Africa now recognised at 2026 Grammy awards
For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year.
By Fred Zindi
8h ago
A leap of faith into unchartered waters II
People grabbed their backpacks and so began the tortuous journey. We soon left the baobab tree which loomed large behind us as it receded in the background.
By Onie Ndoro
8h ago
Wall Street’s record run: What the S&P 500 rally means for Zimbabwean investors
The S&P 500 index represents the 500 largest publicly listed US companies and covers roughly 80% of total US stock market capitalisation.
By Isaac Jonas
8h ago
Measuring leadership impact beyond financial results
When leadership is judged only by financial scorecards, deeper forms of impact remain invisible.
By Clever Matigimu
8h ago
Are you a man or a mouse?
The goal of education is to make men, to develop better people, complete with humility, reliability, accountability, responsibility, integrity.
By Tim Middleton
8h ago
Ngwena loves Zimbabweans so much he refuses to subject them to elections
The Lacoste cabal is doing everything possible to avoid a referendum and is counting on the support of sell-out opposition MPs who have decided to put their stomachs first.
By Doctor Stop It
8h ago
Why extending president’s term won’t fix Zimbabwe
My interest really has been drawn to the disingenuous argument proffered by Zanu PF that extending the president’s tenure to seven years will deal with electoral toxicity.
By Nqaba Matshazi
8h ago
Climate change needs citizen activism.
We are not the primary culprits. But we are among the most exposed. That reality can either breed resignation or ignite activism.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
8h ago
Recognising developmental progress under President Mnangagwa
His approach demonstrates a deliberate shift toward practical solutions, structured reform and measurable national advancement.
By Clever Marisa
8h ago
Embracing transformational leadership in Zim’s SMEs
In our focus on innovative human relations as a rare practice among SMEs, we have discovered that it is one of the many reasons derailing sustainable growth of these businesses.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
8h ago
Referees should not spoil our day
In the fray are the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title holders, Scottland, and Chibuku Super Cup champions, Dynamos, two teams with the famous blue and white playing strip.
By Michael Kariati
8h ago
Women play indispensable role in advancing human civilisation
Though rooted in different cultures, both convey the same truth: development and unity are strongest when pursued together.
By Zhou Ding
8h ago
I can’t win
The female must not by any word, hint, gesture, or any other means of communication intimate to the male which mood is required of him.
By Tim Middleton
8h ago
Trump will escape punishment for Epstein scandals!
When Charlie realized that Trump’s victory had been diverted by Israeli billionaires in support of genocide in Gaza, he rebelled.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Feb. 22, 2026
Crack it with cricket
Back in 2011 a man by the name of Mike Norrish shared tongue-in-cheek ways to make cricket even more entertaining.
By Tim Middleton
Feb. 22, 2026
Should music be like any other business?
For the past 30 years or so, the board has changed manpower, but the secretariat office staff including the recently departed Polisile Ncube had remained in office.
By Fred Zindi
Feb. 22, 2026
Decisions that shape culture long after leaders leave (Part 2)
Many leaders assume that culture is shaped through formal statements, vision documents, and strategic plans.
By Clever Matigimu
Feb. 22, 2026
Marian Marinica's testing time
The tournament might not have been what we wanted in terms of big name opposition but still, it gives us a starting point in our build up to Afcon 2027 and World Cup 2030.
By Michael Kariati
Feb. 22, 2026
A leap of faith into the uchartered waters
“For those with children, it is not our responsibility to look after your babies. Once we enter the river, make sure you all stick to the rules we are going to give you,” he said.
By Onie Ndoro
Feb. 22, 2026
Torture, bombs, and mandatory bootlicking
Moreso, when the regime baulk at having a referendum to vote on the particular amendment of extending the vapid leadership of the octogenarian by two more years without going for elections.
By Doctor Stop It
Feb. 22, 2026
Zimbabwe’s tax structure hurting formal business sector
The Zimbabwean economy is largely informal with the informal sector controlling around 76% of revenue circulating in the country, albeit outside formal banking platforms.
By Harry Peter Wilson
Feb. 22, 2026
EditorialComment: A day losing its founding meaning
National Youth Day, officially known as Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day, was set aside to honour the late former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
By The Standard
Feb. 22, 2026
Who is on trial here?
Digital technology is being accused of the heinous crime while all along it is perhaps merely an accomplice that lazy humans have sent to do the job for them.
By Tim Middleton
Feb. 22, 2026
Mnangagwa 2030 agenda: A test of Zimbabwe's commitment to democracy
The 2030 agenda was first adopted at the ruling Zanu PF conference held in Bulawayo two years ago.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 22, 2026
US bull market enters 2026: What a fourth year of gains could mean for Zimbabwean investors
The S&P 500 has delivered strong gains for three consecutive years, driven largely by megacap technology, artificial intelligence, and resilient corporate earnings.
By Isaac Jonas
Feb. 16, 2026
Why Zimbabwe’s SMEs must digitise to ride the AI wave
Many business owners view software as a cost rather than an investment, or they use disparate solutions that don’t work together.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Feb. 16, 2026
Zero tariffs, new horizons: Why China’s decision marks a turning point for Zimbabwe
The door has been opened wide. It is now up to Zimbabwe to step through it with confidence, strategy, and determination.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
Feb. 15, 2026
Zimbabwe must choose constitutional integrity over political convenience
Any attempt to extend presidential or parliamentary terms, alter presidential election processes, or expand executive authority must face the highest level of public scrutiny.
By Elias Mudzuri
Feb. 15, 2026




