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Choreographed democracy.

Despite the billions pumped into the Command Agriculture programme, Zimbabwe still has the least maize yield per hectare in Sadc at about 1,1 tonnes per hectare.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jul. 12, 2025

Choreographed democracy

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jul. 12, 2025

The heart of leadership

By Jonah Nyoni Jul. 12, 2025

AI is rewriting India’s news business from the newsroom to advertising

That declaration framed the two-day conference.

By Earl J Wilkinson Jul. 12, 2025

Why does digital transformation matter in business?

This is the platform where business deals are struck and robust marketing and public relations is conducted.

By Innocent Hadebe Jul. 12, 2025

Why does digital transformation matter in business?

Where are we with HCC commission of inquiry report?

It is imperative to change all the leaders at Harare City Council if order is to be restored.

By Johannes Marisa Jul. 11, 2025

Where are we with HCC commission of inquiry report?

Beyond cosmetic care: The critical importance of lip health

THE lips stand out as the most aesthetically and functionally prominent facial area, yet the most painful when afflicted.

By Patience Matambo Jul. 11, 2025

Beyond cosmetic care: The critical importance of lip health

Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas

There is no simple pattern and there have been diverse outcomes following land reform — some succeeding, some failing and many somewhere in between and varying over time.

By Ian Scoones and Tapiwa Chatikobo Jul. 10, 2025

Accumulating and investing: Trajectories of change in Zim’s land reform areas

Role of NGOs in driving agric development in Zim’s economy

NGOs are mission-driven organisations operating independent of government structures.

By Wayne Matyukira Jul. 10, 2025

Role of NGOs in driving agric development in Zim’s economy

Israel’s aggression must be confronted by the Global South

It is not Iran’s nuclear programme that threatens global peace; it is Iran’s refusal to become another client state of Washington and Tel Aviv.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Jul. 9, 2025

Israel’s aggression must be confronted by the Global South

Don’t cut corners: Choose growth over comfort

It’s your first chance to show up for yourself, to choose discipline over distraction and to step into the version of you that you are working towards.

By Rutendo Kureya Jul. 8, 2025

Don’t cut corners: Choose growth over comfort

Time to reform national hero selection process

Once again, let me thank you for honouring our homeboy with a well-deserved recognition.

By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Jul. 8, 2025

Time to reform national hero selection process

What constitutionalist? Mnangagwa’s Agenda 2030 and feigned constitutionalism

Legally, it is no easy path to achieve Agenda 2030, but as Zimbabweans now know too well, legalities are not impediments to naked power retention and extension.

By MUSA KIKA Jul. 8, 2025

What constitutionalist? Mnangagwa’s Agenda 2030 and feigned constitutionalism

Gambling is devouring Zim's youth faster than drugs

The psychological warfare unleashed by gambling addiction manifests in particularly sinister ways among Zimbabwe's youth population.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jul. 7, 2025

Gambling is devouring Zim's youth faster than drugs

Parking at construction sites: A costly mistake for Harare drivers

Construction sites are often characterised by uneven terrain, heavy machinery and building materials, making them a hazardous environment for parked vehicles.

By AMH Voices Jul. 7, 2025

Parking at construction sites: A costly mistake for Harare drivers

Bridging the divide: An in-depth analysis of the generational gap in Zim’s higher education

Zimbabwe's economic challenges have deeply influenced the way different generations view the purpose of education.

By Alexander Maune Jul. 7, 2025

Bridging the divide: An in-depth analysis of the generational gap in Zim’s higher education

Zim privatising prisons?

The Zimbabwe administration has arrested and incarcerated some senior Zanu PF members.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Jul. 5, 2025

SIPOC as a leadership tool

The awareness helps teams in understanding how their work impacts other businesses up and down the stream.

By Innocent Hadebe Jul. 5, 2025

Increasing your market value

Your personal brand is important in this fast changing world.

By Jonah Nyoni Jul. 5, 2025

Tongue diseases: Why dentists examine more than just your teeth

The reason is that every part of the mouth provides important details you might overlook and can only be discerned by the trained eye (dentist).

By Patience Matambo Jul. 4, 2025

Tongue diseases: Why dentists examine more than just your teeth

Zim has high calibre medical professionals

Our country continues to lose medical staff to greener pastures mainly because of poor domestic working conditions, where meritocracy is not rewarded.

By Johannes Marisa Jul. 4, 2025

Zim has high calibre medical professionals

Harnessing AI to transform agric, drive economic growth in Zim

AI offers the tools to overcome long-standing challenges such as climate variability, low productivity and financial exclusion.

By Wayne Matyukira Jul. 3, 2025

Harnessing AI to transform agric, drive economic growth in Zim

Radiation therapists, the unsung heroes of cancer care

These are the skilled hands behind the beam, the steady presence throughout treatment and the compassionate faces patients grow to trust.

By Michelle C Madzudzo and Mitchell Shumba Jul. 3, 2025

Radiation therapists, the unsung heroes of cancer care

How safe is the food consumed by the majority?

When farmers hear that tomato prices have gone up, how many of them adhere to PHI and who ensures that adherence happens?

By Charles Dhewa Jul. 2, 2025

How safe is the food consumed by the majority?

Failure is not fatal

Our environment will always pose challenges, but within those challenges lie opportunities to pivot, innovate and grow.

By Cliff Chiduku Jul. 2, 2025

Factors Contributing To The Rise in Personal Injuries

The rise in personal injury cases reflects a complex interplay of factors

By Newsday Jul. 1, 2025

Factors Contributing To The Rise in Personal Injuries

Bridging Africa's digital divide: Why smartphones are a game-changer for women

Smartphones hold immense potential to unlock economic, educational, and social opportunities for African women.

By Newsday Jul. 1, 2025

Bridging Africa's digital divide: Why smartphones are a game-changer for women

Discipline over doubt: Stop waiting and start becoming

The path to your goal doesn’t require perfection; it demands progress.

By Rutendo Kureya Jul. 1, 2025

Discipline over doubt: Stop waiting and start becoming

It’s time for Africa to embrace nuclear energy

Countries such as Niger with large deposits of uranium could power reactors for centuries while solving waste challenges.

By Claver Gatete Jun. 30, 2025

It’s time for Africa to embrace nuclear energy

Right values build Zim

The pervasive influence of social media and the instant gratification culture it promotes has created additional challenges in nurturing ethical youth leadership.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jun. 30, 2025