The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of accused persons who were recently convicted and sentenced for armed robbery, murder unlawful entry into premises and theft cases for the period ending 16th September 2025.
Kundiso Mlambo (22), Noel Gandazha (32), and Takudzwa Mazhambe (29) were convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to five years imprisonment on 6th September 2025 at the Harare Magistrate Court. The accused attacked the complainant before stealing a bag containing clothes and a cellphone on 3rd July 2025.
John Chagwiza (36) was convicted of multiple counts of unlawful entry into premises and theft, where he would break into complainants’ houses and steal various properties. He was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment on 6th September 2025 at the Harare Magistrate Court.
Allan Moyo (35) was convicted of theft of a motor vehicle and impersonating a police officer. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on 6th September 2025 at the Harare Magistrate Court. The accused person impersonated police officers, stole vehicles from four complainants and sold them to unsuspecting buyers during 2024.
Garikai Zhelende (30) was convicted of armed robbery, as well as unlawful entry into premises and theft. He was sentenced to eight years imprisonment at the Harare Magistrate Court on 8th September 2025. The accused targeted victims who used secluded paths and robbed them of cash, clothes, and other valuables. He also broke into a church and school, where he stole kitchen utensils, drums and roofing sheets.
Enock Mawarire (39) and Khulekani Sibanda (34) appeared before the Harare Magistrate Court on charges of carjacking, in which they robbed a complainant of a Nissan Caravan vehicle in Belvedere, Harare on 13th September 2025. The duo was convicted and sentenced to 12 years imprisonment.
On 16th September 2025, Tapiwa Malasha (32) and Francis Zuze (41) appeared before the Harare Magistrate Court on charges of theft of a motor vehicle, in which they stole a Toyota Hiace vehicle at Zvipoto, Unit N shops, Chitungwiza on 14th September 2025. The suspects were convicted and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the public for supplying information that led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the accused persons. The public should continue supplying information on criminal activities in the country on the National Complaints Desk number, (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 187.
(NYATHI. P) Commissioner
Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations)
to the Commissioner-General of Police
Police General Headquarters