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Machete attack costs mine owner leg, 19 teeth
Zim Now WriterA Fort Rixon mine owner, Listen Rusimba lost his leg, 19 teeth and US$3 500 following a machete attack by two illegal miners, Sibanengi Ncube, 21, and Julius Maromo, 40.The two accused p...
Consumers shortchanged: Zimbabwe works to improve measurement systems
Minister of Industry and Commerce, Noobzitha NdlovuNyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERThe Ministry of Industry and Commerce has acknowledged shortcomings in the country’s measurement systems during its 2...
Jobseeker steals firearm from prospective employer, caught trying to sell it
Zim Now WriterA Harare jobseeker who stole a firearm and Lenovo laptop from a prospective employer in Chadcombe in the capital has been arrested while trying to sell the stolen firearm.27-year-old Rom...
AFM General Secretary Ganyau dies
The late AFM in Zimbabwe General secretary, Stewart GanyauZim Now WriterApostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe Church General Secretary, Overseer Stewart Ganyau has died.In a terse response to a Zim Now...
Man in trouble for allegedly raping churchmate
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentA man from Warren Park, Harare, who allegedly raped his churchmate and neighbour, has been arraigned before the courts.Rodney Chivese, 30, of Warren Park 1, appeare...
Democratic Party condemns calls for Sikhala’s arrest
Dr Wurayayi ZembeZim Now Writer Opposition outfit, the Democratic Party, has condemned calls from alleged Zanu PF officials for the arrest of former Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala following his...
Man submits fake documentation to change registration plates
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentA man has been arraigned before the court facing forgery allegations.Learnmore Chikwizira of Glen Norah Norah appeared before magistrate Standford Mambanje at the H...
African leaders agree to resuscitate Harare Fertiliser Development Centre
Oscar J JekeZim Now ReporterAfrican heads of State at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, agreed to revive the Africa Centre for Fertiliser Development in Harare, with...
Passport payment in Zimbabwe: ZiG or USD?
Nyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERZimbabweans seeking passports are facing a new hurdle: currency. While the country recently introduced the Zimbabwe Gold as its new currency, passport payments remain s...
Woman loses US$30k in vehicle importation deal
Michael MashiriZim Now ReporterA man has been taken to court on allegations of defrauding US$30 000 meant for the importation of a car from South Africa.Richwell Chingwalo, 26, of Greendale, appeared...