When a child ‘consents’ (Part 2)

High Court’s decision in S v Ngwenya (HB 48/26), in which a 21-year-old man convicted of having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl living in his household

Supply deficit drives firm maize, soya prices

However, the exchange noted that market fundamentals continue to point to tightening grain supplies, particularly in the maize sector.
By Staff Reporter 10h ago
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Zimra tightens grip on vehicle imports

Zimra commissioner general Regina Chinamasa told Standardbusiness that that the taxman had put in place measures to ensure compliance in the importation of cars.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jun. 21, 2026

Gender-based violence and its effects on women development in Zimbabwe

Many girls who experience violence, particularly sexual abuse and child marriage, are forced to drop out of school.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jun. 21, 2026

Structures of wanting: Masculinity, spectacle, and the violent aesthetics of intimate control in The Polygamist

Power circulates through emotional regulation: withholding affection, redistributing attention, and producing uncertainty as a governing principle.
By Raymond Millagre Langa Jun. 21, 2026

Chinese duo bankroll Zim's biggest table tennis stage

The championships, set for Harare, will gather paddlers from across the region to compete on Zimbabwean soil for the first time in years.
By Austin Karonga Jun. 21, 2026

Major highway upgrade reaches key milestone

The project remains focused on delivering a safer and more efficient road network that supports tourism, trade and regional integration,” Ncube said.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 21, 2026

The chemical lifelines: Why fluid maintenance is the ultimate insurance policy for your car

Drivers should think of these liquids not merely as consumables, but as the literal lifelines of their vehicle.
By Tendai Munhundarima Jun. 21, 2026

'Roki' apologises to ex-wife Pauline says "I was Jonasi in our marriage"

Roki expressed remorse over the collapse of their marriage and appeared to place responsibility on the musician's past actions.
By Sindiso Dube Jun. 21, 2026