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Women’s Rights Network Warns Minerals Bill Falls Short on Gender, Human Rights
Oscar J. Jeke – ZimNow ReporterA women’s rights network has raised concerns that the newly gazetted Mines and Minerals Bill, published in the Government Gazette on June 25, falls short of protecting g...
Zim to Launch AI Strategy in October
ICT Minister, Tatenda MaveteraRutendo Mazhindu- ZimNow ReporterZimbabwe will unveil its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in October as the country moves to position itself at the center of Af...
Assistant Inspector’s Bail Hearing Postponed
Zim Now Writer A senior police officer who sparked shockwaves after allegedly declaring himself the new Commissioner-General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police will remain behind bars a little longer, af...
Fatal Head-On Collision Claims Four Lives on Harare-Chirundu Road
Zim Now WriterTragedy struck on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 4:00 PM, when a fatal road traffic accident occurred at the 103 kilometer peg along the Harare-Chirundu Road. According to the...
Trump Pledges U.S. Security Role if Ukraine Peace Deal Is Reached
Zim Now WriterPresident Donald Trump promised on Monday that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security as part of any future peace agreement with Russia, offering assurances that Kyiv...
ADF Rebels Kill Over 50 Civilians in Eastern DRC Attacks
Zim Now WriterAt least 52 civilians have been killed in a series of brutal raids by Allied Democratic Forces rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, UN and local officials confirmed on Mon...
Youth Voices Demand Action on Health and Gender Equality
Audrey Galawu- Assistant EditorAt the SHE & Rights session on Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5, young leaders and advocates from across the globe called for urgent investment in health and gender...
Gardener, Maid Accused of Stealing US$80k in Brazen Home Heist
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentA 24-year-old gardener and a 59-year-old maid have appeared in court accused of stealing more than US$80 000 and other valuables from their employer’s home in Ha...
Chitungwiza Man in Court Over Alleged Stolen Honda Fit
Munyaradzi MashiriCourt CorrespondentA 35-year-old Chitungwiza man has appeared in court facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle after allegedly selling a car without the owner’s consent.Tinashe Sa...
“No Chamisa, No Party”: How Zim's Opposition Falters Without Its Star Player
Oscar J Jeke- Zim Now ReporterFor over two decades, Zimbabwe’s opposition has been defined as much by personalities as by policies. In recent years, that personality has been Nelson Chamisa, a figure...