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Cellphone thieves jailed

The mobile phones were recovered leading to the eight’s arrest.

By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 30, 2025

Healing or hustle? Smuggled meds are big

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa Mar. 30, 2025

Harare man steals ostriches

By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 30, 2025

Zanu PF plot to oust Chiwenga explodes

He claimed that Chiwenga wanted to force Mnangagwa to anoint him as his successor, a demand the president has rejected.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 30, 2025

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Mutsvangwa’s presidential ambitions under scrutiny in Mnangagwa succession race

He said Mutsvangwa needs to manage his temperamental character if he harbours any presidential ambition.

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 30, 2025

Mutsvangwa’s presidential ambitions under scrutiny in Mnangagwa succession race

Chivayo lobola thieves denied bail

Fearing for his life, Muteke surrendered US$18,000 in cash, a loaded Sarsilmaz pistol, and two Samsung smartphones (S23 and S24).

By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 30, 2025

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Harare council probes dubious land subdivisions, leakages

A number of land barons in the capital are linked to the ruling Zanu PF party.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 30, 2025

Harare council probes dubious land subdivisions, leakages

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Mugabe’s ‘secret son’ digs in over estate

He married Grace Mugabe in 1996 four years after the death of his official first wife, Sally.

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 30, 2025

Mugabe’s ‘secret son’ digs in over estate

MPs raise concern over Zimra leakages

The crackdown is targetting cross-border transporters and non-compliant importers, aiming to promote ethical trade and protect the economy.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Mar. 30, 2025

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Tyre vendors targeted ahead of protests

Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday warned anti-government demonstrators.

By Everson Mushava Mar. 30, 2025

Unicef’s ‘learning passport’ boosts pass rates

Learners in several schools where the Learning Passport was implemented started using the platform in November 2023.

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 30, 2025

Unicef’s ‘learning passport’ boosts pass rates

Tobacco selling season triggers HIV crisis in Hurungwe

It has 16 Sista2Sisa mentors under the model whose purpose is to reduce or eliminate new infections among adolescent girls, and young women.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 30, 2025

Tobacco selling season triggers HIV crisis in Hurungwe

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March 31: Panics grips Zimbabwe

The CiCZ called on Mnangagwa’s loyalists to drop the 2030 agenda to calm down political temperatures.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 30, 2025

15 people dead in road traffic accidents

Two people were killed while nine others were injured when a Toyota Toyoace truck with 11 passengers veered off the road in Chegutu. All the passengers were thrown out of the vehicle.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 29, 2025

15 people dead in road traffic accidents

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Chimombe, Mpofu go after “biased” judge

Chimombe and Mpofu said the judge had previously made some statements which betray his bias in the way he has handled the case.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 23, 2025

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Police gear up for Geza’s March 31 protests

Sources told The Standard that police officers have been formally notified to pause applications for leave and suspend taking off days until further notice.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 23, 2025

Police gear up for Geza’s March 31 protests

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Five killed in Beitbridge smuggling wars

Two of the victims, hospitalised in Musina and Polokwane, were shot in the inspection cage of the New Limpopo River Bridge at the border.

By Rex Mphisa Mar. 23, 2025

Five killed in Beitbridge smuggling wars

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DJ Olla arrested over Holy Ten interview

The complainant in the case is Mudiwa Hood born, Ian Mutandwa.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 23, 2025

DJ Olla arrested over Holy Ten interview

Fund targets youths, start-ups

The challenge has grown significantly with the addition of new partners.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 23, 2025

Biti: Why 2030 for ED must be stopped

Mnangagwa has on more than five occasions stated that he does not want to stay in power beyond his second and final term, but his loyalists insist that there

By Everson Mushava Mar. 23, 2025

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Alarm as Zimbabwe’s new cholera outbreak reaches ‘significantly above normal thresholds’

Zimbabwe’s latest outbreak began on November 4, 2024 in Kariba district and has since spread to a number of districts.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 23, 2025

Alarm as Zimbabwe’s new cholera outbreak reaches ‘significantly above normal thresholds’

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Govt to pay police brutality victims US$10k

The trio later sued the police seeking compensation and were represented by Doug Coltart from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 23, 2025

Govt to pay police brutality victims US$10k

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Inside plot to neutralise Chiwenga

Chiwenga has become a target of vicious attacks by Mnangagwa’s loyalists who accuse him of eying his boss’ position.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 23, 2025

Mabasa: Why I wrote my PHD thesis in Shona

So I then, you know, talked to a friend, Flora Vettwild, she’s a professor of literature and she’s done a lot of research, you know, Zimbabwean literature.

By In Conversation With Trevor Mar. 23, 2025

Mabasa: Why I wrote my PHD thesis in Shona

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Mnangagwa succession battle turns ugly

Geza’s employees at his farm in Sanyati were forced to seek shelter in the bushes after they were terrorised by unknown gunmen on Thursday night, who vandalised his house.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Problem Masau Mar. 23, 2025

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Vic Falls girls brutally assaulted by CIO operatives

Esau Ncube, the father of one of the victims, said police in the resort city refused to open a docket against the CIO officers alleging that the matter was political.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 16, 2025

Vic Falls girls brutally assaulted by CIO operatives

Vicious hyena victims relieves horror attack

Muzambi’s ordeal is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe and Africa.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 16, 2025

Vicious hyena victims relieves horror attack

Zim needs culture of saving, says capital markets guru

Blessed has not committed a crime. And we're praying and hoping that good sense and reason happens and he gets released.

By In Conversation With Trevor Mar. 16, 2025

Zim needs culture of saving, says capital markets guru

Govt to review electricity pricing regime

Zimbabwe and other countries in the region are failing to generate electricity to meet rising demand, largely due to climate change and poor maintenance of infrastructure.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Mar. 16, 2025