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Death toll from Kenya floods reaches 179, evacuations underway
 NAIROBI, Xinhua - At least 179 people have been killed in devastating flooding triggered by heavy rains in Kenya, a government official said Wednesday.Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that...
Two men take turns to rape minor relative
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentTwo men, who are uncles to the complainant and took turns to rape her, has been taken to court facing rape allegations.Leon Tanaka Chari, 21, and Thomas Chari, 44,...
Man stabs lover after break-up
Michael MashiriZim Now CorrespondentA man from Hopley, Harare, who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend of many years, has been taken to court.Tichafa Mugwagwa, 40, of Zone 6, Hopely, Waterfalls, appeared...
Three men in court on fraud allegations
Zim Now CorrespondentHarare City Council chief clerical officer and Greenway Multiple Agency have been taken to court on land fraud allegations.Felix Chisango, 48, of Parktown, Waterfalls, who is the...
19-year-old impregnates 14-year-old sister
Zim Now WriterA 19-year-old man from Uzumba was convicted and sentenced by a Mutawatawa magistrate on charges of having sexual intercourse within a prohibited degree of relationship.The State proved t...
Govt to introduce road cameras, breathalysers as it seeks to curb corruption, accidents
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe KazembeOscar J JekeZim Now ReporterHome Affairs Minister, Kazembe Kazembe has confirmed that government plans to roll out road cameras and breathal...
Norton man in court for theft of property worth over US$17 000
Zim Now WriterA 47-year-old man from Norton, Lovemore Pedzi, appeared before the Norton Magistrates’ Court, facing three counts of theft of property.It is alleged that on June 29, 2023, at K229 Katang...
ED, Chamisa lead May Day celebrations, convey varying messages
President Emmerson MnangagwaOscar J JekeZim Now ReporterPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the Zimbabwean workforce as the cornerstones to the country’s economy and development agenda as former o...
Madzibaba Ishmael in court over having sex with minors
Zim Now WriterIshmael Chokurongerwa, popularly known as Madzibaba Ishmael, the leader of the Johanne Masowe Penyera Nyika sect, has again appeared before the Norton Magistrates’ Court facing new charg...
UN chief calls for Israel-Hamas accord, international probe of mass graves in Gaza
 UN Secretary-General Antonio GuterresUNITED NATIONS, Xinhua - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and for an international inv...