The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Mpandawana Masango (43) and Thandazani Moyo alias Faa, in connection with rape and armed robbery cases which occurred in Redcliff, Kwekwe on 02nd and 03rd September 2025 between 0800 hours and 0400 hours.
On 03rd September 2025, detectives from CID Kwekwe received information that Mpandawana Masango was using a cellphone stolen at a house in Angelbert, Redcliff on 03rd September 2025 at around 0400 hours. The detectives tracked the suspect leading to his arrest in Nkulumane 5, Bulawayo and the recovery of two cellphones.
Mpandawana Masango implicated Thandazani Moyo leading to his arrest in Western area, Bulawayo and recovery of the suspects’ getaway car, a Honda Fit, registration number ADU 9899.
The suspects are being linked to seven cases of robbery, including the one which occurred on 02nd September 2025 at a house in Musgrave, Redcliff where USD 7 51.00 and ZAR 400.00 cash as well as a cellphone were stolen and another case of robbery and rape which occurred on 03rd September 2025 where one of the suspects sexually abused the complainant before stealing cash and a cellphone.
The suspects are also clearing a case of robbery which occurred on 03rd September 2025 at a house in Angelbert, Redcliff where USD 5 000.00 cash and a cellphone were stolen.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the suspects’ accomplice, Trust Mubvumbi. Anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197, or report at any nearest Police Station.
(NYATHI. P) Commissioner
Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)
to the Commissioner-General of Police
Police General Headquarters