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World Bank Commits US$1 Billion for Congo’s Inga III Hydropower Project
Oscar J Jeke - Zim Now ReporterThe World Bank has pledged US$1 billion in support of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ambitions to revive the long-delayed Inga III hydropower project part of what co...
MCAZ Cracks Down on Illegal Sale of Ozempic Weight Loss Drug
Rutendo Mazhindu-ZimNow ReporterThe Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) Â raised alarm over the rising illegal sale and unsupervised use of Ozempic, a prescription drug meant for managing ty...
Mnangagwa Promotes Former CIO and FAZ Boss to Major General
ZimNow ReporterPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Deputy Director-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi to the rank of Major General in the Zimbabwe De...
FOCAC at the Crossroads: A Call for Shared Vision and Renewed Commitment
 Andom Abraha Kahsai-ContributorI write not as a policymaker or official, but as a humble African writer—one among millions who carry both the pride and burden of our continent’s journey. I speak not...
Mavima Pushes for Pro-Level Career Counselors in Every School
Patience Muchemwa - Senior ReporterThe Ministry of Skills Audit and Development successfully held a two-day workshop focused on the National Career Guidance Policy Framework at the Management Training...
ED Commissions Pomona Plant Amidst Storm of Graft Allegations
Oscar J Jeke - Zim Now ReporterIn a high-profile event marked by speeches and symbolism, President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned the Geo Pomona Waste Management Sorting Plant and a fleet of 45 refus...
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Dies in South Africa at 68
Zim Now WriterFormer Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68 while receiving medical treatment in South Africa, his political party, the Patriotic Front, confirmed on Thursday.Lungu, w...
Miner Arrested for Digging Under Railway Tracks in Mvuma
Patience Muchemwa - Senior ReporterAn artisanal gold miner was arrested on Sunday by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) loss control personnel after he was caught digging for gold directly beneat...
Govt Commits to Local Drug Manufacturing
Oscar J Jeke - Zim Now ReporterThe Zimbabwean Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding local pharmaceutical manufacturing, following a review of the country’s Industrial Reconstruction an...
Road Accident Fund Bill to Improve Emergency Response and Victim Support
Oscar J Jeke - Zim Now ReporterCabinet on Tuesday approved the principles of the Road Accident Fund Bill, a legislative proposal aimed at improving emergency response and post-accident care for victim...