When borders fail, smugglers thrive
According to the study, the country is rapidly emerging as a critical transit corridor in a sprawling migrant smuggling network stretching from the Horn of Africa to South Africa.
By Newsday
Apr. 1, 2026
Child offenders’ treatment: a choice between a broken future or a reformed citizen
WHEN a child commits an offence, society often reacts swiftly and harshly and understandably so.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Mar. 30, 2026
Child offenders’ treatment: a choice between a broken future or a reformed citizen
WHEN a child commits an offence, society often reacts swiftly and harshly and understandably so.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa
Mar. 30, 2026
Zimbabwe crime surges 12% amid economic strain
ZIMBABWE experienced a sharp rise in crime during the last quarter of 2025, as cases climbed 12,1% compared to the previous quarter, latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency
By SHARON ZEBRA
Mar. 30, 2026
Stronger action needed against drug networks
Border and airport security must be strengthened. Anti-corruption measures must be rigorously enforced.
By Newsday
Mar. 26, 2026
Global cartels turn Zim into drug hub
Authorities are grappling with the proliferation of drug dealing and abuse, struggling to curb the vice amid rising violence, mental health problems and other social ills linked to drug use.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 25, 2026
Bogus estate agent in court over US$33 000 fraud
The State alleges that in December 2025, Kaodza approached Budzi, who presented himself as an estate agent, seeking assistance to purchase a house.
By TREVOR MUTSVAIRO
Feb. 25, 2026
Potraz must turn the USF into cyber-shield
The EcoCash syndicate case is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of rising online fraud, impersonation scams, phishing attacks and identity theft across the country.
By Jacob Mutisi
Feb. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe loses US$1,5bn to tax cheats, underground dirty money network exposed
Typically by-passing banks and leaving little or no paper trail, hawala transactions have long been used for remittances across South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
