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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.

A tax dispute with national consequences

Delta maintains it fulfilled all obligations using the legal tender of the day, at exchange rates prescribed by law and based on the best available interpretation of the regulations.
By Newsday May 15, 2026
Citizens want action, not endless talk
Citizens want action, not endless talk
Since the 2023 political realignment within the CCC, his faction now influences most urban councils — many of which are themselves presiding over deteriorating service delivery.
By Newsday May 12, 2026
Zimbabwe must finance its own malaria fight
These figures tell the story of a country that had grown comfortable with international partners playing a central role in malaria control.
By Newsday May 11, 2026
A reform that could hurt more than heal
If Zimbabwe is serious about universal healthcare access, it cannot simultaneously remove one of the few mechanisms currently keeping treatment within reach for ordinary citizens.
By Newsday May 9, 2026
Zim’s fragile blood system needs adult donors
It is an uncomfortable truth that should jolt society out of its comfort zone.
By Newsday May 8, 2026
Lawmakers on the wrong side of Monavale
THE allocation of residential stands to 23 lawmakers on the Monavale Vlei should alarm every Zimbabwean who cares about the country’s environmental future.
By Newsday May 7, 2026
Time to stop the foreign coach merry-go-round
A month ago, we were sold the vision of the 2030 World Cup by a man who has now packed his bags. We must stop chasing shadows.
By Newsday May 6, 2026
Barking up the wrong tree.
IT sometimes appears that some government policymakers are more preoccupied with making life difficult for citizens than with solving the problems they face.
By Newsday May 5, 2026
Free Press must not be silenced
Authorities must ensure that laws are not weaponised against journalists. Perpetrators of violence against members of the Press must be held accountable.
By Newsday May 4, 2026
Workers’ Day: Lost in meaning
And each year, for many Zimbabwean workers, it passes like a hollow ritual — heavy on symbolism, light on substance.
By Newsday May 2, 2026
Sabhuku deals expose policy failure
This contradiction is not just administrative confusion, but a symptom of a deeper policy failure.
By Newsday May 1, 2026
Good riddance to the toxic Marinica era
To put it bluntly: Marinica was too toxic and divisive to lead the national team. His departure has been greeted with celebration by the majority of football fans and for good reason.
By Newsday Apr 29, 2026
War veterans must not be a charity case
To many veterans, the State appears to have abdicated its role, reducing liberation fighters to welfare dependants rather than recognising them as economic stakeholders.
By Newsday Apr 28, 2026
Political favouritism has no place in land policy
To structure land tenure reforms in a way that favours certain groups over others betrays the very principle upon which land reform was justified.
By Newsday Apr 27, 2026
ZiG charges must start with govt services
If citizens can pay for passports, licences and other services in ZiG without friction, confidence will begin to build.
By Newsday Apr 25, 2026
Rights under siege amid rising political control
The controversy surrounding Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill is not simply about extending presidential tenure — it is about the integrity of democratic processes.
By Newsday Apr 24, 2026
Suspending elections casts doubt on the legitimacy of leadership
What he said gave credence to what many fear, but few have articulated so bluntly: that Zimbabwe’s electoral cycle could be under threat.
By Newsday Apr 23, 2026
Our relay stars deserve support from corporates
Ranking 13th in the world is a seismic achievement that proves Zimbabwe has the raw velocity to compete with global powerhouses.
By Newsday Apr 22, 2026
A US$3,6m test of parliamentary integrity
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has triggered a political storm after announcing a US$3,6 million “donation” to Zimbabwe’s 360 lawmakers for constituency projects.
By Newsday Apr 21, 2026
Independence must be felt, not merely celebrated
Zimbabwe commemorates Independence Day with colourful parades, speeches and festivities meant to honour the sacrifices of those who fought in the liberation struggle.
By Newsday Apr 20, 2026
Gwanda tragedy: A lesson for all commuters
THE tragic explosion of a commuter omnibus that claimed 18 lives on Thursday has left Zimbabweans shaken and searching for answers. 
By Editor Apr 18, 2026
Mthuli remarks expose troubling disconnect
Ultimately, leadership is not just about making tough economic calls; it is also about communicating them in a way that reflects the realities people face.
By Newsday Apr 17, 2026
Address fuel price distortion as well
In theory, this should increase the availability of public transport, reduce waiting times and possibly stabilise fares.
By Newsday Apr 16, 2026
No madalas in the Warriors’ Unity Cup squad
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) deserves a firm nod of approval for securing a spot in the upcoming Unity Cup in London.
By Editor Apr 15, 2026
Zim must prepare for the worst
The April 2026 report by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts has sounded a worrying alarm: southern Africa faces a high probability of severe weather disruption in 2027
By Newsday Apr 14, 2026
Zimbabwe’s police force is stretched to breaking point
THE admission by Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe in Parliament last week that the country has 14 000 officers serving in the Zimbabwe Republic Police
By Newsday Apr 13, 2026
Manufacturing a personality cult
THE government’s directive compelling local authorities to purchase President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s biography
By Editor Apr 11, 2026
Fear cannot shape constitutional change
If citizens must speak under fear of reprisal, then the process ceases to be genuine consultation and becomes little more than a managed exercise in conformity.
By Newsday Apr 10, 2026