Mnangagwa 2030 plot in sinister twist
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 By Miriam Mangwaya | Mar. 15, 2026
A key provision of the bill seeks to extend presidential and parliamentary terms by an additional two years, pushing the next transition from 2028 to 2030.

Harare fires top manager over illegal promotions

 Harare fires top manager over illegal promotions
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Bulawayo transport system under scrutiny
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Teachers decry frozen Mnangagwa salary talks
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Sex workers attacked by clients

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Business

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Standard People

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By Tim Middleton Mar. 16, 2026
We ignored Caf warning on stadiums
We ignored Caf warning on stadiums
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Irish career intelligence firm to host sector briefings in Zim
Irish career intelligence firm to host sector briefings in Zim
By Staff Reporter Mar. 16, 2026
Anderson Adventist study cuts classroom gender bias by half
Anderson Adventist study cuts classroom gender bias by half
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Zim must confront the human hand behind climate change
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Mar. 16, 2026
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TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns

 TikTok planning 2 more data centers in Europe amid data security concerns
Chinese social media company TikTok plans to open two more data centers in Europe, a senior executive said on Friday.
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Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
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Religion

God’s provision is mercy, not performance
 God’s provision is mercy, not performance
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Millers fret over grain deliveries

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Sports

Zimbabwe set to host AUSC Region 5 table tennis tournament

Zimbabwe set to host AUSC Region 5 table tennis tournament
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By Hellen Jeremiah 6h ago
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Zim's Botha, O'Donoghue shine at Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup
Zim's Botha, O'Donoghue shine at Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup
By Austin Karonga Mar. 15, 2026
Maruwa’s ‘scissors act’ overshadows gritty draw
Maruwa’s ‘scissors act’ overshadows gritty draw
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Kadoma set to shine: Bindura University’s new hub sparks excitement
The university is situated at the Cotton Training Institute site along Kadoma-Patchway road, where learning is set to take place.  
By Azriel Chimeno Mar. 8, 2026
Holes bumps tolls and blocks
Holes bumps tolls and blocks
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Pen Commercial College shines at national awards
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Marisa pledges to support teachers’ academic upgrading
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Letter to my people: Structureless CCC is giving them torrid time
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Corruption watch: The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
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Deadly measles outbreak a big wake up call
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
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Addressing Zim’s water challenges through green buildings
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Public relations: Why PR is crucial component in rebranding process
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AfrexInsure appoints Lesley Ndlovu as new chief executive officer

Commenting on his appointment, Ndlovu said he was deeply honoured to assume the role at such a transformative moment in the company’s journey. 
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 16, 2026
AfrexInsure appoints Lesley Ndlovu as new chief executive officer

HEXA launches educational travel packages for schools 

Destinations covered in the programme include Harare, Victoria Falls, Kariba, Bulawayo, Nyanga and Masvingo. 
By Business Reporter Mar. 16, 2026
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Francophone Week lights up Harare as art, cinema meet
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Nedbank bankrolls Mbare maternity clinic upgrade
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Southern Eye

Prominent traditional healer draws crowds as clients share testimonies of healing and justice

 Gogo Chihoro told Southern Eye that her work focuses on helping people find peace, resolve conflicts and recover what they believe has been lost through spiritual intervention. 
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Woman kills husband over SIM card

A Bulawayo woman has appeared in court after allegedly killing her 40-year-old husband during a dispute over a missing SIM card. 
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NewsDay

BREAKING: Harare to host 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship

BREAKING: Harare to host 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship
Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Zimbabwe will host the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Finals in Harare from April 2–10. 
By Sports Reporter 3h ago
Engage war vets, retired generals, Mnangagwa told
By Nqobani Ndlovu 6h ago
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DCP takes constitutional fight to UN
By Miriam Mangwaya 9h ago
DCP takes constitutional fight to UN
Genesis of a new era as Mangombe pleads for patience
By Henry Mhara 9h ago
Genesis of a new era as Mangombe pleads for patience
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Cricket's Brass Band goes Hardrock
Africa’s river networks collaborate to tackle climate challenges
Africa’s river networks collaborate to tackle climate challenges
By Sydney Kawadza 9h ago
Local authorities worst performers in 2025
Local authorities worst performers in 2025
By Donald Nyandoro 9h ago
Tanganda bullish as US$8m capital raise closes
Tanganda bullish as US$8m capital raise closes
By Tatira Zwinoira 9h ago

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