Mnangagwa plot faces big hurdle
Zanu PF is said to be banking on MPs belonging to a faction led by self-imposed CCC secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu.
By Silas Nkala
11h ago
Editorial Comment: Mnangagwa must stick to his word
Mnangagwa, who was Mugabe’s lieutenant for most of his brutal rule, in 2017 claimed to have seen the light and promised to introduce a new kind of democracy in Zimbabwe.
By The Standard
11h ago
Tagwirei ‘HE’ title sends tongues wagging
Critics argued that Mlalazi’s post confirmed long- held suspicions that Tagwirei was harbouring presidential ambitions, claims he has neither publicly confirmed nor denied..
By Miriam Mangwaya
11h ago
Moneybags seen dictating Mnangagwa succession
Mnangagwa’s deputy Constantino Chiwenga is seen as a front-runner to succeed Mnangagwa, but reports indicate that Tagwirei is emerging as a dark-horse.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Brent Shamu
11h ago
Zvimba evictions: Children face uncertain future as new school term begins
A mother of four, Maudi Mutyambizi, said Zanu PF local leadership has remained silent on where their children will attend school.
By Nunurai Jena
11h ago
Zanu PF disowns vigilante group
Zanu PF national political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, yesterday told The Standard that the group was an illegal outfit abusing and tarnishing the name of the ruling party.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
11h ago
Letter to my people: Breaking news: Malaba’s retirement party
Luke Malaba, who has gone beyond the call of duty to keep the Lacoste gang in power since the coup, is finally retiring.
By Doctor Stop It
11h ago
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
Zim’s future demands an entirely fresh agenda
It marked a lowest point in governance, defined by appalling mismanagement of public resources and a cynical misprioritisation of desperately limited state funds.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 9, 2026
