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Zim seeks US$23 million to complete demining by 2028
Zim Now Writer Zimbabwe requires approximately US$23.79 million to complete its nationwide demining efforts, according to Defense Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri. Speaking at a demining dialogue, sh...
Motorists Required to Purchase Radio Licences Before Obtaining Insurance Under New Bill
Zim Now Writer The Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, set for parliamentary debate next Tuesday, proposes that motorists must pay for radio licences before acquiring vehicle insurance. The legislat...
RBZ Dismisses Claims of POSB Sale to Foreign Investors
Zim Now Writer The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has dismissed social media allegations that the People's Own Savings Bank has been sold to foreign investors. RBZ Governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, labeled t...
Police Officer Arrested for Defrauding ARDA
Zim Now Writer A 39-year-old police officer, Gideon Msambakurima, stationed in Karoi, has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly defrauding the Agricultural and Rural D...
Govt Suspends Urban Connect After Fatal Masvingo Crash
Zim Now Writer The government has suspended Urban Connect Holdings Pvt Ltd from operating all its omnibuses for six months following a tragic road accident that claimed 25 lives and left several other...
ZDI delisted from EU sanctions
Oscar J JekeZim Now ReporterThe European Union has removed Zimbabwe Defence Industries from its sanctions list, marking the final delisting of a Zimbabwean entity from the restrictive measures imposed...
Hamas Offers to Release All Remaining Hostages in Single Swap
Zim Now Writer Hamas announced on Wednesday its willingness to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza in a single exchange as part of the second phase of the ongoing ceasefire.Currently, Israel a...
Chitungwiza grapples with deepening water crisis
Philemon JambayaZim Now EditorChitungwiza, a sprawling dormitory town bordering Harare, is facing a severe water crisis, prompting urgent calls for action from stakeholders. A recent two-day workshop...
Triple Murder Suspect Arrested in Hurungwe
 Moreblessing CherayiZim Now CorrespondentThe Zimbabwe Republic Police have confirmed the arrest of a 37-year-old man, Trymore Tore, in connection with the brutal murders of three individuals in Mubai...
Malaria and diarrhoea kill 34 in one week
 The Ministry of Health and Child Care has released its Weekly Disease Report for the week ending February 2, 2025, highlighting a surge in cases of malaria and diarrhoea across Zimbabwe with each dis...