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CAA3: Govt concedes in Madhuku challenge
Ziyambi also admitted that Sections 163, 166, and 181 were addressed during parliamentary consideration.
By Miriam Mangwaya
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Ghost councils: Zim’s stalled devolution crisis
Section 270 of the constitution stipulates the roles of Provincial and Metropolitan Councils.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
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Zimbabwe faces worst food deficit since 1950
For a country still reeling from the catastrophic 2023/24 drought, which triggered a national state of disaster, the stakes could not be higher.
By Staff Reporter
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Chivhu horror crash details emerge
The eyewitness told The Standard that the Volvo haulage truck was attempting to overtake another vehicle when it collided head-on with a kombi.
By Donald Nyandoro
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St Martins demolitions saga in new twist
The demolitions are part of a broader wave of evictions currently sweeping Harare, with St Martins being the latest affected area.
By Kenneth Nyangani
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Sikhala house bombing probe hits wall
Sikhala was released from prison in 2024, having spent almost 600 days behind bars, accused of inciting party activists over the murder of an opposition member.
By Tatenda Kunaka
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Spooked Zanu PF reels from Chimoio warnings
Sources said the latest delegation included the Zanu-PF women’s league provincial executive from Harare and four representatives from each of the country’s provinces.
By Staff Reporter
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New solar project to electrify Zimbabwe
Khanna said, while 75% of humanity remains dependent on expensive fossil fuels, Africa has been largely left behind in the global clean energy transition.
By Nizbert Moyo
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Lake Chivero at breaking point
From 1980 onwards, however, the situation deteriorated once more as Harare’s population grew and sewage volumes increased.
By Gracious Daniel
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Why Zimbabwe’s plastic bans have failed
Neither instrument contains any provision governing what happens to a bottle after a consumer finishes using it.
By Macdonald Mudzaki
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Mnangagwa new judges spark CAA3 crisis
The appointments carry particular weight because they were made under a legal framework whose validity is yet to be tested.
By Pamenus Tuso
Aug. 29, 2026
Harare -Chivhu highway crash kills 27
Only two survivors, including the haulage truck driver, remain hospitalised in a critical condition
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 29, 2026
Govt tracks drug thieves at hospitals
The problem also places an additional financial burden on the health sector, as the government has to replace medicines that are lost before reaching the intended beneficiaries.
By Lesley Kufandada
Aug. 23, 2026
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Zanu PF shaken by Chimoio spirit mediums
The mediums allegedly told the women's league delegation that the country had "gone down."
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 23, 2026
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Kariba disaster probe opens can of worms
The sinking of the country’s biggest passenger and cargo lake liner, the Mbuya Nehanda, on Lake Kariba triggered a widespread outcry over safety on the country’s waters.
By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe ignored UN warnings before Kariba tragedy
This data showed a high density of vessels and a “vibrant maritime industry” demanding more than piecemeal operational standards.
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 23, 2026
Kariba ferry disaster: Missing logbooks and records to confront investigators
Who certified the vessel? Who established that it was seaworthy? Who assessed its stability and carrying capacity? Who certified the captain?
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 23, 2026
Govt dragged to court over US$154k arrears
Karemba had initially sued the minister, his permanent secretary, the chairperson and secretary of the PSC, the International Fund for Agricultural Development
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 23, 2026
Demolitions craze divides Harare council
Sources indicated that several structures in the St Martins residential area and other suburbs were slated for demolition beginning tomorrow, escalating tensions between council factions.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug. 23, 2026
Farmers deny US$232k centre pivot fraud
James Glen (58), an employee of Klein Karoo Seed Marketing (Pvt) Ltd, and Bradley John Pybus (43) and David Lindsay Clements (56), both directors of Bigtull
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug. 23, 2026
Maize millers shut amid grain crisis
The report said that millers were struggling to find sufficient maize despite expectations of a bumper harvest, contradicting government claims of a national surplus.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Aug. 23, 2026
Govt steps in to save war vets firm
Zevic, which was incorporated on May 23, 2023, was established with the vision of creating housing, employment and investment opportunities for liberation war veterans and their families.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 23, 2026
Mission hospitals and clinics in dire straits
Morgenster Hospital, once regarded as one of Masvingo Province’s leading healthcare institutions, has reportedly come under increasing pressure following the withdrawal of donor support.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 23, 2026
Harare man denies kidnapping former workmate.
Simbarashe Emmanuel Martin Rondozai is facing one count of kidnapping as defined under Section 93 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 20, 2026
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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge
The wave was already building up when the overloaded Mbuya Nehanda set sail. Nyekete turned down a request for comment.
By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 16, 2026
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Mystery over fresh protest calls
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term was initially expected to end in 2028 before the new constitutional amendments, which now stretch his time in office to 2030.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Aug. 16, 2026
Mnangagwa faces global backlash over CAA3
Mnangagwa’s term of office was initially expected to end in 2028, before the controversial constitutional amendments.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Aug. 16, 2026
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Gold greed endangers Gwanda village, irrigation scheme
The Makwe Irrigation Scheme Business Unit is funded by the Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 16, 2026
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