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Oil Prices Jump After Fresh US Strikes on Iran

Oil Prices Jump After Fresh US Strikes on Iran

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday after the United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran, intensifying concerns over potential disruptions to energy supplies.Benchmark Brent...

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China honors pioneers of lithium batteries and radar technology

China honors pioneers of lithium batteries and radar technology

CGTN infographics by Li WenyiChina has awarded its top science and technology prize for 2025 to lithium battery pioneer Chen Liquan and radar expert Ben De in a ceremony in Beijing.Chen, 86, is a rese...

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Marange domestic worker jailed 26 months for torching employer's property

Marange domestic worker jailed 26 months for torching employer's property

 A domestic worker has been jailed for setting fire to two of his employer's buildings following a dispute over fruit from an orchard.The blaze destroyed houses and stored food, causing losses of more...

By Munyaradzi Mashiri •
JSC deploys 25 magistrates as drug and cybercrime cases rise

JSC deploys 25 magistrates as drug and cybercrime cases rise

 The Judicial Service Commission has expanded the magistrates' bench to help manage a growing caseload of drug-related and cybercrime cases.The move includes the deployment of 25 newly sworn-in magist...

By Munyaradzi Mashiri •
Budiriro man faces US$21k stand sale fraud charge

Budiriro man faces US$21k stand sale fraud charge

 A Budiriro man appeared in court on allegations of fraud after he allegedly sold a residential stand in Marondera to a buyer by falsely claiming he was its lawful owner.The alleged scheme left the co...

By Munyaradzi Mashiri •
CAB3 Now Law

CAB3 Now Law

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assented to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, completing the legislative process after Parliament approved the Bill with the required two-thirds majo...

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China Marks 89 Years Since War of Resistance Against Japan

China Marks 89 Years Since War of Resistance Against Japan

Caption: Lugou Bridge Lions (Source, CGTN) The bridge gained fame because it is considered to be where the China’s Resistance War against Japan began.China on Tuesday marked the 89th anniversary of th...

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New National Plan Seeks to Shield Children from Rising Threats

New National Plan Seeks to Shield Children from Rising Threats

Zimbabwe has launched a new National Action Plan for Children (2026–2030) and a National Child Online Protection Policy, with Government and development partners warning that rising child labour, onli...

By Oscar Jeke •
How Washing Cars on the Street Helps Families Survive

How Washing Cars on the Street Helps Families Survive

 While many people in Harare are still waking up and getting ready for office jobs, another group of workers is already busy on the streets. Armed with nothing but plastic buckets, cleaning cloths, an...

By Witness Runodada •
Parliament Asked to Review Hospital Ownership Ban

Parliament Asked to Review Hospital Ownership Ban

Parliament has been asked to determine whether proposed regulations that would bar medical aid societies from owning or operating healthcare facilities are lawful, after the medical aid industry argue...

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