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NewsDay

AMH is an independent media house free from political ties or outside influence. We have four newspapers: The Zimbabwe Independent, a business weekly published every Friday, The Standard, a weekly published every Sunday, and Southern and NewsDay, our daily newspapers. Each has an online edition.

Strong support for women’s rights across Africa commendable

The gap highlights the persistence of social and cultural norms that continue to influence economic behaviour despite formal legal protections.
By Elizabeth Khumalo Jun 25, 2026
Why Mnangagwa’s advisor is under constant attack
Why Mnangagwa’s advisor is under constant attack
Additionally, he is overseeing the Presidential Constituency Empowerment Fund, Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme, and the Presidential War Veterans Fund.
By Brian Muza Jun 24, 2026
Mass markets shape what Africa eats
A stronger commitment to rigorous, grounded data collection would enable African countries to achieve more resilient and adaptive food systems capable of withstanding climate shocks.
By Charles Dhewa Jun 24, 2026
Trust is currency of business sustainability
The modern consumer is increasingly values-driven. People want to associate with brands that demonstrate authenticity, responsibility and social consciousness.
By Cliff Chiduku Jun 24, 2026
Smart cities:Chinese infrastructure partnerships and Zimbabwe’s dual realities
From a domestic governance perspective, delayed disbursement stems from overlapping structural constraints, not mere bureaucratic inertia.
By Sandra Machinga Jun 23, 2026
Youth dialogues on SRHR commence across Zimbabwe
Ten MPs from the Youth Caucus are participating in the public outreach under the chairmanship of Manicaland Youth Quota legislator Stanley Sakupwanya.
By Moses Magadza Jun 23, 2026
Yoga and Ubuntu: Reflections for International Yoga Day
For India, Yoga is far more than a physical exercise, it represents thousands of years of philosophical thought, spiritual inquiry and a holistic understanding of human wellness.
By Heena Joshi Jun 23, 2026
Uncomfortable realities of the future of broadcasting regulation in Zimbabwe 
That some of them do so from the misinformed view that whoever appears on television is powerful and by extension has some extra coins, is neither here nor there. 
By Nigel Nyamutumbu Jun 23, 2026
Preserving reproductive health: Understanding female reproductive system
Special recognition is due to all women who have carried and brought new life into the world, a profound responsibility that deserves appreciation and respect.
By Rutendo Kureya Jun 23, 2026
Shadows in the nursery: The hidden battle of postpartum depression
As bizarre and unsettling as that sounded, I laughed it off at the moment, dismissing it as just another quirky joke.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira Jun 23, 2026
Risk mapping as a safety tool in Zimbabwean schools
THE Children’s Act Chapter 5.06 considers schools to be places of safety. Schools as registered institutions must uphold safety standards.
By Nicholas Aribhino Jun 22, 2026
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
By Chinga Govhati and SHARON CHAVA and Pamellah Musimwa Jun 22, 2026
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
By Chinga Govhati and SHARON CHAVA and Pamellah Musimwa Jun 22, 2026
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
By Chinga Govhati and SHARON CHAVA and Pamellah Musimwa Jun 22, 2026
The people who raise our children cannot afford to feed themselves
THERE are moments when a government announcement reveals not just a policy decision, but an attitude.
By Lawrence Makamanzi Jun 22, 2026
China’s diamond wafer breakthrough: Africa’s strategic choices amid global diamond restructuring
Mounting structural risks for Africa’s mined diamond economies
By Saxon Zvina Jun 21, 2026
State sanctioned slavery
It never occurred to the majority the two meant the State would sanction slave wages.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jun 20, 2026
Responsible coal needs a single African voice
It transforms our Southern Africa Chapter, which has included South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, into a broader and more powerful organisation.
By Mike Teke Jun 20, 2026
We are enraged. But is rage enough?
Last year, two City of Harare employees lost their lives at the Firle Sewage Treatment Plant after reportedly being sent into a hazardous environment without adequate protection.
By Simbarashe Namusi Jun 20, 2026
The pitfalls of strategic overstretch
It occurs when an organisation extends its resources, leadership attention and operational capacity beyond what it can effectively manage.
By Innocent Hadebe Jun 20, 2026
Leadership: Spotting talent
This week, we saw Zimbabwe talent trending across the globe in the form of Sukoluhle Nyathi who authored the book, The Polygamist, which was adapted to by Netflix.
By Jonah Nyoni Jun 20, 2026
How Africa can pursue self-sustaining development drawing on China’s experience
Shifting internal structural failures onto foreign competitors and labeling legitimate economic engagement as geopolitical risks will never fix Europe’s inherent industrial vulnerabilities.
By Saxon Zvina Jun 19, 2026
The strategic reverberations of the US-Iran conflict for Africa and the Global South
To fully interpret what this shift means for Africa, one must look past formal diplomatic language and analyse the core strategic calculations behind Washington’s moves.
By Saxon Zvina Jun 19, 2026
Mugabe’s strongman faces a coup of his own in Zimbabwe
Given the ruthlessness with which Mnangagwa has consolidated power in recent years, the greatest threat to his ambitions is likely to come from inside the ruling establishment.
By ADRIAN BLOMFIELD Jun 19, 2026
Facts beat fear: Don’t let misinformation steal Zimbabwe’s lithium future
Maguwu repeatedly insists Zimbabwe remains confined to selling low-grade raw ore, yet this overlooks a landmark industrial milestone delivered exclusively by Chinese investors.
By Erica Nomalanga Dube Jun 19, 2026
Monopoly myth or balanced Partnership: Unpacking Al Jazeera’s lithium coverage
Western multinationals spent decades shipping unprocessed mineral ores overseas without building any local smelting or processing facilities.
By Saxon Zvina Jun 19, 2026
The zero-tariff window: China's trade policy as a catalyst for Zimbabwe's industrial transformation
Trade policies always carry strategic implications, reflecting the core priorities, economic structures and political considerations of adopting countries.
By Kudzayi Murombedzi Jun 19, 2026
Sadc’s development paradox: Why regional integration has not produced regional transformation
Conventional explanations frequently point to inadequate infrastructure, limited financial resources, weak industrialisation and low levels of intra-regional trade.
By John Laisani Jun 19, 2026