Nigerians slammed Donald Trump’s talk of possible US military action, with social media and officials warning such a move would provoke fierce resistance and diplomatic fallout ( image source ) LAGOS — Nigerians on social media reacted angrily after former US president Donald Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible action over alleged large-scale attacks on Christians in Nigeria. Many users ridiculed the suggestion and insisted American forces would fac

A speeding motorist ran a red light in Harare, killing one and injuring 17 in a multi-vehicle crash that reignited calls for stricter traffic enforcement and safer city roads ( image source ) HARARE — One person died and 17 others were injured in central Harare on Monday morning after a motorist allegedly ran a red light and ploughed into a commuter omnibus, setting off a multi-vehicle collision at one of the city’s busiest intersections. The crash occurred at the junction of

Zimbabweans remain loyal to Mazoe Crush despite a new Carlsberg–Varun partnership. Experts say the alliance focuses on beer, not soft drinks, leaving Mazoe’s dominance intact for now ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabweans from across the social spectrum have dismissed concerns that the newly announced strategic alliance between Denmark’s Carlsberg Group and India’s Varun Beverages Ltd will threaten Mazoe Crush, the beloved fruit drink produced by Schweppes Zimbabwe. The debate

NSSA acting general manager Hashmon Matemera has been charged with allegedly helping externalise US$340 million while managing BancABC ( image source ) HARARE — National Social Security Authority (NSSA) acting general manager Hashmon Matemera has appeared in the Harare Magistrates’ Court facing charges of facilitating the externalisation of about US$340 million during his tenure as managing director of BancABC, court sources and prosecution papers reveal. Matemera (52) stood

Dynamos coach Kelvin Kaindu urges his team to secure Premier Soccer League survival through results on the pitch rather than relying on other teams ( image source ) HARARE — Kelvin Kaindu, the pastor-coach credited with sparking Dynamos’ late revival, issued a clear challenge to his players after Sunday’s vital 1-0 win over Bikita Minerals at Rufaro Stadium: secure survival by winning your own matches, not by relying on the misfortune of rivals. Kaindu’s message carries weigh

Zimbabwean film producer Marc T Mandisoul has been nominated for the Global Entrepreneurs Award at the Global Industry Awards in Accra, Ghana ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwean film producer Marc T Mandisoul has been nominated for the Global Entrepreneurs Award at the Global Industry Awards, an honour organisers say recognises excellence, innovation and transformational leadership across industries. The ceremony will be held from November 21 to 23 at La Palm Royal Beach Hot

Fastjet Zimbabwe celebrates 10 years of affordable air travel, marking a decade of connecting cities, boosting tourism, and strengthening business links across Southern Africa ( image source ) HARARE — Fastjet Zimbabwe commemorated its 10th anniversary on 28 October 2025, celebrating a decade of low-cost connectivity that executives say transformed domestic travel, supported tourism, and boosted business links across Southern Africa. The milestone reflects the carrier’s resil

Bulawayo gospel artist Nyashadzashe Muzhari shares his powerful journey from personal struggle to spiritual renewal, using music as a tool for healing, faith, and worship ( image source ) BULAWAYO — In a city where music is a pulse and faith a refuge, 33-year-old gospel artist Nyashadzashe Muzhari has turned personal struggle into a ministry of song. For Muzhari, music is more than performance; it is therapy, testimony, and a conduit for healing that reaches beyond the stage.

Harare City Council has proposed sharp increases in cemetery and burial fees for 2026, prompting public concern over affordability and fairness amid rising living costs ( image source ) HARARE — The City of Harare has proposed a significant increase in cemetery and burial fees that, if approved, will come into effect on January 1, 2026, tightening the cost of saying farewell to loved ones at a time of rising living expenses. Under the draft tariff schedule now on public depos

The African Union’s limited response to Africa’s crises reflects funding gaps, political fragmentation and donor dependence ( image source ) The African Union’s ability to act decisively while conflict engulfs Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Mozambique, Côte d’Ivoire and now Tanzania is under renewed scrutiny. Analysts say the AU’s limited effectiveness stems not from a hidden conspiracy but from fragile finances, diffuse decision-making and political const

Zinara has distributed dignity packs to over 760 girls in Bubi District under its Project We Care initiative, tackling period poverty and promoting school attendance ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) this week distributed dignity packs to more than 760 schoolgirls in Bubi District, part of a broader social-support drive officials say targets period poverty in remote communities and aims to improve school attendance among adolescent

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission warns that severe understaffing is weakening investigations and case processing ( image source ) HARARE — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) says it is severely understaffed, a shortfall that officials warn is hampering investigations, slowing case processing and weakening anti-corruption enforcement across the country. Commission sources told the press that investigative teams are stretched thin, with a growing docket of co

Police are investigating Harare socialite sisters Chido and Samantha Chidziva after a nightclub incident involving allegations of drugging and sexual assault ( image source ) HARARE — Socialite Chido Chidziva, popularly known as Ms Rockshade, and her sister Samantha Chidziva are at the centre of a police investigation following an incident in Harare on 31 October that Samantha reported as involving drugging, sexual assault and abandonment after a night out, according to local

Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) introduces a 10-cluster framework prioritising industrialisation, value addition, and social inclusion ( image source ) HARARE — Government planners have completed a new 10-cluster framework to guide the implementation of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), a five-year economic blueprint aimed at driving Zimbabwe from post-crisis recovery towards inclusive, middle-income growth by 2030. The framework organises key prio

Prophet Walter Magaya faces rape and fraud charges after his arrest by a specialised police unit in Harare ( image source ) HARARE — Self-styled prophet Walter Magaya, founder and leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, is due to appear in court today following his arrest by a specialised police unit on allegations that include rape and fraud, according to police and local media reports. Authorities confirmed that Magaya was taken into custody early Satu

Zimbabwe’s move to merge business and vehicle licence fees into single payments has been praised by traders and SMEs as a boost for cash flow, formalisation, and transparency ( image source ) HARARE — Government reforms to merge and reduce local business and vehicle licence fees have been hailed by traders and small-business owners as a practical boost to cash flow, formalisation, and municipal transparency. Announced in early November, the new measures consolidate multiple l

Mpilo School of Nursing led Zimbabwe’s 2025 national nursing exams as 2,600 nurses graduated in Bulawayo ( image source ) BULAWAYO — Mpilo School of Nursing has emerged as Zimbabwe’s top-performing institution in this year’s national nursing examinations, leading a cohort of 2,600 trainee nurses who were formally certified at a graduation ceremony held in Bulawayo on Friday. Education authorities confirmed that Mpilo achieved the highest aggregate pass rate among all nursing

A Southerton Business Times investigation profiles Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leaders ( image source ) As Sudan’s brutal war deepens, attention is turning to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — a paramilitary group accused of orchestrating widespread atrocities in Darfur and beyond. Southerton Business Times examines the profiles of top RSF figures whose names dominate international investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo-Hemedti

A 21-year-old Esigodini man has been jailed for raping his 93-year-old grandmother ( image source ) BULAWAYO — A 21-year-old man from Esigodini has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term after being found guilty of raping a 93-year-old woman, in a case that underscores the courts’ firm stance on sexual violence against the elderly and other vulnerable citizens. According to court records and prosecution reports, the man was arrested shortly after the assault following swift

Accusations that President William Ruto aided Sudan’s RSF remain unproven. Evidence suggests grounds for investigation but no confirmed complicity ( image source ) Accusations that Kenya’s President William Ruto is complicit in atrocities in Sudan have circulated since 2024, ranging from alleged diplomatic support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to claims of logistical or material assistance. These are serious allegations: under international criminal law, complicity or “a