Editorial: Chamisa must pause and reflect

Zanu PF was intent on creating a one-party state and it demonstrated that after one of its own Edgar Tekere formed ZUM following his expulsion in 1988.
By The Standard Feb. 4, 2024

Develop me: When opposition politics is infected with autoimmunity

So, because Tshabangu recalled his party’s elected members, he too must use the same method. 
By Tapiwa Gomo Jan. 22, 2024

A political project, or just a weakling?

In its response, the party blames it all on the ruling party as if it is owed a favour.
By Tapiwa Gomo Nov. 12, 2023

Nationalists and their sordid escapades

According to Bhebhe, Tekere and Nkala were always feuding and insulting each other ad nauseam.
By Arthur Mutambara Sep. 29, 2023

Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire

“This was the Zezuru position after all the Zanu infighting in Zambia, which led to Herbert Chitepo’s death on March 18 1975.
By Arthur Mutambara Sep. 22, 2023

A Shameful shambles: An account of Zimbabwe’s elections of August 2023

Although Zimbabwean politics were difficult from shortly after independence, its habit of regular elections provoked no great international criticism until the turn of the century.
By Stephen Chan Sep. 14, 2023

Giles Mutsekwa was a tough campaigner

Mutsekwa was further applauded for his refusal to be deployed in Matabeleland at a time he had just been promoted to the rank of full colonel to lead a battalion in Nyanga that was going to be deployed in Matabeleland during the Gukurahundi campaign.

By The Standard Aug. 21, 2022

Giles Mutsekwa was a tough campaigner

Mutsekwa was further applauded for his refusal to be deployed in Matabeleland at a time he had just been promoted to the rank of full colonel to lead a battalion in Nyanga that was going to be deployed in Matabeleland during the Gukurahundi campaign.

By The Standard Aug. 21, 2022

Letter from America: Mountview Primary: A school with a big heart!

That part of Zimbabwe is a land filled with myth and legends, men 10-feet tall and goblins in partnership with hyenas that visit villages to scare little boys and girls who curse their parents.

By The Standard Aug. 7, 2022