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US lifts sanctions on Zim, but targets key individuals
President Emmerson MnangagwaNyashadzashe NdoroThe United States of America has lifted its general sanctions on Zimbabwe, which were imposed in 2003.However, 14 individuals, including President Emmerso...
US$850 million Kunzvi Dam completion set for December
Zim Now WriterThe US$850 million Kunzvi Dam construction status currently stands at 46% with completion targeted for end of December.“As for now, the Kunzvi Dam completion status stands at 46%. We are...
Another company fined for using Starlink
Oscar J JekeA Victoria Falls magistrate has fined Zambezi Boutique US$500 for using Starlink services without necessary licence documents.The arrest follows that of the Chinese firm, SAN HE, which was...
Sikhala’s movement readies national convention, elects departmental heads
Former Zengeza West legislator, Job SikhalaOscar J JekeFormer Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, has reverted to structured politics after dumping the Citizens’ Coalition for Change, with the forma...
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission fills parliamentary vacancies following recalls controversy
ZEC chairperson, Justice Priscilla M Chigumba, centrePhilemon JambayaThe Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced on Friday, March 1, 2024, the appointment of nine party-list Senators and five party-li...
MH370 search reignited on 10th anniversary of disappearance
A decade after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, Malaysia is exploring a renewed search effort. The Boeing 777, carrying 239 people, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur t...
Haiti gang attack on prison leads to massive jailbreak, at least a dozen dead
At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO said Sunday.“We counted many pri...
TSCZ, Red Cross launch first aid training programme
Zim Now WriterThe Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Red Cross society have joined forces to launch a nationwide first-aid training programme.The initiative aims to equip communities...
Former senior magistrate up for fraud
Michael MashiriA former senior magistrate at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts has been taken to court accused of participating in more than US$11 000 fraud.The complainant in the matter is Shingirai Nye...
Finance Ministry praised for removing VAT on assistive technologies
 Zim Now WriterThe Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has been applauded for eliminating Value Added Tax on Assistive Technologies.The development was made official thr...