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CAA3: Govt concedes in Madhuku challenge
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 By Miriam Mangwaya | Aug. 30, 2026
Ziyambi also admitted that Sections 163, 166, and 181 were addressed during parliamentary consideration.
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Chivhu horror crash details emerge

 Chivhu horror crash details emerge
The eyewitness told The Standard that the Volvo haulage truck was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it collided head-on with a kombi.
By Donald Nyandoro Aug. 30, 2026
Zimbabwe faces worst food deficit since 1950
Zimbabwe faces worst food deficit since 1950
By Staff Reporter Aug. 30, 2026
Spooked Zanu PF reels from Chimoio warnings
Spooked Zanu PF reels from Chimoio warnings
By Staff Reporter Aug. 30, 2026

St Martins demolitions saga in new twist
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By Kenneth Nyangani | Aug. 30, 2026

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Passion Java’s bid to outdo Makandiwa flops
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When dementia comes between brothers and sisters
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When dementia comes between brothers and sisters
When art becomes a voice for the planet: artists and the fight against climate change
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When art becomes a voice for the planet: artists and the fight against climate change
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Local News

Zimbabwe steps up crackdown on illegal gambling to protect licences, revenue and public trust

Greater regulatory clarity increases the appeal of the licensed segment for investors and strengthens the position of compliant operators.
By The Standard Apr. 21, 2026
Zimbabwe steps up crackdown on illegal gambling to protect licences, revenue and public trust
Nyaminyami urged to coexist with reintroduced wild dogs
Nyaminyami urged to coexist with reintroduced wild dogs
By Obert Siamilandu Apr. 16, 2026
New constitutional bill tests balance between the perceived stability and accountability
New constitutional bill tests balance between the perceived stability and accountability
By Tendai Sauta Apr. 14, 2026
High Court pounces on Alliance Insurance
High Court pounces on Alliance Insurance
By Staff Reporter Apr. 8, 2026
Bulawayo transport system under scrutiny
Bulawayo transport system under scrutiny
By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 15, 2026

Business

First Capital Bank defies currency deadline
First Capital Bank defies currency deadline
By Concilia Mupezeni Aug. 30, 2026
Massive profit surge for Old Mutual
By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 30, 2026
TelOne seeks billions in broadband push
By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 23, 2026

Standard People

Zimbabwe leads Africa’s great solar revolution

By Staff Reporter Aug. 31, 2026
When two friends fall out, the whole street feels it
When two friends fall out, the whole street feels it
By Isaac Jonas Aug. 30, 2026
Editorial Comment: Road carnage in Zimbabwe must end
Editorial Comment: Road carnage in Zimbabwe must end
By The Standard Aug. 30, 2026
Preachers in pockets: The Zim church captured
Preachers in pockets: The Zim church captured
By Doctor Stop It Aug. 30, 2026
Trump goes ‘total loonie’ over Iran!
Trump goes ‘total loonie’ over Iran!
By Kenneth Mufuka Aug. 30, 2026
Seizing the triple cop, positioning Africa and Zim for climate, land, and biodiversity financing
By Lovemore Nyawo Aug. 30, 2026

Standard Style

Architect of progress: President’s pragmatic leadership and Zim’s transformation
Architect of progress: President’s pragmatic leadership and Zim’s transformation
By Clever Marisa Sep. 6, 2026
Winky D caught live at Alex Sports Club
Winky D caught live at Alex Sports Club
By Fred Zindi Sep. 6, 2026
Mitsubishi brings back the iconic Pajero
Mitsubishi brings back the iconic Pajero
By Tendai Munhundarima Sep. 6, 2026
Why Tupac lives on in 30 years after he was murdered
Why Tupac lives on in 30 years after he was murdered
By Dariusz Dziewanski Sep. 6, 2026

Technolgy

Serge Belamant: The Rise and Evolution of UEPS Technology
 Serge Belamant: The Rise and Evolution of UEPS Technology
By Newsday Feb. 9, 2025
how do people take the gaming lifestyle so seriously
By Thestandard Nov. 16, 2023
Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts
By Bbc News Apr. 23, 2023
Microsoft's president to push Activision deal at EU hearing; Google, Nvidia also present
By Reuters Feb. 21, 2023

TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns

 TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns
Chinese social media company TikTok plans to open two more data centers in Europe, a senior executive said on Friday.
By Reuters Feb. 17, 2023
Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
By Reuters Feb. 15, 2023

Religion

Anxiety, depression, and trauma: What the church needs to understand
 Anxiety, depression, and trauma: What the church needs to understand
By Humphrey Mtandwa
Aug. 30, 2026
Addiction and free will
By Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski Aug. 30, 2026
The ministry of prayer for the nation
By Humphrey Mtandwa Aug. 23, 2026
Knowing God
By Doug Mamvura Aug. 23, 2026
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Videos

Political violence worry Human Rights Commission

By The NewsDay Apr. 8, 2026
Political violence worry Human Rights Commission
ED Bill nonsensical says Madhuku as he pushes back against ZRP
ED Bill nonsensical says Madhuku as he pushes back against ZRP
By The NewsDay Mar. 3, 2026
Inside the Madhuku assault by police
Inside the Madhuku assault by police
By The NewsDay Mar. 2, 2026
Fire ravages Mbare’s Magaba SME hub
Fire ravages Mbare’s Magaba SME hub
By The NewsDay Feb. 13, 2026
Mnangagwa’s broken promise
Mnangagwa’s broken promise
By The NewsDay Feb. 11, 2026
Mbare residents angry over council lies
Mbare residents angry over council lies
By The NewsDay Feb. 2, 2026
Zimbabwe VS Scotland U19 opener
Zimbabwe VS Scotland U19 opener
By The NewsDay Jan. 15, 2026

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Agriculture

Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe May. 11, 2025
Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

8 good Reasons why Farmers Prefer Mahindra Tractors

Be it unmatched performance, durability, fuel economy, advanced control, features, or an extensive range of tractor models
By Thestandard Nov. 19, 2024
‘Embrace index insurance to combat climate change’
By Talent Kasu Nov. 20, 2022
Coping with drought through WFP’s resilience programme
By Tatenda Macheka Oct. 16, 2022
AVC extends footprint in agric sector
By Melody Chikono Oct. 9, 2022
Farmer’s project expansion raises environmental concern
By The Standard Sep. 25, 2022

Millers fret over grain deliveries

“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2022

Climate financing boon for Zim agriculture

The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of farmers and farming systems to negative climate change impacts.

By The Standard Jan. 23, 2022

Sports

Musona still haunts them!

Musona still haunts them!
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana forward Lehlohonolo "Major" Majoro credits the Zimbabwean with shattering his own perception of professionalism.
By Henry Mhara Aug. 30, 2026
Herentals stun Ngezi in cup shock
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 30, 2026
Herentals stun Ngezi in cup shock
That sinking feeling
By Tim Middleton Aug. 30, 2026
That sinking feeling
No to churches and musical shows at NSS
By Michael Kariati Aug. 30, 2026
No to churches and musical shows at NSS
ZCF appeals to Minerva to sponsor Olympiad team
By Austin Karonga Aug. 30, 2026
ZCF appeals to Minerva to sponsor Olympiad team
MWOS and Norton: The love is endless, joy is countless, the bond is priceless
MWOS and Norton: The love is endless, joy is countless, the bond is priceless
By Lawrence Mangenje Aug. 30, 2026
Zimbabwe juniors shine in Mozambique
Zimbabwe juniors shine in Mozambique
By Anyway Mukumanhenga Aug. 29, 2026
Charamba stands tall among the world’s elite
Charamba stands tall among the world’s elite
By Sports Reporter Aug. 23, 2026

Education

Fatal distraction

Fatal distraction
Most of the time, the attention of the two adults was on their own lives, in particular their love lives.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 30, 2026
Wullie, Wally and Woolly
Wullie, Wally and Woolly
By Tim Middleton Aug. 23, 2026
The mousetrap
The mousetrap
By Tim Middleton Aug. 16, 2026
Out of the Xbox
Out of the Xbox
By Tim Middleton Aug. 2, 2026
Chatukuta turns climate innovation into rural opportunity
Chatukuta turns climate innovation into rural opportunity
By Alfred Tembo Jul. 26, 2026

Opinion & Analysis

Letter to my people: Structureless CCC is giving them torrid time
Letter to my people: Structureless CCC is giving them torrid time
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Corruption watch: The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
Corruption watch: The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Deadly measles outbreak a big wake up call
Deadly measles outbreak a big wake up call
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Addressing Zim’s water challenges through green buildings
Addressing Zim’s water challenges through green buildings
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Public relations: Why PR is crucial component in rebranding process
Public relations: Why PR is crucial component in rebranding process
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022

The Zimbabwe Independent

The economics of  solidarity: Why  social stability is  Africa’s greatest investment risk

Capital is mobile, and businesses can expand into Nairobi, Kigali, or Accra just as easily as Johannesburg. 
By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 24, 2026
The economics of  solidarity: Why  social stability is  Africa’s greatest investment risk

Ways European Football is Reshaping Urban Africa

The "electronic tribe" is no longer a subculture; it is a permanent fixture of African urban life
By Theindependent Jul. 3, 2026
Bosso bombshell: Suspended CEO drama takes shock turn with police report
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 2, 2026
Zimbabwe commissions specialised honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness
By Staff Reporter Jul. 2, 2026
Global stage beckons for junior water polo teams
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Jun. 26, 2026
Who’s really running the show at 2026 World Cup?
By Naison Bangure Jun. 26, 2026

Southern Eye

Kwekwe duo jailed for hacking Econet system, stealing over US$12k airtime bundles

Dumisani Mutwazi (33) and Tanaka Tayero (27) were convicted of hacking and unlawfully using data or devices to facilitate unauthorised access to Econet’s computer system.
By Silas Nkala 11h ago
Kwekwe duo jailed for hacking Econet system, stealing over US$12k airtime bundles

Nkayi man jailed for raping 14-year-old niece

The man, from Chief Madliwa's areal, was sentenced by a Bulawayo regional magistrate for the sexual assault offence committed in March this year.
By Silas Nkala 11h ago
Bulawayo adopts GIS policy to improve urban planning, service delivery
By Silas Nkala Oct. 16, 2026
CCC defends underfire Vic Falls mayor
By Silas Nkala Oct. 16, 2026
Burn survivor Buhlebenkosi returns to school after corrective surgery
By Admin Oct. 15, 2026
Dube to miss Highlanders’ Manica Diamonds clash
By Fortune Mbele Oct. 15, 2026

NewsDay

Woman arrested over alleged fake Tongaat Hulett sugar packaging

Woman arrested over alleged fake Tongaat Hulett sugar packaging
ZACC said the truck, sugar consignment and packaging equipment had been seized and would be used as exhibits in the case.
By Sharon Sibindi Aug. 30, 2026
NEC rolls out new agriculture job grading system
By Gracious Daniel Aug. 30, 2026
NEC rolls out new agriculture job grading system
Bonny T, Dr Chivhuro, Paiyapo to headline Ndau Festival 2026
By Tendai Sauta Aug. 30, 2026
Bonny T, Dr Chivhuro, Paiyapo to headline Ndau Festival 2026
IAPAZ Pro SACCO launches women’s desk to bridge financial gender gap
By Staff Reporter Aug. 29, 2026
IAPAZ Pro SACCO launches women’s desk to bridge financial gender gap
RBZ cuts policy rate as inflation eases
By Boitumelo Makhurane Aug. 20, 2026
RBZ cuts policy rate as inflation eases
First Lady to host Doek and Zambia Drive in Bulawayo
First Lady to host Doek and Zambia Drive in Bulawayo
By Patricia Sibanda Aug. 20, 2026
Fitness coach Sambaza seeks lifeline for spinal surgery
Fitness coach Sambaza seeks lifeline for spinal surgery
By Austin Karonga Aug. 20, 2026
Zimbabwe end Commonwealth champs with historic eight-match winning run
Zimbabwe end Commonwealth champs with historic eight-match winning run
By Austin Karonga Aug. 20, 2026

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