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NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Zim needs US$10 billion to end electricity woes
Business
 By Blessed Ndlovu | 1m ago
It is a staggering bill for a country already weighed down by a US$21,5 billion debt — nearly half of its US$44 billion gross domestic product — and struggling to honour repayments.
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Mugabe minister loses US750k assets

 Mugabe minister loses US750k assets
The claim also included 5% annual interest from the summons date until full payment, plus legal costs on an attorney-client scale. 
By Desmond Chingarande Aug. 3, 2025
Jailed Walter Mzembi in health scare
Jailed Walter Mzembi in health scare
By Staff Reporter Aug. 3, 2025
Chiwenga cracks the whip in Zanu PF
Chiwenga cracks the whip in Zanu PF
By Nqobani Ndlovu Aug. 3, 2025

It’s much ado about nothing: Mthuli Ncube’s mid-term budget review gets thumbs down
News
By Ashton Ndakusiya | Aug. 3, 2025

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Big Josh returns to revive jazz with bold two-city festival
Big Josh returns to revive jazz with bold two-city festival
It’s much ado about nothing: Mthuli Ncube’s mid-term budget review gets thumbs down
Mugabe minister loses US750k assets
Air transport crucial for connecting markets: Govt
It’s much ado about nothing: Mthuli Ncube’s mid-term budget review gets thumbs down

Latest Stories

Ginjah T: Murehwa’s rising star on a mission to tell his community’s story
By Alfred Tembo 1m ago
Ginjah T: Murehwa’s rising star on a mission to tell his community’s story
Tete a Tete: Winky D makes bold concert theme
By Style Reporter 1m ago
Tete a Tete: Winky D makes bold concert theme
Take Fizzo to headline Shoko Festival's mash up nights
By Sindiso Dube 1m ago
Take Fizzo to headline Shoko Festival's mash up nights
STP marketing and entrepreneurial success
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 1m ago
STP marketing and entrepreneurial success

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 1m ago
Zim needs US$10 billion to end electricity woes
By Blessed Ndlovu 1m ago
ZSE pushes for another equities tax cut to boost selloffs
By Ruth Maseko 1m ago

Standard People

From sacred gardens to soulless factories: The spiritual cost of colonial and industrial food systems in Africa

By Tinashe Elvis Chikodzi 1m ago
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 1m ago
Letter to my people: It’s corruption on steroids under Zanu PF
Letter to my people: It’s corruption on steroids under Zanu PF
By Doctor Stop It Aug. 3, 2025
Mutsvangwa’s half-truths and the need for fact-checking
Mutsvangwa’s half-truths and the need for fact-checking
By Nqaba Matshazi Aug. 3, 2025
Letter from America: Juicy story: French president suing for slander!
Letter from America: Juicy story: French president suing for slander!
By Kenneth Mufuka Aug. 3, 2025
Budget consultations: Are we headed anywhere?
By Masimba Manyanya and Innocent Isheanesu Musikanyangwe 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 1m ago
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 1m ago
Secure land tenure: A catalyst for economic empowerment
Secure land tenure: A catalyst for economic empowerment
By Clever Marisa 1m ago
Tete a Tete: Winky D makes bold concert theme
Tete a Tete: Winky D makes bold concert theme
By Style Reporter 1m ago

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

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

Sweet victory for Scotland FC

Sweet victory for Scotland FC
The visitors secured a dramatic 5-2 victory in a tense Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Mandava Stadium yesterday.
By Terry Madyauta Aug. 3, 2025
Simba Bhora too strong for Chicken Inn
By Henry Mhara Aug. 3, 2025
Simba Bhora too strong for Chicken Inn
Damiso transforms sport in Mash Central
By Austin Karonga Aug. 3, 2025
Damiso transforms sport in Mash Central
Inside sport: Forget Marriot, save Dembare
By Michael Kariati Aug. 3, 2025
Inside sport: Forget Marriot, save Dembare
ZPC Kariba falls to Green Fuel
By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 3, 2025
ZPC Kariba falls to Green Fuel
SOZ training boost for athletes with intellectual disabilities
SOZ training boost for athletes with intellectual disabilities
By Tinotenda Mombeshora Aug. 3, 2025
SPOILSPORT
SPOILSPORT
By Tim Middleton Aug. 3, 2025
Ngezi disconnect TelOne in comeback win
Ngezi disconnect TelOne in comeback win
By Henry Mhara Jul. 27, 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 1m ago
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 8h ago
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 16h ago
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

Binga traditional leaders cry foul over fish projects

The move was aimed at boosting food security, creating employment and uplifting communities that have long lagged behind in development.
By Sharon Sibindi 1m ago
Binga traditional leaders cry foul over fish projects

Sandra Ndebele funds 11 solar powered boreholes

Zanu PF Ward 20 councillor, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, told Sunday Southern Eye that she funded the drilling of boreholes and their solarisation as part of her
By Sharon Sibindi 1m ago
Bulawayo decay raises alarm
By Sharon Sibindi 1m ago
Ex-Zipra commander worried about ex-fighters’ ‘rising unexplained deaths’
By Sharon Sibindi 1m ago
King Bulelani invests in youth education
By Nizbert Moyo Aug. 9, 2025
Byo man stabbed to death
By Mpumelelo Moyo Aug. 9, 2025

NewsDay

Zicorba, Raymeg to launch national contract growing scheme for rabbit farmers

Zicorba, Raymeg to launch national contract growing scheme for rabbit farmers
Chengeta revealed the plans during a rabbit production training workshop held in Harare on Friday. 
By Mthandazo Nyoni 17h ago
We cannot afford to sit on our laurels
By Newsday 18h ago
We cannot afford to sit on our laurels
When the justice system meets the algorithm: Can lawyers trust AI?
By Rachelle Anesu Chaminuka 18h ago
When the justice system meets the algorithm: Can lawyers trust AI?
Gatherings; a Christian perspective
By Erasmus Makarimayi Aug. 9, 2025
Gatherings; a Christian perspective
Leveraging the 80/20 rule in leadership
By Innocent Hadebe Aug. 9, 2025
Leveraging the 80/20 rule in leadership
A thriving woman
A thriving woman
By Jonah Nyoni Aug. 9, 2025
NAAZ integrity under spotlight in marathon ownership dispute
NAAZ integrity under spotlight in marathon ownership dispute
By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 9, 2025
Mafikizolo, Oskido, ExQ, Enzo Ishall to light up Jacaranda Music Festival 2025
Mafikizolo, Oskido, ExQ, Enzo Ishall to light up Jacaranda Music Festival 2025
By Elsie Nyoni and Makanaka Membere Aug. 9, 2025

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