The Caribbean frontline: Cuba’s fight is Africa’s fight — A strategic analysis of the US indictment of Raúl Castro

They defend not Raúl Castro the man, but the principle that sovereignty cannot be litigated out of existence.
By Saxon Zvina 16h ago
Behind the “China shock” panic lies a deeper Western crisis of confidence 
Behind the “China shock” panic lies a deeper Western crisis of confidence 
From an African perspective, it is neither reasonable to blindly glorify China’s development model nor follow Western biased opinions to reject China arbitrarily.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya 19h ago
Global transformation: How Africa can seize its historic opportunity 
Going forward, Africa and the Global South will stand as owners of our own fate. We will build an international order that is fair, inclusive and respectful.
By Saxon Zvina 19h ago
From misjudgment to momentum: A transformed China and Africa’s path to autonomy
By 2025, China-Africa trade reached $348.1 billion, with China remaining Africa’s largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years.
By Saxon Zvina 19h ago
From humiliation to rejuvenation: China’s 200-year journey and Its lessons for Africa and the Global South
China’s rebirth — from a semi-colonial, impoverished, and humiliated nation to a thriving global powerhouse — rests on four enduring, interconnected pillars.
By Saxon Zvina 20h ago
Sweet Roots of Resilience: Hippo Valley Estates at 70 
Hippo Valley didn't merely plant cane; it sowed the seeds of Zimbabwe's agro-industrial dawn, elevating the nation to Africa's sugar vanguard. 
By Gilbert Munetsi 23h ago
East Africa's Energy Prize: Tanzania emerging the region's power player
The case for Tanzania rests on more than just President Samia’s personal track record for delivery.
By The Standard May. 24, 2026
Harare South to host 10 000 youths in ambitious sports drive
Togarepi said winners will walk away with lucrative prizes to ensure sport becomes rewarding at the grassroots level. 
By Sports Reporter May. 24, 2026
Funding cuts fuel deadly malaria surge in Mash West
Zimbabwe’s malaria response had once been regarded as one of the country’s major public health success stories.
By Staff Reporter May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
Inside the US$15m Mt Sinia project transforming Penhalonga’s damaged landscape
A massive US$15 million student accommodation project taking shape at Mount Sinia in Toronto, Penhalonga, is emerging as one of Manicaland province’s most ambitious private infrastructure investments
By Kenneth Nyangani May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
Padenga Holding sets ambitious 2026 gold target
With miner and crocodile farmer Padenga Holdings Limited (Padenga) planning to produce between 90 000 and 95 000 ounces of gold this year, the group has increased its capex by US$18 million.
By Tatira Zwinoira May. 24, 2026
Natural heat powers Zim’s new tobacco revolution
As the first rays of sunlight pierce through the dry plains of Marula, a small settlement between Bulawayo and Plumtree, a transparent barn almost glows with trapped heat from the Matabeleland sun.
By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
Luke Malaba’s legacy as Chief Justice of Zimbabwe
The hullabaloo accompanying the retirement of erstwhile Chief Justice of Zimbabwe, Luke Malaba, has come and gone. 
By Beatrice Mtetwa May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
Asbestos dumps, toxic dust, and broken promises in abandoned Zvishavane, Mashava mines
People in Zimbabwe’s former asbestos mining towns are being left at risk of developing asbestos diseases that the public health system is ill-equipped to diagnose.
By Tatenda Chitagu and Linda Mujuru May. 24, 2026
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 May. 24, 2026
My music is ministry, not entertainment: Bishi
Rising gospel musician Sharonrose Bishi (pictured) says her music goes beyond entertainment, describing it as a divine calling aimed at healing, inspiring and drawing people closer to God.
By Style Reporter May. 24, 2026