66 h. ago US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz sites

By Al Jazeera  PRESIDENT Donald Trump has announced that United States forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites in a “very successful attack”, adding that the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear facility is “gone”. Trump’s decision on Saturday to join Israel’s military campaign against Iran represents a major escalation of the conflict. “We have completed our very The post US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz sites appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Chillmaster misses out as Nisha Ts joins Germany’s Moto Moto festival

By Tapiwa Svondo RISING contemporary musician Chillmaster has pulled out of the upcoming MOTO MOTO Festival in Cologne, Germany, where he was scheduled to perform on July 19. Chillmasters’ inclusion on the festival’s lineup was part of the winning package as the NAMA Outstanding Breakthrough Musician. He has been replaced by Zimdancehall artist Nisha Ts. The post Chillmaster misses out as Nisha Ts joins Germany’s Moto Moto festival appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Protesters say ‘mission accomplished’ after Auxillia Mnangagwa skips London summit

She travels two days early to another summit in Dubai instead

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7 d. ago Fake ‘son’ fleeces Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant founder Mazibuko of US$5,600

BULAWAYO - Sipho Mazibuko, the founder of the Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant, claims she was swindled out of US$5,600 by a young man she had taken in and treated like a son. The post Fake ‘son’ fleeces Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant founder Mazibuko of US$5,600 appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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9 d. ago Gattuso named Italy coach as the Azzurri aim to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, [...]

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1 week ago ‘Traffic saved me’: Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes

By BBC News BHOOMI Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport – so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms Chauhan, a business administration student who lives in Bristol with her husband, had been visiting western The post ‘Traffic saved me’: Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Gary Oldman and Strictly Come Dancing hosts join Beckham in honours

By BBC News ACTOR Gary Oldman has been knighted alongside David Beckham on a King’s Birthday Honours list that also recognises Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. The Oscar winner and the former football England captain are among 19 new sirs, while 21 damehoods have been announced, including singer and actress Elaine The post Gary Oldman and Strictly Come Dancing hosts join Beckham in honours appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Which other US cities have joined LA’s protests over immigration raids?

Protests have spread across America following days of demonstrations in Los Angeles against immigration raids by the federal government. Thousands of troops...

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1 week ago Boy’s mutilated body found with missing parts in suspected ritual killing 

By Staff Reporter POLICE in Mashonaland West have arrested a 32-year-old Chinhoyi man for allegedly killing a boy before removing some body parts suspectedly for rituals. The mutilated body was found with the stomach ripped open and the genitals were missing. The discovery was made on Monday, leading to the arrest of Lloyd Gwenhere of The post Boy’s mutilated body found with missing parts in suspected ritual killing  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago High Court to revisit Chillmaster’s “culpable homicide and driving without a license” case

HARARE - The High Court of Zimbabwe is set to review the case that saw singer Chillmaster escape jail time after he was sentenced to community service following his conviction for culpable homicide and driving without a license. The post High Court to revisit Chillmaster’s “culpable homicide and driving without a license” case appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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2 w. ago UZ lecturers’ job action reaches day 56, state universities to join 

By Thandiwe Garusa ALL state universities across Zimbabwe are set to join the ongoing University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers’ industrial action if salary demands are not met.  The indefinite strike by UZ academic staff, which began on April 16, reached its 56th day on Monday.  The striking lecturers held their fifth demonstration on campus, vowing The post UZ lecturers’ job action reaches day 56, state universities to join  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Medicines regulator warns against illegal use of ‘skinny jab’ for weight loss

By Staff Reporter  THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and the Health Professions Authority (HPA) have cautioned the public against the illegal sale, purchase, and use of Ozempic, a prescription medication known as the “skinny jab.” The Ozempic is originally designed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In a joint statement, MCAZ Director-General The post Medicines regulator warns against illegal use of ‘skinny jab’ for weight loss appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Russia launches ‘massive’ strikes days after Ukrainian drone attack

Russia launched large-scale drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s capital and other parts of the country early on Friday, officials said. At...

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2 w. ago Warrant of arrest for former Zanu PF youth league leader Matutu after he misses trial

HARARE – A warrant of arrest has been issued against former Zanu PF youth leader [...]

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2 w. ago Zimbabwe has $9billion plan to join African electricity drive

Bloomberg The plan, which falls under the World Bank and African Development Bank’s Mission 300 program, envisages a more than doubling of the country’s power production from hydro, wind, solar and biomass plants. Zimbabwe laid out plans to raise more than $9 billion to boost energy access at a conference in London on Wednesday, an The post Zimbabwe has $9billion plan to join African electricity drive appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Scotts Maphuma faces backlash for missing major children’s festival in Mozambique

IOL Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lebajoa, is making headlines once again, and this time it is because he found himself in hot water as he was reportedly arrested over the weekend in Mozambique, where he was scheduled to perform. The “Shayi’Moto” singer was set to perform in the country over the weekend at an The post Scotts Maphuma faces backlash for missing major children’s festival in Mozambique appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago Imvimbi Arts triumphs in Mat North Chibuku Neshamwari fest as Katawa Traditional Dance tops Mash. West contest

ASHLEY MOYOIMVIMBI Arts emerged victorious at the Matabeleland North edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival, impressing adjudicators with a captivating... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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3 w. ago Olorato Mongale: Suspect in South African student’s murder killed in police shootout

BBC A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student has been killed in a shootout with the police. The man was linked to the death of Olorato Mongale, whose body was found in Johannesburg on Sunday, about two hours after she was reported missing having gone on a date. In the The post Olorato Mongale: Suspect in South African student’s murder killed in police shootout appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago Mother and accomplices sentenced to life for kidnapping and trafficking missing Joshlin Smith

In a case that has gripped South Africa, Racquel "Kelly" Smith, the mother of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith, has been sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and human trafficking. The post Mother and accomplices sentenced to life for kidnapping and trafficking missing Joshlin Smith appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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3 w. ago Zanu PF will winnow out anyone with hidden ambitions – Mutsvangwa says as business tycoon Tagwirei ‘eyes’ presidency

By Tapiwa Svondo ZANU PF will not tolerate businessmen who join the party with “hidden ambitions”, the party spokesperson has said. This follows reports that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, who was recently nominated for the party’s Central Committee by Zanu PF’s Harare Province, is eyeing the presidency. The Central Committee is one of ZANU PF’s most The post Zanu PF will winnow out anyone with hidden ambitions – Mutsvangwa says as business tycoon Tagwirei ‘eyes’ presidency appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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