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Magistrate orders medical tests after accused allege police assault
A Harare magistrate has ordered medical examinations for Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika and Isaac Arab Jessub after they allegedly told the court they were assaulted by police during their arrest.

Southerton Business Times
Aug 82 min read


Police investigate the death of an unidentified man in Harare
Police are investigating after an unidentified man was found dead along First Street near Kuwana House in central Harare on Friday morning.

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Aug 82 min read


Zimbabwean man accused of selling the same tuck shop to four buyers
Four South Africans have reportedly been left fighting over ownership of the same tuck shop container after a Zimbabwean man allegedly sold it to each of them separately.

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Aug 82 min read


Mt Pleasant MP unveils digital education plan for public schools
Mt Pleasant MP G. Mashavave has unveiled plans to equip public schools with Starlink internet, CCTV security, digital management systems and e-learning resources.

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Aug 73 min read


Zimbabwe’s AI visionary honoured with Global Platinum Award
Zimbabwe National AI Strategy co-architect Hon Dr Martin Muduva has been awarded the GBAN Platinum Award for Visionary Leadership and Sustainability Excellence at a ceremony presided over by VP Kembo Mohadi.

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Aug 72 min read


Government, stakeholders call for dismissal of kombi touts in Zimbabwe
The Consumer Protection Commission and key transport stakeholders in Zimbabwe have called for an immediate end to kombi touts, citing illegal passenger harassment, lack of training, and violations of the Consumer Protection Act.

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Aug 72 min read


MSU dismisses nine lecturers over examination errors
Midlands State University has reportedly dismissed nine lecturers following disciplinary proceedings over alleged examination paper errors, failure to correct mistakes and absenteeism during examination sessions.

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Aug 72 min read


Harare records 1,341 annual HIV infections among young people aged 15–24
Harare has recorded an estimated 1,341 new HIV infections annually among people aged 15 to 24, prompting health authorities to intensify prevention and awareness programmes.

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Aug 72 min read


Harare man in court over alleged illegal gold mining in Marlborough
A Harare man has appeared in court over alleged illegal gold mining, blasting and possession of explosives at a residential property in Marlborough.

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Aug 72 min read


Zimbabwe-Oman Operation Dismantles Human Trafficking, Drug Smuggling Ring
INTERPOL says authorities in Zimbabwe and Oman have dismantled a suspected human trafficking and drug smuggling syndicate after a victim was allegedly forced to swallow drug-filled capsules.

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Aug 72 min read


OPINION / GOVERNANCE: The Pavement Pharmacy — The Rise of Informal Medicine Trade in Harare
The regulators know all this. Circulars get issued. Licenses get revoked. Blitzes get announced with the appropriate stern language about the full force of the law. Doc is back at the corner the following week, because enforcement without alternative is just a temporary interruption of an economic necessity, the same way the illegal bus terminus behind him reopens within hours of every council crackdown.

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Aug 74 min read


Zimbabwe Begins Legal Review to Address Rights of Intersex People
The Government of Zimbabwe has begun reviewing laws affecting intersex people following a court challenge, with ministers acknowledging legal gaps that affect access to identity documents and public services.

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Aug 72 min read


Woman Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting 16-Year-Old Chigodora High School Learner
By Southerton Business Times Reporter MUTARE — A 16-year-old Form Three learner at St Werburgh’s High School in Chigodora was left severely injured and unable to walk independently after she was allegedly assaulted by the mother of a primary school pupil in a feud over reported bullying. The incident occurred as the teenager was walking home from school. The suspect, identified as Plaxedes Muchena of Chigodora, allegedly confronted the learner, accusing her of participating i

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Aug 72 min read


Musasa Raises Alarm Over Femicide and Filicide Cases, Calls for Urgent Action
The Musasa Project has called for urgent action to combat gender-based violence following recent femicide and filicide cases, urging communities and authorities to strengthen protection for women and children.

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Aug 62 min read


US Embassy Challenges Zimbabwe Minister's Claims Over Rejected US$365 Million Health Deal
The US Embassy in Harare has disputed Minister Zhemu Soda's explanation for Zimbabwe's rejection of a US$365 million health agreement, saying the proposed deal was intended to support HIV, TB, malaria and other public health programmes.

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Aug 62 min read


Good News for Motorists: Old Class 2 Licence Holders Can Still Drive Light Vehicles Without Retesting
The Vehicle Inspectorate Department has clarified that motorists who obtained Class 2 driver's licences before SI 119 of 2023 do not need to retake driving tests and can continue driving Class 4 and Class 5 vehicles.

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Aug 62 min read


'US$20 Changed My Life': Chikurubi Inmate Warns Students Against Crime and Drug Abuse
A Chikurubi Female Prison inmate has urged students to avoid crime, drugs and the lure of quick money after sharing how her decisions ultimately led to imprisonment.

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Aug 62 min read


Air Zimbabwe Hikes Harare-London Fares by Up to 60% After Flights Resume
Air Zimbabwe has raised Harare-London airfares by nearly 60%, with one-way tickets increasing to US$790 and return fares climbing to US$1,412 after the airline resumed normal operations.

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Aug 62 min read


Thomas Mapfumo Defends US$1 Million Deal, Says Wicknell Chivayo Is ‘A Big Fan’
Thomas Mapfumo has defended accepting US$1 million to perform at Jah Prayzah's wedding and a private event hosted by Wicknell Chivayo, saying it is payment for his services rather than a gift.

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Aug 62 min read


Bulawayo Police Seize 31.8kg of Cannabis and Hundreds of BronCleer Bottles in Anti-Drug Raids
Police in Bulawayo have arrested two suspects and recovered 31.8kg of cannabis and hundreds of bottles of BronCleer cough syrup in separate operations targeting illegal drug trafficking.

Southerton Business Times
Aug 62 min read
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