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Zimstats head arrested after buying Landcruiser for US$300
Taguma Muhonde Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency director-general, Taguma Mahonde, has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of gross corruption and corporate mis...
Operation 'Tame the Traffic Jungle' nets over 46 400 motorists
Zim Now WriterOver 46 400 motorists have been arrested for different offences as the blitz against motorists on the country's roads continues, police have said.This comes as police have said the opera...
Foreign trips policy review - Gvt disallows Ministers and their Secretaries to be absent at same time
 Ministers and their permanent secretaries will not be permitted to be out of the country at the same time as this would curtail their respective ministry’s service delivery and general Government bus...
Killed for stepping on a dog; duo given 5-year jail term each
 Two men from Mafuta Village, Chief Rusambo’s area in Rushinga were sentenced to seven years imprisonment each after they killed their friend for stepping on a dog.Norman Gunda, 24, and Never Kamanika...
Armed robbers pounce on Budiriro School, get away with US$1 600
 A secondary school in Budiriro, Harare, was recently targeted by armed robbers who assaulted security guards and stole $1,600 in cash.The Zimbabwe Republic police confirmed the case on X saying they...
Bindura mayor Jacob Gwature remanded in custody over fraud allegations
Emma ZihonyeThe Bindura Mayor, Jacob Gwature, has appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, alongside his co-accused, Jonathan Kapasi, for allegedly defrauding a charity company of US$6 970...
All set for 2023 National Seed Festival on Friday
Patience MuchemwaThe Zimbabwe Seed Sovereignty Programme is on Friday holding the 2023 National Seed Festival, an annual national event that promotes and celebrates food and seed sovereignty in the co...
MSD warns of harsh weather conditions in some parts of the country
Zim Now WriterBetween September 26 and 29, isolated lightning strikes and light showers, drizzle, and moderate winds are expected in some parts of the country.The weather advisory was presented by the...
10-year jail term for beating daughter to death over promiscuity accusations
Zim Now WriterFor beating his 16 year-old daughter to death over promiscuity allegations, a Hwedza man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.Nomore Makwinja, 52, however had five years of the sente...
'Parents of deaf children should be trained in Sign Language'
Michael MashiriOrganisations that advocate and deal with hearing impaired persons have said more can still be done to ensure people living with the condition are catered for.This comes as the world ma...