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NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
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Zanu PF benefactor bags fishy deal
News
 By Kenneth Nyangani | Aug. 17, 2025
The controversial plan to give the tender to Discovery Ambulance Services, owned by David Munowenyu, sharply divided councillors during the council’s last full council meeting.
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NHS rocked by cash scandals

 NHS rocked by cash scandals
The revelations surfaced following the sacking of various executives at the NHS late last year on charges of graft, incompetence, and corporate governance failures.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Nqobani Ndlovu Aug. 17, 2025
In a Zimbabwe first, headmasters threaten strike
In a Zimbabwe first, headmasters threaten strike
By Miriam Mangwaya Aug. 17, 2025
Mnangagwa relinquishes Sadc chairmanship
Mnangagwa relinquishes Sadc chairmanship
By Staff Reporter Aug. 17, 2025

Lithium smuggling spells doom for Zim economy
Business
By Shame Makoshori | Aug. 17, 2025

Trending

Ras Caleb strikes ‘gold’ with ZiG ‘money’
Ras Caleb strikes ‘gold’ with ZiG ‘money’
Interview: My philanthropic work was prophesied: Chivayo
Prophet Freddy accused of ‘legal bullying’
Mudiwa Hood seeks legal recourse over Holy Ten utterances
In a Zimbabwe first, headmasters threaten strike

Latest Stories

Bindura man jailed for theft
By Nzobizwe Thebe Aug. 17, 2025
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Bindura man jailed for theft
'Rogue' cop back in court
By Trevor Mutsvairo Aug. 17, 2025
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'Rogue' cop back in court
Top bank official fired over RTGS 3000
By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 17, 2025
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Top bank official fired over RTGS 3000
Mukuhlani hits back at Coltart over racism allegations
By Austin Karonga Aug. 17, 2025
Mukuhlani hits back at Coltart over racism allegations

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

Fresh carnage batters textile industry
Fresh carnage batters textile industry
By Concilia Mupezeni Aug. 17, 2025
S&P 500 surges in 2025: Navigating record highs, geopolitics, and strategic portfolio moves
By Isaac Jonas Aug. 17, 2025
Ethical marketing in entrepreneurship
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Aug. 17, 2025

Standard People

Nigeria must clamp down on corruption once and for all

By Peter Burdin Aug. 17, 2025
The horrors of Gukurahundi and complicity of World Bank and IMF
The horrors of Gukurahundi and complicity of World Bank and IMF
By Gorden Moyo Aug. 17, 2025
NetOne painting Zimbabwe orange
NetOne painting Zimbabwe orange
By Staff Reporter Aug. 17, 2025
Harare under fire over wetland destruction
Harare under fire over wetland destruction
By Nqobizwe Thebe Aug. 17, 2025
Zanu PF land barons fuel chaos at Zvimba farm
Zanu PF land barons fuel chaos at Zvimba farm
By Kenneth Nyangani Aug. 17, 2025
Xenophobia in SA a symptom of Zimbabwe’s collapse, regional inertia
By Nqaba Matshazi Aug. 17, 2025

Standard Style

Qounfuzed returns with nationwide tour
Qounfuzed returns with nationwide tour
By Sindiso Dube Aug. 17, 2025
Shumba, Ngwazi to light up Buhera sports gala
Shumba, Ngwazi to light up Buhera sports gala
By Style Reporter Aug. 17, 2025
Chiwa turns life’s trials into art with Passing Storms
Chiwa turns life’s trials into art with Passing Storms
By Style Reporter Aug. 17, 2025
Harare’s water crisis: A ticking time bomb for public health
Harare’s water crisis: A ticking time bomb for public health
By Clever Marisa Aug. 17, 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

Why civilisations fail
 Why civilisations fail
By Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Aug. 17, 2025
When the Master comes expecting fruit
By Humphrey Mtandwa Aug. 17, 2025
Is your head fully protected?
By Doug Mamvura Aug. 17, 2025
Divine insight: The legacy of leadership: Building beyond your time
By Humphrey Mtandwa Aug. 3, 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

Fair use, not abuse: Why Econet's SmartBiz data cap makes sense for everyone
Fair use, not abuse: Why Econet's SmartBiz data cap makes sense for everyone
Econet extends smartphone credit scheme repayment terms from 3 to 24 months
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

Mukuhlani hits back at Coltart over racism allegations

Mukuhlani hits back at Coltart over racism allegations
Tavengwa Mukuhlani, has publicly criticised Bulawayo mayor David Coltart for alleging that the ZC board is racist, nepotistic, and corrupt.
By Austin Karonga Aug. 17, 2025
Simba Bhora back on top
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 17, 2025
Simba Bhora back on top
Ngezi Platinum’s slim title hopes dented
By Henry Mhara Aug. 17, 2025
Ngezi Platinum’s slim title hopes dented
Table Zen donates equipment to local table tennis
By Austin Karonga Aug. 17, 2025
Table Zen donates equipment to local table tennis
Chimedza joins another Portuguese side
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 17, 2025
Chimedza joins another Portuguese side
Pool champ lauds Makandiwa's prophetic path to glory
Pool champ lauds Makandiwa's prophetic path to glory
By Austin Karonga Aug. 17, 2025
All set for fifth Minerva Zim Open Chess Championship
All set for fifth Minerva Zim Open Chess Championship
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Aug. 17, 2025
Warriors should avoid match fixing suspicions
Warriors should avoid match fixing suspicions
By Michael Kariati Aug. 17, 2025

Education

Looking for the perfect prefect

Looking for the perfect prefect
Many children desperately want to be a Prefect, not always for the right reason
By Tim Middleton Aug. 17, 2025
I want to inspire generations: Matirongo
I want to inspire generations: Matirongo
By Takemore Mazuruse Aug. 17, 2025
Do not sweat the small stuff
Do not sweat the small stuff
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

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

ZSE extends gains in July as market cap rises 5%

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange maintained its upward momentum in July, with market capitalisation climbing 5% month-on-month, following a 2% rise in June
By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 15, 2025
ZSE extends gains in July as market cap rises 5%

AI efficiency, ability to think: A reflection

At its best, an LLM can summarise a dense legal statute, suggest improvements to a business proposal or even translate provincial news articles into fluent English or Shona
By Evans Sagomba Aug. 15, 2025
Debt deal must not amplify Zim pain — UN’s position.
By Newsday Aug. 15, 2025
Our Owner and his glorified back-to-back car dummies.
By Muckracker Aug. 15, 2025
Optimising last mile delivery strategies
By Charles Nyika Aug. 15, 2025
Local advisory tips REITs as billions flow
By Blessed Ndlovu and Ruth Maseko Aug. 15, 2025

Southern Eye

Police urged to patrol crime hotspots

The residents accused police of “always patrolling areas where they can access easy cash”, adding that they should, instead, conduct patrols in all areas for the protection of residents
By Peter Dube 16h ago
Police urged to patrol crime hotspots

Gweru fails to confirm receipt of ZWL$226,9m government grant

The AG further noted that council did not make progress in addressing findings that were raised in the 2023 annual report.
By Silas Nkala 16h ago
Bulawayo City Council raises a paltry US$3,5K from environment violation fines
By Silas Nkala 16h ago
Bulawayo’s Catholic sisters turn to renewable energy
By Marko Phiri Aug. 17, 2025
Tsholotsho council accounts in shambles
By Silas Nkala Aug. 17, 2025
Byo’s new underground water quick fix revealed
By Silas Nkala Aug. 17, 2025

NewsDay

Navigating turbulent times: Time for SADC leaders to step up to the plate

Navigating turbulent times: Time for SADC leaders to step up to the plate
 Another glaring embarrassment for the organization in the last term was the clumsy handling of the DRC issue.
By Sizo Nkala 1h ago
AI investments soar to US$200 billion
By Donald Nyandoro 3h ago
AI investments soar to US$200 billion
Minister calls for ‘ubuntu-driven’ AI future 
By Staff Reporter 4h ago
Minister calls for ‘ubuntu-driven’ AI future 
Zimbabwe urged to harness AI, digital financial services
By Alfonce Mbizwo 5h ago
Zimbabwe urged to harness AI, digital financial services
The hidden exploitation of Sri Lanka’s gem Industry by Chinese smuggling rings
By Financial Post 10h ago
The hidden exploitation of Sri Lanka’s gem Industry by Chinese smuggling rings
Bet247 crowns inaugural EPL Fantasy League competition winners
Bet247 crowns inaugural EPL Fantasy League competition winners
By Munyaradzi Madzokere 12h ago
TelOne compound Bosso woes
TelOne compound Bosso woes
By Fortune Mbele 12h ago
The Hidden Exploitation of Sri Lanka’s Gem Industry by Chinese Smuggling Rings.
The Hidden Exploitation of Sri Lanka’s Gem Industry by Chinese Smuggling Rings.
By Financial Post 12h ago

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