By Kudzaishe Chimonera More than 2 000 people have been arrested since the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) launched a nationwide operation targeting crime and traffic offences, authorities have said. The operation, which began on 13 July is aimed at curbing serious criminal activity, improving road safety and
By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 23-year-old man from Harare has appeared in court accused of murdering a man he allegedly suspected of robbery in a case that prosecutors say ended in a fatal assault. Wellington Mupasu appeared before provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo on Saturday facing a murder charge.
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Zimbabwe Republic Police says it has stepped up a nationwide operation targeting the illegal use and trafficking of explosives warning that offenders will face “stern action”. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said Operation Iron Fist launched in April 2026 in partnership with other
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Police in Zimbabwe have arrested four people following a funeral procession that descended into disorder and disrupted traffic in Highfield, Harare. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said authorities had moved to clarify what he described as “misleading” reports circulating on social media about
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the number of road traffic accidents recorded during the 2026 Easter holiday declined, but more people were killed compared to the same period last year. In a statement, police said 337 accidents were recorded this year, down from
A legal dispute involving Botha Mine has intensified after the company filed a last-minute notice of appeal while authorities moved ahead with a court-ordered site inspection to verify environmental compliance. The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) confirmed it had invited all parties to a ground verification exercise
By Judith Nyuke Four men appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Court over the weekend on charges of trafficking Zimbabweans to Russia, where the victims were reportedly coerced into participating in the invasion of Ukraine. Obert Hlavati (35), Tonderai Maphosa (39), Tanaka Malcon Gwarada (29) and Edson Nyamudeza
The country recorded a sharp rise in crime in the final quarter of 2025 with police logging more than 426 000 offences between October and December according to a new report by Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency. The agency said the increase reflects a growing burden on
Medicines regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a public warning over the use of its name and logo by companies falsely claiming official approval for their products. MCAZ says it has noted a growing number of cases in which manufacturers and marketers
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reiterated its warning against the spread of false and misleading information online, saying the misuse of digital technologies poses a serious threat to public trust and national institutions. Quoting the Cyber and Data Protection Act, police said it is a
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