Armed robbers stole $78,141 and R501,820 from a Bulawayo money transfer outlet on March 4, 2026, during a coordinated daylight attack.

Armed robbers attacked a Mukuru money transfer outlet in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on March 4, 2026, stealing about $78,141 and R501,820. The suspects, believed to be a coordinated group, ambushed a female employee at around 7:08 a.m., forced her into the office, and threatened her into opening a strong room and Chubb safe. Surveillance was disabled during the robbery, which occurred during business hours with customers present. The incident marks the latest in a series of daylight heists targeting financial outlets in the city, raising concerns over security and cash-handling vulnerabilities. Police are investigating, have made no arrests, and are urging the public to provide information.