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Pope Leo Tells Bishops: No Cover-Ups in Abuse Cases
Pope Leo has urged the Catholic Church’s newly appointed bishops to confront clerical sexual abuse head-on, warning them against hiding allegations that have long tarnished the Church’s reputation.In...
‘Mr. Grocery’ couple is the latest husband and wife in grisly murder/suicide cases
ZimNow Reporter The Tshidixwa suburb in Beitbridge is the focus of social media narratives after Farai Prosper Longwe—universally known as “Mr. Grocery”—allegedly shot dead his wife, Nyasha, 32, befor...
US$500k Orange Juice Plant Drives Economic Growth in Matabeleland South
Oscar J Jeke- Zim Now ReporterMatabeleland South Province is undergoing significant transformation, driven by infrastructure development and growth in the manufacturing sector. A notable project is t...
TIZ Hosts Regional Dialogue on Maternal Health Procurement
Oscar J Jeke- Zim Now ReporterTransparency International Zimbabwe is hosting a regional multi-stakeholder dialogue in Bulawayo on maternal health procurement, with support from DAI and FCDO.The dialo...
Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions Constitutes Majority of Cases Reported to ZGC
ZGC Chairperson Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe Munyaradzi Blessing Doma- Zim Now ReporterSince the establishment of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission in 2015, sexual harassment in higher and...
Midlands Park Housing Project Set for Commissioning in Zvishavane
Witness Runodada- Zim Now ReporterZvishavane is set to mark a major milestone in Zimbabwe’s housing development drive as the Midlands Park Housing Project, a US$29 million investment, will be commiss...
Dynaly Travel director dupes school of US$22,8k in tour scam
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentA Harare-based travel agent has appeared in court on fraud charges after allegedly swindling a private school out of more than US$22 000 in a failed Victoria Fa...
Chinese services trade fair draws global participation, highlights open markets
The Nigerian booth at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing, China, September 10, 2025. /VCG The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened in Be...
Chinese Man Jailed 18 Years Over 7.7kg Rhinoceros Horns
Zim Now ReporterA 57-year-old Chinese national, Cong Yanzhong, was today jailed for an effective 18 years by the Harare Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of unlawfully dealing in wildlife.Yan...
ZESA Shuts Down Hwange Unit 3 for 44-Day Maintenance
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority has confirmed that Hwange Power Station’s Unit 3 will be taken offline for 44 days to allow for statutory maintenance. The shutdown began on 10...