Mnangagwa has issued an official apology to the Guruve community for the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s (ZRP) failure to prevent a series of brutal killings and the latest kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl by a gang operating from mountain caves.
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Presidential Apology: President Emmerson Mnangagwa sent a representative to a funeral for recent victims to apologize for “sloppy police work” in handling the Guruve gang.
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Guruve Under Siege: A violent gang hiding in the Guruve mountains has killed 10 people in the past week, including women and infants.
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AFCON Prize Hike: CAF President Patrice Motsepe announced the AFCON 2025 winner’s prize money has been increased to $10 million.
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Nkulumane By-Election: ZANU-PF candidate Freedom Murechu has reportedly won the Nkulumane by-election following a failure by opposition candidates to unite.
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Economic Shifts: Dubai investors have reportedly pulled out of the Mount Hampden smart city project, with Egyptian investors expected to take over.
Guruve Security Crisis and Police Failure
The community of Guruve is currently living in extreme fear as a gang of more than seven individuals continues to terrorize the area from the local mountains. The gang has been linked to 10 murders in a single week, with victims including a six-month-old baby and an elderly woman. Most recently, a 14-year-old girl was kidnapped from her home and taken into the bushes.
Public anger has intensified following reports that the ZRP failed to effectively pursue the gang into their cave hideouts, despite having access to drones and canine units. Local ZANU-PF officials and counselors have also faced criticism for downplaying the threat, with some initially claiming only one person was involved despite survivor testimony of a large group. Mnangagwa’s representative apologized specifically for the release of seven suspects who were previously apprehended by a neighborhood watch but not properly processed by police.
Sports and Continental Updates
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicked off today in Morocco. CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed a record $10 million prize for the winning nation, a 43% increase from the previous tournament. Motsepe also signaled a major structural shift, announcing that AFCON will transition to a four-year cycle after the 2028 edition to better align with the international football calendar.
Announcements & CTA
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30 Days of Prayer: Gambakwe Media will join the AFM for 30 days of prayer and fasting starting in January 2026.
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New Product Launch: A new health supplement, “Mve,” featuring herbs historically used by Shaka Zulu, is now available with a “buy one, get one free” offer for residents in South Africa and the UK.
