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There is low condom use, ART uptake in men, says NAC
Zim Now WriterA National Aids Council gender assessment report has shown that there is still low condom use, HIV testing, circumcision and enrolment on anti-retroviral treatment.The report says the ma...
African Sun, GCN donate pads to marginalised communities
Bridget MabandaAfrica Sun Hotel Resort, in partnership with the Girl Child Network Zimbabwe, has donated 4 000 pads to be distributed to girls in marginalised communities in a bid to eradicate period...
Top UN Environment official Sonja Leighton-Kone expected in Zim
Sonja Leighton-KoneBridget MabandaThe United Nations Environment Acting Deputy Director, and Director of Corporate Services Sonja Leighton-Kone is expected to visit Zimbabwe between February 6 and 11,...
Beitbridge proposes to charge cattle buyers
Zim Now WriterBeitbridge Rural District Council has submitted 41 draft by-laws to the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works for approval, which include a proposed a 7,5 percent levy on cattle...
Zim-Belarus partnership at a new interaction level: Ambassador
Belarusian President Aleksandr LukashenkoZim Now WriterAmbassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to South Africa and Zimbabwe, Aleksandr Sidoruk, believes Belarus and Zimbabwe are moving...
Murambinda urged to upgrade sewer, waste management systems
Oppah Muchinguri-KashiriZim Now WriterMurambinda Town Board must speed up the upgrading of its sewer and waste management systems so that they match those of a town, Defence and War Veterans Affairs M...
Gweru to offer 30 percent discount for rates paid in USD
Gweru Mayor Hamutendi KombayiZim Now WriterGweru City Council has resolved to offer a 30 percent to ratepayers wishing to settle their bills in United States dollars as the local authority tries to ge...
Economic effect of Lukashenko's state visit to Zimbabwe estimated at $200m
 BelTA – The total economic effect from the state visit of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Zimbabwe is estimated at roughly $200 million, BelTA learned from Belarusian Minister of Foreign Af...
Tobacco industry laud increase forex retention percentage
Zim Now WriterZimbabwe Tobacco Association president Mutandwa Mutasa has commended the adjustments made by the Reserve Bank to 85% up from 75% foreign currency retention level.The outstanding 15 perce...
Zim's love-hate relationship with the rain
Arthur ChogaHave you ever noticed how conflicted Zimbabweans are about rain?It is one of the most interesting conversations to observe.It gets even more interesting after it has been raining for three...