“Arrested”Teargas-Throwing Officers Yet To Be Charged
Commissioner General Godwin Matanga failed to disclose information about the whereabouts and arrest of police officers who threw teargas in a loaded bus in Harare last week
Police Robbing Vendors Of Business
Vendors in Mbare have bemoaned constant interruptions by law enforcement agents which they say is robbing them of business. This comes after the recent relaxation of business operating hours by government to 1630 hours from the initial 1500 hours over a week ago. Speaking to this publication,
Police Officer In US$78 000 Bribery Storm
A 42 year old Zimbabwe Republic Police officer has been arraigned before the courts on allegations of bribery and criminal abuse of office. Thomas Mabgwe an attested member of the ZRP appeared at the Harare Magistrate Court facing bribery charges amounting to US$78 000 after receiving
Pressure Piling On Govt To Investigate, Act On Hwange Shootings
Pressure is mounting on the government to expedite investigations into the misdirected shooting of two women in the coal mining town of Hwange by the police over the past weekend with the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), an advocacy group promoting good governance of
Police Worried Over Increase In Murder Cases
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over an escalation of murder cases stemming from beer disputes. In a statement, ZRP said people no longer value the sanctity of human life and the upsurge of murder cases was for the period extending from 13 to
We Are On High Alert Says ZRP
The Zimbabwe Republic Police says it is on high alert to deal with any violent activities while urging members of the public to cooperate with security forces who are maintaining law and order in the country. In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
July 31 Protests Are Banned – Government
Home Affairs Minister, Kazembe Kazembe has warned that those disregarding Government warning on planned 31 July demonstrations will be met by the full wrath of the law. Addressing Journalists Harare, Kazembe said the planned July 31 demonstrations are banned and people should continue with their day
Police Confirm Arrest Of Chin’ono And Ngarivhume
Police have this afternoon confirmed the arrest of journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and convener of the 31 July anti-Government protests Jacob Ngarivhume. Confirming the arrests, Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner, Paul Nyathi said the duo are being charged with incitement to participate in public violence. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police
Econet Challenges ZRP Search Warrant
Telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless has filed an urgent High Court application seeking the suspension of a police warrant that sought information on its transactions. In its application, Econet Wireless argues that the move will be a breach of privacy between the company and millions of its
Army Denies Taking Over Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has denied reports of its alleged takeover of the city of Bulawayo on Tuesday. Reports claim that army and police personnel went around beating innocent citizens, looting shops and turning back non-governmental employees from the central business district as a way