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3 remanded in custody over kidnapping police officers
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentThree men who allegedly kidnapped police officers have been remanded in custody.Tinotenda Muronzi, 24, of Marlborough, Lionel Rupiya, 34, of Marlborough, and Jonath...
ANC leads at 40% in SA general elections as over 99% of votes counted
JOHANNESBURG, Xinhua - South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has secured about 40 percent of votes as over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country’s general elections, the Ind...
Zambia's former first lady Esther Lungu arrested on fraud charges
 Zambia's immediate former first lady, Esther LunguLUSAKA, Zambia, BBC - Zambia’s former First Lady Esther Lungu and her daughter Chiyeso Katete have been arrested over possession of properties suspec...
Senator Murisi Zwizwai dies
The late Senator Murisi ZwizwaiZim Now WriterZimbabwean opposition politician and former Harare Central Member of Parliament, Murisi Zwizwai, has died.The cause of death has not yet been announced, bu...
Maimane says ANC, MK Party and EFF are moving to the 'extreme left'
Musi MaimaneTimesLIVE - Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane says this week’s elections were difficult due to “ethnic mobilisation”. The BOSA leader attributed the support and growth of Jacob Z...
Russia pounds Ukraine's energy sector, Kyiv appeals for more air defence assistance
 TimesLIVE - Russia launched a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday that damaged energy facilities and critical infrastructure across Ukraine, injuring at least four people, and prompting Presid...
Beitbridge man rapes 15-year-old
Zim Now WriterA 34-year-old Beitbridge man appeared before the Beitbridge Magistrates’ Court on allegations of statutory rape.The State alleges that sometime in March 2024, the accused person proposed...
Mafume says Harare is on its way to real sunshine city brand
 Jacob Mafume Philemon Jambaya  Assistant EditorHarare residents facing water cuts, overflowing garbage bins, and crumbling roads can expect some relief, according to Mayor Cllr. J. Mafume's State of...
Woman has sex with step dad to evade deadly evil spirits
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentA woman from Arcadia, says she had sex with her stepfather because he had convinced her that it was the way to get protection from evil spirits sent by her biologic...
Mutendi loses US$350k to Gutu
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentA man from Madokero Estates, Comfort Gutu, 28, who allegedly defrauded US$350 000 from his business partner, has been arraigned before the courts.Gutu appeared at t...