ZSM says police demand for foreign ministry clearance unlawful ahead of US embassy protest
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The Zimbabwe Solidarity Movement (ZSM) has accused the police of acting outside the law by directing the group to seek clearance from the ministry of foreign affairs for its planned protest at the US embassy. In a letter to the Officer Commanding Harare Suburban District, ZSM rejected the directive, arguing it […]
Police hunt cyber criminal in US$17,000 SIM-swap fraud case
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), has launched a manhunt for suspected cyber criminal Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo, who is wanted in connection with a series of digital fraud cases involving fraudulent SIM card replacements and hacking that cost victims a combined US$17,009.50 and ZWG30,665,912.30. In a statement issued on Tuesday, national police […]
‘Fraudster’ on the run resurfaces at Pokello’s lavish party
Alleged fraudster Caleb Gwenzi brazenly attended Pokello Nare’s 40th birthday in Italy, despite ongoing police probes into his US$15,000 scam
“I’m now in charge,” — rogue cop arrested after wild viral videos
By Victor Fanuel Harare — A rogue police officer, assistant inspector Simbarashe Mandizvidza, has been arrested after two viral videos sparked chaos on social media. In the footage, Mandizvidza claimed he was now in charge of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and issued a 48-hour ultimatum for all Chinese nationals to leave Zimbabwe. Mandizvidza allegedly stole […]
Police tighten security ahead of holidays
By Naledi Nyoni Harare – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has ramped up security measures across the country ahead of the 45th Defence Forces and Heroes Day holidays, with a strong warning to motorists, public transport operators and criminal elements. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi in a statement said “adequate manpower” had been dispatched to […]
Zanu PF tops list of human rights violators – ZimRights report
By Staff Reporter Harare – The ruling Zanu PF party has been named the leading perpetrator of human rights violations in Zimbabwe for 2024, according to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights). In its latest annual report titled “Rising Still: Community Resilience in the Struggle for Human Rights in Zimbabwe,” ZimRights documented 274 incidents of […]