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Australia Central Bank Reduces Interest Rates for the first time in 4 years

As Home Owners get some relief By Kwedu News The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a 0,25% reduction in the cash rate yesterday, bringing much needed relief to millions of home owners though many would have expected a bigger reduction. In a media release after its board meeting,the central bank said ” ..the board decided […]

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Gweru Journalists Trained On Disability-Friendly terminology

By Dumisani Ndlovu Harare-based organization Deaf Women Included has trained almost 20 journalists on disability-friendly terminology, marking a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and respect in media reporting. The training, held on Wednesday, February 2025, aimed to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills to use language that is respectful and empowering for persons with

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Sons of Ex Zanu PF Councilor Simbi in violent robbery scams

Sons of Ex-ZANU PF councillor embroiled in violent robbery cases By Dumisani Ndlovu A wave of violent robbery has swept through Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector, leaving a trail of serious injuries. The latest incident involves Nyasha Osward Simbi and Alex Simbi, sons of Charles Simbi, a prominent former ZANU PF councillor and losing parliamentary candidate.

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VISET Seeks to Amplify Community Voices for improved services through LACE

By Delicious Mathuthu Gweru, Zimbabwe – In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in public service delivery, the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) is introducing the Local Authorities Citizen Engagement (LACE) Community Scorecard, an innovative tool that will enable communities to assess and improve the quality of health and education services.

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Pirate Taxi Driver Caged 20 years for raping 10 year Old Girl

By Kwedu News A Harare-based pirate taxi driver, Ngonidzashe Chiwanga, has been handed a 20-year jail term for raping a 10-year-old girl in December last year. Chiwanga had offered the minor a lift to Highfields high-density suburb, but instead diverted the route to a secluded area in Glen Norah A, where the crime occurred. Magistrate

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Daughter takes Father to court for demanding to know if she was still a Virgin

Daughter, Father Virginity Row Ends in Court, Peace Order Granted By Kwedu News A 20-year-old woman, Deon Njiri, was granted a peace order against her father, Arnold Njiri, by the Harare Civil Court on Wednesday after the former, accused her father of harassment, calling her names and physical abuse, including demanding a virginity test. Deon

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New Kwekwe GMB Silos almost Complete

By Delicious Mathuthu Kwekwe, Zimbabwe – Construction of the new 56,000 metric tonne Grain Marketing Board (GMB) silo depot in Kwekwe is nearing completion, at 85%, with grain storage expected to start this harvest season. As the Midlands Province is witnessing a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural development, the state-of-the-art facility is part of

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Minister Garwe Unveils motorbikes and solar powered offices

By Dumisani NdlovuMvuma-In a momentous boost to rural development, Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has commissioned 33 motorbikes for councillors and solarised the Chirumanzu Rural District Council offices in Mvuma.The development is part of the government’s efforts to promote rural development and improve service delivery. The motorbikes are expected to enhance

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Zimbabwe Seeks to protect wildlife with Strategic partnerships

By Dumisani Ndlovu Representatives from the Tikki Hywood Foundation, Lisa Hywood and Silent Shook, recently met with Prosecutor General Loyce Matanda Moyo to discuss ways to enhance cooperation in the fight against wildlife crime.The National Prosecution Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) highlighted that the meeting aimed at forming strategic partnerships for 2025, focusing on improving prosecutions

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Blood Cancer Crisis Hits Australia With Calls for Urgent Action

…Set to become Australia’s most deadly and common cancer in a decade By Kwedu News Sydney – Australia faces a devastating health crisis with a steep rise in blood cancer incidences as experts warn that urgent action is needed to prevent a catastrophic rise in mortality rates. A report recently released by the Leukaemia Foundation,

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