Before blaming South Africa, look in the mirror

This story ended hilariously, but the confrontations directed at west Africans and Mozambicans have left six blacks dead and thousands displaced from their homes.
By Kenneth Mufuka Jun. 14, 2026
A fool’s errand? Zanu PF’s battle  to turn soldiers into security guards
A fool’s errand? Zanu PF’s battle to turn soldiers into security guards
The Generari is clearly not happy about the plan to remove the "one-man-one-vote" principle that people died for.
By Doctor Stop It Jun. 14, 2026
OK Zimbabwe: The spectacular collapse of an iconic brand
In this four-part series, we will examine various dimensions of OK Zimbabwe's fall from grace and draw critical lessons for boards, executives and communication professionals.
By Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga Jun. 14, 2026
TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership
The participation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa underscored Zimbabwe’s recognition of Japan as a strategic partner in development, investment and international cooperation.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 14, 2026
National Financial Inclusion Strategy III: A defining opportunity for Zimbabwe's informal economy
Many rural communities continue to face connectivity challenges. Significant gaps remain in access to digital devices, digital literacy, and digital infrastructure.
By Samuel Wadzai Jun. 14, 2026
EditorialComment: CAB3: Democracy is not transactional
History will not remember what you drove, but it will remember whether you stood with the truth or helped dismantle the constitutional guardianship of the country.
By The Standard Jun. 14, 2026
Aren’t we forgetting something?
They forget their pencils for school, their packed lunch (disaster, in their minds), their homework (and blame it on the dog eating it) and even rules. Yes, they forget things, alright.
By Tim Middleton Jun. 14, 2026
Is Zimbabwe headed for another coup?
Everybody wants to compare today with 2017, and the temptation is understandable. After all, the similarities are difficult to ignore.
By Tawanda Majoni Jun. 14, 2026
Home was a place of safety and family
“You can't be serious. I don't think you suffered the way I did. Since crossing the river it's been one misfortune after another. You're the only good thing that has happened to me.”
By Onie Ndoro Jun. 14, 2026
Can Tanzania become Africa’s next tourism powerhouse?
The nation’s connectivity has been further enhanced by its new railway projects, notably the Standard Railway Gauge between Dodoma and Dar es Salaam.
By Brian Hungwe Jun. 13, 2026
The farce of Lacoste’s term extension ploy
The bastardised parliament has long lost its integrity as it is stuffed by unelected charlatans disguised as members of the opposition.
By Doctor Stop It Jun. 7, 2026
It is our duty to look after the environment
The participants unanimously agreed that the environment has changed.
When representation is silenced, democracy suffers
Parliament does not belong to political parties. It belongs to the people of Zimbabwe.
By Jameson Timba Jun. 7, 2026
Europe-Zim technology partnerships key to future growth
Every successful system depends on connectivity, cooperation, synchronisation and the efficient exchange of resources.
By Edzai Kachirekwa Jun. 7, 2026
A lesson from Helen Zille in South Africa!
The ANC (a power-sharing party in South Africa) “is made up of crooks” (an exaggeration), argued Democratic Alliance (DA) chairperson, Helen Zille.
By Kenneth Mufuka Jun. 7, 2026
Zimbabwean SMEs integrated cybersecurity in the digital age
Today, a local grocery shop can advertise daily specials on WhatsApp Business and Facebook, take customer orders online, and accept digital payments instantly.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Jun. 7, 2026
Owning a slice of the future: How investors in Zim and Africa can access US IPOs
Use the diaspora and family network thoughtfully. Many Zimbabwean families already have relatives abroad with established brokerage accounts.
By Isaac Jonas Jun. 7, 2026
Editorial Comment: The CAB3 farce and the death of debate
Parliament belongs to the people of Zimbabwe, not to any single party or faction.
By The Standard Jun. 7, 2026
Raising a glass to a stolen future: How Zim’s drinking culture is draining a generation’s potential
If the dominant culture encourages learning, innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship, the nation benefits.
By Justice Chengeta Jnr Jun. 7, 2026
Economic growth must not come at the expense of the environment
Poor farming practices, deforestation and overgrazing have contributed to soil erosion across many parts of the country.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 7, 2026
Risks in the constitutional change and the fight for succession
 Elections in 2018 and 2023 offered the possibility of a reset, but instead they saw disputed polls return Zanu PF to power with a large majority.
By International Crisis Group Jun. 7, 2026
Textbook not textspeak
Yes, textspeak may be useful in our hurried world in texts but it is not helpful in our formal world of communication.
By Tim Middleton May. 31, 2026
Driving Africa's structural transformation through agro-processing, commercial integration, and digital leapfrogging
While Western Europe, North America, and East Asia followed this sequence rigidly, many African nations today are experiencing premature deindustrialisation.
By Esther Mapungwana May. 31, 2026
Tokenising cattle: Zimbabwe’s new digital herd
By valuing assets at one token per kilogramme, the model democratises access for Zimbabweans previously sidelined by high entry costs.
By In Conversation With Trevor May. 31, 2026
Healthy soils, healthy nation: Why Zim must invest more in sustainable soil management
Crops that once thrived now struggle, fertilizer effectiveness is inconsistent, and rainfall patterns interact differently with various soil types.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni May. 31, 2026
Zim rivers choked by greed and bureaucracy
 From the Mazowe and Save to the Sanyati and Umzingwane rivers, these waterways have been systematically choked by years of legal and illegal alluvial mining.
By The Standard May. 31, 2026
Making lemonade: How digital tax could fund public interest journalism
Zimbabwe's DSWT revenue could just be a different mechanism to achieve the same globally recognised objective.
By Nqaba Matshazi May. 31, 2026
Bribes, bullying, and the pillaging of the constitution
Her passing has revealed that not everyone mourned her loss and also exposed astounding levels of double standards.
By Doctor Stop It May. 31, 2026