Two South Africans Connected to $600,500 Rafiq Adam Armed Robbery

Two South African nationals implicated in the armed robbery case.
Samson Gora, employed as a driver, charged with aiding the robbery.
The gang stole over $600,000 from Rafiq Adam’s business premises.
Law enforcement arrested Gora after receiving a tip-off about the robbery.
Police recovered a significant amount of cash and gadgets from Gora’s brother.

South African Nationals Allegedly Involved in Robbery

Details of the Armed Robbery Incident The dramatic armed robbery involving South Africans and a well-known businessman in Zimbabwe has captured attention, particularly as former Dynamos chairman Rafiq Adam lost a staggering $600,500. It was reported on Monday in court that two South African suspects are implicated in this robbery that occurred back on June 16. Samson Gora, aged 35 and working as Adam’s driver, is facing accusations for his alleged involvement and is charged with providing key information to the robbers about Adam’s substantial cash holdings at Merchantman Enterprises, located at 93 Cameroon Street in Harare.

Robbers Confronted Adam at Business Premises

The Course of Events Leading to the Crime According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the heist was executed by local Zimbabweans Nyengerayi Chikwadze, who goes by the alias Chipato, and Oscar Muchenje, accompanied by two unnamed South Africans. When they confronted Adam at his business premises, they were armed with a pistol. The arrest of Gora came about through a tip-off received by detectives from the CID Homicide Harare on June 27, 2025. Following this information, they arrested Gora at his workplace, where he apparently confessed to giving intel to the robbers regarding Adam’s cash.

Financial Success in Crime Leads to Arrests

Arrests and Loot Recovery Following his confession, Gora led police to his brother Willard Gora, who allegedly held onto some of the stolen items. In the process, investigators recovered a sum of $4,400 in cash along with three Samsung Note 20 mobile phones and several other stolen gadgets, collectively valued at around $1,500. In addition, a Toyota Hiace, reportedly purchased with the loot from the robbery, was seized. Meanwhile, Gora, who was denied bail during his initial court appearance, remains in custody until a later date. Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi represented the NPA in this ongoing case that now has many eyes on it as it unfolds.

This armed robbery case involving South African nationals and local accomplices plunges into the depth of shocking crime dynamics in Zimbabwe. Rafiq Adam’s considerable loss highlights the risks associated with prominent business dealings in the region. The swift action taken by law enforcement shows their dedication to cracking down on such alarming situations.