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World unprepared? New outbreak sparks pandemic alarm

As of May 8, eight cases had been reported, six of which were confirmed as hantavirus infections. Three deaths were recorded, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 38%.

Marikasi redefines African contemporary art

Her work has earned recognition locally and internationally for its textured compositions and socially conscious storytelling.
By Tendai Sauta May. 14, 2026

Zimbabwe’s survival economy is difficult to explain to outsiders.

The world stopped. Powerful economies panicked. Cities shut down. Many feared Africa would collapse under the weight of the pandemic.
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi May. 11, 2026

Substance abuse among Zim college students: A silent crisis

BENEATH the surface of campus life across Zimbabwe’s universities and polytechnics, a quiet crisis is unfolding
By Praexidis Dekwende Apr. 23, 2026

Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

There is no national hotline on campus noticeboards, no coordinated government strategy targeting substance use at tertiary level. The problem remains largely unspoken.
By Praexidis Dekwende Apr. 22, 2026

The hollow shield: The hypocrisy of US alliance politics and the independent choice of the Global South

History repeatedly confirms Kissinger’s warning: America’s alliances and security promises lack long-term reliability, rooted in the unchanging logic of self-interest. 
By Donald Jairos Apr. 15, 2026

Command reading 

Mnangagwa's biography is not a textbook. It cannot be prescribed, but the government has bent the rules to give the President extra income.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Apr. 11, 2026

Aviation’s significant challenge in a decade

The consequences are immediate and costly; longer block times, increased fuel burn, higher crew duty costs, and reduced aircraft utilisation.
By Adiel Mambara Apr. 10, 2026

Edith WeUtonga defies critics to expand her career abroad

A few years ago, the Kadoma-born artist — real name Edith Katiji — relocated to the United Kingdom on a scholarship to pursue her Master’s degree.
By Showbiz Reporter Apr. 9, 2026