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CAA3: Govt concedes in Madhuku challenge

Ziyambi also admitted that Sections 163, 166, and 181 were addressed during parliamentary consideration.

By Miriam Mangwaya 58m ago

CAA3: Govt concedes in Madhuku challenge

Musona still haunts them!

By Henry Mhara 58m ago

Editorial Comment: Road carnage in Zimbabwe must end

By The Standard 58m ago

Now a women’s job: Why Zimbabwe’s men are abandoning the classroom

Teachers enjoyed decent salaries, housing loans, car schemes and government-sponsored training.

By Nunurai Jena 59m ago

How CURE rebuilt hope from ashes

When CURE was setting up this hospital, they wanted people who understood the Zimbabwean context — running an organisation in Zimbabwe is a unique environment.

By In Conversation With Trevor 1h ago

Herentals stun Ngezi in cup shock

The defeat left the Ngezi coach, Kumbirai Mutiwekuziva, deeply disappointed, particularly after his side suffered another cup exit at home.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere 1h ago

Ghost councils: Zim’s stalled devolution crisis

Section 270 of the constitution stipulates the roles of Provincial and Metropolitan Councils.

By Nqobani Ndlovu 1h ago

Ghost councils: Zim’s stalled devolution crisis

Zimbabwe faces worst food deficit since 1950

For a country still reeling from the catastrophic 2023/24 drought, which triggered a national state of disaster, the stakes could not be higher.

By Staff Reporter 1h ago

Zimbabwe faces worst food deficit since 1950

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Chivhu horror crash details emerge

The eyewitness told The Standard that the Volvo haulage truck was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it collided head-on with a kombi.

By Donald Nyandoro 1h ago

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St Martins demolitions saga in new twist

The demolitions are part of a broader wave of evictions currently sweeping Harare, with St Martins being the latest affected area.

By Kenneth Nyangani 1h ago

St Martins demolitions saga in new twist

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First Capital Bank defies currency deadline

He said FCBZ was expanding its lending to small and medium-sized enterprises as part of its financial inclusion and growth strategy.

By Concilia Mupezeni 1h ago

First Capital Bank defies currency deadline

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Massive profit surge for Old Mutual

The growth was even more pronounced in US dollar terms, with profit translating to about US$47.96 million, compared with US$9.76 million in the comparative period.

By Tatira Zwinoira 1h ago

Preachers in pockets: The Zim church captured

How on earth could the country’s citizens celebrate the inflation rate of a funny money that is even shunned by the regime itself?

By Doctor Stop It 1h ago

Preachers in pockets: The Zim church captured

Mudiwa Hood unveils gospel hip-hop powerhouse with 16-star collaboration

Hood recently took to Facebook to give fans a glimpse of what to expect, describing the album as a project that would deliver strongly for gospel hip-hop lovers.

By Style Reporter 1h ago

Mudiwa Hood unveils gospel hip-hop powerhouse with 16-star collaboration

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Sikhala house bombing probe hits wall

Sikhala was released from prison in 2024, having spent almost 600 days behind bars, accused of inciting party activists over the murder of an opposition member.

By Tatenda Kunaka 1h ago

Trump goes ‘total loonie’ over Iran!

US president, Donald Trump, whose various shenanigans over the Republic of Iran, have totally failed, has now reached a state of total mental collapse.

By Kenneth Mufuka 1h ago

Spooked Zanu PF reels from Chimoio warnings

Sources said the latest delegation included the Zanu-PF women’s league provincial executive from Harare and four representatives from each of the country’s provinces.

By Staff Reporter 1h ago

Spooked Zanu PF reels from Chimoio warnings

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New solar project to electrify Zimbabwe

Khanna said, while 75% of humanity remains dependent on expensive fossil fuels, Africa has been largely left behind in the global clean energy transition.

By Nizbert Moyo 1h ago

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Lake Chivero at breaking point

From 1980 onwards, however, the situation deteriorated once more as Harare’s population grew and sewage volumes increased.

By Gracious Daniel 1h ago

Seizing the triple cop, positioning Africa and Zim for climate, land, and biodiversity financing

For Africa and for nations on the frontline of ecological disruption like Zimbabwe the 2026 Triple COPs are much more than diplomatic exercises.

By Lovemore Nyawo 1h ago

Seizing the triple cop, positioning Africa and Zim for climate, land, and biodiversity financing

China’s poverty‑eradication experience and lessons for Africa

China’s anti‑poverty pivot lay in shifting from broad‑brush regional subsidies to targeted poverty alleviation.

By Kudzayi Murombedzi 1h ago

China’s poverty‑eradication experience and lessons for Africa

Mshanga thunderbolt keeps Hunters’ unlikely cup double dream alive

Speaking after the final whistle, Saruchera expressed satisfaction with the victory, even if he felt his team lacked a ruthless edge.

By Henry Mhara 1h ago

Mshanga thunderbolt keeps Hunters’ unlikely cup double dream alive

Why Zimbabwe’s plastic bans have failed

Neither instrument contains any provision governing what happens to a bottle after a consumer finishes using it.

By Macdonald Mudzaki 1h ago

That sinking feeling

Golf may indeed be the closest game to the game we call life but all sports teach us valuable and crucial lessons about life and indeed ourselves.

By Tim Middleton 1h ago

No to churches and musical shows at NSS

Only the National Sports Stadium remains, and we need to safeguard it jealously.

By Michael Kariati 1h ago

ZCF appeals to Minerva to sponsor Olympiad team

Minerva has been the title sponsor of the Zimbabwe Open for the past six years. The company had not responded to ZCF's request for Olympiad backing at the time of publication.

By Austin Karonga 1h ago

ZCF appeals to Minerva to sponsor Olympiad team

MWOS and Norton: The love is endless, joy is countless, the bond is priceless

Tuku loved Norton and its people, and the community loved him back. The footprint he left on the people in the town, is there for all to see.

By Lawrence Mangenje 1h ago

MWOS and Norton: The love is endless, joy is countless, the bond is priceless

Entrepreneurial green marketing

The Zimbabwean entrepreneur should therefore avoid marketing sustainability as an abstract moral obligation and instead link it to tangible customer benefits.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 1h ago

Addiction and free will

Is it logical to have a Jewish law that is a technical impossibility and is there only to be studied in theory? And what is the specific reward for this?

By Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski 1h ago