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
Desperate motorists turn to Botswana for cheaper fuel
SMUGGLING syndicates have intensified operations along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border, turning bush paths around the Plumtree Border Post into a hub for illicit trade
By Evans Mathanda
Mar. 31, 2026
‘Zim hub of migrant smuggling networks’
Zimbabwe is emerging as a critical transit corridor in a vast and increasingly sophisticated migrant smuggling network stretching from the Horn of Africa to South Africa and onwards to Europe
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 31, 2026
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Gold Mafia shadow haunts Zim main airport
South Africa remains a top platinum producer, while Zimbabwe is among the region’s few countries with significant lithium deposits.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 3, 2025
Modernise Plumtree border to curb drug smuggling: Stakeholders
The function was attended by all ward councillors from Plumtree and senior government officials, including residents from the area.
By Mpumelelo Moyo
Nov. 10, 2025
Smuggling fears as 85% of small-scale gold miners are not registered
ZIMBABWE could be losing billions of dollars annually amid reports that 85% of artisanal and small-scale gold miners are not registered.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 7, 2025
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Lithium smuggling spells doom for Zim economy
lithium smuggling syndicates has been exposed in Zimbabwe
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 17, 2025
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Government departments hire 'smuggled' cars
Investigations have shown that Chauraya owes South African business man, Andreas Charalampous, who has since opened a case against him.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jun. 30, 2024
Zimbos nabbed with R5m smuggled cigarettes
The two identified as Charles Kanhema and Leo Tafireyi were arrested near Lephalale, Limpopo province, on Sunday by South African Police Service (Saps) members.
By Rex Mphisa
Mar. 1, 2024
