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FIVE AIRPORT OFFICIALS ARRESTED OVER BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS
Five police and agriculture officials stationed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport are expected in court after ZACC arrested them over alleged bribe demands from travellers.
ZIMBABWE'S FERTILISER IMPORT BILL: WHY ARE LOCAL PLANTS STILL IDLE?
Zimbabwe imported US$333.47 million worth of fertiliser between January and August 2026, despite having domestic installed capacity of about two million tonnes. The figures expose the challenge of reviving the country's fertiliser manufacturing industry.
TRAVELLER’S AGONY: WELCOME TO MVURWI
A once-praised Harare-Mvurwi road has deteriorated into an obstacle course, with motorists negotiating dangerous potholes from the Mazowe turn-off all the way into Mvurwi.
International News
Kenya Convicts Preacher Over 191 Shakahola Deaths
By Southerton Business Times Reporter A Kenyan court has found self-proclaimed preacher Paul Mackenzie and 28 associates guilty of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola Forest starvation cult case. The verdict was delivered on Monday, 19 October 2026, at the Mombasa High Court, bringing a major development in one of Kenya’s most disturbing cases of religious extremism. Mackenzie was accused of directing followers to starve themselves and their childre
Diddy Transferred to Pennsylvania Prison After Head Injury Reports
Sean “Diddy” Combs has moved to a Pennsylvania federal prison following reports of a head injury at Fort Dix. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for his transfer.
11 Women Found Dead in Ekurhuleni in 10 Weeks
Eleven women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni over the past 10 weeks, with police investigating the cases separately and four people currently in custody.
Community News
CULTURE SHOCK: 10 EVERYDAY AFRICAN HABITS THAT CAN BREAK US RULES
Collecting rainwater, keeping chickens and growing vegetables are everyday activities in many African homes. But in parts of the United States, these practices can be subject to local regulations.
FOLLOWING THE FATE DOWN THE DRAIN
After losing his ability to work as a bricklayer, Jairos finds an unexpected family in Mai Ruru's three children. But when she disappears, three stranded Congolese musicians arrive, opening a new chapter in his life.
WHEN A SONG BECOMES A MEMORY
Paul Matavire's Akanaka Akarara takes on a deeply personal meaning in this reflection on a painful marriage, lost trust and the decision to protect one's peace rather than attempt marriage again.
Sports News
SABLES SUFFER 43-7 DEFEAT TO SAMOA
Zimbabwe's Sables were beaten 43-7 by Samoa in Wakefield, with Latrell Ah Kiong scoring three tries in a dominant performance.
YOUNG CYCLIST CHASES NATIONAL CHAMPION DREAM
By Southerton Business Times | Harare Thirteen-year-old Shylet Chiwunga is among cyclists tackling the demanding Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke, braving scorching temperatures and challenging terrain as the three-day expedition heads towards its final destination in Zvishavane. Despite the demanding conditions, the young cyclist remains focused on her ambition of becoming a national cycling champion. “The conditions have been tough, but I have been managing. It is a sport I inten
CAS to Hear Senegal Appeal Over AFCON Final
Senegal will take its dispute with CAF over the 2025 AFCON final to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on October 8.
Arts News
LET US BE PROUD OF WHO WE ARE
NAMA Award-winning poet Mambo Guramatunhu's new book, Bvute, challenges Africans to stop running from their cultural identity and embrace their languages, traditions, food and heritage.
FROM PABLOZ TO VYBE: A NEW ERA FOR HARARE'S ENTERTAINMENT SCENE
Pabloz is entering a new chapter as VYBE, with an expanded vision that combines nightlife, premium hospitality, corporate functions and private celebrations.
FACELESS BEHIND THE MASK: WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES TAKE CENTRE STAGE
The second gallery of Gwen Mushonga's Faceless Behind the Mask exhibition celebrates women with disabilities as advocates, creative leaders and contributors to national development.
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