Two women from Chitungwiza were convicted in Harare on three counts of theft linked to stolen items taken during church services in Dzivarasekwa, including at the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) of Zimbabwe and the United Methodist Church. The court heard the suspects were arrested after being caught stealing from a vehicle parked outside a Methodist Church in Dzivarasekwa, with congregants recovering stolen items during a search.

Location: Dzivarasekwa Extension and Dzivarasekwa 1, Harare, Zimbabwe

Event Date: October 5, 2025 (AFM theft); additional theft/arrest date not specified

Category: CRIMINALITY

Impact: LOW

Victims: Church attendees/congregants in Dzivarasekwa (including an employee of the Zimbabwe National Army and an employee of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority)

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