EditorialComment: Constitutionalism or calculated convergence?

Zimbabwe’s constitution requires specific parliamentary thresholds to amend key provisions like the current Constitutional Amendment No 3. 
By The Standard Feb. 15, 2026
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CCC renews fight against Tshabangu

Zhuwarara is also seeking an order for the Supreme Court to remit the matter back to the High Court for determination under a different judge. 
By Desmond Chingarande Feb. 3, 2026

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 Feb. 1, 2026

Levying the poor deeper into poverty

THERE is a growing perception that a clique within government has made it its primary mission to make life unbearable for ordinary citizens.
By Newsday Jan. 7, 2026

Redcliff politicians set aside differences to fight drug abuse

Mnangagwa said the effects of drug and substance abuse knew no political boundaries, they affected everyone in the country.
By Stephen Chadenga Dec. 19, 2025

Tshabangu group now wants 10-year poll freeze

Tshabangu's close allies described the 2030 term-extension plan as guaranteed, saying the country should now wait for elections in 2035 under a transitional government. 
By Miriam Mangwaya Nov. 23, 2025

Editorial Comment: Vultures circling Bulawayo council

Bulawayo has always prided itself as the best run city in Zimbabwe
By The Standard Nov. 23, 2025

CCC censures councillors over controversial motion

The party has since ordered the sponsor of the motion Cowdray Park councillor, Nkosilathi Hove Mpofu, and all who supported it to withdraw the motion
By Silas Nkala Nov. 5, 2025

Tsholotsho RDC in turmoil over missing cash

According to insiders, Gono initiated an audit of selected Campfire wards without prior consultation or a council resolution.
By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 5, 2025