Backlash over plan to scrap Gender Commission
Mabhiza maintains the reform is “lawful, efficient and forward-looking”, but organisations such as CRD and the CNRG argue that it reverses hard-won gains.
By Kenneth Nyangani
6h ago
Mukanya farewell show in doubt
However, Standard Style established that authorities, including the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) have not been notified of the planned show, raising further doubts about its status.
By Style Reporter
Apr. 5, 2026
GMB begins paying farmers outstanding arrears for grain deliveries
GMB has faced criticism for delaying paying farmers after they would have made deliveries, severely impacting their ability to fund their operations.
By Farming Reporter
Apr. 2, 2026
Winky D, pop and politics of civic space
This is not unprecedented in Zimbabwe’s history. Music has always been political. Chimurenga songs mobilised communities during the liberation struggle.
By Tracy Mutowekuziva
Mar. 27, 2026
New Harare blitz targets precast walls
Mafume revealed that most of the walls were constructed without council approval.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Mar. 24, 2026
Harare residents protest ‘alarming’ land grab
They further warned that blocking drainage systems within the breathing space exposes the area to flooding and waterborne disease outbreaks.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 19, 2026
Call for government to support councils
He said both urban and rural councils continued to struggle to meet performance targets, with most falling below set benchmarks, although within acceptable variance levels.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Mar. 18, 2026
Mafume warns of Harare security time bomb
Addressing council officials, a concerned Mafume expressed alarm over the ease with which suspected land barons are navigating the city’s headquarters.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Mar. 15, 2026
Mafume: Harare water crisis now out of control
In a letter to the chief decretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mafume admitted that the problem hadspiralled beyond the municipality's capacity to handle.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Mar. 8, 2026
