Investing in clean energy in agrifood systems
Clean energy particularly solar, biogas, and small-scale renewables offers Zimbabwe a pathway to transform agrifood systems in ways that are productive, inclusive, and climate-smart.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
8h ago
A veiled ability
When we look at the significance of words, sentences, speeches, letters, it is often not so much what is seen that is important but what is not seen.
By Tim Middleton
8h ago
The blocked road: When modern investment clashes with ancient authority in Zimbabwe
Chief Murinye used his own truck to physically block access to the newly constructed Riverton Academy Extension, ordering bewildered parents to turn their children back home.
By Sharon Dzingai
8h ago
Dance floor vacancy filled: Nero returns to boos from the sidelines
It will be interesting to see how Nero will fare with his new political movement, which I hope this time will be less ambiguous and have at least a constitution of some kind.
By Doctor Stop It
8h ago
SMEs as engines of AI development and use in Zimbabwe
At its core, AI is a tool for solving problems. It is great at spotting trends in data, making predictions, automating tasks, and tailoring services to each person.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
8h ago
Canada’s crocodile tears at Davos
Carney confesses that, until recently (January 14th to be exact) everything went well for Canada and those European states that looked up to the US for leadership.
By Kenneth Mufuka
8h ago
Why modern PR measurement must prove real business impact
Outputs are the easiest to measure. They include media coverage, impressions, social posts published or event attendance. Outputs tell us about activity and volume, not effectiveness.
By Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga
8h ago
Avoiding the cesspit
Success is generally measured by money, power, position, glory – by dollars, trophies, titles and accolades.
By Tim Middleton
8h ago
OWIT deepens climate action drive for women-led businesses
She said the organisation was pleased to have convened women from different sectors under the Owit banner for tailored capacity building, with participants receiving certificates of attendance.
By Takemore Mazuruse
8h ago
Complete shambles at Zimura
Dereck Mpofu was appointed the association’s official spokesperson. He was simply carrying out his duty. What approval did he require from the board?
By Fred Zindi
8h ago
Potholes reveal the decay: Public squalor and private opulence in Zimbabwe
State-of-the-art vehicles navigate potholed roads; mansions rise in neighbourhoods without water; decadent private schools operate alongside dilapidated public ones.
By Zibusiso John Dube
8h ago
Gold and silver on the move: What Zimbabweans should know before rushing to buy
For Zimbabweans, where memories of hyperinflation and currency devaluation are still fresh, such headlines naturally raise a question: Should I rush to buy gold or silver right now?
By Isaac Jonas
8h ago
US stocks up, gold down: What the Davos drama tells Zimbabwean investors about risk in 2026
Every investor’s circumstances are different, and decisions should always be based on individual research and professional guidance.
By Isaac Jonas
Jan. 25, 2026
Tourism entrepreneurship branding reflection
Branding is increasingly becoming strategic for tourism entrepreneurs. Its role in the operation of small businesses has shifted from being functional to emotional.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Jan. 25, 2026
Barking up the wrong tree
In contrast, the smallest tree may be the Dwarf Willow, a tiny, creeping willow that grows in arctic and alpine regions, typically reaching only 1 to 6 centimetres tall.
By Tim Middleton
Jan. 25, 2026
Sustainable farming practices increase biodiversity in fields
Sustainable farming practices are proving that protecting biodiversity is not only compatible with agricultural production but essential to it.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jan. 25, 2026
Brother Tungwarara is a bad cat!
Now listen to this brother, Tungwarara-never mind what he is saying-that Mukuru can rule till 2030-is not a serious argument.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Jan. 25, 2026
Why broken vities reflect broken spirits
Let us replace blame with reflection, consumption with connection, arrogance with awareness. Let us once again treat the land, rivers, and air as family, not property.
By Tinashe Chikodzi
Jan. 25, 2026
The epic Zanu PF fight for the feeding trough
Just after the bust up between Generari and the Scarfed One over corruption in the country, we now have another fight of the tenderpreneuers and their hangers on.
By Doctor Stop It
Jan. 25, 2026
Pharmacies of despair:How drugs betray Africa’s youth
Together, these cases expose the common denominators of Africa’s drug crisis: weak governance, porous borders, corruption, unemployment, and urban despair.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 25, 2026
EditorialComment: Has Zimbabwean football been captured?
The trend arguably began with Simba Bhora, then a Division One side, whose financial muscle fast-tracked them to promotion and enabled them to assemble a star-studded squad.
By The Standard
Jan. 25, 2026
Raising standards in sport
Parents, not everyone is going to gain three A*s; not everyone is going to be selected for teams.
By Tim Middleton
Jan. 25, 2026
Letter to my people: Chief Murinye is a product transactional politics
That Murinye was ready to halt nearly 200 schoolchildren from attending lessons for his own selfish ends, is indicative of his arrogance and callousness.
By Doctor Stop It
Jan. 18, 2026
The 2030 agenda: Zanu PF’s survival script, not Zimbabwe’s future
Zimbabwe’s 2013 constitution is unambiguous: the presidency is capped at two five‑year terms, no more, no less.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 18, 2026
Editorial Comment: Tungwarara’s promises, power and unfinished business
Can a company barely a year old, already under scrutiny for half-baked delivery, be trusted with such a vast and technically demanding mandate?
By The Standard
Jan. 18, 2026
Mutumwa Mawere: The passing of a genius!
Brother Mutumwa was brilliant, almost a genius, self-assured and as far I know had never lost an argument.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Jan. 18, 2026
Letter from America: Observations: Zim’s second republic!
The staff, including customs and immigration officers were welcoming, even helping me fill in the immigration form, all the time minding to be courteous.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Jan. 18, 2026
Adapting to the impacts of climate change
Farmers can diversify crops, adopt drought tolerant varieties and adjust planting calendars in response to shifting rainfall patterns.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Jan. 18, 2026
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