Four suspects died and two detectives suffered serious injuries after a shootout near Norton tollgate. CID Homicide Unit officers pursued the criminals based on intelligence reports about their movements. The suspects fired at pursuing officers and sparked an exchange of gunfire.
Police recovered two 9mm pistols, three ammunition rounds, and distinctive clothing from the suspects' silver Toyota Axio. Investigators matched a navy blue jacket and grey army green shoes to CCTV footage from a Harare hospital robbery on Sept. 30. The gang stole 1,833 dollars in cash and 140 dollars in airtime vouchers from that location.
Authorities linked the group to five additional robberies across the country. Commissioner Paul Nyathi stated that the...
Social media influencer Josephine Mutongi apologized after Zimbabwe Republic Police accused her of illegal fundraising following the Kuwadzana Extension tragedy. Three children were found dead in a car trunk on Friday after disappearing earlier that week. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi warned against exploiting the families' grief through unauthorized fundraising campaigns.
Mutongi organized donations through mobile money accounts without obtaining the required police clearance for the collection drive. Authorities shut down her accounts after the bereaved families disowned her efforts. She claimed ignorance of the legal requirements, but the police rejected her explanations of good intentions.
The influencer collected...
Tocky Vibes faced a poorly attended album launch despite assembling performers such as Killer T and Tamy Moyo. The event competed against the Jacaranda Music Festival and Chibuku Road to Fame finals for audience attention. Industry observers questioned whether inadequate marketing or scheduling conflicts caused the disappointing turnout.
Social media users debated the musician's current appeal. Supporters praised his contributions to Zimbabwean music and attributed the failure to unfortunate timing. Critics argued the artist needs to update his musical approach to connect with contemporary audiences.
The performer expressed disappointment on social media after the event. He wrote a message in Shona lamenting that some associates...
The Zimbabwe Republic Police dismissed claims that three Kuwadzana children found dead in a car boot had missing body parts. Commissioner Paul Nyathi stated on Sunday that authorities have no evidence of mutilation, and a post-mortem examination scheduled for Monday in Harare will determine the cause of death. The clarification followed viral audio messages claiming the victims' eyes had been removed for ritual purposes.
Police warned against individuals exploiting the tragedy to collect money through mobile payment platforms under false pretenses. The families disowned Josphine Mutongi, who allegedly spread misinformation on social media. The three children, aged between one and three years, disappeared on Oct. 1, and their bodies...
Khalistan separatist groups may shift operations to the United Kingdom as Canada intensifies crackdowns on their activities, Intelligence Bureau officials warn. Canada recently designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity and began targeting charities that fund Khalistan networks after improved cooperation with India. The Canadian Finance Ministry classified Khalistan terrorism alongside Hezbollah and Hamas in a recent report.
The UK hosts the second-largest Sikh diaspora population globally, with 525,865 members according to the 2021 census. Separatist elements have disrupted film screenings and protested visits by Indian officials, but British authorities have taken limited action against their activities. India raised...
South African petrol prices will rise modestly in October, but diesel costs will decline, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe announced. The price of 93 unleaded petrol increases by 1 cent per liter, and 95 unleaded rises by 8 cents starting at midnight. Diesel with 0.05 percent sulphur content decreases by 10 cents, and 0.005 percent sulphur diesel falls by 8 cents.
International fuel price fluctuations and the rand's strengthening against the dollar from R17.73 to R17.49 drove the monthly adjustments. The petrol price structure includes a 6.1 cent per liter increase to accommodate wage raises for forecourt employees following an agreement signed on Aug. 23. Inland prices reach R21.48 for 93 unleaded and R21.63 for...
Second-seeded Alexander Zverev exited the Shanghai Masters on Monday after losing to Arthur Rinderknech in three sets. The German won the opening set 6-4 but faltered in the final two, falling 6-3 and 6-2 to the Frenchman. Reports indicated Zverev was managing an injury before the match, raising questions about his recent form.
The defeat continues a difficult stretch for Zverev, who has not reached a tournament final since losing to Taylor Fritz at the BOSS Open. His last title came at the BMW Open in April against Ben Shelton. Before facing Rinderknech, Zverev advanced to the round of 32 with a straight-set victory over Valentin Royer, winning 6-4 and 6-4.
The German previously commented on court conditions at major tournaments...
British author Jilly Cooper died on Sunday at age 88 after a fall, her agent Felicity Blunt confirmed. Cooper created the Rutshire Chronicles series, which follows upper-class scandals in a fictional Cotswolds county, and wrote 18 novels over five decades. Her second book in the series, Rivals, received a Disney+ adaptation last year.
Cooper began her career as a reporter in 1956, later transitioning to public relations before writing columns for The Sunday Times and Mail on Sunday. She published her first nonfiction book in 1969, and her debut novel, Emily, arrived in 1975. The first Rutshire Chronicles installment, Riders, appeared in 1985.
Cooper married publisher Leo Cooper in 1961, and the couple adopted two children after she...
AfriForum's Private Prosecution unit has determined that authorities either selectively prosecuted or displayed incompetence in the case against ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. The unit submitted evidence to the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv. Shamila Batohi, arguing that sufficient proof exists to charge Mbalula with corruption and money laundering. The case centers on Mbalula's 680,000 rand Dubai vacation in 2016, partially funded by Yusuf Dockrat, a Sedgars Sport director whose company supplied the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee.
Investigators failed to properly examine the source of 380,000 rand in cash that settled part of Mbalula's travel debt. Evidence shows a sporting federation...
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