Critical minerals new game changer for DRC economic growth
The gamer changer in town are the DRC’s critical minerals now increasingly sought due to a rising global demand, making the country a key supplier in international supply chains.
By Brian Hungwe
18h ago
The ghost of the colonial cartographer: Breaking man-made border shackles in the Global South
It lies in an artificial border system forcibly imposed on the Global South, one that disregards indigenous ethnic bonds, cultural textures and traditional governance structures.
By Saxon Zvina
19h ago
Mazuruse graduates with top honours
Mazuruse was among the outstanding students capped at the university’s 45th graduation ceremony by University of Zimbabwe chancellor, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 16, 2026
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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge
The wave was already building up when the overloaded Mbuya Nehanda set sail. Nyekete turned down a request for comment.
By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 16, 2026
Editorial Comment: Harare’s cruel cycle of calculated destruction
This latest campaign reveals a predatory culture within the local authority.
By The Standard
Aug. 16, 2026
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Mystery over fresh protest calls
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term was initially expected to end in 2028 before the new constitutional amendments, which now stretch his time in office to 2030.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Aug. 16, 2026
Mnangagwa faces global backlash over CAA3
Mnangagwa’s term of office was initially expected to end in 2028, before the controversial constitutional amendments.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Aug. 16, 2026
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Gold greed endangers Gwanda village, irrigation scheme
The Makwe Irrigation Scheme Business Unit is funded by the Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 16, 2026
Lamborghinis, drugs and Kariba’s cruel waves
Well, clearly, Rida—or whatever they call the District Development Fund these days—does drown.
By Doctor Stop It
Aug. 16, 2026
Mnangagwa praises ‘elder’ Chivayo
He said those who give abundantly would also receive blessings enabling them to continue supporting others.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 16, 2026
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Zanu-PF bigwig linked to ‘cruel’ Harare demolitions
In a ruling issued in September 2025, High Court judge Justice Happius Zhou ordered the City of Harare to stop any demolitions.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 16, 2026
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Neglected roads turn Kariba into grave
The decision to board a crowded ferry is a calculated survival choice.
By Nunurai Jena
Aug. 16, 2026
Nurses threaten to down tools
INA president Enock Dongo, who is also Health Apex Team leader in the Health Bipartite Negotiating Forum, said the lack of movement was no longer acceptable.
By Sharon Sibindi
Aug. 16, 2026
Govt backtracks on abortion law
WLSA, represented by Tendai Biti, argued that the current definition of "unlawful intercourse" unjustly discriminates between different categories of victims.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 16, 2026
Why more young Zim women choose divorce
The findings come as the country continues to grapple with shifting marriage patterns and a dramatic surge in legal separations.
By Lesley Kufandada
Aug. 16, 2026
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84 dead, unknown number missing: Lake Kariba and the cheapening of Zimbabwean life
Earnmore Chambati, a surviving Rida security officer whose job was to check passenger receipts, told ZBC he counted 153 people, infants and crew included.
By Trevor Ncube
Aug. 16, 2026
Turning personal pain into professional purpose
Adams argues that true empowerment stems from internal accountability, ultimately transforming personal pain into a profound professional purpose
By In Conversation With Trevor
Aug. 16, 2026
Doctors decry exhorbitant new data levies
Marisa noted that such expenses could eventually be passed on to patients through higher consultation and service fees, potentially making healthcare less affordable.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 16, 2026
Mildred Masunda: Midwife to thousands, mentor to many
After completing her primary school education in Bulawayo, she went to Regina Mundi High School in Gwayi.
By Muchadeyi Ashton Masunda
Aug. 16, 2026
Thomas Mapfumo’s Chimurenga: A gift that turned against itself
Prominent and influential individuals have been among the recipients of these gifts.
By Nigel Nyamutumbu
Aug. 16, 2026
Lake Kariba: Why early warning can be useless
The research does not explain the cause of the ferry accident, and it would be inappropriate to suggest that it does.
By Decide Mabumbo
Aug. 16, 2026
Why behaviour should be the true measure of climate communication in Zimbabwe
Communication has long been recognised as a tool for influencing attitudes and behavior.
By Takudzwa Gochero
Aug. 16, 2026
Kariba tragedy: When preventable risks become a national disaster
The first question, therefore, should not simply be: How did the boat sink? The bigger question is: Why were so many people exposed to such a level of risk in the first place?
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Aug. 16, 2026
Letter to the African bishops in Zimbabwe
As for Bishop Ndanga, I still remember your comforting words on the night you left for Sierra Leone, as we prayed at Ambassador Hotel, well into the small hours of the morning.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Aug. 16, 2026
Kadoma gets first technical college
For decades, students seeking technical qualifications were forced to travel to Harare, Gweru or Bulawayo.
By Azriel Chimeno
Aug. 16, 2026
The mousetrap
School heads may receive an anonymous letter from a parent or group of parents, giving no name or address, or, if written as an email, giving an anonymous email address.
By Tim Middleton
Aug. 16, 2026
Can agriculture feed and industrialise southern Africa?
Maize becomes animal feed, starch or cooking oil. Milk becomes cheese and powdered milk. Fruit becomes juice and concentrate.
By Daniel Makokera
Aug. 16, 2026
Protect the energy gains, engineer Zim’s future
Energy policy must therefore operate with a long horizon.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Aug. 16, 2026
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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge
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By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 16, 2026
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84 dead, unknown number missing: Lake Kariba and the cheapening of Zimbabwean life
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By Trevor Ncube
Aug. 16, 2026
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