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Teenager in court for raping 14-year-old girlfriend
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentA 19-year-old who allegedly raped his 14-year-old girlfriend has been taken to court.The accused appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts, facing two counts of...
Unlocking workplace opportunities for women could boost Zimbabwe’s economy by almost 6%: World Bank
Michelle Madau  Zim Now ReporterZimbabwe stands on the brink of a significant economic opportunity: closing the gender employment gap could boost the country’s GDP per capita by nearly 6 percent, acco...
COH says private residents owe over US$100 million
  Zim Now ReporterThe City of Harare has said that private residents are the culprits for over 60 percent of the unpaid ZWD 5 billion due to the local authority.Acting COH Finance Director Godfrey Kus...
Key points for Zimbabwe as China’s CPPCC close 2025 Session with avowal to continue on modernization path
Chinese President Xi Jinping listens attentively during the closing meeting of the CPPCC in Beijing this Monday  Monica Cheru in BeijingChina has said it will continue to ramp up efforts at rapid mode...
Hope for Women: Cancer Fight Boosted
Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now ReporterIn a significant boost to the fight against gynecological cancers, First Capital Bank and Cancerserve Zimbabwe have donated essential cancer drugs worth USD 5,000 to...
Doves Life Assurance Cashier Defrauds Company of US$22k
Munyaradzi Mashiri- Court CorrespondentA Doves Life Assurance cashier has appeared in court for allegedly stealing US$22 385 from the company.Cuthbert Musimwa, 21, of Chief Seke, appeared before the H...
Trump Threatens New Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia to Push for Peace Talks
Zim Now Writer President Donald Trump has issued a public threat against Russia, warning of large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs to pressure Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire and a peace deal w...
Merck Foundation CEO Mark IWD 2025 with Impactful Development Programs
MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA- Zim Now ReporterMerck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with the First Ladies of Africa, who are also their Ambassadors, and Ministries of Hea...
30 Years of the Beijing Declaration: Time for Accountability and Action
Audrey Galawu- Assistant EditorAs the world commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, a growing call for accountability resonates louder than ever. While progress has been achieved...
Jane Chikwature: Breaking Barriers in Horticulture
Patience Muchemwa- Senior ReporterJane Chikwature, a 46-year-old single mother, has built a thriving horticulture farming business, defying societal norms that often discourage women from pursuing agr...