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Bona Mugabe divorces husband Simba Chikore
In happier times…Bona and SimbaZim Now Writer\The late president Robert Mugabe’s daughter, Bona, has filed papers of divorce against her husband of nine years, Simba Chikore.Her grounds for the divorc...
Estate agency director arrested, fined for operating illegally
Audrey GalawuZuhause Properties Director, Shamiso Mburayi, was arraigned before the Harare Magistrates’ Court on January 23 and fined ZWL$25 000 for practising without a Principal Registered Estate Ag...
PSMI employee kills himself over mounting debts
Zim Now WriterA Premier Service Medical Investments loss control supervisor, Bernard Chatindivara, committed suicide on Saturday after receiving death threats from co-workers and failing to pay debts....
Mutare confirms cholera case
Zim Now WriterCommunities in Mutare have been urged to be vigilant following reports of a confirmed cholera case in the eastern border city.The City of Mutare yesterday afternoon said its health depar...
Potraz okays 50% telecomms tariff hike
Zim Now WriterTelecommunications firms have been given the greenlight by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe to review their tariffs by 50%, ahead of a further 50% price...
Finance manager steals US$77 000 from churches’ umbrella body
Michael MashiriThe Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe has lost US$76 758 to its finance manager after he created falsified recepts.Taurai Simango, 48, of Picnic Park, Waterfalls appeared before magist...
Roads funds: Harare, Zinara smoke peace pipe
Zim Now WriterDifferences that were simmering between the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration and the City of Harare over roads funds disbursement seem to be a thing of the past now following a hig...
Commissioner Makamure probe begins
John MakamureZim Now WriterThe inquiry into suspended Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner John Makamure’s suitability to hold office expected to start in Harare tomorrow.The tribunal whic...
Two in court for breaking into Mabelreign house
Michael MashiriTwo men that stole property from Mabelreign have been taken to court.Elijah Chimunye, of Kuwadzana Extension and Kudakwashe Antonio of Granary Phase 2 appeared before Harare Magistrates...
Police inspector arrested for selling firearms to the public
Zim Now WriterA police inspector who, with his accomplice, sold guns to members of the public has been arrested.This came after the three Domboshava businessmen, who had bought the guns, complained th...