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Govt lifts ban on kombis
Bridget MabandaAs most Covid-19 control measures have been relaxed, the government has allowed commuter omnibuses (kombis) back on the roads, according to a new Statutory Instrument issued on Wednesda...
Organisers warn of fake Zimdancehall accolades circulating on social media
 Zim Now WriterZimdancehall end-of-year awards organiser Blexs Gyver has ddistanced himself from the fake dancehall awards certificates circulating on social media.Gyver said they had nothing to do wi...
Ban on lithium exports a boost for beneficiation
Zim Now Writer The government has explained the reason behind the ban on the export of raw lithium is because its wants to cash in on value addition.This comes after the mining industry claimed that t...
Relief for consumers as Zesa announces ease on load shedding during festive period
 Zim Now Writer Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has assured the nation of reduced load shedding during the festive season as the company has been engaging stakeholders to implement critic...
Tino Machakaire now Zanu PF politburo member
Tino MachakaireZim Now WriterPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa who is Zanu PF’s First Secretary, has announced the party’s Politburo members, who will work together ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections.V...
SAZT laments 2023 sanitary budget reduction
 Zim Now WriterThe Sanitary Aid Zimbabwe Trust has bemoaned the budget cut down by 80% of the sanitary wear programme.The budget was reduced from US$11.64 million in 2022 to US$2.32 million for 2023.S...
Pele’s health worsens as cancer advances
Football great Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a.k.a PeleZim Now WriterFootball icon Pele’s health has deteriorated during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer medication, doctors said on Wednesday.T...
Police to use breathalyser machine on drunken drivers
Zim Now WriterPolice will set up roadside checks for drunk drivers as part of an annual crackdown using breathalysers in action that is meant to reduce accidents.This comes after the police recorded 2...
Cancelled radio interview – Elikem responds
Elikem (R) and Pokelo (L) Zim Now Writer Pokelo Nare’s ex-husband, Elikem Kurmodzie, has turned to social media to vent his frustration at the cancellation of his interview on StarFM. The fashion desi...
Forex deal goes awry as real estate firm director loses US$10k
Zim Now WriterA Harare man has been remanded in custody for bail application after he appeared in court facing fraud charge involving US$10 000.Director of Lee Capital (Pvt) Ltd, a real estate company...