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Now the deaf can āhearā folklore stories
Patrick MusiraThere is the classic image of grandmother telling folk tales by the fireside with the young and old listening, entranced while roasting groundnuts.The image has now shifted to a modern y...
From patriarchal tapestry to modern mosaic: Unveiling the evolving face of marriage
Oscar J JekeMarriage, that intricate institution, stands as a testament to the ever-evolving tapestry of human society. Its very essence, once draped in the rigid hues of tradition, now shimmers with...
George Emmanuel International School director due for sentencing today for kidnapping and assault
Michael MashiriThe Director of George Emmanuel International School in Nyabira, who allegedly kidnapped and assaulted the complainant and made him to work at his house, has been found guilty.Leonard C...
Unlicensed driver hits pedestrian, sentenced to two-and-half years in prison
Michael MashiriA Harare man, who hit a pedestrian while driving without a driversā licence, has been sentenced to effective two-and-a-half years in prison.Matipanadzo Stephen, 36, of Epworth Extension...
Mashamhanda Eviction from US$1.5 Million Mansion Effected
Zim Now WriterTop businessman, Tendai Mashamhanda faces eviction from his US$1.5 million mansion after losing his legal battle in the Supreme Court.The court upheld a lower court ruling that the prope...
Mzembi Calls Zimbabwean Political Parties āBurial Societiesā of the Peopleās Hopes
Walter MzembiNyashadzashe NdoroSelf-exiled Zimbabwean politician Walter Mzembi launched a scathing attack on the countryās political parties, calling them āburial societiesā of the peopleās aspiration...
Police launch hunt for man threatening to kill Mnangagwa
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Republic Police is looking for a man who made threats against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other government officials on social media.The man was seen in a post on X (fo...
Biti guilty of assault, due for sentencing tomorrow
Tendai BitiZim Now WriterSenior Citizens Coalition for Change official and lawyer, Tendai Biti, has been convicted of assault by Harare magistrate, Vongai Guwuriro.The former Finance Minister in the i...
Wildlife overpopulation sparks concern in Tsholotsho villagers
Villagers in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North have raised alarm over a surge in the population of lions, hyenas, and jackals, resulting in escalating livestock losses. The concerns were raised...
11-year-old boy drowns while swimming with friends
Zim Now WriterAn 11-year-old boy lost his life after drowning while swimming with friends on February 21 at Kimto Dam in Madley, Ruwa.The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the incident.Drowning incid...