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Chinese government will be involved in appointment of next Dalai Lama: Researcher
Li Decheng  Monica Cheru, Managing EditorThe deputy secretary general of the China Tibetology Research Center has said it is impossible for the Dalai Lama to be involved in the choice of his successor...
Patience best bet for China as Trump sets the world topsy turvy: Economist
Professor Li Daokui  Monica Cheru- Managing EditorBeijing- An economic expert at China’s Tsinghua University has said that China’s long game will help it to weather US President Donald Trump’s global...
US$25 mandatory ZETDC inspection for all electricity users
Zim Now Writer The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company is set to collect a hefty cash amount after announcing that it will conduct mandatory inspections and re-inspections on al...
Ministry of Energy falls woefully short of targets as 100 day deadline looms
 Oscar J Jeke—Zim Now ReporterThe Ministry of Energy and Power Development has only achieved 8 % of its targets as the government’s First 100-Day Cycle of 2025 deadline approaches, despite its claim t...
Fugitive Armed Robber Luke Zinyengere Arrested
AI generated imageZim Now Writer The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the arrest of 29-year-old Luke Zinyengere, a suspect involved in armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, and an all...
Mnangagwa Appoints Major General Emmanuel Matatu as New Army Commander
Lieutenant General, Emmanuel MatatuZim Now Writer President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Major General Emmanuel Matatu as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, promoting him to the rank...
Cabinet Approves Tougher Penalties to Protect Pipeline Infrastructure
Information minister, Jenfan MuswereOscar J. Jeke- Zim Now ReporterThe Cabinet has approved the Pipelines Amendment Bill, introducing stricter penalties for violations and enhancing measures to safegu...
Govt to Recruit 8 000 Teachers by Year-End to Ease Shortages
Foreign Affairs minister, Prof Amon MurwiraOscar J Jeke | Zim Now ReporterGovernment has announced plans to recruit 8 000 teachers by the end of the year to address ongoing staff shortages in schools,...
Legislators Confront Finance Minister Over Delayed CDF Disbursements
Finance Minister, Prof Mthuli Ncube Oscar J. Jeke- Zim Now ReporterMembers of the National Assembly on Wednesday took Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube to task over persistent delays in the disb...
ZACC investigates Alexandra Park Primary school head and deputy one financial and nepotism allegations
Philemon JambayaZim Now EditorThe Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into Alexandra Park Primary School in Harare following allegations of nepotism, abuse of office, and...