Man in Trouble for Stealing Cattle Feed Beitbridge, Zimbabwe – A 36-year-old man from Beitbridge has been arrested for allegedly stealing 20 bags of cattle feed worth $177,000 from a local business. The incident occurred on May 17, 2023, at ProBrands Beitbridge branch, where the suspect, identified only as Peter, is alleged to have stolen the feed bags without paying. According to police, Peter was apprehended by security guards after being caught on CCTV footage loading the bags into his truck. Appearing before Beitbridge Magistrate Patricia Madanhire, Peter pleaded not guilty to the theft charges. Prosecuting, Takudzwa Matimbe told the court that Peter had not yet repaid the value of the stolen feed. The magistrate denied Peter bail and remanded him in custody until June 10, 2023, for trial. Cattle feed theft has become a prevalent problem in Zimbabwe, with farmers and businesses losing millions of dollars annually. The stolen feed is often sold on the black market or used to feed stolen livestock. This case highlights the need for increased security measures and stricter enforcement of laws against livestock and agricultural theft.Cattle Feed Thief Granted BailCattle Feed Thief Granted Bail A 36-year-old man from Fort Rixon, Lungile Nkiwane, has been released on bail after being arrested for allegedly stealing cattle feed from the Mbokodo abattoir in Figtree. Nkiwane pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared before Plumtree Magistrate Joshua Nembaware and was granted bail. His trial is scheduled for July 22. According to the prosecution, on July 7, security guard James Chivandudzo witnessed Nkiwane allegedly stealing cattle feed from a trailer parked at the Mbokodo complex. Chivandudzo later confronted Nkiwane after he had unloaded five bags of feed. Nkiwane lied about being a co-worker and attempted to flee, but was apprehended by security guards. Upon searching the scene, authorities recovered the five stolen bags of cattle feed, valued at US$90. Nkiwane was subsequently arrested and charged with theft.Man in trouble for stealing cattle feed A man from Bulawayo has been arrested for stealing cattle feed worth $5,000 from a local feed company. The man, 25-year-old John Sibanda, was arrested after he was caught red-handed loading the feed into his truck. Sibanda appeared in court on Monday and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Wednesday. The police are investigating the case.