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Cash, keys and constitutional contamination

The Ministry of Local Government even formally acknowledged this pledge in a letter.

By Doctor Stop It 12h ago

Cash, keys and constitutional contamination

Energy independence must be Zimbabwe’s priority

By Edzai Kachirekwa 12h ago

OpenAI, SpaceX and the mega-IPO buzz: What every Zimbabwean investor should know

By Isaac Jonas 12h ago

Great nations are built by coalitions—not clones, and certainly not clowns

Democracy is not the art of eliminating differences. It is the art of managing them in pursuit of the common good.

By Jameson Z Timba 12h ago

Implications of Zim’s National AI Strategy on freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information

The strategy sets out eight guiding principles, including human-centric and ethical AI, transparency, inclusivity, and non-discrimination.

By Misa Zimbabwe 12h ago

Implications of Zim’s National AI Strategy on freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information

The new currency of African business, scaling through cultural intelligence

For leaders like Strive Masiyiwa, the billionaire founder of Econet Group, business is an extension of societal development.

By Lovemore Nyawo 12h ago

The new currency of African business, scaling through cultural intelligence

Sadc is to blame for the migration crisis

African leadership must be able to address the complex problems that plague election theft on the continent. It is now a persistent issue that needs immediate attention.

By Leonard Koni 12h ago

Sadc is to blame for the migration crisis

Editorial Comment: Give fleeing citizens reason to stay

Questions remain over the role of private pledges, such as the US$1 million offered by the Bridging Gaps Foundation, highlighting the precarious nature of this state-led rescue.

By The Standard 12h ago

Editorial Comment: Give fleeing citizens reason to stay

CAB3: Strengthening Zim's constitutional democracy through democratic institutions

The passage of CAB3, therefore, represents, from the perspective of its proponents, another important chapter in Zimbabwe's democratic evolution.

By Clever Marisa 12h ago

CAB3: Strengthening Zim's constitutional democracy through democratic institutions

Between principle and practice: Participator constitutionalism and judicial restraint in Fuza and Wakurawarehwa v Parliament of Zimbabwe

The implications of the judgment extend beyond procedural doctrine to the broader question of democratic governance.

By Arnold Tsunga and Bongani Ngwenya Jun. 29, 2026

Between principle and practice: Participator constitutionalism and judicial restraint in Fuza and Wakurawarehwa v Parliament of Zimbabwe

Self-renewal and strategic vision: Africa’s takeaways from CPC's 105-year journey

This commentary distills the core governance logic behind the CPC’s century of progress, delivers targeted, actionable solutions tailored to Zimbabwe’s unique challenges,

By Saxon Zvina Jun. 28, 2026

Self-renewal and strategic vision: Africa’s takeaways from CPC's 105-year journey

Zim’s path forward: Trade, corruption, and the consolidation of power

The amendments were first proposed in early 2026, with the process being fast-tracked to avoid a referendum.

By Chipo Dendere Jun. 28, 2026

Zim’s path forward: Trade, corruption, and the consolidation of power

Climate communication: The missing link in Zimbabwe's adaptation and development agenda

Climate adaptation is often viewed as a technical challenge requiring scientific expertise, financial resources, and institutional coordination.

By Takudzwa Gochero Jun. 28, 2026

Climate communication: The missing link in Zimbabwe's adaptation and development agenda

Why CAB3 must be halted

This is not merely a political dispute, but it is a profound challenge to the integrity of our legislative process from those who bled for this nation's freedom.

By The Standard Jun. 28, 2026

Zanu PF irony over British democracy

In reaction to the resignation of Starmer, one grouping of apologists called the continued change of leaders in the United Kingdom “stupid democracy” on the microblogging site X.

By Doctor Stop It Jun. 28, 2026

Expensive money has reached Harare’s doorstep

So does Harare property clear its bar? In our first research report, we measured the rent each suburb actually earns against its price. Not one segment cleared the hurdle.

By Isaac Jonas Jun. 28, 2026

Expensive money has reached Harare’s doorstep

Beyond awareness: Why edutainment may hold the key to men’s mental health in Africa

At its core, edutainment recognises a fundamental truth about human beings: people do not learn only through instruction. They learn through stories.

By Raymond Millagre Langa Jun. 28, 2026

Beyond awareness: Why edutainment may hold the key to men’s mental health in Africa

Brand values pressure test for SMEs in Zimbabwe

Every one of those moments is a brand moment. Every decision made under pressure communicates what your organisation believes, rather than what it claims to believe.

By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora Jun. 28, 2026

There are whispers that Trump may be taken out!

Having done everything under the sun, including threats of utter destruction of Iran, after sixty days, the US found itself exhausted on all fronts.

By Kenneth Mufuka Jun. 28, 2026

There are whispers that Trump may be taken out!

Zimbabwe cannot afford to ignore another El Niño warning

Agriculture remains the backbone of Zimbabwe's rural economy. Millions of households depend directly on rain-fed farming for both food and income.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 28, 2026

Zimbabwe cannot afford to ignore another El Niño warning

When education no longer guarantees a future: A call to rebuild opportunity for Zimbabwe's youth

Behind every graduate is a family that also made sacrifices. Some parents sold cattle, goats, or family property to pay tuition fees. Others borrowed money they were not sure they could repay.

By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi Jun. 28, 2026

When education no longer guarantees a future: A call to rebuild opportunity for Zimbabwe's youth

The fading power of unilateral sanctions and pathways to strategic autonomy: Lessons from China’s industrial security governance for the Global South

African nations and broader Global South economies have long borne the developmental costs of unilateral coercive measures and external economic coercion.

By Saxon Zvina Jun. 26, 2026