The National Railways of Zimbabwe has announced plans to build mineral logistics hubs and new railway lines linking major mines to export corridors as part of efforts to lower transport costs and boost mining exports.

Police have appealed for information leading to the arrest of Emmanuel Makazi, who is wanted in connection with the alleged fatal stabbing of his younger brother during a dispute over a missing US$50.

A Johannesburg court has postponed firearm and extradition proceedings involving British-Zimbabwean Ndodana Tshuma, who is wanted in the UK over the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters.

More than 100 Zimbabwean pensioners have approached the High Court seeking a review of NSSA pension payments, arguing the current benefits are inadequate and no longer reflect their lifetime contributions.

A Lupane State University student has denied attempting to bribe a lecturer to secure a passing grade, arguing that money transferred via EcoCash was a refund linked to a tomato supply agreement.

Police have appealed for information leading to the arrest of opposition activist Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba Veshanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority.

Zimbabwean rapper Holy Ten has been granted US$500 bail after appearing in court on a rape charge. The matter has been postponed to 7 August as investigators await forensic results and age verification documents.

Seven children were among nine Jehovah's Witnesses members who died after a parked kombi rolled into Ruti Dam while they were travelling to a church gathering in Murambinda.

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Chiredzi Town Council acting town secretary Consider Kubiku over allegations that he bypassed recruitment procedures to appoint and promote unqualified employees.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned mourners against parading coffins in city centres or carrying them on top of vehicles, saying the practice endangers public safety and violates the law.

Government ministries and ZINWA have denied any official relationship with former CAES director Martin Zharare as fraud investigations in Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West and Binga continue.

A CID Drugs and Narcotics Unit officer has appeared in court accused of smuggling 40.8kg of dagga and 200 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup into Zimbabwe through illegal crossing points near Beitbridge.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned retailers and consumers against buying or selling unlabelled alcoholic beverages as authorities intensify operations to remove counterfeit alcohol from the market.

The Auditor-General says Harare City Council failed to provide payroll records supporting ZiG691.29 billion in employee costs, resulting in adverse audit opinions. By Southerton Business Times Reporter | HARARE The Harare City Council (HCC) failed to provide supporting payroll records for ZiG691.29 billion in employee salary payments over two financial years, prompting the Auditor-General to issue adverse audit opinions on the municipality's 2022 and 2023 financial statements

Back in the day, the hospital was a sacred place. I remember going to the hospital for the dentist to fix my teeth after a terrible accident at the playground, and when I broke my hand after falling from a tree. It was there where you would see dim faces on the hospital beds and in the corridors. The wards were never full, and health staff would have plenty of time to reconnect over meals, signified by their laughter.

The Government has instructed schools across Zimbabwe to enrol learners returning from South Africa without requiring transfer letters or academic reports after thousands of families fled anti-migrant unrest.

Zimbabwe recorded 6,177 neonatal deaths and 563 maternal deaths from more than 410,000 deliveries in 2025, with Parliament hearing that birth asphyxia and postpartum haemorrhage remain the leading causes.

Transport Minister Felix Mhona unveils Air Zimbabwe's Airbus A330-300 ahead of the airline's inaugural direct flight between Harare and London Gatwick. By Southerton Business Times Reporter | HARARE Air Zimbabwe's long-awaited direct Harare–London Gatwick service has received a strong market response, with 1,479 passengers already booking seats ahead of the inaugural flight scheduled for 22 July 2026, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has announce

The US$133 million Kunzvi Dam project is nearing completion and is expected to transform Harare's water security while supporting irrigation, renewable energy generation and rural economic development.

Government says Zimbabwe's mineral beneficiation programme is creating jobs and transforming rural communities as Eberne Investments expands granite processing operations in Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe.