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Editorial Comment: Senators, choose country over personal gain

This constitutional mutilation occurred despite public consultations showing that citizens are overwhelmingly opposed to these amendments.

By The Standard 12h ago

Editorial Comment: Senators, choose country over personal gain

Good timing: the hidden capital of entrepreneurial success

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 12h ago

Gender-based violence and its effects on women development in Zimbabwe

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 12h ago

Moving beyond the 'big lie' of Zimbabwean entrepreneurship

As Zimbabwe pushes toward its ambitious developmental goals, industry experts are sounding a clarion call.

By Lovemore Nyawo 12h ago

You didn’t adopt AI. It adopted you

The focus of my address was leadership in the age of AI, how you stay ahead when uncertainty and disruption are the new normal.

By Trevor Ncube 12h ago

Democracy undermined by a manufactured opposition

Zimbabwe's constitution was adopted to limit arbitrary authority, strengthen accountability, and protect citizens from the excesses of unchecked power.

By The Standard 12h ago

Democracy undermined by a manufactured opposition

Pandemonium and paltry pay: Why the varakashi are revolting

The subsequent apology by Rutendo to Scarfmore and family, after such a handsome payment, is meaningless to the point of being laughable.

By Doctor Stop It 12h ago

Pandemonium and paltry pay: Why the varakashi are revolting

Goldswift CEO joins Zimbabwe CEO Network board

Nziramasanga said the appointment was both an honour and a responsibility to contribute to the advancement of ethical and transformative leadership in Zimbabwe's business sector.

By Takemore Mazuruse 12h ago

Goldswift CEO joins Zimbabwe CEO Network board

All we are saying

The education that we offer our children must cover all parts of a child.

By Tim Middleton 12h ago

When former lawyers judge old clients

This issue comes into focus in Zimbabwe through the relationship between High Court judge Justice Joseph Mafusire and businessman Jayesh Shah.

By Bernard Muza 12h ago

Two central banks, one week, opposite directions — and why Washington still sets your borrowing costs

Annual ZiG inflation, on ZimStat figures, eased to 4.4% in May 2026, down from 4.8% in April and a peak of 95.8% in July 2025; US dollar annual inflation is running near 2.8%.

By Isaac Jonas 12h ago

Two central banks, one week, opposite directions — and why Washington still sets your borrowing costs

Africa's silent energy pandemic

Energy is the single most important enabler of development. It is far more than electricity generation and transmission infrastructure.

By Edzai Kachirekwa 12h ago

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

Before blaming South Africa, look in the mirror

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

EditorialComment: CAB3: Democracy is not transactional

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

National Financial Inclusion Strategy III: A defining opportunity for Zimbabwe's informal economy

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

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

TICAD9 and the promise of a stronger Africa-Japan partnership

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

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

A fool’s errand? Zanu PF’s battle to turn soldiers into security guards

Storytelling the strategic imperative for Zimbabwean SMEs

For a smaller SME, the principle scales down: a baker who shares the story of grinding maize using her grandmother’s mill creates a brand rooted in heritage and authenticity, not just flour.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Jun. 14, 2026

Storytelling the strategic imperative for Zimbabwean SMEs

SpaceX is going public. Should ordinary investors care?

A famous company is not automatically a good investment. And a good investment is not determined by popularity. It is determined by price, patience, and discipline.

By Isaac Jonas Jun. 14, 2026

SpaceX is going public. Should ordinary investors care?

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

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