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Mwazha Declared National Hero
Zimbabwe has conferred national hero status on the late leader of the African Apostolic Church, Mutumwa Paul Mwazha, marking a rare honor for a clergyman and adding him to the small but growing list o...
Chitungwiza Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Armed Robbery in Avondale
 A 35-year-old Chitungwiza man has been jailed for 10 years by the Harare Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of a violent armed robbery committed in Avondale on July 11, 2025.Lot Gwesu of Zengez...
Mberengwa Man Jailed 30 Months After Unvaccinated Dog Kills Child
 A 50-year-old man from Vurayayi Village under Chief Nyamondo in Mberengwa has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison after being convicted of culpable homicide following a fatal dog att...
Yamikani Shammah Marasha: A Young Zimb Star Rising Beyond Borders
 At just 12 years old, Yamikani Shammah Marasha is proving to be one of Zimbabwe’s brightest young talents—an exceptional girl whose gifts stretch far beyond the runway. A learner at Chivaraidze Prima...
Survey Reveals Women More Likely to Have Health Insurance Than Men
 Health insurance coverage in Zimbabwe remains critically low, with new data from the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey showing that fewer than 10 percent of adults aged 15 to 49 are insured. Acc...
Bindura Man Jailed 10 Months for Assaulting Partner
 A Chipadze man has been sentenced to an effective 10 months in prison by the Bindura Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of physically abusing his partner during a domestic dispute.The court hea...
SECZim Trains Teachers to Strengthen Financial Literacy in Schools
  A major national push to improve financial literacy in Zimbabwe’s schools brought together teachers from all ten provinces for a two-day “Train the Trainer” workshop hosted by the Securities and Exc...
Mpofu Says Anonymous Smear Campaign Driven by His Anti-Corruption Stance
Thabani Mpofu Zim Now ReporterTop Harare lawyer and superior courts advocate Thabani Mpofu says his firm stance against corruption has made him a target of individuals attempting to tarnish his reputa...
Ruwa Man Dies After Fight Over ZiG20 Change
 Police have arrested two men in separate murder cases in Ruwa and Mkwasine, including one incident sparked by a dispute over ZiG20 change, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed.In the Ruwa case,...
Family Planning Strengthens Agency for Women, Youth in Zimbabwe
  This report was produced and first published by Social Voices with support from the Solutions Journalism Network and the Hewlett Foundation, under the Reporting Gender Equity Fellowship, an initiati...