Editorial Comment: Banish thoughts of scrapping elections

In 2013, Zimbabweans resoundingly voted for a new constitution that put a number of safeguards against the abuse of power that has become emblematic under Zanu PF.
By The Standard Oct. 26, 2025

Our Sadc chairmanship back

Zimbos steeped in superstition are giggling with satisfaction that the General is finally getting a taste of his own medicine.
By Muckraker Oct. 24, 2025

Zanu PF Conference: Theatre, tension and political intrigue

Alacrity, rowdiness, extravagance and political theatre, these aptly describe the crowd at the just-ended Zanu PF National People’s Conference in Mutare, Manicaland province.
By Sydney Kawadza Oct. 24, 2025

A candid audit of Zanu PF trajectory

Millions of dollars were thrown into the political campaign that has divided Zanu PF into two camps backing Mnangagwa and Chiwenga respectively. 
By The Standard Oct. 19, 2025
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Raging Mnangagwa succession war has exposed depths of state capture, analysts say

Tagwirei is Mnangagwa’s chosen successor, according to controversial politican Temba Mliswa.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Oct. 19, 2025
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Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift widens at indaba

The conference, attended by over 5 000 delegates, was marked by clear divisions over the so-called “2030 agenda”, a campaign by some loyalists to keep Mnangagwa in power.
By Kenneth Nyangani Oct. 19, 2025

Chiwenga rides hostilities in Mutare

The former army general reportedly produced a dossier to the Zanu PF politburo identifying several individuals as being corrupt and calling for their immediate arrest.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Sydney Kawadza Oct. 18, 2025

Chiwenga assassination allegations surface

AN assassin was allegedly hired to track and kill Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga for unknown reasons amid deepening factional wars in Zanu PF over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s succession.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Oct. 17, 2025

Mining reform or continued ruin?

The growing influence of Chinese companies in Zimbabwe’s mining sector has added a complex layer to these issues
By Lawrence Makamanzi Oct. 13, 2025