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Mr President, save our football from global isolation
The sports regulator also knew the decision would not pass any test, legal, moral or CAF and Fifa regulations.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 7, 2022
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Hwange 7: Why Zesa boss panicked
Gata exclusively told The Standard how the events leading to last week’s milestone unfolded, including how at some point there were doubts that the exercise would go according to plan.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Mar. 26, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Future of power generation is green
The southern African country’s renewable resources include solar, wind, hydro and biomass.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Mar. 31, 2023
Editors memo: Lack of insurance a national disaster
Zimbabwe's economy is in the perfect storm of high inflation, currency instability, power outages and volatile exchange rates.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Apr. 6, 2023
Editors memo: Compromised airport security a huge risk
Even more disconcerting, Chidodo is the head of security for the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Apr. 14, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Leaders groping in dark for solutions
Why do our leaders seem to struggle for solutions to problems they have experienced before? They come across as poor students of history.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jun. 2, 2023
Candid Comment: ‘Tyson’ to test Mnangagwa’s democratic credentials
He allegedly failed to appear for trial on four counts of criminal abuse of office.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jun. 23, 2023
Editor's Memo: ED failing a simple democratic test
They said the current regime was more authoritarian and repressive.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jul. 14, 2023
Editor’s Memo: New debt pile up a worry
The current debt is broken down as US$12,8 billion of foreign debt and US$5,2 billion in domestic debt.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jul. 21, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Elections: Zim’s much-needed viaduct
With the 2023 elections under a month away, the complexion in the country has changed and it is clear that Mnangagwa wants to win his re-election at all costs.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Jul. 28, 2023
Editor’s Memo: Judiciary should be an independent arbiter
Kasukuwere has been living in South Africa since the 2017 coup that toppled Mugabe.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 4, 2023
Election exposing the true colours of Zim leadership
Why is President Mnangagwa allowing questionable characters to be close to him? How does he justify some despicable utterances and behaviours in his name?
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 11, 2023
Candid Comment: Zim’s election ritual does not guarantee free polls
Over the past five years, ISS noted, “democratic space has narrowed as the law has been weaponised, opposition members and activists prosecuted.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 18, 2023
Candid Comment: Mnangagwa needs to avoid certain statements
Those observers are witnesses to whether government kept its pledge, and in a manner that shows that it should not be considered a pariah state.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 25, 2023
Candid Comment: Mnangagwa needs to avoid certain statements.
Those observers are witnesses to whether government kept its pledge, and in a manner that shows that it should not be considered a pariah state.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 25, 2023
What does another disputed election mean for Zimbabwe?
The ruling Zanu PF party and its elite appear comfortable with the status quo because it gives them more time to rule with impunity.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Aug. 30, 2023
Candid Comment: Zanu PF leaders must uphold democracy
Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has been issuing inflammatory statements about how the nationalists fought for democracy.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 1, 2023
Candid Comment: The next five years cannot be more of the same
That should give him enough freedom to focus on his stated wish to develop and modernise the country.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 8, 2023
Africa’s growing democracy deficit
Coups in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger have underlined the region’s instability amid threats from insurgents and weak democratic institutions.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 15, 2023
Candid Comment: Zim-Zambia standoff: An unnecessary tiff
These are crucial to the country’s very survival and Zimbabwe cannot afford to go to any kind of war with them, verbal or otherwise.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 15, 2023
Candid Comment: Zim needs to get out of crisis mode
In 2018, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube rightly acknowledged that Zimbabwe’s way to a prosperous future
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 22, 2023
Candid Comment: Retail sector troubles a tip of iceberg
The retail chain is one of the largest in the country with over 60 outlets, so its experiences reflect the dilemma facing retailers and many formal businesses.
By Alfonce Mbizwo
Sep. 29, 2023
