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 9h ago
Moneybags seen dictating Mnangagwa succession
Moneybags seen dictating Mnangagwa succession
Mnangagwa’s deputy Constantino Chiwenga is seen as a front-runner to succeed Mnangagwa, but reports indicate that Tagwirei is emerging as a dark-horse.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Brent Shamu 9h ago
School of sport: Masterminding a masterpiece
When we think of the arts, and historical eras at that, we might think less of ‘mastermind’ and more of ‘masterpiece’.
By Tim Middleton 10h 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 10h ago
Maswanhise strikes again
Both sides passed up opportunities to win it, with Ibrahim Said somehow planting a near-post header wide for the visitors, but a draw was fair in a gripping encounter.
By Online 10h ago
Fresh VAT headache for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube announced the changes, which increased the standard VAT rate by 0.5% to 15.5% in his 2026 budget that was presented in November last year.
By TTW 10h 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 10h ago
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 10h ago
Cafca‘s 1,2MW solar project to help cut costs
Cafca posted an increase in expenditures during its financial year ended September 30, 2025, to US$36,68 million from a prior year comparative of US$18,99 million.
By Tatira Zwinoira 10h 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 10h ago
Alignment in action: Connecting strategy to people and teams
A well-crafted strategy outlines where an organisation wants to go, but alignment ensures that everyone moves in that direction together.
By Clever Matigimu 10h ago
Sanyati widow at peace after mysterious disturbances
Piason’s sons, Francis and Alison, said they also witnessed the alleged bizarre occurrences and described the experience as traumatic for the family.
By Simbarashe Sithole 10h ago
Letter to my people: Breaking news: Malaba’s retirement party
Luke Malaba, who has gone beyond the call of duty to keep the Lacoste gang in power since the coup, is finally retiring.
By Doctor Stop It 10h ago
Drug abuse in Zimbabwe is destroying a generation
Zimbabwe’s unemployment crisis lies at the centre of this catastrophe.
By Newton Tapiwa Mpofu 10h ago
Open letter to RBZ governor: Stop dreaming of mono currency
The paper currency has been totally rejected in large towns and cities such as Bulawayo, Gweru, Beitbridge, Gwanda and Plumtree, Zvishavane.
By Bart Star-james 10h ago
Tungwarara’s new project and stubborn political patronage
Pity Tungwara couldn’t jump into the Zanu PF central committee gravy train as fast as he has been getting these contracts.
By Tawanda Majoni 10h 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.
Young Chevrons eye World Cup on home soil
Speaking ahead of the opening week, Mudzengerere did not mince his words regarding the team’s ambitions.
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 10h 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 10h ago
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 10h ago
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 10h 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 10h ago
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 10h ago
How Zanu PF tried to hijack IShowSpeed’s Zimbabwe tour
The tour began at the Mbuya Nehanda statue in the CBD.
By Style Reporter 17h ago
Edutainment mix: Beyond the spotlight: Reclaiming creativity from the cult of celebrity in Zimbabwe
In an economy where creative work is already precarious, the promise of instant recognition has become seductive.
Macheso takes annual break to focus on farming
Speaking to Standard Style, Makahamadze said the annual break was part of the musician’s long-standing routine of recharging away from the limelight.
By Style Reporter 18h ago
Why expanding farmers’ access to climate information and premium markets matters for Zimbabwe
Seasonal forecasts, early warning systems, agro-meteorological advisories, and localised weather updates can significantly improve farmers’ decision-making.