Kariba ferry tragedy death toll rises to 93, 83 victims identified
By Naledi Nyoni KARIBA — The death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat disaster has risen to 93, with 83 victims now positively identified by their next of kin, police said on Tuesday. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said one more body had been accounted for, taking the death toll from […]
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 92 as police recover eight bodies
By Naledi Nyoni KARIBA — Eight more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba, taking the death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat accident to 92, police said on Monday. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the latest recoveries were confirmed by 3pm on Monday as search and recovery operations continued. Police […]
Police sergeant shot dead after confronting husband over daughter’s alleged abuse
By Staff Reporter HARARE — A police officer was shot dead by her husband in Harare on Sunday night, hours after confronting him over allegations that he had sexually abused her 16-year-old daughter, police said. Sergeant Portia Dzanwa, 36, was stationed at ZRP Hatfield Traffic. Her husband, Pharaoh Dombodzvuku, 52, was arrested on a murder charge […]
Holy Ten arrested over alleged rape of 14-year-old girl
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Popular Zim Hip-Hop artist Holy Ten has been arrested over allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl, police confirmed on Tuesday. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the musician was taken into custody and that investigations are ongoing. “Police have arrested a local musician on rape allegations. “More details will be […]
Mutare magistrate hands suspended 10-year sentences to teens who filmed themselves raping schoolmate
By Naledi Nyoni MUTARE — Mutare regional magistrate Sekai Chiwundura has convicted two former Masasi High School learners for the rape of a 17-year-old schoolmate following a full trial. Both teenage boys, aged 16 and 17 at the time of the attack, each received suspended 10-year prison sentences for rape, with an additional five years imposed […]
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 […]