Norton is a commuter town and suburb of Harare in the province of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.
The town grew as an administrative and commercial hub in a rich agricultural area.
It later developed into a key industrial centre due to its proximity to water and power supplies, with a main intake point from the Lake Kariba hydroelectric dam to the national grid located nearby.
The farm lands surrounding the town produce a range of crops including tobacco, maize and wheat, and cattle rearing for the beef and dairy industries is also an important element of the local economy.
From the 1960s onward, a large pulp and paper mill, a brewery and several factories were established in the town.