In conversation with Trevor: 'We aspire to be better than the West'

The whole idea is to begin to look at how we can develop the next generation of leaders that fear God, and care for the continent, and care for others.
By In Conversation With Trevor Jul. 23, 2023

Early signs show tight Kenyan presidential election

Tuesday’s polls were largely peaceful, although police said they were hunting a legislator who shot dead a rival’s aide outside a polling station. In the northern town of Eldas, where clashes prevented elections on Tuesday, polling stations opened peacefully on Wednesday, election officials said.

By The Standard Aug. 10, 2022

Kenya election: shifting alliances and economic woe to fore

The race pits presidential frontrunners Raila Odinga, the former prime minister, and deputy president William Ruto against each other in a hotly contested race. Polls place Odinga in the lead.

By The Standard Aug. 8, 2022

John Bolton says he ‘helped plan coups d’etat’ in other countries

Speaking to CNN after the day’s January 6 committee hearing, Bolton said it was wrong to describe Trump’s attempt to stay in power after the 2020 election as a coup.

By The Standard Jul. 18, 2022

Anger will not solve our plight

As Zimbabwe battles to navigate a treacherous socio-economic and political terrain, it has become quite evident that many among us are now losing their tempers, which we believe is a serious danger to themselves and the nation at large if these outrages are left to fester.

By The Standard Jul. 14, 2022

Bruce’s Beach returned to family nearly a century after seizure

Bruce’s Beach was purchased in 1912 to create a beach resort for black people at a time of racial segregation in southern California.

By The Standard Jun. 29, 2022

Kariba artistes plead for support

The artistes said lack of support had forced some of them not to record their music on time or they have completely abandoned their projects.

By The Standard Jun. 23, 2022

Econet says it experienced ‘rush hour data outage’

Econet sent an SMS message to its customers notifying them of the problem once it started around 3pm. It also sent another SMS notice once the issue had been resolved.

By The Standard Jun. 21, 2022

Zanu PF moves to fast-track Patriotic Bill

Critics have described the Bill as a plot by the Zanu PF-led government to destroy the country’s opposition political parties and silence all dissenting voices.

By The Standard Jun. 16, 2022