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Another positive year for the S&P 500 — and why I didn’t go all-in despite the 2025 gains

Each year ends with a flood of forecasts: interest-rate paths, market highs and lows, and so-called “sure bets.” I pay attention, but I do not anchor my strategy to any of them.

By Isaac Jonas 16h ago

Another positive year for the S&P 500 — and why I didn’t go all-in despite the 2025 gains

Entrepreneurial agenda for local economic development

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 16h ago

Karo targets first PGM ore milling in 2027

By Tatira Zwinoira 18h ago

Veil on Mutapa earnings lifted

Infrastructure, including in information and communication technology and logistics sectors, followed with assets valued at US$4,2 billion, while mineral resources were valued at US$2,4 billion.

By Tatira Zwinoira 18h ago

2026: A year of hope, prosperity, and God’s plan

2026 is a great year, and it is filled with potential for success, blessing, and fulfillment.

By Humphrey Mtandwa 18h ago

2026: A year of hope, prosperity, and God’s plan

New beginnings forget the past

This divine promise sets the foundation for our spiritual journey in 2026, encouraging us to pursue more of God’s presence and power.

By Doug Mamvura 18h ago

Best or best

THE Beatitudes are a familiar part of the Bible to many people, those verses in what is referred to as Christ’s ‘Sermon on the Mount’ that begin “Blessed are the…”

By Tim Middleton 18h ago

Linking forestry and social protection for sustainable agrifood systems

At its core, agrifood systems transformation seeks to ensure that food production, distribution, and consumption are sustainable, resilient, and inclusive.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 18h ago

Linking forestry and social protection for sustainable agrifood systems

The Charlie Kirk story that will not go away!

Charlie Kirk was a political mover and shaker in Turning Point, USA, a college organisation that helped to rejuvenate the youth vote in the election of Donald J. Trump in November 2024.

By Kenneth Mufuka 18h ago

The Charlie Kirk story that will not go away!

2026: Hope for better governance — or just more cars?

If 2026 is to mean anything, governance must move beyond press statements and into predictability. Not perfection. Predictability.

By Reason Wafawarova 18h ago

2026: Hope for better governance — or just more cars?

The worst minister in 2025 revealed

Among the mindboggling revelations was that at a time when nearly half the country are knee deep in poverty, a staggering US$64 000 was spent on curtains for Mabel’s home.

By Doctor Stop It 18h ago

Recreating value in news: the 2026 media challenge

If the media are to innovate, perhaps they may need to conform to the postal and telecommunication regulator.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu 18h ago

Recreating value in news: the 2026 media challenge

The autocrats’ playbook: African presidents scrapping term limits

This unequal pact cemented Zanu PF’s one-party dominance, suffocating pluralism and reducing Zimbabwe to a political cage.

By Wellington Muzengeza 18h ago

The autocrats’ playbook: African presidents scrapping term limits

EditorialComment: Mass Beitbridge arrests symptom of big problem

It is clear that most Zimbabweans, who want to travel to other countries for better opportunities do not have access to travel documents.

By The Standard 18h ago

EditorialComment: Mass Beitbridge arrests symptom of big problem

Mashonaland West morphs into Zimbabwe’s citadel of land corruption, threatening livelihoods

The Mutales alleged that efforts to displace them are rooted in corrupt manipulation of land records, rather than any lawful administrative process.

By Staff Reporter 18h ago

Mashonaland West morphs into Zimbabwe’s citadel of land corruption, threatening livelihoods

NAC’s financial discipline drives Zim’s HIV response

Globally, this age group accounts for a large share of new HIV infections, and Zimbabwe mirrors this trend, underscoring the urgency for targeted, evidence-based interventions.

By Moses Mugugunyeki 19h ago

NAC’s financial discipline drives Zim’s HIV response

Mnangagwa gets backing from spirit mediums, sects

Obey Mapuranga said all the country's provinces had endorsed Mnangagwa's extended rule due to his contribution to macro-economic stability and social services delivery, particularly in rural areas.

By Staff Reporter 19h ago

Mnangagwa gets backing from spirit mediums, sects

War veteran battles to recover farm

Jani argued that Ervine’s actions not only violated the terms of the agreement, but also undermined government-backed initiatives designed to empower land reform beneficiaries.

By Staff Reporter 19h ago

Illegal miners fight over sex worker

Gift Machingaife and Terrence Langton allegedly had a disagreement over a sex worker at Nduku Business Centre in Mazowe.

By Simbarashe Sithole 19h ago

Christmas dispute turns fatal

Two brothers from Bindura are facing murder charges after they fatally assaulted a neighbour on Christmas Day.

By Simbarashe Sithole 19h ago

Speeding truck driver kills minor

“I can confirm a fatal road accident in Mazowe, where Magwiroto died after being hit by a truck,” Mundembe said.

By Simbarashe Sithole 19h ago

Zesa employees arrested for theft

The suspects are Christen Mutabvure, a chief security officer, Emma Kamba, a former customer care clerk, Beloved Mudiwa, a stores clerk and Blessing Guramatunhu, a lead artisan.

By Nunurai Jena 19h ago