Harare Council crackdown leaves hundreds stranded

Harare is witnessing a rapid increase of uncontrolled lettable shops renting partitioned buildings and warehouses.
By Gracious Daniel 5h ago

Mutsvangwa’s half-truths and the need for fact-checking

Mutsvangwa was in his element with half-truths and mistruths, but the tragedy of it all is that no journalist held him to account or even fact checked some of the things he said.
By Nqaba Matshazi 5h ago

Reforms critical towards settling US$21bn debt

Reforms are the elephant in the room that Zimbabwe must tackle to erase its unsustainable debt.
By Tinashe Kairiza Aug. 1, 2025

New Mines Bill: A call for national attention

More into the heart of the new Bill and what it must address. We must look into what the old law failed to remedy. And quite a handful of issues come to mind.
By Robert Mukondiwa Aug. 1, 2025

Mnangagwa demands impact reports on disbursed empowerment funds

Mnangagwa said he expects thorough accountability on how the funds have been utilised and their tangible impact on communities.
By Problem Masau Jul. 31, 2025

Masvingo clinic nears completion

The project, being implemented under government’s devolution programme, aims to bring critical services closer to rural communities.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 31, 2025

Police release names of Chitungwiza accident victims

The announcement came as President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday declared the Seke Road accident a national disaster.
By Staff Reporter Jul. 21, 2025

Time for Africa to embrace fresh leadership

Accepting the nomination, Museveni pledged that he would transform Uganda into a “high middle-income country”.
By Tinashe Kairiza Jul. 18, 2025

Editorial Comment: Imposing meter deals on councils is not devolution

Over the past few years, central government has imposed deals on urban councils such as the acquisition of fire tenders from Belarus and waste management contracts.
By The Standard Jul. 13, 2025