POLITICS

Zimbabwe army major implicated in cross-border car theft syndicate

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) major has been implicated in a cross-border vehicle theft syndicate after the recovery of a stolen Toyota Fortuner in Mozambique, exposing what authorities say is a sop...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 August 2025

OPINION

'Zimbabwe's elite and the theft of knowledge'

In the hallowed halls of academia, a doctorate stands as a towering monument to intellectual endurance, sleepless nights, existential crises, and a few thousand cups of coffee brewed stronger than mos...

By Reason Wafawarova | Published: 29 July 2025

POLITICS

Mzembi's US$2m theft case set for High Court hearing

The High Court is set to hear the long-standing case of former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi, who faces charges of theft of trust property amounting to US$2 million.During court proceedings h...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 July 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Police raise alarm over transformer theft

Police in the Midlands Province have raised concern over a growing trend of electricity infrastructure vandalism following the theft of two transformers in the Mutenderende and Chirumhanzu areas.Midla...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 June 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

3 men in court over ZITF pavilion theft

Three men accused of breaking into the Mozambique Pavilion during the 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo have appeared in court facing theft charges.Denford Tsama (26), Shelton ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Ex-farm manager up for stealing 100 cattle, 38 Boer goats

Police have arrested a former farm manager in connection with the suspected theft of 100 cattle and 38 Boer goats from a farm in Mvurwi, in a case that has shocked the local agricultural community.The...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 May 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Concern over theft, vandalism of bins in Bulawayo

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has expressed concern over the sharp increase in the theft and vandalism of its bins.Speaking during a stakeholder meeting in Bulawayo, Ward 12 councillor, Lilian Mlilo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 June 2022

BUSINESS NEWS

Zesa complicit in cable thefts: Residents

Zesa spokesperson Fullard Gwasira said vandalism of Zesa property was becoming more rampant, particularly in Bulawayo and blamed this on the economy and unemployed technicians."Zesa property is vandal...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 July 2019

POLITICS

Lumumba exposed over Lumumba Files 'theft'

CONTROVERSIAL socialite and former Zanu-PF youth empowerment activist, Acie Lumumba has been exposed for allegedly stealing the idea of his popular television show #TLF DRIVE (The Lumumba Files).This ...

By newzimbabwe | Published: 26 April 2019

POLITICS

'Mugabe should testify in computer theft case'

A STATE witness in the trial of a top military official accused of stealing former President Robert Mugabe's computers yesterday proposed that the ex-Zanu-PF leader be asked to come and testify in the...

By Staff reporter | Published: 15 June 2018

POLITICS

Aspiring MDC legislator arrested for stock theft

AN aspiring MDC National Assembly for Insiza South has been arrested for stealing nine cattle with the assistance of two accomplices who are still at large.Honest Mafu (34) of Mthabisi Village in Fila...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 May 2018

POLITICS

Mukupe up for violence, theft

FINANCE deputy minister Terence Mukupe has found himself in fresh trouble after he allegedly assaulted the wife of NewsDay journalist, Blessed Mhlanga - Florence - before he allegedly stole her mobile...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 May 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

ZESA saves $1m by curbing power thefts

ZESA Holdings has managed to save revenue amounting to $998 228,87 after successfully implementing pro-active and reactive strategies to curb illicit losses.The power utility's public relations manage...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 May 2018

POLITICS

Mugabe property theft trial in false start

The trial of a soldier who allegedly stole property worth $49 982 belonging to former president Robert Mugabe failed to kick-off yesterday after the State sought a postponement.The matter will now be ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Monarch workers charged with theft of scrap aluminium

THREE workers at Monarch Steel Company in Bulawayo are in trouble after they allegedly stole scrap material worth $85 from their employer.Charles Gwetshwayo (39) of Mzilikazi in Bulawayo, Sinikiwe Ngw...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 April 2018

POLITICS

Smelly Dube faces arrest over State land 'theft'

GWERU businesswoman and property developer, Ms Smelly Dube who is being investigated by police for fraud after she allegedly clandestinely stole State land and fraudulently sold residential stands to...

By Staff reporter | Published: 26 March 2018

POLITICS

Cop jailed for theft of $5 000 fines monies

A PLUMTREE police officer was yesterday sentenced to 24 months in prison for stealing more than $5 000 collected as fines at Plumtree Border Post.Aaron Chamunorwa (28) of 23165 Pumula South in Bulaway...

By Staff reporter | Published: 21 March 2018

MINING & RETAIL

Govt rubbishes $15bn diamond theft reports

Claims by former president Robert Mugabe that the country lost $15 billion worth of diamond revenue were divorced from the actual facts on the ground, Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa told the Natio...

By Staff reporter | Published: 23 January 2018

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

TelOne loses $100k to cable theft, vandalism

FIXED phone operator, TelOne, has lost over $100 000 worth of telecommunications equipment mainly copper cables since the beginning of the year due to theft and vandalism. TelOne has since launched a ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2017
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