Editorial Comment: Chamisa’s return: Scepticism, panic and politics of uncertainty
Within the opposition itself, Chamisa’s comeback has exposed deep fractures. Some former allies remain sceptical, unsure whether his return is tactical, temporary or sincere.
By The Standard
15h ago
Letter from America: Will Trump survive the Jeffrey Epstein files?
Gabriella Rico alleged that she was on a ship and recognised former president George H. Bush and former secretary of state Henry Kissinger.
By Kenneth Mufuka
16h ago
The Louis Vitton ‘Shangani Bag’ Make-over: From Pavement to Fashion statement
The social media backlash, mainly from the mother continent, reveals our complicated relationship with class, authenticity, and cultural ownership.
By Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga
16h ago
The importance of including informal economy in the social dialogue platform in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, like in many parts of the world, the informal economy plays a substantial role in employment and livelihoods, yet it is often overlooked in formal dialogue platforms.
By Samuel Wadzai
16h ago
Talking Green World: Zim is perfect destination for energy investments
With Zimbabwe hosting the next Sadc Energy Summit, which will be held in Victoria Falls
By Edzai Kachirekwa
16h ago
The Markets Mirror: Wall Street at record highs, gold on edge: is this the calm before the storm?
Growth has slowed in some areas, but markets price expectations, not headlines.
By Isaac Jonas
16h ago
Africa’s wealth, Africa’s poverty: The unfinished revolution of resource sovereignty
The tragedy is not a lack of resources but a lack of instruments to convert them into wealth.
By Wellington Muzengeza
16h ago
Charity without agency: The dehumanising politics of handouts in Zimbabwe
Mnangagwa ascended to power via an illegal coup that ousted Robert Mugabe, a process later sanitised through political and constitutional manoeuvres.
By Bhekilizwe Bernard Ndlovu
16h ago
Mutual respect as statecraft: Why President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy breaks the geopolitical deadlock and becomes a global locus of cooperation
Xi’s statecraft — rooted in mutual respect.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
Feb. 5, 2026
Votes in the shadows: How informality fuels electoral power in African cities
The declaration is clear: informality is political capital, and literacy in its dynamics is the decisive frontier for Africa’s urban future.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Feb. 2, 2026
Zimura saga and threat of strategic lawsuits against public participation
For context, the crux of the dispute for a section of the musicians affiliated to Zimura revolve around legality, legitimacy and alleged misappropriation of funds.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Feb. 2, 2026
Why modern PR measurement must prove real business impact
Outputs are the easiest to measure. They include media coverage, impressions, social posts published or event attendance. Outputs tell us about activity and volume, not effectiveness.
By Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga
Feb. 1, 2026
OWIT deepens climate action drive for women-led businesses
She said the organisation was pleased to have convened women from different sectors under the Owit banner for tailored capacity building, with participants receiving certificates of attendance.
By Takemore Mazuruse
Feb. 1, 2026
EditorialComment: ZiG ambitions meet old scars in the business sector
Authorities now want the ZiG to become the primary legal tender, ending years of reliance on the US dollar as the dominant currency of trade.
By The Standard
Feb. 1, 2026
STIs among young people: A growing public health challenge
These infections not only affect individual health but also significantly increase the risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV, thereby amplifying their public health impact.
By Clever Marisa
Feb. 1, 2026
Investing in clean energy in agrifood systems
Clean energy particularly solar, biogas, and small-scale renewables offers Zimbabwe a pathway to transform agrifood systems in ways that are productive, inclusive, and climate-smart.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 1, 2026
A veiled ability
When we look at the significance of words, sentences, speeches, letters, it is often not so much what is seen that is important but what is not seen.
By Tim Middleton
Feb. 1, 2026
The blocked road: When modern investment clashes with ancient authority in Zimbabwe
Chief Murinye used his own truck to physically block access to the newly constructed Riverton Academy Extension, ordering bewildered parents to turn their children back home.
By Sharon Dzingai
Feb. 1, 2026
Dance floor vacancy filled: Nero returns to boos from the sidelines
It will be interesting to see how Nero will fare with his new political movement, which I hope this time will be less ambiguous and have at least a constitution of some kind.
By Doctor Stop It
Feb. 1, 2026
SMEs as engines of AI development and use in Zimbabwe
At its core, AI is a tool for solving problems. It is great at spotting trends in data, making predictions, automating tasks, and tailoring services to each person.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Feb. 1, 2026
Complete shambles at Zimura
Dereck Mpofu was appointed the association’s official spokesperson. He was simply carrying out his duty. What approval did he require from the board?
By Fred Zindi
Feb. 1, 2026
Gold and silver on the move: What Zimbabweans should know before rushing to buy
For Zimbabweans, where memories of hyperinflation and currency devaluation are still fresh, such headlines naturally raise a question: Should I rush to buy gold or silver right now?
By Isaac Jonas
Feb. 1, 2026
Potholes reveal the decay: Public squalor and private opulence in Zimbabwe
State-of-the-art vehicles navigate potholed roads; mansions rise in neighbourhoods without water; decadent private schools operate alongside dilapidated public ones.
By Zibusiso John Dube
Feb. 1, 2026
Canada’s crocodile tears at Davos
Carney confesses that, until recently (January 14th to be exact) everything went well for Canada and those European states that looked up to the US for leadership.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Feb. 1, 2026
Avoiding the cesspit
Success is generally measured by money, power, position, glory – by dollars, trophies, titles and accolades.
By Tim Middleton
Feb. 1, 2026
Marconati’s bail hearing postponed to February 16
Prior to the dramatic escape, police had been hunting for Marconati for 10 days.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 28, 2026
US stocks up, gold down: What the Davos drama tells Zimbabwean investors about risk in 2026
Every investor’s circumstances are different, and decisions should always be based on individual research and professional guidance.
By Isaac Jonas
Jan. 25, 2026
Tourism entrepreneurship branding reflection
Branding is increasingly becoming strategic for tourism entrepreneurs. Its role in the operation of small businesses has shifted from being functional to emotional.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Jan. 25, 2026
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