The economic tug-of-war: Immigration strains between South Africa and Zim

Migration is both a symptom and a solution in Africa’s quest for development.
By Lovemore Nyawo May. 18, 2025
Disruptive journalism and an uncharted  path towards a transitional authority
Disruptive journalism and an uncharted path towards a transitional authority
World Press Freedom Day commemorations convened at the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) regional office in Harare,
By Nigel Nyamutumbu May. 18, 2025
Gukurahundi and national history: understanding the past is about the future
Underfunded and clearly not really intended to achieve anything, ONHRI fell apart after this, achieving little.
By Shari Eppel May. 18, 2025
Letter from America: New Pope provokes anger among Republicans and Zionists!
The arrival of a new, younger and more vigorous pope into the fray has caused some dismay among Republicans and Zionists.
By Kenneth Mufuka May. 18, 2025
Letter to my people: Zimbabwe needs more Eunor Gutis to tackle zviganandas
 This is because they have become accustomed to similar announcements of major deals struck with absolutely nothing to show for it years after the so called deals are made.
By Doctor Stop It May. 18, 2025
Editorial Comment: Parliament must reject bad deals for Zimbabwe
Tshabangu’s stance is obviously influenced by personal considerations rather than national interests.
By The Standard May. 18, 2025
MOTHERS’DAY: Motherhood and peer education roles help Melissa Sibanda to reshape her life
Sibanda had to be in the community from 9AM in the morning until 3PM, thereafter, she would go to the MSF office and spend another hour doing data entry.
By Own Correspondent May. 11, 2025
Letter to my people: Tino Machakaire said what they don’t want to hear
 In response the delusional Health deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini said his ministry has made remarkable progress in improving the country’s health sector. 
By Doctor Stop It May. 11, 2025
Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand
Machakaire had taken to X after visiting a relative at a public hospital where he said he had been left him “deeply concerned by the conditions I witnessed.”
By The Standard May. 11, 2025
Investors needed to build modern energy infrastructure in Zimbabwe
Chronic power outages, caused by aging infrastructure, equipment breakdowns, and rampant vandalism, have become a persistent challenge.
By Edzai Kachirekwa May. 11, 2025
Uproar over King caused by fear, paranoia
Daniel Garwe, the local government minister set the ball rolling, with an incoherent and illogical letter reprimanding Coltart for meeting with a supposed imposter.
By Nqaba Matshazi May. 11, 2025
Deputy minister’s Parliament gaffe exposes deeper systemic issues
Kwidini’s comments stand in stark contrast to well-documented challenges in Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.
By Forward Nyanyiwa May. 11, 2025
Building wealth slowly: Why long-term Investing beats short-term trading
In the fast-paced world of finance, it’s easy to get caught up in the allure of quick gains and the excitement of short-term trading.
By Isaac Jonas May. 11, 2025
Digital tools training boot camp capacitates professionals with future-ready skills
The bootcamp, spearheaded by Takemore Mazuruse, managing director of Esteem Communications, drew a fantastic turnout and garnered incredible feedback from attendees.
By Staff Reporter May. 11, 2025
On form or in class?
The fact that he has now scored a goal is suggesting he has come out of his run of bad form and shown once again the class that he has had all along.
By Tim Middleton May. 11, 2025
Customer engagement management and entrepreneurship (Part 2)
Customer experience management enables businesses to provide seamless, individualised interactions tailored to customers’ requirements.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo May. 11, 2025
Zimbabwe Generals are all style and no substance!
An Ashanti idiom that says chickens are too close to the ground to see the gathering storms in the sky.
By Kenneth Mufuka May. 11, 2025
Why take action to protect, restore and sustainably manage peatlands
This proactive approach can prevent costly environmental damage and ensure the long-term provision of essential ecosystem services.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 11, 2025
Understanding govt’s move to drop penalties for pricing above official exchange rate
 Since the introduction of the ZiG currency in 2024, Zimbabwean businesses have struggled with a dual pricing system dictated both by the official interbank rate and parallel market rates.
By Samuel Wadzai May. 11, 2025
Lucia Vambe: UK Africa diaspora healthcare champion
There is a long historical connection between the two countries, and many Zimbabweans in the UK maintain strong ties with home.
By British Embassy May. 6, 2025
Influence or effluence?
When it comes to our children, it is worth considering where everyone fits in regarding the influence on their lives.
By Tim Middleton May. 4, 2025
How disasters decimate Zimbabwean agriculture and food security
The consequences are stark: dwindling harvests, decimated livestock, disrupted livelihoods, and a deepening chasm of food insecurity.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 4, 2025
Two prominent, influential, wealthy friends and the burial of Jesus
What he told Jesus during this visit reveals much about the spiritual hunger that Nicodemus possessed. First, he called Jesus “Rabbi.”
By Doug Mamvura May. 4, 2025
With friends like Trump, African leaders must sleep with one eye open
Contrary to public opinion, Sachs argues, the US is guilty of funding training and equipping many of the terrorist groups in Africa and Asia.
By Kenneth Mufuka May. 4, 2025
When destiny is delayed: The cost of silent callings and unfulfilled appointments
This delay is more than a historical footnote; it is a divine warning.
By Humphrey Mtandwa May. 4, 2025
How to start investing in US and Canadian stock markets with limited capital: A Zim perspective
Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals, regardless of the asset's price.
By Isaac Jonas May. 4, 2025
Customer engagement management and entrepreneurship (Part 1)
CEM is a combination of technology, data analysis, and human engagement that aims to create individualised and seamless customer service experiences.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo May. 4, 2025
Zanu PF arrogance and the tsikidzi menace
At the height of the 2018 election campaigns, Zanu PF promised Mbare residents renovated flats with swimming pools, but what the residents got are pools of sewage.
By Doctor Stop It May. 4, 2025