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Govt Launches Environmental Surveillance Unit to Combat Polio
 Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now ReporterZimbabwe is making significant strides in its fight against polio with the launch of its first-ever Environmental Surveillance unit at the National Polio Laboratory....
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Growing Global Visa Backlash Against U.S. Citizens
 Monica Cheru - Managing EditorIn a growing trend of reciprocal travel measures, Brazil announced it will require U.S. citizens to obtain visas starting April 10, 2025, ending a decade-long visa waive...
Mnangagwa’s Risky Gamble on Trump Tariffs
inventiva.co.in Monica Cheru-Managing EditorZimbabwe has decided to remove all tariffs on U.S. imports, a move that analysts and many Zimbabweans find baffling.Various commentators on social media hav...
Chinese National Acquitted in Zimbabwe Human Trafficking Case After 18 Months in Custody
Zim Now ReporterChen Dehu, a 39-year-old Chinese national, was acquitted on April 2, 2025, by the Harare Magistrate’s Court after spending 18 months in detention on human trafficking charges.Chen was...
Man in Court Over Theft of US$38k Using Duplicate Car Keys
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court Correspondent A 34-year-old man appeared in court on fraud charges after allegedly using duplicate keys to gain access to a parked car and steal US$38,460.Charles Gauti was r...
Man Nabbed for Burning Copper Cables at Primary School
Munyaradzi Mashiri – Court Correspondent A 37-year-old man appeared in court facing charges of unlawful possession of copper after he was allegedly caught burning copper cables at a primary school.Ras...
NRZ Seeks Investor for US$2.4 Million Concrete Sleeper Project
Oscar J. Jeke- Zim Now ReporterThe National Railways of Zimbabwe is seeking investors to partner in the establishment of a US$2.4 million concrete sleeper manufacturing plant as part of its efforts to...
Zim Faces New U.S. Tariffs Under Trump's “Reciprocal Tariff” Policy
Zim Now Writer The Trump administration has unveiled new "reciprocal tariffs" targeting Zimbabwe, imposing an 18% duty on the country’s exports to the United States. This policy, announced yesterday,...
Four Charged Over Vehicle Fires at Chivayo and Tagwirei's Properties
Zim Now Writer Four men appeared in court on Wednesday, charged with malicious damage to property after allegedly attempting to set fire to buildings owned by businessmen linked to Zanu PF on March 28...
52 Malaria Deaths recorded Since January
 Witness Runodada- Zim Now ReporterHealth officials have reported a sharp rise in malaria cases, with 3,304 new infections and eight deaths recorded this week.According to the Ministry of Health and C...