President Mnangagwa has appointed Tsitsi Zhou as the Deputy Minister of Lands and Rural Development, effective 1 May 2026. The announcement was made by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya.

MUKUMBURA — A somber atmosphere has descended upon the Mukumbura business community following a devastating fire incident on Sunday, April 26, 2026, which claimed the lives of two young children. The blaze, which authorities allege was triggered by the presence of petrol, has ignited urgent discussions regarding the storage and handling of hazardous flammable substances in commercial and residential areas.

HARARE — In a coordinated effort to enforce mining regulations and public safety, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has apprehended three individuals in separate incidents involving the illegal possession of explosives and unauthorized mining operations across the country. The arrests underscore a tightening of enforcement regarding the Explosives Act (Chapter 10:08) and the strict regulations governing the storage and handling of dangerous materials.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the successful arrest and conviction of two individuals for the vandalism of essential public telecommunications infrastructure in Kuwadzana 5, Harare. The conviction marks a significant enforcement action against those tampering with public utilities, with the court handing down a sentence of ten years' imprisonment to each of the accused.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a vigorous awareness campaign following a harrowing explosion involving a commuter omnibus, issuing an uncompromising warning to the public regarding the illegal transportation of explosives. In an official statement released today, April 21, 2026, the police force emphasized that the carriage of explosives in public transport or any civilian vehicle is not only illegal but also represents a catastrophic risk to human l

GWERU — Law enforcement in the Midlands province is on high alert following a spike in vehicle thefts that has revealed a targeted pattern in Gweru, while a separate incident in Kwekwe has highlighted the ongoing risks of motorist negligence. Midlands police acting spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Mollidias Zivuku, confirmed that authorities have successfully recovered six stolen vehicles within a tight three-week window, between March 26 and April 16. The concentrated natur

MASVINGO — The Gutu CID Officer-in-Charge, Inspector Edward Chiweta, has appeared before the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court facing charges of gross negligence of duty. The charges stem from the unauthorized deployment of a suspended junior officer, Constable Farai Simudzirai, who subsequently allegedly shot and killed a passenger on the Beitbridge–Masvingo Highway. The case, currently before Magistrate Misheck Brian Munyaradzi, highlights a grave breakdown in administrative over

CHIMANIMANI — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched an urgent nationwide manhunt for a 30-year-old man, Francis Makuma Magirayano, following a horrific shooting incident on Saturday, April 18, that left three people hospitalized. The shooting, which occurred at Kopa Business Centre, has sent shockwaves through the local community. Authorities have classified the incident as attempted murder, stemming from a domestic dispute that spiralled into violence.

GUTU – A prominent opposition activist in Masvingo Province is reportedly in hiding amid fears of arrest over allegations of undermining the authority of the President in a social media post. The activist, Wilson Run’anga, is said to have gone into hiding after unknown individuals reportedly visited his home in Mpandawana looking for him during the Easter holidays.

NKAYI — The community of Nkayi Ward 19 is reeling in shock and grief following a harrowing incident on Thursday, April 16, that claimed the lives of a Grade 2 pupil and a young man in a local well-shaft. What began as a routine chore ended in catastrophe near Nkayi Primary School when a child was sent into a well to retrieve a fallen bucket, allegedly lured by the promise of sweets. The tragic sequence of events has sparked outrage and mourning across the district.

MASVINGO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested four suspected armed robbers believed to be behind a string of raids across Triangle, Chiredzi, and Mkwasine between January and mid-April 2026. Police identified the suspects as Collen Gweme (28), Probit Njanjure (24), Gift Chibharo (28), and Farai Tazivarose (59), also known as “Chitichi”.

HARARE — Just 24 hours after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) announced heightened deployments to secure the Harare West constituency, brazen armed robbers struck Mabelreign Girls High School, leaving a security guard in critical condition and escaping with approximately US$500.

BULAWAYO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed that 12 people died in the deadly kombi explosion along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road, as authorities begin identifying victims and investigating the cause of the blast. The incident occurred on April 16, 2026, at around 12:45PM near the 27-kilometre peg close to Esigodini, when a Toyota Quantum carrying passengers suddenly exploded.

MASVINGO — A 23-year-old Masvingo man who broke into a church restroom to masturbate in front of a woman has been sentenced to an effective four-month prison term. Edison Javangwe appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Caroline Tafira Nyoni on Thursday, facing charges of indecent assault and possession of dangerous drugs. In a bizarre series of events, Javangwe was apprehended only after he returned to the scene of the crime to retrieve the clothing he had abandoned during his f