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Man exonerated after 9 years in jail, victim in shock confession
Zim Now WriterA 30-year-old Chitungwiza man, Simbarashe Chadiwa, was recently released from prison following a confession by the alleged victim, revealing that she falsified facts accusing him of rape...
Woman defeats drought through market gardening
Takawira Photoveteran DapiMany rural women are doing all they can to make sure that they are beneficiaries of one food aid scheme or another to survive the El Nino-induced drought.Christine Matsika Ma...
Suspected drug dealer accuses police of making her walk naked
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentTalent Munyaka, 30, of Glaudina, Harare appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing charges of unlawful possession of drugs.The State alleges that on May 3, a...
Last King Holdings Pvt Limited in court over US$170k fraud in fuel deal
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentLast King Holdings Private Limited has been arraigned to court for defrauding Energy Park Private Limited of US$170 000.Last King Holdings Private Limited represent...
A fight for lives: Zimbabwean feminists call for broader abortion access
Philemon JambayaASSISTANT EDITORThe vibrant energy of the Katswe Sistahood fills the room as they discuss a critical issue, the desperate need for expanded abortion access in Zimbabwe. Their passiona...
Zim imports US$43.7 million worth of maize to cover up for El Nino
Zim Now WriterZimbabwe imported 410 667 tonnes of maize to cover a deficit due to the EL Nino phenomenon.In January, the country imported 136 084 tonnes of maize valued at US$41.95 million.In February...
Solar Sable completes feasibility studies for solar project in Sherwood
Zim Now WriterSable Solar says it has completed feasibility studies for the 50-megawatt solar energy project in Sherwood.The project, which is being developed by a consortium, including JCM Power Corp...
China surges as Zim’s top investor, raising concerns and opportunities
Zim Now WriterA new report by the Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe reveals China’s dominance as the country’s largest source of foreign direct investment, surpassing Western influence....
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo announces candidate for presidential election
Daniel Franciso Chapo has been named as Filipe Nyusi's replacement in the ruling party, FrelimoMAPUTO, Xinhua - The ruling party in Mozambique, Frelimo, has announced Daniel Franciso Chapo, a member o...
Jordan warns of ‘another massacre’ in Rafah amid Israeli evacuation orders
AMMAN, Jordan - Failure to prevent another Israeli massacre in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip will be an “indelible stain” on the international community, Jordan warned on Monday.The Israeli army is...