HARARE – Health experts have raised an alarm over the growing circulation of illegal herbal creams and unregulated medicines in Zimbabwe, warning that the surge in informal drug markets commonly known as “backyard pharmacies” poses serious risks to public health.

HARARE – An East London mother has told the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court that she spent years trying to recover compensation from Zimbabwe-born attorney Manfred Chinamasa, but never received any payment before her son’s death. Chinamasa (54), a former lecturer at the University of Fort Hare, is facing charges of theft and money laundering linked to alleged fraud involving the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Authorities allege he defrauded RAF clients of approximately R13 mil

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has defended the reassignment of Jessie Majome from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, dismissing criticism from legal experts who argue the move may violate constitutional provisions governing independent commissions.

HARARE — In a lecture that has sent shockwaves through geopolitical circles, Prof. Jiang Xueqin has doubled down on his controversial 2024 predictions, outlining a terminal decline for American influence in the Middle East. Speaking to a global audience this week, Jiang argued that the current US–Iran war is not merely a regional conflict, but the "Sicilian Expedition" of the American empire—a fatal overextension from which there is no recovery.

HARARE – The Government has begun implementing a revised civil servant salary structure effective 1 April, with members of the uniformed forces expected to be the first to receive payments under the new framework.

The Dead Horse Theory is a blunt management parable that gets attributed to the “tribal wisdom of the Dakota Indians.” It’s not a verified historical Dakota teaching, but modern business culture uses the framing of it to make the lesson hit harder. The core saying of it is that when you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount from it. The simple logic here is that if the horse is dead, no amount of effort will make it run. Get off. Find a n

HARARE – The City of Harare has installed approximately 30,000 smart water meters across several suburbs, triggering renewed debate over the balance between water availability, quality, and affordability. The rollout, part of the Harare Water Project in partnership with Helcraw Electrical, aims to replace ageing infrastructure with more than 320,000 smart prepaid meters across the capital.

HARARE – High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran have ended without a breakthrough after nearly 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, raising fresh fears over the collapse of a fragile ceasefire and a possible return to conflict. The marathon discussions, hosted by Pakistan, ran from Saturday into early Sunday and were aimed at resolving escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

HARARE – Government has indicated it is open to reviewing vehicle radio licence fees following growing concerns over affordability, as part of broader efforts to ease the cost of doing business in Zimbabwe. Speaking during a Question and Answer session in the National Assembly, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Zhemu Soda said authorities are willing to revisit the current fee structure if the public deems it unsustainable.

HARARE – Fresh details have emerged surrounding decades of mysterious deaths in Chief Mola’s area in Nyaminyami Rural District, Kariba, with officials and health experts now pointing to chronic Schistosomiasis, commonly known as bilharzia, as the likely cause. For years, residents have reported a disturbing pattern in which victims develop swollen abdomens and vomit blood before dying, sparking fear and speculation across the community.

HARARE – Jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on whether they will be granted leave to appeal their convictions and sentences in a high-profile US$7 million fraud case linked to the Presidential Goats Pass-On Scheme.

HARARE – Paul Tungwarara has emerged as a visible figure in internal mobilisation efforts linked to the “ED 2030” agenda within ZANU PF, as debate intensifies over proposals to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond current constitutional limits.

Under the revised structure, salaries will range from approximately US$370 for lower grades to nearly US$900 for senior positions. Entry-level workers in Grade A3 are expected to earn between US$370 and US$375, while employees in the B band (B1 to B5) will receive salaries ranging from US$376 to US$435. Mid-level civil servants in the C band will earn between US$463 and US$536, reflecting incremental adjustments based on experience and qualifications. At the upper end, senior

HARARE – Families in Zimbabwe’s remote Binga District are resorting to extreme and improvised methods to preserve the bodies of deceased relatives amid a prolonged breakdown of mortuary services at Binga District Hospital. Residents say the hospital mortuary has been largely non-functional for years, citing persistent electricity outages and unrepaired refrigeration equipment as the main causes.

HARARE – A government-run primary school in Masvingo District is facing a deepening health and humanitarian crisis, with 136 pupils and four teachers forced to share a single squat toilet amid collapsing infrastructure. At Chikwanda Primary School, learners and staff are reportedly resorting to bush toilets due to inadequate sanitation, raising serious public health concerns.

HARARE – Three officers from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were hospitalised after a violent ambush by suspected robbers who attacked them with metal crowbars before stealing a service rifle and patrol vehicle in Mabelreign early Friday morning. The dramatic incident occurred around 12:20 AM on 10 April 2026 along Northolt Road near Divaris Makaharis School, according to an internal police report seen by Southerton Business Times.

MUTAWATAWA – Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a violent robbery at a quarry mine in Svisviro Village, Maramba, in a case that has raised concern over rising rural crime. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the suspects, both aged 17, were apprehended on 9 April 2026, the same day the robbery occurred.

HARARE – A High Court has sentenced prominent Bindura lawyer Elatone Bonongwe to an effective 15 years in prison after convicting him of masterminding a violent robbery that left a rural district council engineer seriously injured. Presiding judge Pisirayi Kwenda initially imposed a 20-year sentence on Bonongwe and his co-accused Musa Gandi, Justin Mwale, and Terrence Musingwino before suspending five years on condition of good behaviour.

HARARE – Jacob Mafume has ordered the immediate suspension of construction at Mabelreign Shopping Centre following allegations that a City of Harare councillor authorised the building of tuckshops on a designated parking area. The directive comes after a heated public debate erupted on 9 April 2026, with residents raising concerns over permanent structures being erected on land reserved for parking at the busy suburban centre.

PRETORIA — The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has officially reignited the push to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office, formally petitioning the Speaker of the National Assembly on Friday to initiate Section 89 impeachment proceedings.