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ZRP rallies Marondera residents to combat crime

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has called on Marondera communities to become active partners in the fight against violent crime and road carnage, warning that silence is the shield of criminals.

By Allen Mangava 4h ago

ZRP rallies Marondera residents to combat crime

Crime fears rise in Cowdray Park, residents fill policing gaps

The residents said theft and other offences left many people feeling unsafe, particularly at night and they want greater community involvement in tackling the problem.

By Keith Jeketera 9h ago

Crime fears rise in Cowdray Park, residents fill policing gaps

Police crackdown on knife crime as violent attacks surge

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that there is no justification for members of the public to carry knives, machetes or other dangerous weapons in public places.

By Musavengana Chirau 9h ago

Police crackdown on knife crime as violent attacks surge

ZRP in crime awareness blitz at tobacco auction floors

That mix creates opportunity for legitimate trade and for predatory crime. Stock theft spikes as farmers move cattle and equipment.

By Nhau Mangirazi May. 20, 2026

ZRP in crime awareness blitz at tobacco auction floors

Rogue “cop” acquitted on special verdict

The video was later uploaded to a YouTube channel, Gondo Harishaye, making it publicly accessible.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 19, 2026

Rogue “cop” acquitted on special verdict

ZRP cannot arrest its way out of an armed robbery epidemic with 28% of its required force

But the crisis is not merely a surge in criminal audacity. It is a compound crisis of mathematics.

By Tendai Munhundarima May. 19, 2026

ZRP cannot arrest its way out of an armed robbery epidemic with 28% of its required force

Zimbabwe is installing AI traffic cameras. Here is how they actually work

But beneath the high-tech promise of ending gridlock and penalizing reckless driving lies a complex grid of infrastructure challenges, multi-million dollar contracts, and digital privacy concerns.

By Tendai Munhundarima May. 19, 2026

Zimbabwe is installing AI traffic cameras. Here is how they actually work

MCAZ, police bust fake medicine factory

The raid, prompted by a public tip-off, exposed a factory allegedly processing unverified substances.

By Valentine Maya May. 17, 2026

Bulawayo man kills employer as family watches

Police said the victim, Noor Hussein, 67, described as a foreign national businessman, was attacked at his home in the Khumalo suburb of Bulawayo on the night of May 9.

By Valentine Maya May. 15, 2026