By Southerton Business Times | Harare The Government has introduced sweeping new regulations requiring property developers to finance and construct electricity infrastructure for new residential, commercial and industrial developments before selling or leasing serviced stands. The measures, contained in Statutory Instrument 128 of 2026, are aimed at ensuring new developments are fully serviced with reliable electricity while reducing the burden on the Zimbabwe Electricity Tra

Police in Manicaland are searching for the mother of a newborn baby girl who was found abandoned near Hot Springs Clinic in Chimanimani before being rescued and taken to hospital.

Police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old village head from Rusape after he was found dead at his home. A post-mortem examination will determine the cause of death.

Zimbabwe has approved a second round of cost-of-doing-business reforms, reducing licence fees, sports levies and regulatory charges across agriculture, transport and other sectors.

The Zimbabwean Government is planning curriculum reforms that will introduce Artificial Intelligence, coding and robotics as compulsory learning areas from primary school to prepare learners for a digital future.

From playing several instruments and producing award-winning musicians to releasing six solo albums and presenting an African radio programme in Britain, his journey reflects remarkable creative endurance. Que Montana continues to prove that talent can evolve, cross borders and find new audiences. From Zimbabwean stages to British airwaves, Quinton is not merely preserving his career in the diaspora—he is building an even bigger one.

Zimbabwe's football fraternity has paid tribute to legendary Polish coach Wiesław Grabowski, whose pioneering work in youth development left a lasting mark on the country's football.

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that Class 2 driver's licence holders can still legally drive Class 4 vehicles, dismissing social media claims of changes to Zimbabwe's licensing system.

The Hwange Regional Court has sentenced a Binga man to an effective 10 years in prison after convicting him of six counts of attempted murder and one drug-related offence.

The UK Government has appointed Gill Lever OBE as His Majesty's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, replacing Peter Vowles, with her appointment set to take effect in September 2026.

Dr Johannes Marisa has urged Zimbabweans to practise good hygiene and seek medical care if flu-like symptoms worsen, saying the current respiratory illness could be COVID-19, seasonal influenza or another virus.

Eight men have been arrested after police uncovered an alleged illegal underground mining operation in Marlborough, Harare, where suspects reportedly dug a 10-metre-deep shaft in a residential neighbourhood.

By Southerton Business Times | Harare A routine attempt to cross the road turned tragic after a Toyota Aqua struck two pedestrians at a designated pedestrian crossing along Samora Machel Avenue in Harare, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the fatal road traffic accident occurred at around 1:50 pm on Sunday, 2 August 2026, at the Showgrounds pedestrian crossing, and has renewed calls for motorists to exercise greater

The Government has warned operators of unlicensed drug rehabilitation centres that they face prosecution as Zimbabwe moves to establish a new Drug and Substance Abuse Control Agency.

By Southerton Business Times | Harare The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially released the June 2026 Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examination results, with candidates able to access their results online from 6:00 pm on Monday, 3 August. Speaking at a media briefing in Harare, ZIMSEC Board Chairperson Professor Paul Mapfumo announced that the results would be available through the council's online results portal for five days. "The Zimbabwe School

Air Zimbabwe has attributed the first cancellation of its recently relaunched Harare-London service to operational reasons and announced a revised schedule for affected passengers.

NetOne CEO Raphael Mushanawani is expected to leave the state-owned telecommunications company after the board reportedly resolved not to renew his contract when it expires in September 2026.

Residents and civic organisations in Mutare have called for an immediate halt to mining at Christmas Pass, alleging a mining company ignored an EMA order and continued excavations above Toronto suburb.

A Harare man has been arrested by ZACC on allegations of defrauding home seekers of US$4,580 using fake City of Harare offer letters and forged council documents in a residential stands scam.

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