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Man, 24, jailed for 15 years for raping housemate
Rutendo MazhinduZimNow ReporterA 24-year-old man from Penhalonga was arrested for raping his 18-year-old housemate in Mutare.On May 28, 2024, the accused reportedly went into the girl's bedroom where...
Forensic evidence sends armedr obber to jail five years later
Michael MashiriZim Now Court CorrespondentA 41-year-old man who is allegedly connected to a murder which took place in Chitungwiza in 2019 during a robbery has been charged with murder.Jealous Samoyo...
149 road traffic accidents recorded during the Heroes, defence forces holidays
Oscar J JekeZim Now ReporterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police have blamed the rise in road accidents over the Heroes and Defence Forces day holidays commemorated on August 12 and 13 to reckless driving and...
Two rape assailants get 15 years each on separate cases
Zim Now WriterTwo rape assailants, Clemence Karuma, 27 and another 24-year-old male were on Wednesday convicted and sentenced 15 years each on separate cases, in Gweru and Penhalonga respectively.Acco...
Man threatens another with pistol in Chitungwiza
Michael MashiriZim Now Court Correspondent A 64-year-old man, Masimba Rubatika has appeared in court on allegations of threatening Paul Chakangesu with a gun after making a report against him.It is al...
Harare City's dubious tent contract costs taxpayers US$338,752
Nyashadzashe NdoroChief ReporterA controversial contract between the City of Harare and Platinum Resources (Pvt) Ltd for the supply, delivery, and installation of 38 tents has raised eyebrows over pot...
Police advise villagers to mobilise against stock theft
John MurwiraMashonaland West CorrespondentPolice in Mashonaland West have expressed concern at rising cases of stock theft and advised villagers to organise themselves so as to protect their animals.“...
15 year old Nyabira cattle thief captured while reliving himself
John MurwiraMashonaland West Correspondent A teen cattle thief will live to rue answering the call of nature after he was grabbed by a cattle owner who was trailing the gang that had stolen two of his...
54k chrome transportation deal lands duo in court
Michael MashiriZim Now Court Correspondent Two men, Tatenda Tsvuura, 29, and Samba Muriwo, 30, have been charged with theft of trust property after failing  to deliver trucks of chrome worth US$54 224...
Africa CDC declares monkeypox a public health emergency
Zim Now WriterThe Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the outbreak of Monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency following over 13,700 cases and 450 deaths which have been recor...