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At least 91 killed as protests rock Bangladesh
  Reuters- At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Pr...
Chimombe and Mpofu linked to COH US$500 000 dud crematorium project
Nyashadzashe NdoroChief ReporterThe City of Harare lost nearly half a million dollars in a questionable contract with Synlak Pvt Ltd, a firm linked to notorious businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpo...
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Reads Riot Act
Gilbert MunetsiHome Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe says government is aware of attempts to disrupt the smooth flow of the 44th SADC summit that Zimbabwe is hosting on August 17...
Beitbridge man arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor
Zim Now WriterA 51-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly indecently assaulting a 17-year-old girl he was tasked with dropping off at school. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning in Beitbrid...
Chimombe denies role in US$9m tender fraud
Zim Now WriterBusinessman Mike Chimombe has vehemently opposed his placement on remand on fresh allegations of using a false document to secure a US$9 million streetlight tender. Appearing before Hara...
Man nabbed for defrauding Zimra of US$4,800
Michael  MashiriZim Now ReporterA Nyabira man, Nyamuremwa Godfrey, 50, is set to appear in court on September 25 after being accused of defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority  of approximately US$4...
COTCO ex-manager accused of US$42k fertilizer Theft
Michael MashiriA former area manager for the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe Zinhle Ndlovu, appeared in court yesterday facing charges of stealing Presidential Input Scheme fertilizer worth US$42 000.Ndlov...
COH mulls booting out Roadport from terminus
Philemon JambayaAssistant EditorThe future of Harare’s Roadport long-distance bus terminal hangs in the balance after the City Council announced plans to cancel its operating agreement with Roadport (...
ZMC leads charge for disability-inclusive media
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Media Commission is at the forefront of a drive to create a media landscape accessible to all Zimbabweans, including those with disabilities. The initiative is aligned with...
Hamas Political leader killed
Zim Now WriterA Hamas most senior leader, Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated on Wednesday in Iranian capital Tehran where he had gone for the inaguaration of newly elected Iran President.Haniyeh had been...