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Man shot while vandalising NRZ equipment
Audrey GalawuA vandal suspect was on Monday shot and injured after being caught by the National Railways of Zimbabwe security officers vandalising telephone poles and hangers in Headlands, Manicaland...
Zera hikes USD fuel price, reduces ZWL cost
Zim Now Writer The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has increased fuel prices in US dollar terms while reducing the ZWL prices with effect from August 8, 2023.Petrol now costs US$1.61 per litre, u...
Shamva woman killed by crocodile
Zim Now WriterA 43-year-old Shamva woman, Yuvhona Masara, died after being attacked by a crocodile along Mazowe River last week.Masara’s remains of were discovered floating on Mazowe River by a neighb...
Man defrauds ZWL$11m in forex deal
Michael MashiriA man who defrauded more than RTGS$11 million, claiming that he would change the money into United States dollars and sent a fake Western Union Money transfer proof has been arraigned b...
AYMMG call for insights into mental wellness of women in politics
Audrey GalawuThe African Young Men Movement on Gender has advocated for the need for a thoughtful analysis by policymakers and stakeholders to gain valuable insights into the mental wellness of women...
Man repeatedly rapes 14-year-old girl
Michael MashiriA 33-year-old man who forced himself onto a 14-year-old girl has been arraigned before the court.Jonasi Gusinyo appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, facing rape allegations.The...
4th suspect in E-Creator Ponzi scheme arrested
Zim Now WriterAnother suspect in the E-Creator ponzi scheme was on Saturday remanded in custody for bail application custody by magistrate Yeukai Dzuda.Abraham Mutambu had relocated to his rural home...
Makaza released on grounds of age and need to decongest jails
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights said the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services have justified the release of convicted rapist, Bobby Makaza from prison under a recent presiden...
Govt constructs 5 new schools rehabilitates over 100 in Midlands Province
Zim Now WriterThrough the government rehabilitation programme, five new schools have been constructed while over 100 have been rehabilitated in the Midlands Province since December 2018.Government has...
Mwonzora withdraws from August 23 elections
BREAKINGZim Now WriterMDC-T leader, Douglas Mwonzora has withdrawn from the August 23 elections, citing election management irregularities.More to follow …..