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

Economic growth depends on moving beyond survivalist employment

The government should facilitate Power Purchase Agreements allowing industrial zones to buy cheap solar power.
By Esther Dzviti 6m ago

Mine workers push for US$650 wage

“We reiterate our call in the industry for a minimum wage of US$650, reflecting the dangerous nature of mining work and the value of the minerals workers extract,” he said.
By Silas Nkala 1h ago

UNDP intensifies rural women empowerment

“Women’s economic empowerment was supported through savings groups, enterprise development, livelihoods and mining-related interventions,” he said.
By Sharon Sibindi 1h ago