The court heard that on Sept. 20, 2025, at about 2pm, Chando was driving a Toyota Hiace carrying 14 passengers when he attempted to overtake at the 138km peg.

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 44.

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 44.
“The ZRP informs the public that the death toll in the Kariba RIDA boat accident is now 44,” the police said in an update on their social media channels.
By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 12, 2026

Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe May. 11, 2025

Millers fret over grain deliveries

“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2022

Climate financing boon for Zim agriculture

The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of farmers and farming systems to negative climate change impacts.

By The Standard Jan. 23, 2022

Out of the Xbox

Out of the Xbox
In the 1950s, it became known as the ‘gogglebox’ with goggle meaning to stare with wide or bulging eyes and "box" referring to the cabinet shape of older TV sets.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 2, 2026

When Potraz knocks, what will your filing cabinet say about you?

Zimbabwe has never lacked institutions that hold personal information.
By Wilfred M Kahlari 16m ago

Families envision improved Bulawayo Heroes Acre

The call came during this year’s National Heroes Day commemorations, when relatives gathered at the heroes acre last Monday to honour their departed loved ones.
By Margaret Lubinda 22m ago