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Teenager Jailed 20 years for Killing Silobela Man
 The High Court sitting in Gweru has sentenced an 18-year-old Silobela resident to 20 years in prison after convicting him of murdering a 55-year-old man in a brutal attack on Christmas Day last year....
From Harare to the World — and Back: The Purpose-Driven Journey of Dr. Joel Chagadama
Dr. Joel Chagadama Dr. Joel Chagadama did not leave Zimbabwe to run away from home. He left to prepare for it.When he boarded a flight to the United States in August 1998, his plan was straightforward...
Aunt, Niece Arrested Over Child Trafficking Scheme
 A shocking case of child trafficking has led to the arrest of two women, Chantel Hlatywayo, 21, and her aunt, Sibongile Hlatywayo, 64, who appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court facing charges...
AMR at the Brink: A Global Compact, Alarming Statistics and What It Means for Zim
  Antimicrobial resistance the ability of microbes to withstand the drugs designed to kill them — is emerging as one of the most serious threats to global health, economies and food systems in this de...
Harsh School Debt Collection in Gokwe Sparks Outrage as Cattle Are Seized from Parents
 The seizure of cattle from struggling parents in Gokwe over unpaid school fees has triggered widespread anger, with villagers accusing local authorities of using harsh and humiliating methods to reco...
Parliament Sets Oversight Targets
Zimbabwe’s Parliament says it will prioritise stronger oversight of state institutions, tougher budget scrutiny and legislative delivery over the next five years, as it realigns its work with Integrat...
Minister Garwe, Mayor Mafume join forces in landmark Anti-Corruption blitz
Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities Daniel Garwe and Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume have publicly joined forces to dismantle a sophisticated land-looting syndicate that has allegedly been ope...
HIGH COURT SLAMS BRAKE ON MPOFU'S LATEST BID IN BOTH GOLD MINE DISPUTE
The High Court has struck off the roll an urgent application by Angela Mpofu, Mcpern Enterprises, and Laird Investments against Side Electrical, trading as Botha Gold Mine, marking another setback in...
Libyan Bank Takes Zimbabwe to Court Over US$100 Million Loan Dispute
  The Libyan Foreign Bank has launched legal action against the Government of Zimbabwe, demanding repayment of debts exceeding US$100 million linked to a long-standing credit agreement.Court documents...
Five Jailed for Highway Robbery in Zvishavane
 A violent robbery along the Zvishavane–Masvingo Road has resulted in the imprisonment of five men, who were sentenced to 30 months in prison by the Zvishavane Magistrates’ Court.The incident occurred...