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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.

Crystal gazing into 2026

Constitutional Amendment No. 3, if it comes, will potentially scrap term limits or extend the terms for up to seven years.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jan 10, 2026
Why data doesn’t drive decisions
Why data doesn’t drive decisions
Data is an integral input, but it is not a substitute for judgement.
By Innocent Hadebe Jan 10, 2026
Fast thinkers lead
Some people get rewarded and others are helplessly thrown out of the ship.
By Jonah Nyoni Jan 10, 2026
China in Africa: Beyond the noise, towards shared development
It is diverse, complex, evolving and deeply shaped by development realities on both sides.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Jan 9, 2026
The jaws’ unwelcome guest: The silent growth of facial cysts
This condition captures a frightening paradox because it is rarely deadly, but its potential for damage is significant.
By Patience Matambo Jan 9, 2026
Venezuela, Form vs Operational Efficacy of Article 2(4) & strategic lessons
THE United States (US) made the global war on terror a near universal State practice after 9/11.
By Sharon Hofisi Jan 8, 2026
Bridging the gap: Towards coherent policy and sustainable development in Zim
ZIMBABWE possesses considerable natural and human capital, yet persistent socio-economic underperformance indicates that the gap is not in resources, but in how policies are designed
By John Laisani Jan 8, 2026
What does knowledge mean when African scholars ignore informal economies?
IF African scholars were more interested in studying informal economies and territorial markets, by now, there would be abundant literature on these important post-colonial institutions.
By Charles Dhewa Jan 7, 2026
Hope alone is not enough
Governments announce ambitious plans, organisations roll out new strategies and individuals declare that this will be “their year”.
By Cliff Chiduku Jan 7, 2026
Blood on our collective hands: The lethal normalisation of femicide
As confirmed by Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Madula was brutally murdered by her husband, Brighton Kahlanga.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira Jan 6, 2026
The quiet weight of offence and the discipline of letting go
One of the most uncomfortable truths about resentment is that offence is, to a significant degree, a choice. Not the initial sting, perhaps, but the decision to keep it alive.
By Rutendo Kureya Jan 6, 2026
Monetising Zimbabwe’s gold: Why local stock exchanges are the missing link
Importantly, the VFEX could help reposition Zimbabwe as a credible gold investment destination, not just a supplier of raw bullion.
By Justice Mundonde Jan 5, 2026
Maduro ouster: When sovereignty is weaponised to protect illegitimacy and lessons for dictators 
Trump’s action is a direct warning to would-be dictators everywhere: steal an election, crush your people, and the world may no longer look away. 
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Jan 5, 2026
Zim’s perpetual struggle for monetary sovereignty
ZiG, like its predecessors, will survive only if it is backed by domestic production that generates real, tradable value.  
By Lawrence Makamanzi Jan 5, 2026
Why I petitioned Parliament to reform Zimbabwe’s Maintenance Law
In other words, a man can be jailed for defaulting on a maintenance order that was issued without conclusive proof that he is the father of the child. 
By Believe Guta Jan 5, 2026
Bridging cultures, building futures: A Zimbabwean perspective on Chinese youth and bilateral exchanges
Over the past few decades, Zimbabwe-China relations have seen growing people-to-people exchanges, with the mobility and interaction of young people playing a key role.
By Tungamirai Eric Mupona Jan 3, 2026
Companies that hire for skills over credentials will position themselves for growth
Modern business operations have proven that skills and experience matter most.
By Innocent Hadebe Jan 3, 2026
Beyond the Lockdown: What Really Happened to Marriages After COVID
Many couples report feeling more confident in their relationships now.
By Columnist Jan 2, 2026
The new generation of AI copy trading platforms that think like portfolio managers
That is what long term success looks like for traders across Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.
By Newsday Dec 31, 2025
Foreign investment, local unemployment: Rethinking Zimbabwe’s skills and migration policy
A weak enforcement environment rewards non-compliance and penalises responsible investors who follow the rules. 
By John Laisani Dec 31, 2025
When curiosity is more important than information and knowledge
If formal institutions like grain marketing boards and agricultural marketing authorities were effective social enterprises, the informal economy wouldn’t be growing fast. 
By Charles Dhewa Dec 31, 2025
Breaking old patterns for a new year
Many people hide their emotions within their thoughts, convincing themselves they are protecting their peace. In reality, they are often prolonging or deepening their own suffering.  
By Rutendo Kureya Dec 30, 2025
The scarlet letter of motherhood: Unmasking Zimbabwe’s war on single mothers
Behind almost every single mother is a man who was an equal participant in the tango but chose to leave the dance floor when the music got difficult.  
By Joyline Chiedza Basira Dec 30, 2025
The unresolved national equation
Perhaps the most visceral evidence of this disconnect is the toxic miasma that pervades our digital public square, particularly on social media platforms. 
By Lawrence Makamanzi Dec 29, 2025
Surviving the festive season without January regrets
From a psychologist’s point of view, the festive season brings up many different feelings. Yes, there can be joy, but for many people, it’s also a time of real stress, anxiety and loneliness.  
By Abigail Mudokwani Dec 29, 2025
The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe
Estimating the number of Zimbabweans in South Africa is difficult due to the largely unregulated nature of this mobility, but figures generally range between one million and three million. 
By The Conversation Dec 26, 2025
The three most influential people in our lives 
Three figures stand out as the most influential in shaping lives: teachers, parents, and leaders.
By Jonah Nyoni Dec 26, 2025
Don’t judge before time.
God rescues and restores people. Don’t judge before time.   
By Erasmus Makarimayi Dec 26, 2025