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Chitungwiza man in court for aggravated indecent assault
Michael MashiriA 24-year-old man, who took advantage of a 10-year-old's hospitality by abusing her using his finger, has been denied bail.Gift Chikwanha of Chitungwiza, appeared before magistrate Mare...
Zimbo caught trying to smuggle R348 000 worth of cigarettes following shootout with SAPS
Zim Now WriterA 28-year-old Zimbabwean was caught by the South African Police Services officers while his six accomplices escaped following a shoot-out with the law enforcement agents in Musina, South...
Charles ‘Boss Torro’ Guvamatanga pleads not guilty
Zim Now WriterCharles Guvamatanga, popularly known as Boss Torro in social circles, has tendered a plea of not guilty to the allegations of rape, which he describes as a fabrication and a counter to h...
Man tries to axe wife in Supreme Court
Zim Now WriterA Marondera man, who tried to strike his ex-wife after barging into the Supreme Court where she works armed with the dangerous weapon.The two are involved in a child custody battle.Tenda...
Man loses US$4.5k in forex deal
Michael MashiriA man has been taken to court for fraud after generating a fake proof of payment which claimed he had paid more than RTGS$28 million to the complainant in exchange for US$4 570.Jeffers...
Y2K apologise over Africa Music Festival challenges
MakhadziZim Now WriterThe Africa Music Festival organisers, Y2K have apologised over challenges faced during the festival that resulted in a limited time for performers.This follows the complaints lai...
State withdraws graft charges against ex-minister Ignatius Chombo
Ignatius ChomboMichael MashiriFormer Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo has retained his freedom after the State withdrew corruption charges against him.Chombo appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo G...
Nedbank loses US$270k, R2m in burglary
Zim Now WriterNedbank Belmont Bank branch in Bulawayo has been temporarily closed following a burglary over the weekend which saw them losing over US$270 000 and R2 million.National police spokesperso...
Gender Champion hits ground running, contests for senatorial position
Lilian Gwanyanya Munyaradzi DomaA Harare woman who was part of the group trained on gender responsive policy making by Women's Democracy Network Zimbabwe with the main goal of promoting women particip...
7 die in fatal crash on Harare-Mutare highway
 Zim Now WriterSeven people died while four others were injured following a head-on collision involving a VW Toures vehicle and a Honda Fit that was carrying eight passengers at the 60km peg along the...