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IWA fundraising dinner a success as incumbent president bids farewell
 Patience MuchemwaThe Indian Women's Association’s fundraising dinner last Saturday at Golden Conifer, Harare was well attended with corporate and individual support.“.. The funds raised at this dinne...
Fading Glory: can Southern Africa's liberation movements regain their footing?
Oscar J JekeDecades ago, liberation movements swept across Southern Africa, dismantling colonial rule and igniting hope for a brighter future. But time, it seems, has taken its toll. Once dominant for...
Nandos’s Boss Up for Rape
Zim Now WriterA Manager at Fast food outlet, Nandos’ is embroiled in a sexual abuse storm after he was accused of raping a co-worker.47-year-old Nandos’ employee Xolisani Gama stands accused of raping...
UBH Kitchen Fire: Seven Escape With Minor Injuries, Patients Not Affected
Zim Now WriterA fire erupted in the main kitchen of the United Bulawayo Hospitals on Friday during routine maintenance, injuring seven people. Thankfully, all injuries were minor.The incident occurred...
Cold Spell Forecasted To Grip Zimbabwe Until Midweek
Zim Now WriterZimbabwe is bracing for a cold spell set to commence today and persist until Wednesday, with temperatures plummeting to as low as three degrees Celsius in the morning.The Meteorological...
Africa development bank calls for US$25 bln and better terms to avoid ‘lost decade’
Reuters, LONDONAfrica needs quicker debt restructurings, more favourable lending terms and some US$25 billion for the Africa Development Fund to avoid a lost decade, the head of its development bank s...
Harare residents urged to seek medical attention as flu outbreak spreads
Prosper ChonziZim Now WriterA surge in influenza-like illnesses has prompted a citywide warning from Harare City Health Services Director, Prosper Chonzi. Residents are urged to seek immediate medical...
Government initiates food distribution programme in Nyanga
 Oscar J JekeGovernment yesterday began distributing food through the Department of Social Development to Nyanga villages, with seven wards in Nyanga North having already benefited, under its Food Def...
Police dismisses robbery allegations made by an attempted murder suspect
Zim Now WriterThe Police have dismissed allegations by one Clark Clever Makoni, who alleged that he was a victim of a robbery by certain suspects.In a statement, the Police clarified that Makoni recor...
A repeat rape offender jailed 20 years
Zim Now Writer A 28-year-old repeat rape offender from Chief Mutema area in Chipinge will serve 20 year in prison for threatening and raping a 16-year-old.It is alleged that on June 1, 2024, at around...