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Govt shuts taps on Trade Fair trip looting
Oscar J JekeGovernment is this year restricting the number of ministry and parastal representation at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo.In a memo seen by this publication, the Ministry...
Teacher accused of stealing from students
Michael MashiriA man, who claims to be an international tutor, has been arraigned before the courts on allegations of stealing from students.Terrence Mushonga, 34, Retreat Park Waterfalls, appeared be...
9 die in truck-bus collision in eastern Tanzania
At least nine people were killed and three others injured Sunday evening following a head-on collision between a mini-bus and a truck in eastern Tanzania, an official said on Monday.The collision occu...
Zanu PF celebrates urban-council seats gain
Zanu PF Director of Information and Publicity, Farai MarapiraOscar J JekeThe ruling Zanu PF is celebrating its victory in the just-ended March 9 by-election that saw former Citizens’ Coalition for Cha...
Two in court for setting Mbare house on fire
Michael MashiriTwo men, who allegedly threw stones and set a complainant’s house on fire, threatening to kill him, have been taken to court.Bright Nyausopo, 33, and Brendon Chikwature, 26, both of Mba...
UK considers tightening Zimbabwe sanctions after US move
Nyashadzashe NdoroLord Bellingham, in the House of Lords, pressed the United Kingdom government to revise its sanctions on Zimbabwe in light of the US announcement to strengthen theirs.He expressed co...
South Africa police tighter border security reduces transnational crime
Zim Now WriterThe South African government says its “Operation Vala Umgodi” to reduce crime at the border and is bearing fruit as smugglers and other criminals are being apprehended with nine Zimbabwe...
IIP defends right to award honorary degrees
Nyashadzashe NdoroThe International Institute of Philanthropy clashed with the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education after Zimche accused IIP of awarding unauthorized degrees, a claim IIP vehemently d...
Childline Zim applauds the courts for sentencing, Phaeteon Mutiyaya, the man who sold alcohol to Mbare minors
Audrey GalawuChildline Zimbabwe has commended the court ruling finding a man guilty of selling alcohol to minors during the festive season in 2023.The 23-year-old Mbare man, Phaeteon Mutiyaya, was sen...
Armed robbery suspect denied bail
Michael MashiriA man from New Tafara in Harare, who was part of a team that allegedly went and started firing shots at a complainant’s bedroom in order to rob him, has been denied bail.Norest Magede,...