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Ministers join ED2030 bandwagon

Mnangagwa has twice come out publicly to claim that he would not extend his rule.

By Mirriam Mangwaya Sep. 15, 2024

Tenant bashes landlord over rent

By Simbarashe Sithole Sep. 15, 2024

Children living on the streets face sexual abuse

By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 15, 2024

Harare’s main water source Lake Chivero under threat as old ‘dirty’ land deal exposed

This saw Timothy Michael Johnson, the then owner of Warwick Farm, approving the arrangement which resulted in the farm being subdivided.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 15, 2024

Man attempts to rape ex-wife

The estranged couple Hazel Muronzi and Passmore Matora appeared before magistrate Meenal Narotam on Friday.

By Rejoice Phiri Sep. 15, 2024

Zanu PF-linked extortion ring fleeces residents

The suspects allegedly use President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s name to justify the scam and encourage the unsuspecting residents in Harare South to pay.

By Miriam Mangwaya Sep. 15, 2024

Zanu PF-linked extortion ring fleeces residents

Call for high-impact HIV policies

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda made these remarks during an HIV and Aids sensitisation meeting for parliamentarians last Friday.

By Ophar Mavuri Sep. 15, 2024

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Tshabangu brews another CCC shocker

According to Act, parties that manage to get at least 5% of the vote receive funding from the government

By Nqobani Ndlovu Sep. 15, 2024

Dlodlo blames Zim’s political crisis on electoral system

TD: Thank you very much for inviting me. I'm so excited. This is like touching base with a good old friend after a very long time .

By In Conversation With Trevor Sep. 15, 2024

Dlodlo blames Zim’s political crisis on electoral system

85 bags of wheat ‘stolen’ at food distribution point

Zanu PF district chairman for the area Cosmas Chenzara said the bags were not stolen, but reserved for the next day.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 15, 2024

85 bags of wheat ‘stolen’ at food distribution point

Shamva miner fights drug abuse

Nyati, who sponsors the programme, believes that sports can play a pivotal role in empowering youth and promoting positive lifestyles.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 15, 2024

Econet gives away houses to customers

Speaking at the giveaway ceremony held at Penrose Estate in Nyabira, 30km north-west of the capital last Wednesday, Tariro Muchena, Econet’s general manager,

By Staff Reporter Sep. 15, 2024

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War vets meet over Mnangagwa third term saga

Last week, Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa told journalists that Mnangagwa was duty bound to respect the presidential term limits.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Sep. 15, 2024

War vets meet over Mnangagwa third term saga

West's plans for Ukraine exposed

The United States in March 2022 effectively banned Kyiv from holding peace talks with Russia by directive

By Own Correspondent Sep. 13, 2024

Split in the Democrats' camp before the US presidential election

Trump after a confident victory in the debates and a miraculous escape from a rifle bullet in every sense believed in his own chosenness.

By Own Correspondent Sep. 13, 2024

Split in the Democrats' camp before the US presidential election

Late businesswoman’s family pushed for top lawyer Wilson Manase’s arrest

Manase of Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners was appointed executor of the late Maisiri’s estate.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 8, 2024

Late businesswoman’s family pushed for top lawyer Wilson Manase’s arrest

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Chivayo suffers huge Starlink blow…Scandals cost ‘motor mouth’

Zodsat’s chief executive officer, Arnold Chimambo, yesterday said they applied to resell starlink kits in Zimbabwe in November last year.

By Donald Nyandoro and Nqobani Ndlovu Sep. 8, 2024

Chivayo suffers huge Starlink blow…Scandals cost ‘motor mouth’

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Barons open fire during MPs tour

A video, obtained by The Standard of the Mbare skirmishes shows a man holding a firearm while agitated vendors shout at him, accusing him of endangering their lives.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 8, 2024

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Underground abortions: Zimbabwe’s new hidden epidemic destroying lives

Truth Diggers found that most women are getting the drugs and other illicit means from nurses at public hospitals.

By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 8, 2024

Underground abortions: Zimbabwe’s new hidden epidemic destroying lives

Court orders demolition of illegal rural clinic

According to court papers on August 20, 2021, the RDC issued an enforcement order against Gwande arguing that she had constructed an unauthorised clinic.

By Desmond Chingarande Sep. 8, 2024

Court orders demolition of illegal rural clinic

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Lands ministry shaken as top-level purge unfolds

The investigations have revealed a cobweb of corruption that has reared its head in the new wave of land allocations, particularly in Mashonaland West and Mashonaland East provinces.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 8, 2024

Lands ministry shaken as top-level purge unfolds

Chitungwiza awaits govt signal on Magaya project

In 2008, Chitungwiza was the epicentre of a nationwide cholera epidemic linked to poor water sanitation.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 8, 2024

Chitungwiza awaits govt signal on Magaya project

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Tortured unionist relives 35-day ordeal behind bars

Chere and his co-accused persons were granted US$150 bail each at the High Court.

By Priveledge Gumbodete Sep. 8, 2024

Tortured unionist relives 35-day ordeal behind bars

Zimbabwe wastes 20% of supplied electricity

Zera research and energy efficiency engineer, Victor Sibanda, said the national grid connectivity and electricity access was at 62%, more than 80% in urban and 23% in rural.

By Melody Chikono Sep. 8, 2024

Zimbabwe wastes 20% of supplied electricity

Coltart leads King Mzilikazi commemorations

Yesterday, thousands gathered at Large City Hall in Bulawayo for the King Mzilikazi commemorations where Coltart said the late King has not been honoured enough.

By Nizbert Moyo Sep. 8, 2024