Zimbabwe Republic Police

18/09/2026

Reference is made to the ZRP message on X platform regarding robbery suspects, Obert Tinarwo, alias Mambo Dhuterere, James Dhlora, alias Kasongo and David Majagada alias Kule Dhivha who are being sought in connection with an armed robbery incident which occurred at a company at Borders Estate, Ruwa on 13 September 2026, where USD108 000.00 cash was stolen.

17/09/2026

On 17 September 2026 at about 0410 hours, members of ZRP Support Unit who were on a motorized patrol in Chikombedzi, Masvingo acted on received information and arrested Reason Chitemela (46) and Collin Mbirimi (52) for stock theft. The suspects were travelling in a 30 tonne Koala truck and were intercepted at Malipati area. The arrest led to the recovery of 22 stolen cattle. .

16/09/2026

On 13 September 2026, Police in Featherstone arrested Filton Kachavi (34) for stocktheft following a speed chase. The suspect was driving a Toyota Probox vehicle which failed to stop after being signaled by the police near Wadyiwa Wamira Shops, Feartherstone along Harare-Masvingo Road. During the ensuing speed chase, the vehicle turned onto Charter Road before striking a calf, which died on the spot. The collision brought the vehicle to an abrupt halt, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Subsequently, eight 50kg bags containing deboned beef were recovered. Investigations by the police established that the meat had been stolen from two complainants in Mvuma.

16/09/2026

The ZRP has noted a video circulating on social media platforms depicting two police officers forcibly taking a suspect's phone. The ZRP wishes to inform the public that the video in question is an old video and the matter was dealt with long back.

15/09/2026

Reference is made to the ZRP press statement regarding the arrest of Tinei Makaripe (47), Pungurayi Mukumbachaza and Gabriel Mukumbachaza (41) in connection with a series of armed robbery cases in Ruwa, Rusape and Harare. The ZRP clarifies that one of the outstanding suspects referred to as “Mambo Dhuterere” is not the Zimbabwean musician known by that name.

12/09/2026

The ZRP Bulawayo Central Police held a public awareness campaign in the C*D at corner Jason Moyo Street and 6th Avenue, a known hotspot for illicit drug activities. The campaign focused on key community safety issues including, drug and substance abuse, theft of motor vehicles and dangerous driving within the Central Business District. The event was graced by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and representatives from commuter omnibus associations including BUPTA, Tshova Mubayiwa, and Express Taxis as well as Bulawayo City Council. Police urged commuters, drivers, and vendors in the C*D to work together with law enforcement to fight drug abuse, road traffic offenses and vehicle theft.

07/09/2026

The ZRP has noted with concern a fake video circulating on social media alleging that the Commissioner General of Police Stephen Mutamba has resigned from his position. The ZRP dismisses this video as fake and was generated using Artificial Intelligence. As we speak, the Commissioner General is executing his constitutional duties as the Commissioner General of Police.

01/09/2026

30/08/2026

The ZRP commends and appreciates all Zimbabweans and foreign visitors who passed through the Police Pavilion at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show Exhibition 2026. Let us continue to join hands in the fight against crime and road traffic accidents in the country.

29/08/2026