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TRAGEDY: US$2 Classroom Dispute Ends in Death of 14-Year-Old Mushunje High Student
MUTARE — A tragic classroom altercation over just US$2 (approximately R35) has left the Marange community in deep mourning after a 14-year-old Form One learner at Mushunje High School was fatally struck by his best friend. The deceased, Leonard Karimanzira, collapsed and died during lessons following a sudden dispute that escalated in front of dozens of classmates. The incident has forced local business leaders, educators, and governance experts to confront growing concerns o

Southerton Business Times
Jul 182 min read


Police investigate Falcon College pupil's drowning after family raises concerns
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old Falcon College pupil who drowned during a canoeing incident at the school's dam in March after his family raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Jared Boka, a Form One pupil at the prestigious Esigodini-based school, died on 22 March 2026 after he reportedly went missing while canoeing with another learner.

Southerton Business Times
Jul 72 min read


Two Hartzell School Employees Arrested After ECD Learners Drown in Swimming Pool
MUTARE — Two employees at Hartzell Central Primary School in Penhalonga have been arrested and charged with culpable homicide following the drowning of two early childhood development (ECD) learners in the school's swimming pool. The tragic incident occurred on 11 June 2026 and has reignited concerns over child safety at educational institutions and the condition of recreational facilities at schools across Zimbabwe.

Southerton Business Times
Jun 182 min read


51 Pupils Hospitalised After Bee Swarm Attack at Bulawayo Primary School
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – Fifty-one pupils at Barham Green Primary School were injured after a swarm of bees attacked learners on Friday afternoon, forcing emergency services to temporarily close the school and a nearby road while rescue efforts were carried out. The incident triggered a swift response from the Bulawayo Fire Brigade and emergency medical teams, with dozens of affected children rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Southerton Business Times
May 312 min read


THEFT IN THE WEST: Robbers Strike Mabelreign Girls High Despite Increased Police Presence
HARARE — Just 24 hours after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) announced heightened deployments to secure the Harare West constituency, brazen armed robbers struck Mabelreign Girls High School, leaving a security guard in critical condition and escaping with approximately US$500.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 182 min read
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