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Magistrate denies woman bail over possession of crystal meth
Emma ZihonyeA woman accused of the unlawful possession of dangerous drugs has appeared before the magistrate court, Marehwanazvo Gofa.The State, represented by Pardon Dziva, alleges that on September...
Fire destroys Bindura varsity students’ accommodation complex
Zim Now WriterA fire of unknown origin nearly destroyed Chocolate Gate, a private accommodation complex for university students in Bindura, in Mashonaland Central Province, on Wednesday night.The fire...
Mutoko hosts World Tourism Day
 Zimbabwe on Wednesday joined the world in celebrating World Tourism Day with a focus on promoting small to medium tourism businesses and community-based enterprises.The main celebrations took place a...
Man arrested for possession of python skin
Zim Now WriterA 43-year-old prophet, Comrade Chinaka of Zengeza 3 in Harare, was arrested on Sunday for possession of a python skin, approximately three-metre long.Police confirmed the development.“Th...
Set us realistic targets please, say policy stakeholders
Industry and Commerce Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Mavis SibandaZim Now WriterThe Government of Zimbabwe ought to set realistic targets that are cognisant of the country’s contextual setup. The re...
Paul Mwazha factions continue to feud
Paul MwazhaZim Now WriterOne faction of the Paul Mwazha-led African Apostolic Church has written to Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga, complaining about a rival faction that is bragging it ha...
Member of a 5-man gang of robbers denied bail
Michael MashiriA man who was part of a gang that was stealing from people in Harare CBD has been denied bail.George Nyemba, 35, of Dzivaresekwa 2, appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts accuse...
3 conceal dagga in groceries coming from SA
Michael MashiriThree people, who put groceries on top of 33.285 kilograms of dagga that was coming from South Africa in order to conceal the drug, have appeared in court.Brenda Chivayo, 32, Chitungwiz...
Katswe Sistahood marks World Contraception Day in Epworth
Philemon JambayaOn September 26, 2023, Katswe Sistahood, a women’s rights organisation in Zimbabwe, celebrated World Contraception Day in Epworth, a suburb of Harare with support from Diakonia and Amp...
Formal retailers urge government to rein in vendors
 One of the biggest FMCG retails chains in the country OK Zimbabwe has said government must create a business environment that allows formal retailers to remain viable.Vendors selling smuggled goods a...