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CZR Urges Policy Action to Translate Mid-Term Budget Gains Into Tangible Growth
Zim Now WriterThe Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers has welcomed the stability reflected in the 2025 Mid-Term Budget Review but warned that the country’s macroeconomic gains will only benefit indust...
SA Court Allows Zambia to Repatriate Lungu’s Body for State Funeral
Zim Now WriterA South African court has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu can be returned to Zambia for a state funeral, despite opposition from his family. Lungu, who died i...
Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering MSMEs in Construction Sector
Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now ReporterThe Government has reaffirmed its commitment to capacitating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the construction sector to drive inclusive infrastructure developm...
Former Nketa MP Obert Manduna Sentenced to Two Years for Land Fraud
Zim Now ReporterFormer Nketa Member of Parliament Obert Manduna has been sentenced to an effective two years in prison after being convicted of defrauding a nurse aide of US$5 900 in a fraudulent resi...
Identity Theft Sparks US$30k Bank Fraud
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentA 30-year-old man has been charged with fraud after allegedly using a fake national identity card to access a victim’s NMB Bank account and steal US$30 600.Chris...
Tobacco Sales Surge Past 353 Million Kgs in 2025 Season
Rutendo Mazhindu- ZimNow ReporterZimbabwe’s 2025 tobacco marketing season has officially closed, with a total of 353,016,666 kilogrammes of tobacco delivered, marking a 52.92% surge from the 230,855,0...
Teenager Sentenced to 15 Years for Aggravated Indecent Assault, Assault
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentAn 18-year-old boy has been sentenced to 15 years in custody for aggravated indecent assault, assault, and malicious damage to property.Tinotenda Majangara, 18,...
Fake Lawyer Faces Fraud, Forgery Charges
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentA man who falsely claimed to be a lawyer and promised to secure employment for a university graduate has been charged with fraud and forgery after allegedly pock...
Zivai Mhetu: A Philanthropist Making a Difference in Epworth North
 Witness Runodada ZimNow reporterSince taking office as the Member of Parliament for Epworth North, Zivai Mhetu has gone beyond the call of duty to improve the lives of his constituents. While serving...
Govt Unveils Energy Efficiency Programme to Drive Low-Carbon Industrial Growth
Oscar J Jeke- Zim Now ReporterZimbabwe has launched the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa programme, a key initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s transition toward low-ca...