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Mnangagwa plot faces big hurdle

Zanu PF is said to be banking on MPs belonging to a faction led by self-imposed CCC secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu.

By Silas Nkala 6h ago

Tagwirei ‘HE’ title sends tongues wagging

By Miriam Mangwaya 6h ago

Moneybags seen dictating Mnangagwa succession

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Brent Shamu 6h ago

Zvimba evictions: Children face uncertain future as new school term begins

A mother of four, Maudi Mutyambizi, said Zanu PF local leadership has remained silent on where their children will attend school.

By Nunurai Jena 6h ago

Fear grips Chitungwiza as murder cases surge

The Standard established that the meeting also led to the identification of suspects, who were subsequently forwarded to the police for further investigation.

By Staff Reporter 6h ago

Fear grips Chitungwiza as murder cases surge

Zanu PF disowns vigilante group

Zanu PF national political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, yesterday told The Standard that the group was an illegal outfit abusing and tarnishing the name of the ruling party.

By Nqobani Ndlovu 6h ago

Police teargas patrons at Harare bar

Eyewitnesses said the incident began around 10 pm, when a group of police from the Support Unit stormed into the Gurure Nite Sport Bar.

By Tonderayi Matonho 6h ago

E-bikes revolutionise rural transportation and empower women in Zim

Munguma is one of the dozens of women from this community who were given the e-tricycles to ease transport woes.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe 6h ago

E-bikes revolutionise rural transportation and empower women in Zim

Kadoma slashes license fees

The reduction in fees was part of the city's efforts to improve the ease of doing business and create a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship and innovation.

By Azriel Chimeno 6h ago

Zimbabwe’s Tabernacles of God Ministries opens overseas branches

He introduced a Youtube and other social media handles to be used to propagate the word of God for the Sydney, Australian branch.

By Staff Reporter 6h ago

Zimbabwe’s Tabernacles of God Ministries opens overseas branches

Security manager charged for insulting insubordinate

Tobias Mapanda was remanded out of custody to January 22 by Epworth circuit court magistrate Ethel Chichera.

By Trevor Mutsvairo 6h ago

Security manager charged for insulting insubordinate

Manager in court over US$30 000 fraud

Tatenda Nyamukutira was remanded out of custody to January 27 for routine remand and was ordered not to interfere with state witnesses.

By Trevor Mutsvairo 6h ago

Council strengthens public outreach strategy

Mayor Nigel Ruzario said the appointment reflected the council’s commitment to better public communication and involvement.

By Azriel Chimeno 6h ago

Council strengthens public outreach strategy

Marondera firm loses fight over two farms

They argued the land had been compulsorily acquired by the state under the former constitution and that such acquisition could not be reversed by a default court order.

By Desmond Chingarande 6h ago

Marondera firm loses fight over two farms

Marconati guns case: Heavy police presence at Inyathi courts

Marconati is said to have a number of reported cases relating to abuse of guns.

By Sharon Sibindi Jan. 6, 2026

Marconati guns case: Heavy police presence at Inyathi courts

Mashonaland West morphs into Zimbabwe’s citadel of land corruption, threatening livelihoods

The Mutales alleged that efforts to displace them are rooted in corrupt manipulation of land records, rather than any lawful administrative process.

By Staff Reporter Jan. 4, 2026

Mashonaland West morphs into Zimbabwe’s citadel of land corruption, threatening livelihoods

NAC’s financial discipline drives Zim’s HIV response

Globally, this age group accounts for a large share of new HIV infections, and Zimbabwe mirrors this trend, underscoring the urgency for targeted, evidence-based interventions.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Jan. 4, 2026

NAC’s financial discipline drives Zim’s HIV response

Mnangagwa gets backing from spirit mediums, sects

Obey Mapuranga said all the country's provinces had endorsed Mnangagwa's extended rule due to his contribution to macro-economic stability and social services delivery, particularly in rural areas.

By Staff Reporter Jan. 4, 2026

Mnangagwa gets backing from spirit mediums, sects

War veteran battles to recover farm

Jani argued that Ervine’s actions not only violated the terms of the agreement, but also undermined government-backed initiatives designed to empower land reform beneficiaries.

By Staff Reporter Jan. 4, 2026

Illegal miners fight over sex worker

Gift Machingaife and Terrence Langton allegedly had a disagreement over a sex worker at Nduku Business Centre in Mazowe.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jan. 4, 2026

Christmas dispute turns fatal

Two brothers from Bindura are facing murder charges after they fatally assaulted a neighbour on Christmas Day.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jan. 4, 2026

Speeding truck driver kills minor

“I can confirm a fatal road accident in Mazowe, where Magwiroto died after being hit by a truck,” Mundembe said.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jan. 4, 2026

Zesa employees arrested for theft

The suspects are Christen Mutabvure, a chief security officer, Emma Kamba, a former customer care clerk, Beloved Mudiwa, a stores clerk and Blessing Guramatunhu, a lead artisan.

By Nunurai Jena Jan. 4, 2026