School officials arrested after two children drown in pool

Two officials from Hartzell Central Primary School in Penhalonga, Manicaland, have been arrested after two Early Childhood Development (ECD) learners drowned in a swimming pool at the school. The tragic incident occurred on 11 June 2026, with police confirming that the pair now face culpable homicide charges, as reported by iHarare and NewZimbabwe.com.