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Lightning kills two on same day in Harare
Two men died after being struck by lightning in separate incidents on the same day in Harare this week.Leonard Matipano,33, died on the spot after he was struck by lightning while sowing maize seed in...
2023 budget: Mining royalties split into three components
Zim Now WriterMining royalties will be paid in three distinct components of product, local currency and forex in the new financial year, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced in his 2023 budget pres...
Zvimba cattle rustler arrested, 15 beasts recovered
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Zvimba has arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with two cases of stock theft in which eight head of cattle were stolen from Farm 79, Zowa while...
Two teens with special needs found wandering in Bindura
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is appealing for information which may assist in locating immediate family members or relatives of a boy and girl who were found wandering in Bindura C...
Police hunt for sadza killer
A 27-year old Kadoma man is on the run after murdering another man over a plate of sadza.The Zimbabwe Republic announced that police in Kadoma are on the hunt for the killer.“Police in Kadoma are inve...
2023 budget: Infrastructure development to more than double to US$6.5 billion
 Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube arrives for budget presentation at Parliament in Mt HampdenHighlightsZ$21.8 trillion in revenue expectedZ$76 billion for 2023 general elections  Budget deficit to GDP fo...
HIV prevalence high among teenagers: CeSHHAR
Zim Now WriterHIV prevalence is high among teenagers aged between 16 and 19 years, while over 57 percent of sex workers in Zimbabwe’s hotspot areas are HIV positive, the Centre for Sexual Health, HIV...
Council says Harare water woes due to shortage of chemicals
Bridget MabandaThe Harare City Council (HCC) has said it is expecting the delivery of granular aluminium sulphate that will help to reduce water production challenges in the city.Speaking to Zimbabwe...
Mavambo set for live album recording
Audrey GalawuKudzie “Kayz” Mavambo is set to host a live album recording concert at Reps Theatre on December 2, 2022.Mavambo is a Zimbabwean actor, guitarist, singer and session musician who sings and...
MSD says country should brace for possible floods
Image: Relief WebZim Now WriterThe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of the increased risk of floods, especially in low-lying areas, river basins and wetlands, such as Muzarabani and...