MultiChoice talent factory empowers aspiring filmmakers

MULTICHOICE Talent Factory (MTF), a pan-African film and television training institution, has opened applications for its 2026 intake, offering aspiring filmmakers across the continent

Judicial inaction chokes prisons: PG

Matanda-Moyo said an accused is entitled to bail unless the court finds that it is in the interest of justice that the accused be detained in custody pending trial.
By Silas Nkala Jan. 12, 2026

New textbook takes Constitution to Zim’s classrooms

Published in Harare by the Big Brains Legal Aid Trust, the textbook seeks to take constitutional knowledge out of courtrooms and political debates and place it directly in classrooms.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Jan. 12, 2026

Children behind bars: Why Zim must rethink prison sentences for mothers

Infants and toddlers often accompany their mothers to prison, not because they have committed any offence, but because there is nowhere else for them to go.
By Chinga Govhati and Pamellah Musimwa Jan. 12, 2026

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 Jan. 11, 2026

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 Jan. 11, 2026

Manager in court over US$30 000 fraud

Tatenda Nyamukutira was remanded out of custody to January 27 for routine remand and was ordered not to interfere with state witnesses.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Jan. 11, 2026

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 Jan. 11, 2026

Book review: Guta’s book brings Zimbabwe’s constitution into the classroom

Amongst other local case studies, the book touches on the last amendment of the constitution which was gazetted in May 2021.
By Khumbulani Muleya Jan. 11, 2026