Zvishavane — Police in the Midlands province have arrested a 27-year-old man following a shooting incident at Sabi Mine in Zvishavane, after a group allegedly invaded the mining site to illegally prospect for gold. The suspect, identified as Silent Muvadi, was shot in the thigh during a confrontation with mine security guards on Saturday, 8 February 2026, at around 0900 hours, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has issued a warning to residents in Gutu and Bikita following a surge in EcoCash-related scams and mobile phone thefts, leaving many customers at risk of financial losses.