Covid-19 inspired a movement that defined Malawi philanthropy
Malawian writer and development practitioner Stanley Onjezani Kenani sat staring at a blank computer screen, struggling to stitch together the words for his next short story.
By Chachacha Munthali
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Education is not one thing (academics); that is like typing with one finger, driving in first gear, limited to one vegetable, experiencing only one sense.
By Tim Middleton
Nov. 9, 2025
School health programme launched
AEZ urged schools, corporate institutions and development partners to support the programme.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 9, 2025
Techno parks, data centres and Zimbabwe’s politics of ICT
Once these are in place, a tech park will produce real innovation, and a national data centre will have real workloads to host.
By Darlington Chigumbu
Nov. 9, 2025
Editorial Comment: Tackle drug abuse crisis in sport
Zimbabwe Cricket has also sanctioned some cricketers after they were caught using drugs such as marijuana and the administrators must be congratulated for their proactive approach.
By The Standard
Nov. 9, 2025
Empowering Zimbabwe’sdeaf youth: Breaking down barriers in education
Only a few teachers are trained in deaf education, making it difficult for deaf students to access quality education.
By The Standard
Nov. 9, 2025
Agroforestry for people, planet and profit
The legacy of this Congress is clear—the future of Africa’s landscapes will be shaped not just by what we know, but by how courageously we act.
By Darlington Mafa
Nov. 9, 2025
Zim must prioritise responsible mining safeguards
Zelo calls for the alignment of laws and policies with regional and international standards to promote ethical investment and sustainable development.
By The Standard
Nov. 9, 2025
All the juicy news from the US
Allegations are that the US administration, by receiving political donations from Venezuelan and Cuban exiled corrupt businessmen, has compromised itself.
By Kenneth Mafuka
Nov. 9, 2025
How rainwater harvesting and agroecology forge climate resilience
Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, which supports over 80% of the rural population, is fundamentally a rain-fed system.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Nov. 9, 2025
Do people still buy music?
As one chart from CNN shows, sales of CDs peaked around the turn of the century and have been steadily declining since then.
By Fred Zindi
Nov. 9, 2025
Mthuli Ncube’s US$9 a day pie in the sky
Given that he was also slated by Sadc for the 2023 harmonised election, which they said failed to meet Sadc guidelines on free and fair elections, it is probably understandable.
By Doctor Stop It
Nov. 9, 2025
War Room: Botswana’s homegrown philanthropic movement
Ntlogelang was born without a silver spoon, something that has taught him to give to those in need.
By The Standard
Nov. 6, 2025
China and Zimbabwe: A strategic partnership that delivers
China has enabled these countries to navigate Western pressure and pursue their own development paths.
By The Standard
Nov. 6, 2025
‘How art saved my life during the liberation struggle’
“So I always remember that time when I was pulled out of the jaws of sure death at because I was one of the three artists who were taken away by the leaders there.
By Zivisai Chagaka
Nov. 3, 2025
Botswana traditional ‘funeral policy scheme’ binds community together
The village of 3000 people has high unemployment rates, especially among the youth.
By The Standard
Nov. 2, 2025
Letter from America : Trump embarks on sweet revenge!
The brochure said clearly that students could withdraw before a certain date and get full compensation.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Nov. 2, 2025
Let’s take ownership of our art: Pfukwa
Consequently, various art spaces have either scaled down production or shut down completely due to the resultant collapse in tourism andeconomic pressures.
By Zivisai Chagaka
Nov. 2, 2025
Creative empowerment is economic empowerment
His industry is engineering, but my career has led me to the intersection between creativity and commerce, yet the point still stands.
By Anesu - Tendesai Chikumba
Nov. 2, 2025
Letter to my people: Reading Sona using torch a new low
The outage that occurred during Ngwena’s speech has prompted hilarious and downright preposterous reactions by the various bootlickers of the Scarfed One
By Doctor Stop It
Nov. 2, 2025
Authorities must act on arson attacks
Zimbabwe last Tuesday woke up to the alarming images of the Sapes Trust offices in Harare’s Belegravia area having been burnt down.
By The Standard
Nov. 2, 2025
Village Rhapsody: The importance of youth and agriculture as a force for social cohesion and stability
Across the world, youth-led agricultural initiatives are transforming rural communities, creating jobs and reducing tensions associated with resource scarcity.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Nov. 2, 2025
China's new development paradigm: A blueprint for resilience and Its implications for Africa
This document serves not only as an internal policy guide but also as a significant indicator of China’s long-term economic strategy
By David Makora
Oct. 27, 2025
Beyond the hype: Dismantling the neo-colonial narrative on China–Zimbabwe cooperation
The relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Zimbabwe is more than a diplomatic formality
By David Makora
Oct. 27, 2025
Letter to my people: Gukurahundi hearings turned into circus
It is preposterous to bellow about the adverse impact of sanctions when the Auditor General reveals that more than US$500 million cannot be accounted for.
By Doctor Stop It
Oct. 26, 2025
Talking Green World: The renewable energy growth in Zimbabwe hinges on constructive dissent from its citizens
Energy is not merely a utility; it is the currency of modernisation.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Oct. 26, 2025
Letter from America: US authorities accused of covering up for Charlie Kirk’s murderers!
For months prior to his murder, Charlie had been questioning the capture of the US government in following a murderous policy in the Middle East on behalf of Israel.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Oct. 26, 2025
A personal reflection amid market turbulence
Having recently returned and settled back in Canada after three weeks in Zimbabwe, I have noticed a striking shift in global sentiment.
By Isaac Jonas
Oct. 26, 2025
A spirit of sharing that built a nation: Pioneers of Lesotho’s grown philanthropists
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