The government has initiated a crackdown on shops and supermarkets in Harare and other cities that are selling counterfeit, expired, and smuggled goods, which have become increasingly prevalent in the market. There is a thriving underground market for smuggled items, including alcoholic...

A catastrophic fire erupted in the Mbare Musika retail area on Tuesday night, marking one of the worst blazes the community has seen in decades. The inferno quickly engulfed shacks and market stalls, rapidly spreading through the densely packed structures made of steel, wood, and plastic...