The Caribbean frontline: Cuba’s fight is Africa’s fight — A strategic analysis of the US indictment of Raúl Castro
They defend not Raúl Castro the man, but the principle that sovereignty cannot be litigated out of existence.
By Saxon Zvina
48m ago
Behind the “China shock” panic lies a deeper Western crisis of confidence
From an African perspective, it is neither reasonable to blindly glorify China’s development model nor follow Western biased opinions to reject China arbitrarily.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
4h ago
Global health governance and geopolitics: WHA rejects Taiwan-related proposals for 10th consecutive year
Sovereignty norms as the core institutional benchmark
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
4h ago
Global transformation: How Africa can seize its historic opportunity
Going forward, Africa and the Global South will stand as owners of our own fate. We will build an international order that is fair, inclusive and respectful.
By Saxon Zvina
4h ago
From misjudgment to momentum: A transformed China and Africa’s path to autonomy
By 2025, China-Africa trade reached $348.1 billion, with China remaining Africa’s largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years.
By Saxon Zvina
4h ago
From humiliation to rejuvenation: China’s 200-year journey and Its lessons for Africa and the Global South
China’s rebirth — from a semi-colonial, impoverished, and humiliated nation to a thriving global powerhouse — rests on four enduring, interconnected pillars.
By Saxon Zvina
4h ago
Emoji intelligence
It is widely considered that the most iconic face to launch a famous perfume was Marilyn Monroe for Chanel No 5 when in 1952 she said that she wore "a few drops of Chanel No 5
By Tim Middleton
May. 24, 2026
Unmasking the global architects of Africa’s climate fake news
A wave of climate disinformation, malinformation, and calculated greenwashing is surging across the continent, acting as a modern form of colonialism that seeks to distort the African narrative
By Lovemore Nyawo
May. 24, 2026
What to do when you feel discouraged
“Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” (Matthew 11:3).
By Doug Mamvura
May. 24, 2026
How energy transformation is driving Vision 2030 and UN SDGs
One of the greatest mistakes any nation can make is underestimating the power of electricity in shaping its future.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
May. 24, 2026
No secret ballot, no real democracy
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi’s recent confirmation that there will be no secret ballot for the vote on Constitutional Amendment No. 3 is a calculated blow to the independence of the legislature.
By The Standard
May. 24, 2026
Pan-Africanism, creativity and enduring power of African traditional instruments in development promotion
Pan-Africanism has historically functioned as both a political philosophy and a cultural movement dedicated to the liberation, unity, dignity,
By Ray M Langa
May. 24, 2026
Africa Day and the next African revolution will be communicated
Long before Africa’s liberation movements were written into history books, they were spoken into existence through stories, songs, poetry, oral traditions, and collective memory.
By Fungayi Antony Sox
May. 24, 2026
Luke Malaba’s legacy as Chief Justice of Zimbabwe
The hullabaloo accompanying the retirement of erstwhile Chief Justice of Zimbabwe, Luke Malaba, has come and gone.
By Beatrice Mtetwa
May. 24, 2026
South Africa’s immigration policies not the problem!
The story of anti-immigration in South Africa is best illustrated by the life our coloured brother one Gayton Mackenzie.
By Kenneth Mufuka
May. 24, 2026
Southern Africa’s hunger emergency demands more than humanitarian sympathy
Southern Africa is once again confronting a devastating humanitarian crisis, but this emergency should not be viewed merely as another seasonal drought or temporary food shortage.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
May. 24, 2026
The Android of the mind: Tafira’s quest to quantify mental health
After a career in high-stakes finance, Tinashe Noel Tafira found his true calling through profound personal tragedy.
By In Conversation With Trevor
May. 24, 2026
Why African nationalism won’t die? A reading of the future under Zanu PF
The two books under review deconstruct the view that over time ideologies like living species suffer extinction. Using African nationalism as a case in point for this assertion,
By Lungani Zwangobani
May. 24, 2026
Why rising US bond yields are pulling down stocks — and what it means for you
If you have been watching the US stock market over the past week, you may have noticed something that feels a bit off.
By Isaac Jonas
May. 24, 2026
Why Zim’s EV transition faces a long, potholed road ahead
In Zimbabwe, this global transition is often met with a mix of academic enthusiasm and policy experimentation, as seen through legislative adjustments like Statutory Instrument 35 of 2025,
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 24, 2026
Hearing isn’t enough: Why prophecies remain unfulfilled
The Bible speaks striking truths that, if not carefully understood, many lives remain unchanged even after receiving clear instruction, revelation, or prophetic direction.
By Humphrey Mtandwa
May. 24, 2026
CAB3: A people-centred path towards stability, continuity and national development
Much of the public debate surrounding CAB3 has been clouded by misinformation, emotional reactions and attempts to portray the proposed reforms as unprecedented or undemocratic.
By Clever Marisa
May. 24, 2026
Chipo Masara: An African writer on the genius and resilience of Black America
Zimbabwean‑born author and former sub editor of The Standard, Chipo Masara, has written a compelling cultural book titled The Hidden Source of American Culture: Inside the Cycle of Black Erasure.
By Chipo Masara
May. 24, 2026
Buttercup blues: Zimbabwe’s legal circus comes to town
Wicknell tells us he has no regrets because his mother-in-law needs to know her place.
By Doctor Stop It
May. 24, 2026
Does Murwira have 'Mudiwa-diwa' ?
Since Thursday, May 21, talk on the football scene has been how Godfrey Murwira always finds love with every coach who is appointed to handle the Warriors.
By Michael Kariati
May. 24, 2026
The unimaginable happened
There is the story of a preacher who announced to his congregation one Sunday: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program.
By Tim Middleton
May. 24, 2026
Zimbabwean SMEs leveraging on relationships
Across Zimbabwe, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to shape the heartbeat of the economy. Yet amid the pressure to survive in a highly competitive, rapidly digitising business environment
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
May. 23, 2026
The Right To participate in legislative processes: constitutional obligation
PUBLIC participation in legislative processes is not a procedural courtesy but a constitutional imperative.
By Azaria Kutsanzira and Kelvin Kabaya
May. 23, 2026
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