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Castle Tankard Gallops Back
Zim Now Writer Zimbabwe’s most prestigious horse racing event, the Castle Tankard, is set to make its much-anticipated return for the 65th edition on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the iconic Borrowdale R...
Medvedev Slams Trump’s WWII Claims as “Pretentious Nonsense”
Dmitry Medvedev Zim Now Writer Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council and former Russian president, dismissed recent comments by Donald Trump on America's role in World War Two,...
US Approves US$3.5 Billion Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia Ahead of Trump Visit
Zim Now Writer The United States has given initial approval for a US$3.5 billion arms deal that would see the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia, underscoring the kingdom's strategic...
Hamas Says Israel Rejected Five-Year Ceasefire Proposal
Benjamin Netenyahu Zim Now Writer Hamas has revealed that it submitted a comprehensive five-year ceasefire proposal to Israel, which was rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. The...
Chillmaster to Pay Cows After Fatal Crash — Justice or Mercy?
ChillmasterAudrey Galawu- Assistant Editor Popular Zimbabwean musician Gift Hombarume, known as Chillmaster, has avoided jail time after fatally hitting a pedestrian while driving without a licence —...
PVO law and governance concerns threaten Zim's debt relief efforts
Nyashadzashe Ndoro- Chief ReporterInternational stakeholders have acknowledged significant progress in Zimbabwe's structured dialogue for arrears clearance and debt resolution, yet concerns over gover...
UN-Women Leaders in the country on weeklong visit
  ZimNow ReporterThe UN-Women Executive Board is on a field visit to Zimbabwe, consolidating the agency’s transformative work advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment.“This visit underscores...
Climate-Smart Farming Gains Traction in Zimbabwe
 Rutendo MazhinduZim Now  ReporterA field day at Inverness Farm yesterday showcased the growing adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices among Zimbabwean farmers as they grapple with the impac...
Auction prices for Zimbabwean Tobacco spark excitement among farmers
 Zim Now WriterTobacco farmers selling their crop through the auction system are experiencing a significant boost in earnings this season, with average prices firming to US$3.85 per kilogramme. This r...
Government Restricts Steel Imports
 Oscar J JekeZim Now ReporterThe Zimbabwean government has introduced new import controls on selected steel products, a move seen as backing the growth of local steel manufacturing spearheaded by Dins...