If it were Area 51, perhaps the mystery would make sense. Alas, this is Glenview Area 8 — Harare’s furniture manufacturing hub known for bursting into flames almost every year at this time.

An 84-year-old man from Buhera died after a veld fire he started for grass clearing suddenly changed direction and engulfed him, as authorities warn Zimbabwe faces an elevated wildfire risk this dry season.

KWEKWE, Zimbabwe – Police have launched investigations into a suspected arson attack after unknown assailants allegedly petrol-bombed a farmhouse belonging to Bishop Ngoni Mwazha in Kwekwe, destroying property valued at more than US$150,000. The incident occurred late on Sunday night at Gabbari Farm in Sisombe, Kwekwe, while members of the Mwazha family were away from the property. No fatalities or injuries were reported, but a significant portion of the family's 13-room hous