Hope alone is not enough
Governments announce ambitious plans, organisations roll out new strategies and individuals declare that this will be “their year”.
By Cliff Chiduku
Jan. 7, 2026
From Harare to Dubai: Tungwarara’s missing million dollars a tip of the iceberg
As Malaysia’s Najib Razak contemplates his jail term, the message to Harare is clear: impunity for grand corruption has an expiration date.
By The Standard
Dec. 22, 2025
Businessman Marconati freedom bid fails again
Marconati is not new to controversy in the Inyathi area.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 22, 2025
Rights activists slam govt silence over Russia exploitation claims
Zimbabwe was expected to raise the matter at the second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held in Cairo, Egypt, from December 19 to 20.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 22, 2025
Two Zimbos for Federation’s ‘untold stories’ play
The two artists joined the cast of the historic play Imaginary Harvest, which debuted at the University of Malawi Annual Theatre Festival from November 21-23.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 13, 2025
As Russia’s Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
When the Africa Corps replaced Wagner six months ago, weary civilians hoped for less brutality. The United Nations says they have been abused by all sides in the conflict.
By AP
Dec. 7, 2025
Masvingo welcomes success of Indonesia’s Artificial Insemination program
Indonesia exports frozen semen to over 8 countries, a method that curbs livestock diseases.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 4, 2025
Daughter of South Africa's ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot
Zuma-Sambudla has been accused of fuelling this unrest but she says the charges against her are politically motivated.
By BBC News
Nov. 26, 2025
No war in East Asia
People do worry about China and Taiwan, although it has been many decades since those two countries fought each other.
By Gwynne Dyer
Nov. 21, 2025




