Independence has failed teachers, unions say
PTUZ president Takavafira Zhou said teachers were enduring “starvation and loss of dignity”, despite their historical contribution to the liberation struggle and nation-building.
By Silas Nkala
15h ago
When two shocks meet: A framework for reading markets under pressure
Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan without a deal. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
By Isaac Jonas
Apr. 19, 2026
Forestry Commission launches drone monitoring to boost forest data, carbon tracking
The Commission conducted initial field operations this week at Ruzawi Forest in Marondera in partnership with Afrostain Farmtech.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 17, 2026
China’s Hormuz pledge sparks debate over Beijing’s bid to lead a gulf unity front against foreign interference
These Chinese moves against Washington constitute an internationalization of the crisis through the exertion of political and economic pressure on the United States.
By Newsday
Apr. 17, 2026
Uncertainty grips over 180 000 ZEP holders
Within hours, the Department of Home Affairs released an official statement saying “there has been no change in policy”.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 17, 2026
Dance, language anchor Tonga cultural renaissance in Zim
AS Zimbabwe commemorates 46 years of independence, the country’s cultural tapestry remains one of its most enduring pillars woven through rhythm, language and memory.
By Tendai Sauta
Apr. 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz: Law, power and the peril of global instability
The Strait of Hormuz qualifies as a “strait used for international navigation” under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
By John Laisani
Apr. 16, 2026
The Hormuz Crisis: From US-Iran Rivalry to Great-Power Tensions
China relies on Hormuz for roughly 40% of its crude oil imports and 30% of its LNG imports.
By Saxon Zvina
Apr. 15, 2026
How US military bases became a security liability for Gulf states
The 2026 conflict also marks a turning point in modern warfare, but it is critical to distinguish between tactical losses and strategic defeat.
By Kilian Marisa
Apr. 15, 2026
