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By Judith Nyuke A 32-year-old woman appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court after being accused of harbouring four Zambian female nationals whom she exploited for prostitution under the pretext of working in a massage parlour. Christina Mafudza (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Jesse Kufa facing charges of

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Hit-and-Run Horror in Chitungwiza: Toddler Killed, Three Injured

By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal road traffic accident in Chitungwiza, in which a toddler was killed and three other people were seriously injured, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has said. Police confirmed the arrest of Forget Chamuzambara (40)

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Human Skulls Found at Bindura Home After Mine Arrest

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a 28-year-old man after discovering what they believe are human remains at his home, days after he was detained at a local mine. ZRP confirmed the arrest of Alfred Chinjiva (28) following the recovery of human skulls and other

News

‘We Please Ourselves’: Mnangagwa Defends Zim-China Ties

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a robust defence of his country’s economic partnerships and decades-old land reform programme saying Harare will pursue relations that serve Zimbabweans rather than appease Western powers. Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Mnangagwa rejected comparisons between Chinese investment in

International

Zimbabwean Gang Convicted in Major NHS Refund Scam in London

A former NHS employee has been jailed for more than three years after using his access to hospital financial systems to orchestrate a large-scale fraud that targeted money held on behalf of patients. Edias Mazambani (42) of unknown address, was sentenced to three years and eight

Business

POSB Teams up with Mastercard to Launch Outbound Remittance Service

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a new international money transfer platform allowing customers to send funds abroad quickly and securely. The service, called POSB Remit Outbound enables users to send money from Zimbabwe to bank accounts, mobile wallets or

Africa, Health, News

Fibroids Are Common in Nigeria;Affordable Treatment Is Not

Uterine fibroids are benign tumours that affect the female reproductive system andare “curable” by myomectomy, the surgical removal of the tumour from the uterine wall to preserve fertility.

Courts

Crystal Meth Find Sends Chinhoyi Man to Prison

By Kudzaishe Chimonera A 29-year-old man from Chinhoyi has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of unlawfully possessing a dangerous drug, the National Prosecuting Authority has confrmed. Carlos Tafadzwa Kaunzaunze was found guilty by the Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court following his arrest during a police operation

Courts, News

High Court Jails Two After Suspected Thief Beaten to Death