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Wednesday, 09 January 2013 09:39
HARARE - A Harare hooker connived with two cops to rob a man of $9 000 after accusing him of dealing in drugs at one of Harare’s hottest nightspots, a Harare court has heard. Self-confessed commercial sex worker Faith Dzikiti, 22,...Read More
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Sunday, 06 January 2013 13:06
HARARE - Police have nabbed over 100 police officers in Harare alone for corruption, a top commander has said. Addressing hundreds of people gathered for the re-launch of the police service charter in Highfield yesterday, officer commanding Harare province Clemence Munoriyarwa,...Read More
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Thursday, 03 January 2013 12:17
HARARE - Police have this past festive season nabbed close to a thousand drivers caught using their mobile phones while on the wheel. National police spokesperson Andrew Phiri said 879 people were arrested and fined for failing to keep off their...Read More
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Wednesday, 02 January 2013 11:15
BULAWAYO - Police were heavily deployed in Bulawayo on New Year’s Eve, a move which cost night-time revellers. Residents condemned the massive deployment which they described as a real party spoiler. Police defended the action saying it was necessary to...Read More
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Tuesday, 18 December 2012 10:20
HARARE - Two police officers who allegedly demanded a $10 bribe from a commuter omnibus driver have appeared in court. Todzanisai Mavidza, 28, and Brave Kandikita, 25, allegedly demanded $10 from a commuter omnibus driver in order to release him and...Read More
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Thursday, 29 November 2012 09:50
HARARE - Two police officers and a soldier have been summoned back to court on culpable homicide charges after they allegedly assaulted a 52-year-old man to death in 2007. Oncemore Mahachi, 49, Soams Nkala, 26, and Duster Muzemba, 25, yesterday appeared...Read More
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Thursday, 15 November 2012 12:39
HARARE - The High Court has set aside a Zimbabwean government law compelling motorists to carry fire extinguishers, among other instruments, and a ban on left-handed trucks. The ruling, delivered by Justice Francis Bere, comes after a Transport Operator’s Association of...Read More
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Tuesday, 13 November 2012 10:03
HARARE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday suffered humiliation at the hands of security agents when police refused to play him the national anthem in the absence of President Robert Mugabe. Tsvangirai was officiating at the Mid Term Plan implementation progress...Read More
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News » Richard Chidza, Staff Writer
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 10:51
HARARE - Lawyers representing MDC activists on trial for the murder of a police inspector last year have accused cops of relying on hearsay to nail the suspects. This emerged during the cross-examination of investigating officer Clever Ntini as the long...Read More
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Opinion & Analysis »
Thursday, 25 October 2012 11:56
HARARE - We greatly welcome the news that law enforcement agents have moved a step closer to laying criminal charges against football players and officials found guilty last week of match-fixing. Last week, we remarked that the conclusion of the Asiagate...Read More
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Thursday, 27 September 2012 12:33
HARARE - The Chinamhora communal lands’ ritual murders have left a sour test in the mouth, particularly in this modern age. As such, we can only welcome the move by police and army to keep vigil in the villages to protect...Read More
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Tuesday, 04 September 2012 10:46
HARARE - A Chitungwiza man, who was tortured by police officers in March after allegedly calling them “dogs and sons of prostitutes”, has lodged a $50 000 compensation claim. Shorayi George Tambure claims he was heavily assaulted by officers in the...Read More
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Wednesday, 15 August 2012 01:05
MUTARE - A sombre atmosphere engulfs Mutare Central Police where jailed police chief Joseph Chani used to direct his brutal operations from. A police dog put on a leash by a sentry runs across the main entrance and sweeps its tail...Read More
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