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NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
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UZ ‘bogus’ degrees bombshell
News
 By Nqobani Ndlovu | Aug. 10, 2025
UZ lecturers went on strike at the beginning of the final semester for those who will be conferred with degrees at the ceremony to be presided over by President Emmerson Mnangagwa
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Mutsvangwa brushes Chinamasa aside

 Mutsvangwa brushes Chinamasa aside
Further quizzed on the party position on the matter, Mutsvangwa said: “I am Zanu PF spokesperson.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Aug. 10, 2025
Landmark court victory for pregnant prisoners
Landmark court victory for pregnant prisoners
By Nqobani Ndlovu Aug. 10, 2025
The shame of zero pass rates: Government’s threats to fire rural school teachers exposes neglect
The shame of zero pass rates: Government’s threats to fire rural school teachers exposes neglect
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 10, 2025

Zim needs US$10 billion to end electricity woes
Business
By Blessed Ndlovu | Aug. 10, 2025

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Exodus & Company inks US$141m deal with Afreximbank
Govt announces new grain producer prices
The shame of zero pass rates: Government’s threats to fire rural school teachers exposes neglect
UZ ‘bogus’ degrees bombshell
Marondera council in shady land grab

Latest Stories

The shame of zero pass rates: Government’s threats to fire rural school teachers exposes neglect
By Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 10, 2025
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The shame of zero pass rates: Government’s threats to fire rural school teachers exposes neglect
Marondera council in shady land grab
By Moses Mugugunyeki Aug. 10, 2025
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Marondera council in shady land grab
Suspected rapist tries to flee from custody
By Simbarashe Sithole Aug. 10, 2025
Suspected rapist tries to flee from custody
Illegal miner rapes, robs sex worker
By Simbarashe Sithole Aug. 10, 2025
Illegal miner rapes, robs sex worker

Local News

Valley Seeds primed for 2025/26 planting season

Company officials said 60% of the seeds have already been delivered and the remainder expected to be in well before the beginning of the planting season.
By Business Reporter Jun. 20, 2025
Valley Seeds primed for 2025/26 planting season
All Set for Manicaland Digitalize Zimbabwe Expo
All Set for Manicaland Digitalize Zimbabwe Expo
By Staff Reporter Jun. 20, 2025
Britain’s Got Talent star to grace King’s birthday party in Harare
Britain’s Got Talent star to grace King’s birthday party in Harare
By Style Reporter Jun. 8, 2025
Harmful cultural practices suppress rural women's autonomy, UFS sociology PhD Mavis Soko
Harmful cultural practices suppress rural women's autonomy, UFS sociology PhD Mavis Soko
By Timeslive Apr. 15, 2025
Prophet Freddy accused of ‘legal bullying’
Prophet Freddy accused of ‘legal bullying’
By Staff Reporter Mar. 23, 2025

Business

STP marketing and entrepreneurial success
STP marketing and entrepreneurial success
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Aug. 10, 2025
Zim needs US$10 billion to end electricity woes
By Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 10, 2025
ZSE pushes for another equities tax cut to boost selloffs
By Ruth Maseko Aug. 10, 2025

Standard People

Promoting women and youth voices and participation in Zimbabwe

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Aug. 10, 2025
For Pete’s sake, it’s time to cancel ZBC licence fees
For Pete’s sake, it’s time to cancel ZBC licence fees
By Nqaba Matshazi Aug. 10, 2025
Letter from America: Epstein’s scandal threatens Trump’s hold on power!
Letter from America: Epstein’s scandal threatens Trump’s hold on power!
By Kenneth Mufuka Aug. 10, 2025
From sacred gardens to soulless factories: The spiritual cost of colonial and industrial food systems in Africa
From sacred gardens to soulless factories: The spiritual cost of colonial and industrial food systems in Africa
By Tinashe Elvis Chikodzi Aug. 10, 2025
Letter to my people: At 60 years I’m wiser and younger
Letter to my people: At 60 years I’m wiser and younger
By Doctor Stop It Aug. 10, 2025
Letter to my people: It’s corruption on steroids under Zanu PF
By Doctor Stop It Aug. 3, 2025

Standard Style

Mambo Press captures hearts at Zimbabwe International Book Fair 2025
Mambo Press captures hearts at Zimbabwe International Book Fair 2025
By Kudzaishe Chibaya Aug. 10, 2025
Ginjah T: Murehwa’s rising star on a mission to tell his community’s story
Ginjah T: Murehwa’s rising star on a mission to tell his community’s story
By Alfred Tembo Aug. 10, 2025
Secure land tenure: A catalyst for economic empowerment
Secure land tenure: A catalyst for economic empowerment
By Clever Marisa Aug. 10, 2025
Tete a Tete: Winky D makes bold concert theme
Tete a Tete: Winky D makes bold concert theme
By Style Reporter Aug. 10, 2025

Technolgy

Serge Belamant: The Rise and Evolution of UEPS Technology
 Serge Belamant: The Rise and Evolution of UEPS Technology
By Newsday Feb. 9, 2025
how do people take the gaming lifestyle so seriously
By Thestandard Nov. 16, 2023
Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts
By Bbc News Apr. 23, 2023
Microsoft's president to push Activision deal at EU hearing; Google, Nvidia also present
By Reuters Feb. 21, 2023

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.
By Reuters Feb. 17, 2023
Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
Meta's Oversight Board tells company to allow 'death to Khamenei' posts
By Reuters Feb. 15, 2023

Religion

Divine insight: The legacy of leadership: Building beyond your time
 Divine insight: The legacy of leadership: Building beyond your time
By Humphrey Mtandwa
Aug. 3, 2025
Grace tidings: The works of flesh: Strife, seditions and heresies
By Doug Mamvura Aug. 3, 2025
Do Kings still dream?
By Humphrey Mtandwa Jul. 27, 2025
Command your flesh to shut up
By Doug Mamvura Jul. 27, 2025
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Videos

Dr Simba Makoni, Ex-Finance Minister and Farmer In Conversation with Trevor

By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Dr Simba Makoni, Ex-Finance Minister and Farmer In Conversation with Trevor
Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director At Women's Action Group In Conversation With Trevor
Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director At Women's Action Group In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwean lawyer and politician In Conversation With Trevor
Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwean lawyer and politician In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Tawanda Nyambirai, Lawyer and entrepreneur In Conversation with Trevor
Tawanda Nyambirai, Lawyer and entrepreneur In Conversation with Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Chief Felix Ndiweni, Ntabazinduna chief In Conversation With Trevor
Chief Felix Ndiweni, Ntabazinduna chief In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Winky D, musician and songwriter In Conversation with Trevor
Winky D, musician and songwriter In Conversation with Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Gift Ostallos Siziba, activist and human rights defender In Conversation With Trevor
Gift Ostallos Siziba, activist and human rights defender In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jun. 4, 2025

Branding Voice - Sponsored Content

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Fair use, not abuse: Why Econet's SmartBiz data cap makes sense for everyone
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Old Mutual high school quiz finals kick Off
AURA Group partners ZB Bank – QUPA micro finance to bring Starlink to the education sector

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Agriculture

Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe May. 11, 2025
Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

8 good Reasons why Farmers Prefer Mahindra Tractors

Be it unmatched performance, durability, fuel economy, advanced control, features, or an extensive range of tractor models
By Thestandard Nov. 19, 2024
‘Embrace index insurance to combat climate change’
By Talent Kasu Nov. 20, 2022
Coping with drought through WFP’s resilience programme
By Tatenda Macheka Oct. 16, 2022
AVC extends footprint in agric sector
By Melody Chikono Oct. 9, 2022
Farmer’s project expansion raises environmental concern
By The Standard Sep. 25, 2022

Millers fret over grain deliveries

“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2022

Climate financing boon for Zim agriculture

The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of farmers and farming systems to negative climate change impacts.

By The Standard Jan. 23, 2022

Sports

24 rooms, 12 retail shops: The unique part of Chahwanda stadium

24 rooms, 12 retail shops: The unique part of Chahwanda stadium
The state-of-the-art 15 000 seater facility is located approximately seven kilometres from  the Kwekwe central business district, along the Kwekwe-Gokwe road.
By Terry Madyauta Aug. 10, 2025
Bikita Minerals, Manica Diamonds storm into Chibuku quarters
By Terry Madyauta Aug. 10, 2025
Bikita Minerals, Manica Diamonds storm into Chibuku quarters
New Generation steps into the ring at Rise of Champions
By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda Aug. 10, 2025
New Generation steps into the ring at Rise of Champions
New Zealand humiliate Zimbabwe to complete series sweep
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 10, 2025
New Zealand humiliate Zimbabwe to complete series sweep
Something is wrong at Zifa
By Michael Kariati Aug. 10, 2025
Something is wrong at Zifa
DeMbare storm into Chibuku Cup quarterfinals
DeMbare storm into Chibuku Cup quarterfinals
By Henry Mhara Aug. 10, 2025
Epitaph of a match
Epitaph of a match
By Tim Middleton Aug. 10, 2025
Teen Tamson debuts as MWOS knock out CAPS United
Teen Tamson debuts as MWOS knock out CAPS United
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 10, 2025

Education

Do not sweat the small stuff

Do not sweat the small stuff
The surprise at so many points was nothing in comparison to her feelings when she saw some of the points mentioned on the list.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 10, 2025
Cysts in systems
Cysts in systems
By Tim Middleton Aug. 3, 2025
Holding out for a hero
Holding out for a hero
By Tim Middleton Jul. 27, 2025
Why do they not listen?
Why do they not listen?
By Tim Middleton Jul. 20, 2025
Unicaf transforming higher education in the region
Unicaf transforming higher education in the region
By Takemore Mazuruse Jul. 13, 2025

Opinion & Analysis

Letter to my people: Structureless CCC is giving them torrid time
Letter to my people: Structureless CCC is giving them torrid time
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Corruption watch: The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
Corruption watch: The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Deadly measles outbreak a big wake up call
Deadly measles outbreak a big wake up call
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Addressing Zim’s water challenges through green buildings
Addressing Zim’s water challenges through green buildings
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022
Public relations: Why PR is crucial component in rebranding process
Public relations: Why PR is crucial component in rebranding process
By The Standard | Aug. 28, 2022

The Zimbabwe Independent

Fresh drive to ditch ‘troublesome’ sugar tax

Philp said the beverages manufacturing industry remained committed to supporting initiatives that promote public health.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 9, 2025
Fresh drive to ditch ‘troublesome’ sugar tax

NetOne surges past rivals with record growth and aggressive 5G push

NetOne Group chief executive officer Rapheal Mushanawani said the revenue growth was driven by strong performance in data and voice products.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 9, 2025
Diplomat Golf Day swings high with elite networking and champs
By Tendai Sauta Aug. 8, 2025
Uphold women, babies’ right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere 
By Cimas Aug. 8, 2025
Barista Masuku scoops top gong
By Staff Writer Aug. 8, 2025
Conversation with Chapfunga: CEO of ‘The Diplomat’
By Staff Reporter Aug. 8, 2025

Southern Eye

Army major implicated in Beitbridge car theft, smuggling ring

National Army Major has been linked to a cross-border car theft syndicate following the recovery of a stolen Toyota Fortuner in neighbouring Mozambique
By Rex Mphisa 3h ago
Army major implicated in Beitbridge car theft, smuggling ring

160kW solar boost lights up rural Gutu

A 160-KILOWATT (kW) solar power system has been installed in the Tongogara Soti Source area in Gutu, Masvingo, by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
By Staff Reporter 3h ago
Zvishavane council financial records in shambles
By Silas Nkala 3h ago
Logging company on collision course with Hwange villagers
By Silas Nkala Aug. 13, 2025
We haven't tasted real freedom: Zapu veterans
By Silas Nkala Aug. 13, 2025
Rhodes divides traditional leaders 120 years after death
By Silas Nkala Aug. 13, 2025

NewsDay

Start Network convenes AA roundtable in wake of escalating climate crisis

Start Network convenes AA roundtable in wake of escalating climate crisis
Start Network, a global group of non-governmental organisations, has called on international humanitarian relief agencies to embrace anticipatory action.
By Kennedy Nyavaya 1h ago
Chinese dam at Tibet’s great bend: Trouble looms in Dhaka-Beijing ties
By Northeast News 2h ago
Chinese dam at Tibet’s great bend: Trouble looms in Dhaka-Beijing ties
Kaindu seeks divine intervention
By Henry Mhara 2h ago
Kaindu seeks divine intervention
Nampak concludes sale of Zim unit to TSL
By Ruth Maseko 2h ago
Nampak concludes sale of Zim unit to TSL
Zifa unveils merit-based Young Warriors selection plan
By Munyaradzi Madzokere 2h ago
Zifa unveils merit-based Young Warriors selection plan
Rwodzi revels in Edinburgh Festival award
Rwodzi revels in Edinburgh Festival award
By Tendai Sauta 2h ago
Khwezi ZW set to release collabo with Matopo High School Choir
Khwezi ZW set to release collabo with Matopo High School Choir
By Bongile Moyo 2h ago
Beverage makers bemoan high interest rates
Beverage makers bemoan high interest rates
By Melody Chikono 3h ago

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