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By Crime and Courts Reporter- Former cabinet minister and Zanu PF Mashonaland West senator Prisca Mupfumira has become the latest victim of Zimbabwe’s escalating gun-related crime. Armed robbers seized her royal blue Isuzu double cab, valued at US$70,000, in Harare’s Avondale West on the morning of December 11. The incident happened when Mupfumira’s driver, Edmore Mashasha, went to collect church uniforms from a tailor on Ascot Road at around 7 AM. While waiting for the gate to be opened, two armed men approached the vehicle, pointed a pistol at Mashasha’s head, and ordered him to move from the driver’s seat. One of the robbers commandeered the vehicle while the other blindfolded and tied Mashasha, pushing him into the back seat. The carjackers sped off before dumping him at an undisclosed location along Mutoko Road. Mashasha managed to free himself and flagged down a passerby who lent him a phone to alert Mupfumira. Police were subsequently notified. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Vehicle Theft Squad is investigating the case, adding it to the growing list of gun-related crimes plaguing the country. Since the 2017 military-led coup that ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe has witnessed a concerning proliferation of firearms. Analysts point to political instability, weakened law enforcement, and porous borders as key contributors to the surge in illegal guns. This has fueled an alarming rise in violent crimes, including armed robberies, cash heists, carjackings, and home invasions. The brazen attack on a high-profile political figure’s vehicle highlights how gun violence is spiralling out of control, posing a significant threat to public safety.

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