Man Arrested for String of Robberies and Rape
By Dumisani Ndlovu — Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested 30-year-old Courage Siziba following a string of armed robberies, vehicle thefts and rape across Beitbridge and Mberengwa.
Dumisani Ndlovu 
Gweru — A 30-year-old man from Mberengwa has been arrested over a string of armed robberies, kidnappings, rape, unlawful entry, theft and carjackings in Beitbridge and Mberengwa.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) identified the suspect as Courage Siziba of Madhibhanjenje Village, under Chief Matarutse in Mberengwa.
Siziba was arrested on October 21, 2026, by detectives from the Criminal Investigarion Department (CID) Gweru following a intelligence-led, coordinated operation conducted alongside detectives from CID Beitbridge.
The suspect is currently facing 15 counts of armed robbery, alongside additional charges. Police have also linked him directly to two major armed robbery cases in Mberengwa.
According to police reports, the alleged crime spree occurred between August 14 and October 8, 2026.
Armed with a firearm, Siziba, with an accomplice Trust Mugombe, reportedly targeted private residences, commercial premises and motorists across the region.
In some of the cases, on September 17, Siziba allegedly hired a taxi driver under the pretext of collecting a parcel.
He subsequently hijacked the driver’s Toyota Spade, valued at US$9,000.
The vehicle was later traced and recovered intact in Beitbridge.
On September 26, the suspect allegedly stole a vehicle valued at R250,000 from a residential carport in Beitbridge.
The vehicle was later located in Zvishavane after being involved in a road traffic accident and was recovered in a damaged state.
September 27, armed with a firearm, the suspect allegedly threatened staff at a Beitbridge service station, forced them into the manager's office and robbed the manager of US$2,235 in cash.
Following his arrest on October 21, detectives conducted a thorough search that led to the recovery of a Rossi .38 Special revolver loaded with five live rounds, as well as an additional 16 live rounds hidden inside his satchel.
Police confirmed that the total value of property stolen across the reported cases amounts to US$38,215, R262,900 and ZiG13,000.
To date, police recovered property valued at US$35,100 and R250,000.
Siziba appeared before the Gweru Magistrates' Court on October 23 and was remanded in custody as police continue their investigations.
Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt for the accomplice, Mugombe, who remains at large.
Authorities are appealing to members of the public for any information that could lead to Mugombe's arrest.
In an official statement, the ZRP commended the public for providing crucial intelligence that led to Siziba's capture.
