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Three soldiers nabbed over US$142k heist
Zim Now WriterPolice have arrested nine suspected armed robbers, including three serving members of the Zimbabwe National Army in connection with five counts of robbery involving US$142 000.The suspec...
US lifts sanctions on Zim after two decades
Zim Now WriterThe United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has announced the removal of Zimbabwe Sanctions Regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations.This mark...
RBZ aims for structural change to regain public trust
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, John MushayavanhuZim Now WriterIn a candid message to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe staff, Governor John Mushayavanhu outlined a comprehensive reform plan aimed at restor...
Man pushes another over staircase after being denied beer
Michael MashiriZIM NOW CORRESPONDENTA man, who allegedly went berserk and pushed the complainant over a staircase, has been denied bail.Kennedy Desouze of Southerton, Harare, appeared before the Harar...
Govt readies winter crop production plan, targets 120 000 hectares for wheat
Oscar J JekeZIM NOW REPORTERThe Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development has produced a Cabinet-approved winter cereal production plan for 2024, that will see 120 000 hectares b...
MCAZ bans the sale of Benylin paediatric syrup
Zim Now WriterThe Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has recalled two Benylin Paediatric batches following tests done by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration that found high level...
Man attempts to rape 50-year-old, faces resistance
Michael MashiriZIM NOW CORRESPONDENTA 40-year-old man, who tried to rape a 50-year-old woman but failed after facing serious resistance from her, has been taken to court.Clayton Domingo, 40, of Ushewe...
Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Power Sation: Zambia, Zim target April 2025 for new bids
Zim Now WriterBids from potential developers for the construction of a US$5 billion Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Power Station project on the Zambezi River are expected to be received by April 2025.Zamb...
Man in court for raping step daughter
Michael MashiriZIM NOW CORRESPONDENTA man, who allegedly raped his step-daughter, has been taken to court.The accused appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts charged with rape.He was remanded i...
5 arrested over US$48k copper cables theft, police seek public assistance
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police has apprehended five suspects linked to a copper cable theft at Ngwarati Mine in Turf, Kadoma.National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyath...