Buttercup blues: Zimbabwe’s legal circus comes to town
Wicknell tells us he has no regrets because his mother-in-law needs to know her place.
By Doctor Stop It
4h ago
Pan-Africanism, creativity and enduring power of African traditional instruments in development promotion
Pan-Africanism has historically functioned as both a political philosophy and a cultural movement dedicated to the liberation, unity, dignity,
By Ray M Langa
4h ago
Emoji intelligence
It is widely considered that the most iconic face to launch a famous perfume was Marilyn Monroe for Chanel No 5 when in 1952 she said that she wore "a few drops of Chanel No 5
By Tim Middleton
4h ago
Unmasking the global architects of Africa’s climate fake news
A wave of climate disinformation, malinformation, and calculated greenwashing is surging across the continent, acting as a modern form of colonialism that seeks to distort the African narrative
By Lovemore Nyawo
4h ago
How energy transformation is driving Vision 2030 and UN SDGs
One of the greatest mistakes any nation can make is underestimating the power of electricity in shaping its future.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
4h ago
No secret ballot, no real democracy
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi’s recent confirmation that there will be no secret ballot for the vote on Constitutional Amendment No. 3 is a calculated blow to the independence of the legislature.
By The Standard
4h ago
South Africa’s immigration policies not the problem!
The story of anti-immigration in South Africa is best illustrated by the life our coloured brother one Gayton Mackenzie.
By Kenneth Mufuka
4h ago
Southern Africa’s hunger emergency demands more than humanitarian sympathy
Southern Africa is once again confronting a devastating humanitarian crisis, but this emergency should not be viewed merely as another seasonal drought or temporary food shortage.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
4h ago
What to do when you feel discouraged
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Matthew 11:3).
By Doug Mamvura
4h ago
The Android of the mind: Tafira’s quest to quantify mental health
After a career in high-stakes finance, Tinashe Noel Tafira found his true calling through profound personal tragedy.
By In Conversation With Trevor
4h ago
Why African nationalism won’t die? A reading of the future under Zanu PF
The two books under review deconstruct the view that over time ideologies like living species suffer extinction. Using African nationalism as a case in point for this assertion,
By Lungani Zwangobani
4h ago
Why rising US bond yields are pulling down stocks — and what it means for you
If you have been watching the US stock market over the past week, you may have noticed something that feels a bit off.
By Isaac Jonas
4h ago
Why Zim’s EV transition faces a long, potholed road ahead
In Zimbabwe, this global transition is often met with a mix of academic enthusiasm and policy experimentation, as seen through legislative adjustments like Statutory Instrument 35 of 2025,
By Tendai Munhundarima
4h ago
Hearing isn’t enough: Why prophecies remain unfulfilled
The Bible speaks striking truths that, if not carefully understood, many lives remain unchanged even after receiving clear instruction, revelation, or prophetic direction.
By Humphrey Mtandwa
4h ago
CAB3: A people-centred path towards stability, continuity and national development
Much of the public debate surrounding CAB3 has been clouded by misinformation, emotional reactions and attempts to portray the proposed reforms as unprecedented or undemocratic.
By Clever Marisa
4h ago
Chipo Masara: An African writer on the genius and resilience of Black America
Zimbabwean‑born author and former sub editor of The Standard, Chipo Masara, has written a compelling cultural book titled The Hidden Source of American Culture: Inside the Cycle of Black Erasure.
By Chipo Masara
4h ago
The unimaginable happened
There is the story of a preacher who announced to his congregation one Sunday: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program.
By Tim Middleton
12h ago
Does Murwira have 'Mudiwa-diwa' ?
Since Thursday, May 21, talk on the football scene has been how Godfrey Murwira always finds love with every coach who is appointed to handle the Warriors.
By Michael Kariati
12h ago
Zimbabwean SMEs leveraging on relationships
Across Zimbabwe, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to shape the heartbeat of the economy. Yet amid the pressure to survive in a highly competitive, rapidly digitising business environment
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
21h ago
The Right To participate in legislative processes: constitutional obligation
PUBLIC participation in legislative processes is not a procedural courtesy but a constitutional imperative.
By Azaria Kutsanzira and Kelvin Kabaya
22h ago
Sneezing was a good sign
I never have a problem of waking up in the morning. What I find difficult is waking up and having nothing to do. It was my off day.
By Onie Ndoro
23h ago
Gold bars and photo-ops: Hawk’s eye or smoke and mirrors?
Instead of assurance that nurses will be well recompensed, all they heard from this useless lot was bluster about how only divine intervention could truly reward them.
By Doctor Stop It
May. 17, 2026
Clicks to capital: using technology and social media to unlock domestic resources and ease Africa’s debt burden
As external borrowing grows more expensive and conditions increase, the continent's most viable route out of the debt burden is mobilising domestic resources.
By Artwell Dzobo
May. 17, 2026
Supporters blame US Trump for defeat in Iran
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney was 14 minutes into his speech when Trump interrupted.
By Kenneth Mufuka
May. 17, 2026
Financial pressures push Zim’s media to the brink
Fundamental principles of journalism are being sacrificed on the altar of economic survival necessitating urgent intervention to save the media in Zimbabwe.
By Nqaba Matshazi
May. 17, 2026
Agroforestry, Africa’s climate-smart solution to food and land resilience
Generally, the benefits of agroforestry systems are derived from their diverse vegetation, multi-storied above-ground biomass and complex underground arena.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
May. 17, 2026
One person one vote must stand
By challenging this bill, the bishops are not merely engaging in policy debate, but they are also defending the "moral and institutional foundations" of the nation.
By The Standard
May. 17, 2026
CAB3: A historic call for national unity, policy continuity and Zim’s prosperous future
This process is not an ordinary parliamentary procedure but a defining national moment that carries the hopes, sacrifices and expectations of more than 17 million Zimbabweans.
By Clever Marisa
May. 17, 2026
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