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Zimbabwe Plans to Introduce AI, Coding, and Robotics in Schools
The Zimbabwean Government is planning curriculum reforms that will introduce Artificial Intelligence, coding and robotics as compulsory learning areas from primary school to prepare learners for a digital future.

Southerton Business Times
19 hours ago2 min read


ZICORRA Supports Vulnerable Families at Monthly Community Outreach
The Zimbabwe Combined Residents and Ratepayers Association (ZICORRA) hosted its monthly community outreach at Greencroft Church of Christ, providing assistance to elderly people, orphans, people living with disabilities and other vulnerable residents from Harare and surrounding areas.

Southerton Business Times
4 days ago2 min read


Development Begins When Maintenance Becomes a National Culture
Every Sunday, teams from GeoPomona Waste Management move through Harare's streets with shovels and disinfectant. They are not collecting rubbish. They are cleaning up human waste, left on open ground, because the public toilets meant to receive it either do not work or do not exist.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 244 min read


Harare Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing a Licensed Pistol During Shop Dispute
Police have arrested a Harare man after he allegedly discharged a licensed pistol during a dispute at a shop in Stonebridge, injuring another man when the bullet ricocheted off the floor.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 232 min read


Police Launch Manhunt for Opposition Activist Godfrey Karembera
Police have appealed for information leading to the arrest of opposition activist Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba Veshanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 222 min read


Police Warn Against Parading Coffins in Harare CBD Funeral Processions
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned mourners against parading coffins in city centres or carrying them on top of vehicles, saying the practice endangers public safety and violates the law.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 222 min read


Air Zimbabwe's Harare–London Route Records 1,479 Bookings Ahead of Maiden Flight
Transport Minister Felix Mhona unveils Air Zimbabwe's Airbus A330-300 ahead of the airline's inaugural direct flight between Harare and London Gatwick. By Southerton Business Times Reporter | HARARE Air Zimbabwe's long-awaited direct Harare–London Gatwick service has received a strong market response, with 1,479 passengers already booking seats ahead of the inaugural flight scheduled for 22 July 2026, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has announce

Southerton Business Times
Jul 212 min read


Sakunda Holdings Praised for Supporting CAB3 Celebrations in Epworth
Senior Zanu-PF officials have commended Sakunda Holdings for financing and providing logistics for CAB3 celebrations in Epworth, describing the company's support as a contribution to national development initiatives following the enactment of Constitution Amendment No. 3.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 212 min read


Air Zimbabwe Resumes Direct Harare–London Flights After 14 Years
Air Zimbabwe has relaunched direct flights between Harare and London Gatwick for the first time since 2012, with three weekly services expected to strengthen tourism, business and diaspora travel between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 202 min read


Two Children Die in Mabvuku House Fire as Police Probe Suspected Filicide
Police are investigating a suspected filicide case in Mabvuku after two children died in a house fire allegedly started by their father following a domestic dispute.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 202 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


Harare council suspects insider behind string of district office robberies
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says an insider may be helping robbers target City of Harare district offices after another cash theft at a municipal banking hall.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 92 min read


ZERA cuts fuel prices as global oil prices decline
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reduced the maximum pump prices of diesel and petrol, offering motorists and businesses relief after a decline in global crude oil prices driven by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 92 min read


CHRA urges Government to declare Lake Chivero pollution a national disaster
CHRA calls for Lake Chivero pollution to be declared a national disaster HARARE – The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has called on the Government to declare the worsening pollution of Lake Chivero a state of national disaster, warning that unchecked contamination is threatening public health, increasing water treatment costs and undermining Zimbabwe's environmental sustainability. Speaking at a media briefing in Harare on Tuesday, CHRA Programmes Manager Mable M

Southerton Business Times
Jul 82 min read


Epworth man in ICU after alleged stabbing over Heroes Acre burial dispute
HARARE – A 27-year-old Epworth man is fighting for his life at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after he was allegedly stabbed several times during a dispute over attending the burial of national hero Evaristo Dzihwema at the National Heroes Acre. The suspect, Bignews Zvarevashe, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa on Tuesday facing an attempted murder charge. He was remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 82 min read


Rising drug and cybercrime cases strain Zimbabwe's magistrates' courts
HARARE – A sharp increase in drug-related and cybercrime cases is placing growing pressure on Zimbabwe's magistrates' courts, forcing the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to accelerate the recruitment of magistrates and expand court services to reduce a mounting case backlog.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 72 min read


Homeless Harare mother fears for daughters as family sleeps in the open
A 39-year-old Harare mother who has been living in the open with her four children for the past week says her three daughters are facing daily threats from men and youths allegedly attempting to lure them into sexual exploitation. Nyarai Dimingo said her family became homeless after the Westgate property where she had worked as a domestic worker since 2012 was sold, leaving her without employment or accommodation.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 72 min read


Air Zimbabwe to resume direct Harare–London flights by end of July
The Government has announced that Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and London by the end of July 2026, ending a 15-year absence from one of the airline's most strategic international routes.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 72 min read


Zimbabwean man remanded over alleged trafficking of job seekers to fight in Russia-Ukraine war
A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court on allegations that he recruited job seekers with promises of lucrative employment in Russia before they were allegedly forced to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war as mercenaries. Oscar Sifelani Mtshiya appeared before magistrate Jesse Kufa on Friday facing five counts of human trafficking and five counts of operating an employment agency without registration.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 62 min read


16 Smart Traffic Camera Sites Now Live in Harare as Authorities Warn Motorists Over Rising Traffic Violations
HARARE — Sixteen smart traffic surveillance camera sites are now operational across Harare, with authorities warning motorists to familiarise themselves with the Highway Code after the system detected a growing number of traffic violations. The cameras form part of Phase One of Zimbabwe's Smart Traffic Management System, a national initiative being implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage in partnership with TelOne to improve road safety and strengthe

Southerton Business Times
Jul 22 min read
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