Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine

This war exposes a paradox that Africa can no longer ignore.
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Trouble rains down on Magaya

In a ruling delivered last week, High Court judge Maxwell Takuva castigated Magaya’s conduct, saying it was at odds with the scriptures he professes to uphold as a man of God. 
By Staff Reporter Feb. 22, 2026

Zim is fast becoming a powerhouse in renewable mixes

The cost of living for an ordinary Zimbabwean and Zambian was now affecting them deep into their small savings.
By Edzai Kachirekwa Feb. 22, 2026

Journalists under fire over city kidnapping case

A rights organisation has condemned the handling of a kidnapping case involving a minor by journalists in Bulawayo after they interviewed the 14 year-old suspect on camera. 
By Staff Reporter Feb. 22, 2026

Should music be like any other business?

For the past 30 years or so, the board has changed manpower, but the secretariat office staff including the recently departed Polisile Ncube had remained in office. 
By Fred Zindi Feb. 22, 2026

Benza fights drug abuse in his constituency through sport

"The future of Mutasa Central is looking brighter than ever, with foundations being laid that will benefit generations to come," said ward 19 villager Tendai Nyahuma. 
By Kenneth Nyangani Feb. 22, 2026

Tarisayi Gashu set to release eight-track country album

Inspired by the emotional depth and lyrical honesty of country legends Dolly Parton and Don Williams, Gashu has embraced country music as her chosen genre
By Arts Reporter Feb. 22, 2026

Beware the Ides of Moscow

Other estimates place the number of Africans in Russia’s ranks at between 3 000 and 4 000, part of a broader contingent of 18 000 to 20 000 foreign fighters. 
By Newsday Feb. 21, 2026

Of gender and the pulpit

Many have used Jesus and the twelve disciples as an example for ministries or denominations not to include women as ministers or pastors. 
By Erasmus Makarimayi Feb. 21, 2026