Many people in Zimbabwe rely on Open View decoders for good content. They buy it once and they do not pay any subscription to keep it connected. This contravenes customs, trademark and copyright laws.

Raids and seizures are set to continue across the SADC region as they clamp down on content piracy. The Open View decoders air shows made by the SABC and eMedia in South Africa. The content made on the shows is intended for South African viewers and anyone else from outside South Africa that uses them is committing a crime.

The COO of Openview parent company eMedia Antonio Lee has applauded the ZRP saying that Zimbabweans should support local content and stop buying South African decoders. He said that anyone that purchases the Open View decoder in Zimbabwe is robbing the country of customs duty.

Further raids and investigations can be expected as 1094 records of Open View serial numbers were also confiscated during the raids. Lee also said that having the decoder in your home means you can also be arrested at any time as it is considered a serious offence.

Lee also said smuggled decoders will be disconnected from now on and people stand to run a loss if they buy illegal decoders and they are disconnected because of the criminal act.

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The 30-year-old suspect name Bright Zhantali is said to have committed the crimes in Hwedza, Goromondzi, Marondera and Macheke between the 14^th of January and the 12^th of March 2022.

In the first incident, the suspect attacked Mercy Simairi (28) on the 14^th of January 2022 at Roughlands Farm (Marondera). He raped her and strangled her to death. On the 16^th of January 2022, the suspect pounced on Chipo Gwese (40) at Ndudzo Village, Chief Svosve (Hwedza). He killed her after being intimate with her.

On the 20^th of January 2022 Bright callously attacked Betty Mlambo (43) at Dombotombo (Marondera) after being intimate with her. On the 31^st of January 2022, the suspect waylaid (stopped to interrupt) attacked Stella Zuze (54) along Bronton Road (Goromondzi) after demanding some cash from her. He stole US$30 and a cellphone.

On the 7^th of February 2022, Bright Zhantali recklessly assaulted Nelia Maringe (44) to death at Grasslands Farm (Marondera) after she had turned down his love proposal. On the 23^rd of February 2022, the suspect murdered Fadzai Muchadenyika (female adult) at Mutamba location (Macheke) after having sexual intercourse with her.

On the 11^th of March 2022, the suspect attacked Meggie Kaomba (61) at Hunyani Golf Course (Marondera) after raping her. On the same date, the suspect killed Petronella Tsoka (49) at Yellow City (Marondera) after raping her.

On an unknown date in February 2022, Bright Zhantali hooked up with an unidentified woman at a nightclub in Nyameni (Marondera) before he raped and murdered her behind Cherutombo High School.

Bright Zhantali has led the Police to nine (9) scenes of crime and the discovery of two bodies in advanced states of decomposition. The suspect has also indicated that he committed other murder cases in Rusape, Mutare and Nyanga.

The ZRP also expressed in the statement that they have intensified patrols and investigations to ensure that all criminal elements targeting innocent women will face the long arm of the law. this is yet another sad reflection of increasing crimes around the country. Below is the full statement by the ZRP as posted on their Twitter page.

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The woman from Mpopoma is said to have appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja after her son shared the ordeal with his friend who then told his mother. The friend’s mother is the one who then made sure the issue was reported.

The identities of both mother and son have not been revealed as it is a sensitive case involving a minor. Allegations against the woman are that from January this year up to 13 March, the woman enticed her six-year-old son to be in between the sheets with her.

The son is said to have refused but the woman threatened to beat him with a cable if he did not meet her demands. The woman was not asked to plead and she has been remanded in custody to the 22^nd of March for routine remand. The magistrate advised her to apply for bail.

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National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed and said investigations were in progress.

“The ZRP is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 32-year- old woman whose body was found lying in a maize field in Get Bucks area, Waterfalls with some bruises on the knees and a cut on the nose. A Huawei cell-phone and a plastic bag containing $210 and US$1 cash were found on the scene,” he said.

This comes barely a week after a 31-year-old woman was shot during an armed robbery in Waterfalls. The woman was trying to defend an older woman when the armed robber shot her in the head. Only US$60 and cellphones were stolen. Recently a Murehwa man killed his daughter to avoid paying maintenance worth US$30.

There have been reports that seven people lost over US$17 000 cash, cars and property worth over US$9 000 and R248 000 to armed robbers who ambushed them in separate incidents countrywide.

These incidents include; a house robbery in Chitungwiza which involved 2 men armed with a black pistol and iron bar, a car robbery in Norton, a car robbery on the Masvingo-Beitbridge road, a mushikashika robbery along Chiremba Rd in Harare.

This is a lot of crime in one week considering these are just the cases that made it on the news. A concerning element is the increasing use of guns. When Prophet Magaya’s house was searched, other houses were searched and a man named Ashref Kara was arrested for being in possession of four guns in Avondale West.

The criminal activity in Zimbabwe is really concerning. Could it be the bad economic situation? Surely we would have experienced the same in 2008? There is also a rise in drug abuse and everyone knows where there are drugs there is also terrible criminal activity.

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The University of Zimbabwe unceremoniously increased the fees a few days before the start of the semester scheduled for the 21^st of March.

The protest was scheduled to start at 11 am but the police officers were already on the UZ premises by 6 am. As soon as the students came out of their hostels waving placards and chanting slogans, the police made their move and arrested them.

A political science student said to New Zimbabwe;

“The moment some students started to demonstrate at UZ around 11 am today the riot police was already there so they arrested them and from there they were taken to the security department.”

The arrested students were taken to Avondale police station. The university students had been complaining about various social media platforms about the fees increase. Given the economic situation in the country, many of them feel it is unfair for the university to increase its fees by 100% and expect them to pay it up within the next few days.

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The woman was murdered in cold blood after she tried to stop the robber from assaulting an elderly woman with a stick.

According to the statement (full statement below):

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing to the public to assist with information in connection with an armed robbery and murder case, in which a 31-year-old woman was shot dead by an unknown male suspect in Waterfalls, Harare on 9 March 2022 at around 0100 hours,”

The armed suspect stormed into the house through an unlocked door and demanded cash from the three occupants. He was given US$60, an iTel 16 and Huawei cellphones. The suspect was not happy and he decided to demand more whilst assaulting a 78-year-old woman with a stick. The 31-year-old woman was then shot whilst trying to defend the older woman.

According to a post on the “Zvemu Zimbabwe” page on Facebook (pic above), a man has been arrested for the crime. The police had expressed in their statement that they would employ all means necessary to bring the armed robber to justice. Many are hurt by the events and feel like the woman died in vain as the money and phones that were stolen were not worth the loss of life.

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The ZRP (Zimbabwe Republic Police) have revealed why they raided Prophet Walter Magaya’s house. Clarity comes after they raided two more houses in Harare following information on alleged reports of unlicensed guns being kept at the premises.

The police conducted the raids after obtaining warrants of search and seizure. One suspect has since been arrested in Avondale West identified as Ashref Kara. Ashref was found in possession of four guns and several rounds of ammunition. True facts, it’s not a movie!

No arrests or recoveries were recorded on the other two premises in Mt Pleasant belonging to PHD Ministries leader Prophet Magaya, and in Sandton, where they also raided.

So why raid the Prophet’s house? The police were looking for a man called Frank Mudimu, who is believed to have supplied the wrong address to the police. This is according to a search warrant seen by The Herald.

In an interview, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that acting on credible information and ongoing investigations on suspicious criminal movements, the police obtained warrants of search and seizure leading to raids at three premises in Harare today.

As a result, one suspect, Ashref Kara of number 66 Argyle Road, Avondale West, Harare, has been arrested for possession of unlicenced firearms and ammunition,” he said.

Ashref Kara is facing charges of contravening the provisions of the Firearms Act, Chapter 10:09.

“The police also conducted raids at number 18 Cuba Road, Mt Pleasant and 261 Phase 1, Sandton, Goodhope in Harare. These raids were not targeting specific individuals or personalities but criminal activities based on information given to the police.

The police takes this opportunity to thank the public for cooperating and continuous supply of information on possible criminal acts in the country,” Assistant Commisioner Nyathi said.

When contacted for comment, PHD Ministries chief spokesperson and senior overseer, Mr Admire Mango, confirmed the developments saying from information he had gathered the police were looking for one Mudimu, and not Prophet Magaya. Mudimu is believed to be in possession of unlicensed firearms

It’s been a long week for Prophet Magaya. From flying to Kenya for a mega crusade to having your house raided by the police. The PHD Ministries leader has been at the centre of controversial stories for years and each story is nothing short of an action-packed movie.

Below is the full police statement as it appears on the ZRP Twitter page

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According to the Herald, the prophet’s Mt Pleasant house was raided for alleged criminal investigations. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the development but couldn’t disclose any more information concerning the investigations.

“This is in relation to ongoing criminal investigations being conducted by the police and we will release details soon,” he said.

Recently Walter Magaya was in Kenya for a mega crusade and he spoke about Aguma (a drug he discovered and claimed could cure HIV) in an interview at JKIA. The drug has gotten the prophet in a lot of trouble in the past as he had to attend court sessions and pay a fine for the claims he made about its healing capabilities. Could there be a relation between the drug and the police raid?

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The rally was held in Kwekwe on Sunday and the mob attacked the people from the back whilst Nelson Chamisa was delivering a speech. Whilst Chamisa’s security rushed to protect him from harm, the CCC youth were encouraged to retaliate and stand their ground as the attackers were not a part of them.

The CCC youth managed to repel the gang who were suspected to be ZanuPF supporters. The supporter who was killed on Saturday afternoon has been identified as Mbongeni Ncube. He was 35 years of age. CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere accused Zanu-PF of causing the violence.

“Sadly, one person has suffered fatal injuries at the Yellow Kwekwe where Zanu PF unleashed an orgy of violence in the middle of President Chamisa’s speech. The deceased (name withheld) was pierced in the side. The Zanu-PF thug used a spear. Rest in Peace.

Red Cross staffers have administered first aid to our bleeding supporters following violent attacks by Zanu-PF thugs wielding machetes and iron bars. Many were hospitalized.

President Nelson Chamisa has called on our members to remain calm. Police are protecting the thugs.” she said

Mahere also said in another Tweet:

“Zanu-PF thugs have unleashed an orgy of violence onto our supporters at the Yellow Kwekwe rally. Many have been brutally injured. The attackers charged at our supports with metal bars and weapons.”

The incident in Kwekwe was not the first time a CCC was interrupted. On Saturday, police fired teargas and used water cannons to disperse his supporters in Gokwe. The police justified tear-gassing and beating CCC supporters by saying the rally was banned and that they lacked the personnel to supervise the rally properly.

The events come after the country’s vice president Constantino Chiwenga said the ruling party would “crush” the opposition like one would crush fleas with a rock.

Below is a snippet of the moment when the mob attacked CCC supporters at the Kwekwe rally

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) arrested five men, Benjamin Mapondera (45), Moses Nhamo (51) Joshua Mahuni (48) Itel Mujere (43) and Daniel Nyamupingidza (43) on 26 September 2021. These men were arrested in connection with the murder of 33 year old Tendai Maruwa in Ushewekunze.

Tendai Maruwa is said to have been given 11 mazondo (cow hoofs) to skin by suspect Benjamin Mapondera. Tendai along with his friend who was assisting in the skinning of the hoof were later assaulted by the suspects after one hoof is said to have gone missing.

This overreaction is similar to the case we previously covered where a man in Chipinge was murdered over a “precious” dog.

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