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SA Reopens Investigation into Steve Biko’s Death, 48 Years Later
Steve BikoSouth Africa has announced it will reopen the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, 48 years after he died in police custody. Biko, a founder of the Black Consc...
22-Year-Old in Custody for Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson A 22-year-old man, Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting American conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking event at Utah Valley University earlier this week.Rob...
Addis Ababa Declaration Officially Adopted
 African leaders officially adopted the Addis Ababa Declaration on Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development and the flagship report of the African...
Mvuma Man Jailed Nine Years for Attempted Murder in Arson Attack
 A 25-year-old man from Mvuma, Simbarashe Mafeta, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for attempted murder after setting fire to a woman’s hut while she and her four children were inside.The Gw...
EU Commits €4.3 Million for Public Health Institute
 Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now ReporterThe European Union has pledged €4.3 million (over US$5 million) to support the establishment of the National Public Health Institute in Zimbabwe.The commitment was a...
Govt Cracks Down on Unregistered Schools
  Zim Now ReporterThe government has given unregistered private schools a four-month ultimatum to comply with regulations or face closure. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo announc...
Govt Strengthens “Polluter Pays” Approach in Mining Sector
 Zim Now WriterThe government has renewed its commitment to holding mining companies accountable for environmental damage through the “Polluter Pays Principle.”Information, Publicity and Broadcasting...
ZRP Chief Joins African Police Leaders at INTERPOL Conference
 Zim Now WriterZimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba recently joined 188 top police officials from across Africa at the International Criminal Police Organisation African Regio...
South Sudan Vice President Charged With Murder, Treason
Zim Now WriterSouth Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar Zim Now WriterSouth Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity over a deadly assault o...
Treasury Targets Cash Economy in Crackdown on Illicit Financial Flows
 Deputy Finance, Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa Zim Now WriterTreasury has signaled an aggressive push to curb illicit financial flows, warning that Zimbabwe’s cash-heavy informal economy is underminin...