Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 29-year-old son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Harare on November 4, 2026, alongside four other men. The arrests followed an alleged assault on a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) investigator during an operation to seize two luxury vehicles suspected of being illegally smuggled into Zimbabwe from South Africa.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the arrests in an official statement, noting the incident occurred at The Brompton Guest Lodge in Highlands, Harare, on the evening of November 3, 2026, at approximately 18:30. The suspected vehicles were identified as a black Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 and a black Lamborghini Urus.
Chatunga and his co-accused, identified as Munashe Mubawu (43), Terrence Johannes Chinyemba (42), Fredson Peter (33), and Solomon Pamire (34), are scheduled to appear in court on November 5, 2026. This incident adds to Chatunga’s previous brushes with the law, including drug possession charges in October 2026 which were later withdrawn.
Key Players Involved
- Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe: Son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, arrested in connection with the alleged assault.
- Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC): Investigating the alleged smuggling of luxury vehicles and suffered an assault on one of its officers.
- Zimbabwe Republic Police: Confirmed the arrests and is handling the case.
Event Timeline
- November 3, 2026, 18:30: Alleged assault on a ZACC officer at The Brompton Guest Lodge in Highlands, Harare, during a vehicle seizure operation.
- November 4, 2026: Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and four others arrested.
- November 5, 2026: All five suspects are scheduled to appear in court.
