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Two Found Dead, Several Injured in Mysterious Night of Violence in Ziko, Seke
Police are investigating a series of violent incidents in Ziko, Seke, after two people were found dead and several others injured during a night that has left the community shaken and demanding answers.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 143 min read


Poverty, Low Female Condom Use Threaten HIV Prevention Efforts in Mashonaland West
Women in Mashonaland West face growing HIV risks as poverty, low female condom use and limited healthcare access undermine prevention efforts. Communities are calling for clinics and stronger empowerment programmes.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 143 min read


High Court Overturns Harare Man’s Cyberbullying Conviction Over Flawed WhatsApp Evidence
The High Court has overturned a Harare man’s cyberbullying conviction, ruling that investigators failed to conclusively prove WhatsApp messages originated from his phone, setting an important precedent for cybercrime prosecutions in Zimbabwe.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 143 min read


Scooter Transport Boom Disrupts Kombi and Mushikashika Market in Norton
Three-wheeled scooters are rapidly becoming a preferred transport option in Norton, offering commuters cheaper fares and door-to-door service while raising questions about licensing and regulation.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 133 min read


Childhood Grudge Ends in Stabbing as Matibi Drinking Session Turns Violent
A 27-year-old man is recovering in hospital after allegedly being stabbed during a drinking session in Matibi when a childhood dispute resurfaced. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 132 min read


Zimbabweans Set to Receive Free Treatment at Government Hospitals Under Proposed National Health Fund Bill
Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora says the proposed National Health Fund Bill will allow all Zimbabweans to access free treatment at government hospitals, funded through taxes on cigarettes and alcohol.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 133 min read


Borrowdale Domestic Worker Accused of Helping Boyfriend Steal US$128,000 From Employer
A 28-year-old Borrowdale domestic worker has appeared in court accused of conspiring with her boyfriend to steal US$128,000 from her employer after allegedly arranging duplicate keys to access a bedroom containing the cash.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 132 min read


Temba Mliswa Accuses Wicknell Chivayo of Undermining CAB3 With MP Gifts
Temba Mliswa has accused businessman Wicknell Chivayo of undermining the credibility of Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 after a CCC MP who supports the bill received a Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000 in cash.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 133 min read


Harare Father Challenges ZIMSEC O-Level Subject Cap in High Court
A Harare father has filed a High Court challenge against a policy limiting O-Level candidates to nine subjects, arguing that it unfairly restricts academically gifted learners and violates constitutional rights.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 133 min read


Driver, Conductor Arrested After Gweru Kombi Fire Killed Seven Schoolchildren
Police have charged a kombi driver and conductor with culpable homicide after seven young learners died in a devastating vehicle fire near Matongo Primary School in Gweru. Investigations linked the blaze to a petrol container carried inside the omnibus.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 132 min read


Government Adopts New Funding Model to Fast-Track Harare-Chirundu Highway Rehabilitation
Government has adopted a new financing model to accelerate the rehabilitation of the Harare-Chirundu Highway, a key regional trade corridor linking Zimbabwe to Zambia, Malawi and the DRC.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 133 min read


Four Harare City Council Officials Arrested Over Budiriro Sewer Pit Deaths
Police have arrested four Harare City Council officials in connection with the deaths of three Budiriro residents who drowned after falling into an open sewer sludge pit. Investigations are continuing.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 132 min read


Government Warns Against Mining and Blasting at Zimbabwe’s Cultural Heritage Sites
Permanent Secretary Raphael Faranisi says mining and blasting activities should not take place at cultural heritage sites, warning that the destruction of such locations threatens Zimbabwe's national identity and history.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 122 min read


Suspected Counterfeit Highlanders African Gin Seized in Bulawayo Police Raid
Two suspects have been arrested after police uncovered a suspected illegal alcohol manufacturing operation in Bulawayo and seized hundreds of bottles bearing the Highlanders African Gin brand.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 122 min read


Family Concerned After 66-Year-Old Pensioner Marries Woman 19 Years Younger
A family says it fears for a pensioner's well-being and property after he married a woman nearly 20 years younger. The couple rejects the allegations and insists their relationship is built on love.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 123 min read


Garwe Orders Probe Into Budiriro Trench Tragedy, Says Council Workers Face Culpable Homicide Charges
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe says criminal investigations are underway after three people drowned in an unsecured sewer trench in Budiriro, with council workers potentially facing culpable homicide charges.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 122 min read


Over 3,000 Malawians Camp in Durban Park Amid Rising Anti-Immigrant Tensions in South Africa
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – More than 3,000 Malawian nationals, including hundreds of children, are sleeping in the open in Durban after fleeing what they describe as growing threats, intimidation, and attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 122 min read


CCC Dismisses Fake Statement Claiming Welshman Ncube Supports Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3
The Welshman Ncube-led CCC faction says a statement circulating on social media claiming he supports Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 is fake and intended to mislead the public.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 123 min read


Zimbabwe's Children Are Working Adult Hours, And We Call It Education
Zimbabwe's learners spend long days in classrooms, evenings on homework and weekends in extra lessons. But does more study time really mean better education, or are children losing something equally important in the process?

Southerton Business Times
Jun 124 min read


Zimbabwe Launches Revised Sexual Violence Care Guidelines to Strengthen Survivor Support
HARARE – The Government of Zimbabwe has launched revised clinical guidelines for the care and management of survivors of sexual violence, a move aimed at strengthening the country's response to gender-based violence and equipping health workers with updated tools to provide comprehensive, survivor-centred care.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 122 min read
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