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Saiwe Chimbetu's Legacy of Music, Faith, and Family
Saiwe Chimbetu Gibert Munetsi - Zim Now WriterThe name Saiwe finds its roots in the rich linguistic heritage of the Tukuyu tribe of Tanzania, translating to precious gift or sacred offering.A name imb...
Cops Turn Badges into Cash Machines
Rutendo MazhinduZim Now ReporterPolice officers entrusted with enforcing the law have instead been caught abusing their positions for personal gain, turning their badges into tools of extortion. Recen...
Mysterious Illness Claims Over 50 Lives in DR Congo Within Hours
Zim Now Writer A deadly unidentified illness has rapidly claimed more than 50 lives in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo over the past five weeks, with symptoms including fever, vomiting, and...
Zim Gears Up to Host COP15
Rutendo MazhinduZim Now ReporterZimbabwe has made significant progress in preparing to host the 15th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (COP15), scheduled to take place f...
Child Wasting on the Rise
Zim Now WriterZimbabwe is grappling with a worsening health crisis as drought, malnutrition, and disease outbreaks continue to strain the country’s healthcare system.According to UNICEF Zimbabwe’s lat...
Peace Sakupwanya: Bringing Storytelling to Dance
Witness RunodadaZim Now ReporterIn Zimbabwe's vibrant entertainment scene, where rhythm and movement are at the heart of musical expression, Peace Tafadzwa Sakupwanya—known as Peace Choreography—has e...
Woman Arrested for Possession of Meth
Munyaradzi MashiriCourt CorrespondentA 23-year-old woman has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.Makanaka Violet Kasviba was remanded...
Master T Showcases His Versatility with Reggae-Infused Track "Gindiri Gindiri"
Master T Gilbert Munetsi Zim Now WriterTinashe Calvin Musoni, an emerging Afro-Jazz sensation known for his rich vocals and storytelling prowess, is making waves once again with his latest track, Gind...
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga speaks out against inhumane detention condition
 Philemon JambayaZim Now EditorDetained journalist Blessed Mhlanga has raised alarm over the harsh conditions he's facing in police custody, describing them as inhumane and degrading. Mhlanga's lawyer...
Headmaster in the dock
 Zim Now WriterThemba Nyoni, the headmaster of Sojini Secondary School in Mbembesi, Matabeleland North, has found himself in hot water after being accused of forging documents to withdraw US$1,220 fro...