E20 blend, is it the way to go?

While the government presents the E20 mandate as a strategic tool to stabilise the economy and reduce carbon emissions, the motoring sector faces a complex reality. 

‘E20 causes sluggish engine performance, higher fuel consumption’

E20 fuel is a mixture of 80% gasoline and 20% ethanol.  
By Brent Shamu Mar. 28, 2026
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Zimbabwe gets huge UNDP boost for renewable energy

Rodriguez said given the region’s climate, countries such as Zimbabwe offered enormous potential for investments in renewable energy in addition to its demand for energy solutions.
By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 13, 2025

Drastic action should be taken to contain measles outbreak

While vaccination has drastically reduced global measles deaths, a 73% drop between 2000 and 2018 worldwide, measles is still common in many developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. More than 140 000 people died of measles in 2018.

By The Standard Aug. 18, 2022

In Full: 42nd Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day Celebrations speech by President Mnangagwa, August 09, 2022

It is my singular honour to preside over the 42ndAnniversary of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day. This is the first time since 2019 that we are physically hosting these celebrations due to restrictive measures my Government had to take in order to protect citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By The Standard Aug. 9, 2022

Power deal to save Zesa US$55m

Zesa will inject the loan into the construction of a powerline linking its plant at Manhize in Chivhu to the national grid.

By The Standard Jun. 1, 2022

ZITF exhibitors in high spirits

During its heyday, Alpha and Omega Dairy was adjudged as one of the best exhibitors at ZITF, receiving multiple awards from 2015 to 2017, the year Mugabe was overthrown in a military coup.

By The Standard Apr. 27, 2022

Towards a developmental state

“The Developmental State” is a term coined by Chalmers Johnson that is used to describe states which follow a particular model of economic planning and management. It was initially used to describe post-1945 Japan and its rapid modernisation and growth.

By The Standard Apr. 14, 2022

Village Rhapsody: The popular social media platforms in Zim

Prominent politicians in Africa particularly Zimbabwe convey their messages to the public through Twitter in most cases.

By The Standard Dec. 5, 2021