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The Denham Tragedy: Inside the Final Days of a Zimbabwean Family Torn Apart
The deaths of Nothabo Khumalo and her daughters have shaken Zimbabweans around the world. This feature examines the final days before the tragedy, the international investigation that followed and the broader lessons about domestic violence.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 193 min read


Zimbabwe Mining Workers Secure New Minimum Wage of US$418 Per Month
Mine workers in Zimbabwe will earn higher minimum salaries under a new wage agreement that sets the lowest monthly wage at US$418 from January to December 2026.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


TRAGEDY: US$2 Classroom Dispute Ends in Death of 14-Year-Old Mushunje High Student
MUTARE — A tragic classroom altercation over just US$2 (approximately R35) has left the Marange community in deep mourning after a 14-year-old Form One learner at Mushunje High School was fatally struck by his best friend. The deceased, Leonard Karimanzira, collapsed and died during lessons following a sudden dispute that escalated in front of dozens of classmates. The incident has forced local business leaders, educators, and governance experts to confront growing concerns o

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


COURT REPORT: Legal Precedent or Judicial Leniency? The Masasi High Rape Conviction Shockwaves
MUTARE — A dark cloud of legal debate and public outrage continues to hover over Manicaland after Regional Magistrate Ms. Sekai Chiwundura handed down a total of 15 years in prison to two former Masasi High School pupils convicted of raping a minor schoolmate, only to suspend the entire custodial term because of their ages. The ruling has ignited a fierce national conversation regarding the intersections of juvenile justice, corporate social responsibility for digital platfor

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


President Mnangagwa Positions MSMEs as Engine of Vision 2030 Economy
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched the National MSMEs and Cooperatives Indaba, reaffirming Government's commitment to supporting small businesses through finance, innovation and regulatory reforms.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


86 Zimbabwe Councils Receive No Devolution Funds in 2025
Most of Zimbabwe's local authorities failed to receive devolution funding in 2025, raising concerns over stalled infrastructure projects, weakened service delivery and planning uncertainty.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


Nine Feared Dead After Kombi Plunges Into Ruti Dam in Buhera
A church trip ended in tragedy after a kombi reportedly slid into Ruti Dam in Buhera during boarding, with villagers recovering bodies before rescue teams arrived.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


Harare City Council Denies Operating a Secret Payroll
By Southerton Business Times | Harare Harare City Council (HCC) has dismissed allegations that it operates a secret payroll, describing the claims as false, malicious and intended to mislead residents. In a statement issued on Thursday, Acting Town Clerk Warren Chiwawa said reports suggesting the local authority maintains a hidden payroll system were inaccurate and did not reflect the council's payroll administration processes. "Our attention has been drawn to a story in the

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


Anti-Immigrant Violence Forces Migrants to Flee South African Towns
Fresh anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has forced foreign nationals to flee their homes, with hundreds seeking shelter as governments organise voluntary repatriation programmes.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 173 min read


Government to Repatriate Body of Zimbabwean Killed in South Africa Xenophobic Attack
Government has pledged to repatriate the body of a Zimbabwean man killed during anti-immigrant violence in South Africa as humanitarian partners continue supporting returnees at Bulawayo's Njube transit centre.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


Parliament Rejects MP's Call to Expel South Africans from Zimbabwe
Parliament has dismissed a proposal by Zaka South MP Clemence Chiduwa to expel South African nationals from Zimbabwe, with the Government reaffirming its commitment to Ubuntu and peaceful coexistence.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa Donates Food Hampers to Women in Beitbridge
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has donated food hampers and clothing to women in Beitbridge and called on communities to embrace returning Zimbabweans and utilise the skills they acquired abroad.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


Prime Homes Directors in Court Over Alleged US$2 Million Property Fraud
Two directors of Prime Homes have appeared in court accused of forging a board resolution to place the company under liquidation and facilitate the sale of a Marlborough property worth US$2 million.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


Holy Ten's Baby Mama Alleges Domestic Abuse by New Boyfriend
Chelsea Tariro Hlomayi has alleged that she endured verbal and physical abuse in a relationship, sharing photographs of alleged injuries and calling on women experiencing abuse to prioritise their wellbeing.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


The Economics of the Kombi Queue Business Lessons from Zimbabwe's Informal Sector
Mai Chibaya has been queuing since 5:40am. She knows this because the man behind her checks his phone every ninety seconds and announces the time like a town crier nobody asked for. She does not need him. She has the queue in her bones.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 173 min read


MCAZ Warns Zimbabwean Influencers Over Illegal Medicine Advertising
MCAZ has engaged Zimbabwean content creators and influencers over the illegal promotion of unregistered medicines, saying education and compliance are key to protecting public health.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 172 min read


Zimbabwean Church Elder Jailed 13 Years for Rape as UK Police Hunt Fugitive
A UK court has sentenced Zimbabwean national and former ZAOGA Leeds Assembly elder Innocent Majoni to 13 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Police are searching for him after he failed to appear for sentencing.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 162 min read


Thomas Mapfumo’s Zimbabwe Return Hailed as Boost for Arts Industry
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe has welcomed Thomas Mapfumo's return for performances later this year, describing the Chimurenga legend's homecoming as a major boost for Zimbabwe's arts sector and cultural heritage.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 162 min read


Two Men Jailed for Stealing Pirate Taxis in Separate Robberies
Two men have been jailed for a combined 19 years after being convicted of robbing pirate taxi drivers of their vehicles in separate incidents in Masvingo and Chipinge, police have confirmed.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 162 min read


Two Jailed 20 Years for Nyamandlovu Murder as Wife Dies Before Trial
The High Court has sentenced two Bulawayo men to 20 years in prison each for the 2021 murder of Anold Moyo in Nyamandlovu. The victim's wife, who was accused of orchestrating the killing, allegedly died before she could stand trial.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 162 min read
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