In a move that legal experts describe as a startling abdication of legislative independence, the push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030 has taken a bizarre turn
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Chinamasa defends shift on term extension

Chinamasa defends  shift on term extension
Patrick Chinamasa, has strongly dismissed allegations that he backtracked on his initial position regarding the necessity of a national referendum to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay
By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 26, 2026

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

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

Stop trying to be an airline. Start being one: The case for Air Zimbabwe going budget

The market that a budget Air Zimbabwe would serve is real and growing. Zimbabwe received 1,613,901 international tourist arrivals in 2024, generating an estimated US$1.2 billion in tourism revenue.
By Valentine Muhamba 5h ago

The skies were never Ours: Pay more, fly longer: Africa's route rip-off

The routing via Dubai or Jeddah is not a quirk specific to Algeria. It is a description of how African air travel works. Only 19% of African city pairs are connected by a direct flight.
By Valentine Muhamba 5h ago