False dawn of the so-called new dispensation

Zaba was arrested last week and spent three cold nights in detention after she was charged with insulting the president following an instalment of the popular Muckracker satirical column
By Doctor Stop It 29m ago
Urgent call to address dire fire safety for informal traders in Harare
Urgent call to address dire fire safety for informal traders in Harare
The recent fire in Mbare reaffirms the urgent need for the Harare City Council to take action to prevent further tragedies and ensure the safety and security of informal traders.
By Samuel Wadzai 34m ago
Content marketing and competitive entrepreneurship
The goal of content marketing is to attract and increase interaction with the targeted group of users or audience.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 34m ago
S&P 500 recovers all 2025 losses: What’s driving the US market rally?
For Zimbabwean and African investors watching from afar, this turnaround is both impressive and instructive.
By Isaac Jonas 34m ago
Talking Green World: Unlocking urban rooftops: The untapped gold for renewable energy
Zimbabwe has over 300 days of sunshine a year — one of the highest solar irradiance potentials in Southern Africa.
By Edzai Kachirekwa 34m ago
Key nuggets off Tendi's book on the overthrow of Mugabe
There is no question about Mugabe having failed to resolve the succession question on his terms prompting him to be removed by a military intervention.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu 34m ago
Female chief redefining women’s empowerment and youth inclusion
This appointment, after a protracted 11-year struggle, exemplifies women’s unwavering courage and determination.
By Amh Voices 34m ago
Gukurahundi hearings: Justice on a political script
The initiative has been framed as a peacebuilding process led by traditional leaders.
By Reward Magadhi 10h ago
Editorial Comment: Appetite for own goals puzzling
Andrew Heslop, executive director of the World Association of Newspapers, said it was wrong to arrest journalists for scrutinising the conduct of public officials.
By The Standard 11h ago
Saving Zim’s soil and averting agricultural land degradation for food-secure future
Agroecology—farming that works with nature rather than against it—is another powerful tool.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 29, 2025
Injustice feeds poverty
The scripture points to injustice as the thief. This injustice manifests in corruption, poor governance, and leadership that prioritizes self-interest over public service.
By Humphrey Mtandwa Jun. 29, 2025
Africa’s governance, failed economics conundrum: Can Zimbabwe break the cycle?
Governance systems are the mechanisms through which authority is exercised and managed within societies.
By Lovemore Nyawo Jun. 29, 2025
Healthcare inferno: Zanu PF arsonists pose as firefighters
Her public grief exposed the raw human cost of Zimbabwe’s crumbling healthcare system.
By Reward Magadhi Jun. 29, 2025
Powering progress: A UK-Zimbabwe partnership for a greener future
Droughts have further strained hydroelectric output, increasing reliance on costly power imports, currently accounting for 20% of supply.
By Pete Vowles Jun. 29, 2025
Editorial Comment: Choreographed Gukurahundi hearings an insult to victims
Thirty-eight years after the Unity Accord that ended the killings, thousands of victims are stateless because they can not obtain identity documents for various reasons.
By The Standard Jun. 29, 2025
Peace in the Middle East? How ceasefire boosted global stocks and what Zim traders should watch next
The announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel immediately sent oil prices down by over 7%, and global stock indices—including the S&P 500—rallied to new highs.
By Isaac Jonas Jun. 29, 2025
Strategic management and entrepreneurial competitiveness
Effective strategic planning requires an understanding of the organisation’s SWOT analysis—its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Jun. 29, 2025
China’s EV overcapacity: What are the opportunities?
The world’s largest EV producer is Tesla from USA. Within China BYD is the market leader and other major Chinese EV companies include XPeng, Nio, and Li Auto.
By Stanley Makombe Jun. 29, 2025
Zimbabwe working towards US$16bn renewable energy sector by 2035
Zimbabwe enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.
By Edzai Kachirekwa Jun. 29, 2025
Trump and Persia: History repeating itself!
Trump is following a trajectory that dates back to BC 53, June 6. On that date, the arrogant Roman general, Marcus Lucinius Crassus was soundly defeated by a Persian army.
By Kenneth Mufuka Jun. 29, 2025
Gnashing of teeth in Zanu PF as Generari breathes fire
The warning by Generari might excite some of you but I can assure you that nothing will materialise from these empty threats.
By Doctor Stop It Jun. 29, 2025
The role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer
In this article we will look at two of the roles of the Holy Spirit as a Teacher and Convincer.
By Doug Mamvura Jun. 28, 2025
Reckoning with health effects of Gukurahundi 'genocide' and the inadequacy of presidential outreach programme
One aspect of the genocide that has been absent in discussions about Gukurahundi is reckoning with the effects of the genocide on health and wellbeing.
By Glen Ncube Jun. 22, 2025
Letter from America: Iran-Israel war: The mother of all deceptions!
The unprovoked attack of Iran by Israel, June 13, follows a pattern by the US-Israel lobby and its European allies.
By Kenneth Mufuka Jun. 22, 2025
Father’s hat: A gilded disposition in the private sector economy
The fruits of success are easily moveable between generations; a responsibility for the past to the present and the present to the future.
By Junior Chengeta Jun. 22, 2025
Inclusive economic growth the answer
Zimbabwe is pushing for an IMF staff-monitored programme, which could lift confidence in the country and provide a stepping stone to restructuring its US$21 billion debt overhang
By The Standard Jun. 22, 2025
Letter to my people: Publicity stunt won’t solve health system rot
The much-touted tour of public hospitals by Scarfmore is a desperate publicity stunt that is well past its sell-by date.
By Doctor Stop It Jun. 22, 2025
A landmark day for civilisational harmony: From UN adoption to global action
In his speech, UN secretary-general António Guterres said dialogue is the path to peace and promoting the rich diversity of civilisations is “more urgent than ever”.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 22, 2025