MUTARE – Fuel dealers in Manicaland are increasingly turning to cross-border smuggling, exploiting a widening price gap between Zimbabwe and neighbouring Mozambique, as petrol and diesel costs remain among the highest in the region. Industry sources say the illicit trade has intensified in recent weeks, driven by the sharp difference in pump prices. Diesel is currently selling for about US$1.09 per litre in Mozambique compared to US$2.11 in Zimbabwe, while petrol costs around

ZVISHAVANE/HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reaffirmed its "zero-tolerance" policy toward infrastructure vandalism and wildlife crime following the swift conviction and sentencing of four individuals in two separate high-profile cases this month.

HARARE – Armed robbers wielding a rifle believed to belong to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) stormed a church-run orphanage in Westgate, Harare, on Sunday, making off with more than US$30,000 in a brazen attack that has heightened fears of a growing crime wave in the city’s western suburbs. The raid targeted the Village of Hope Institution, a facility that houses a school, an orphanage, and a church. The suspects reportedly spent close to an hour ransacking offices after

HARARE – Three officers from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were hospitalised after a violent ambush by suspected robbers who attacked them with metal crowbars before stealing a service rifle and patrol vehicle in Mabelreign early Friday morning. The dramatic incident occurred around 12:20 AM on 10 April 2026 along Northolt Road near Divaris Makaharis School, according to an internal police report seen by Southerton Business Times.

MASVINGO — A thick blanket of morning mist turned deadly today as a head-on collision at a notorious blackspot near the Mutimurefu Prison entrance claimed one life and left another passenger fighting for their life. The accident occurred at approximately 7:00 am, roughly 25km from Masvingo along the Masvingo–Mutare Highway, a stretch of road frequently cited for its poor visibility during the autumn and winter months.

REDCLIFF — A 49-year-old man was brutally murdered on Monday night following a violent dispute over missing groceries and a transport fee at Wentworth Farm in Redcliff. The incident, which has shocked the Kwekwe community, highlights a disturbing trend of extreme violence used to resolve minor civil disagreements. The victim, identified as Elias Kavhumbura Chimusito, died on the spot after being struck multiple times with an axe by a transporter he had hired.

HARARE — Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe security staffing crisis, with Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe revealing that the country requires an additional 36,000 police officers to reach internationally recommended policing standards. The shock statistics were disclosed during a high-stakes National Assembly question-and-answer session on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The Minister painted a picture of a thin blue line stretched to its breaking point,

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has moved swiftly to dismiss "misleading" social media reports claiming that an aggrieved family paraded a coffin at Machipisa Police Station in Highfield to protest the death of a relative allegedly killed by a police officer. In a detailed statement released today, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi clarified that the incident was not a protest, but rather a case of extreme public disorder and "reckless conduct"

BULAWAYO – A 31-year-old Mpopoma man, Caleb Murahwa, has appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrate’s Court facing multiple fraud charges after allegedly being caught with 21 stolen bank cards. Murahwa is accused of posing as a "Good Samaritan" to elderly and unsuspecting citizens struggling with Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) before swapping their cards for invalid ones.

CHIVHU – A devastating road traffic accident claimed two lives and left four others injured on Sunday, April 5, 2026, along the Chivhu‑Gutu Road. The incident occurred at the 11 km peg, adding to a somber weekend on Zimbabwe’s highways.

Seven people were killed after a speeding haulage truck veered off the road and struck passers-by who had gathered at an accident scene along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road on Friday night. The incident occurred around 10 PM on 3 April 2026 in the Mawabeni area, according to Matabeleland South Provincial Civil Protection Committee chairperson, Zachariah Jusah.

HARARE – Following a wave of viral "citizen journalism" clips, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has officially distanced its officers from the fatal head-on collision that occurred on the Harare–Masvingo Road on April 2, 2026. The accident, which took the lives of Lilian Maranda Mujuru (40) and her five children, ranging in age from 3 to 15, has become the subject of intense social media scrutiny.

The Harare-Masvingo highway remains one of the busiest and most hazardous stretches in the SADC region. Road safety experts often point to several critical factors contributing to accidents on this route

In a separate incident, police have arrested Everson Masuka (48) in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred earlier on the same day in Harare. The crash happened at approximately 5:30 pm along Samora Machel Avenue, near the Showgrounds. Nyathi said Masuka, who was driving a Nissan Hardbody towards Chegutu, allegedly swerved to avoid a collision with a vehicle in front of him.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the arrest of a Harare woman captured in a viral video assaulting a young boy, in a case that has sparked nationwide outrage. Police identified the suspect as Mercy Kawesa (36), of Overspill, Epworth. Authorities confirmed she is the mother of the child seen in the footage.

HARARE – A 40-year-old salesman with Pacific Tobacco Company was robbed of US$19,530 in a daring daylight heist at Vengere Musika in Rusape, police have confirmed. The incident occurred last Wednesday afternoon at the busy marketplace, raising fresh concerns over security at commercial hubs in Manicaland.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has pledged to protect journalists covering the upcoming public hearings on Amendment Bill No. 3, amid concerns over potential tensions during the process.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police has ordered all officers to immediately delete social media posts in which they appear in uniform, warning that failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

HARARE – Two men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being convicted of a violent carjacking spree targeting taxi drivers in Gwanda, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed circulating social‑media reports that tourists’ vehicles are being impounded for using rooftop tents or roof racks, calling the claims false and contemptible.