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Grade 6 learner sexually abused by uncle, 40, cousin and classmate, is 6 months’ pregnant
Zim Now WriterA Grade Four pupil from Kaitano Primary School in Nyanga is six months’ pregnant after being sexually abused by her uncle, 40, a cousin, 23, as well as her 15-year-old classmate.The vict...
Prosecutor Muringani to be sentenced on Monday
Zim Now WriterHenry Mugove Muringani, a Public Prosecutor, has been convicted for criminal abuse of office after preparing bail applications of inmates on false charges.The NPA alleged that Muringani...
Cop swallows US$5 bribe money
Zim Now WriterA police officer who is stationed at Tshabalala Police Station in Bulawayo swallowed the US$5 bribe money he had received from a motorist at a roadblock.The police officer allegedly quic...
GMB workers on strike over salaries
Philemon JambayaGrain Marketing Board employees downed tools on Wednesday, citing incapacitation, Zim Now can report.In a letter directed to the chief executive seen by Zim Now, employees said GMB fai...
Give learners adequate rest, says govt
Tumisang ThabelaZim Now WriterPrimary and Secondary Education ministry Permanent Secretary, Tumisang Thabela has said there will be no extra lessons over the school holidays in order to afford learner...
Re-runs loom where there was violence in Zanu PF primary polls
Zim Now WriterZanu PF has announced that the party will order re-runs in places where primary elections were characterised by violence.This emerged in a Zanu PF politburo meeting yesterday which had b...
Armed robbers strike abattoir, home, steal US$11k
Zim Now WriterArmed robbers stole US$11 000 after striking an abattoir and a homestead in two separate incidents in Kwekwe in the Midlands Orovince.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector E...
Mother causes daughter's arrest for possession of crystal meth
Zim Now WriterA woman from New Chisamba, Sakubva, in Mutare had her daughter arrested after she found crystal meth in her handbag.Trish Matikiti was remanded in custody to April 12, by Mutare magistra...
5 Harare councillors up for abuse of office
Zim Now WriterFive Harare councillors yesterday appeared before magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro for criminal abuse of office.Costa Mande, 40, Gilbert Thamsanga Hadebe, 51, lan Muteto Makone, 73,...
Rinashe Nyamuzihwa appointed Marondera town clerk
Zim Now WriterMarondera chamber secretary Rinashe Nyamuzihwa has been appointed as substantive town clerk for the Mashonaland East provincial capital after impressing during interviews held recently t...