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Two face murder charge after fatally assaulting man accusing him of theft
Michael MashiriTwo men have been taken to court after they allegedly fatally assaulted him, accusing him of stealing from the community.Samson Maruta, 47, and Kudakwashe Nyagumbo, both of Budiriro 5B,...
Chibaya back at Timba-led CCC faction as organising secretary
Amos ChibayaOscar J JekeAmos Chibaya, who together with Gift Ostallos Siziba, has been spearheading activities of the Blue movement, is back at the Jameson Timba- led faction of the Citizens’ Coalitio...
Police officer faces abuse of office rap
Michael MashiriA ZRP officer, who allegedly was part of a team that was collecting bribes from motorists along Bishop Gaul Avenue in Belvedere, has been taken to court.Courage Madamba, of CABS Section...
Poachers snared in Kazungula net: Nine years each for poaching
Philemon JambayaIn a victory for wildlife conservation efforts, three Zambian poachers have been sentenced to nine years in prison each for attempting to illegally poach elephants in Zimbabwe. The app...
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba denies faked release order for religious leader
Madzibaba IshmaelZim Now WriterZimbabwe’s presidential spokesperson, George Charamba, has dismissed a circulating statement purporting to be a directive from President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the relea...
Chiredzi farmers embrace paprika as climate-smart cash crop
Zim Now WriterFarmers at the Tshovani Irrigation Scheme are finding success with a new crop: paprika. This drought-resistant spice is proving to be a valuable tool for economic empowerment and climate...
Harare fuel dealer pumped dry: Fined US$600 for operating without licence
Nyashadzashe NdoroThe National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that a Harare fuel dealer, Maropafadzo Energy, has been fined US$600 after they were found guilty of operating without a licence.A Zi...
Man murdered, buried for allegedly stealing maize
Zim Now WriterA man from Chipinge, Nicholas Muyambo, was alledly killed by two men who accused him of stealing maize-meal on March 10, 2024 at Farm 34 in Middle Sabi.The two men, Daniel Sithole and Cl...
President commissions Pupu memorial site, clinic
Oscar J JekePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned the Pupu memorial site together with the Pupu Clinic in Lupane, noting that his government is committed to preserving and modernising th...
Ugandan President Museveni appoints son Muhoozi as chief of defence forces
KAMPALA, The Star - Uganda President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday night appointed his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new Chief of Defence Forces.The appointment followed the selection of the i...