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Police say statement on Coltart case is fake

Police said the document, dated May 11, 2026, was not issued by the ZRP and warned the public against sharing fabricated statements masquerading as official communication.

By Boitumelo Makhurane 23h ago

Police say statement on Coltart case is fake

Police launch manhunt for suspected drug lords

In a statement, police identified the suspects as Nomore “Nomara” Chabata (47), Joymore Chihwai (41) and Leon Mambohaatumwi (35).

By Boitumelo Makhurane May. 12, 2026

Police launch manhunt for suspected drug lords

Norway police hold Chinese woman in custody over suspected espionage

Reuters was not immediately able to reach her lawyer.

By Newsday May. 11, 2026

Norway police hold Chinese woman in custody over suspected espionage

Police urge vigilance as schools reopen

Police have urged parents, motorists, transport operators and school authorities to prioritise learners’ safety as schools reopen for the 2026 second term.

By Boitumelo Makhurane May. 11, 2026

Police Arrest 79 in Major Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) arrested 79 suspects during a massive operation targeting violent crime, illegal mining and environmental destruction in Mazowe mining areas.

By Kirsty Sibanda May. 10, 2026

Police Arrest 79 in Major Crackdown on Crime and Illegal Mining

Zim bloody roads: A curse for pedestrians

Pedestrians are the worst affected. Many are breadwinners walking along highways without footpaths or safe crossings. When they die, families are often left destitute.

By Nhau Mangirazi May. 9, 2026

Zim bloody roads: A curse for pedestrians

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 May. 8, 2026