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As gold soars, communities pay the price

Behind the soaring value of gold lies a darker reality, visible in remote forests, fragile river systems and marginalised communities globally.

By Kizito Makoye Jul. 19, 2026

As gold soars, communities pay the price

Shadows in the nursery: The hidden battle of postpartum depression

As bizarre and unsettling as that sounded, I laughed it off at the moment, dismissing it as just another quirky joke.

By Joyline Chiedza Basira Jun. 23, 2026

Shadows in the nursery: The hidden battle of postpartum depression

Indigenous knowledge systems have their own data collection methods

In most African communities, people learn through fluid conversations with peers about their own work, reflecting on real issues, sharing experiences and thinking together.

By Charles Dhewa May. 27, 2026

Indigenous knowledge systems have their own data collection methods

Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

There is no national hotline on campus noticeboards, no coordinated government strategy targeting substance use at tertiary level. The problem remains largely unspoken.

By Praexidis Dekwende Apr. 22, 2026

Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

Empowering the girl child through education: Are we doing enough?

This contrast made me reflect deeply on whether we are truly doing enough to ensure equal empowerment for every girl child, regardless of geography or background.

By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi Mar. 22, 2026

Empowering the girl child through education: Are we doing enough?

Environmental accountability: Reframing the debate on Chinese companies in Zim

Political interference further undermines enforcement, particularly when some operators claim protection from powerful figures.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Dec. 19, 2025

Environmental accountability: Reframing the debate on Chinese companies in Zim

China and Zimbabwe: A strategic partnership that delivers

China has enabled these countries to navigate Western pressure and pursue their own development paths.

By The Standard Nov. 6, 2025

China and Zimbabwe: A strategic partnership that delivers

China’s miracle at home, catastrophe in Africa

I RECENTLY travelled to China as a sceptical African observer, shaped by years of watching what I once described as exploitative relationships between Chinese enterprises and African communities.

By Trevor Ncube Oct. 3, 2025