Policing turns deadly: Rethinking Zim’s war on illegal transporters
IN recent weeks, Zimbabwe’s roads, particularly in urban centres such as Harare, have become sites of confrontation, chaos, and, in some cases, tragedy.
By Tracy Mutowekuziva
8h ago
17 dead, 33 injured as Malawi-bound coach crashes on Harare–Nyamapanda Highway, State of disaster declared
The latest fatality figure corrects earlier inconsistencies in an official statement that cited 14 deaths in its headline but 17 in the body.
By Valentine Maya
23h ago
Masvingo police recover US$10K in stolen goods
Authorities confirmed that the four suspects have now been linked to all 10 reported cases of unlawful entry and theft in and around the city.
By Gifford Gweshe
May. 7, 2026
14 dead as Malawi-bound bus crashes in Mutoko
Police said they would release more details in due course.
By Staff Reporter
May. 5, 2026
Women’s topflight league in false start
This was due to the absence of an ambulance and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers, both mandatory requirements for a match.
By Tafadzwa Chigandiwa
May. 1, 2026
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Witnesses ‘sell evidence’ as poverty bites
ZRP Superintendent Victor Phiri said fear of victimisation remained a major obstacle in criminal investigations.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Apr. 28, 2026
ZRP warns on illegal explosives after deadly kombi blast
Authorities added that explosives are strictly regulated and may only be handled under conditions set by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Apr. 22, 2026
18 feared dead after kombi bursts into flames on Bulawayo–Beitbridge road
The Zimbabwe Republic Police said the incident occurred between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Apr. 16, 2026
Police target Zinasu as crackdown on constitutional amendment critics intensifies
The raid followed the detention of former Zinasu president Emmanuel Sitima, who was apprehended by police a day earlier.
By Lesley Kufandada
Apr. 16, 2026
