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What is the future of music industry in the year 2030?

With 2025 wrapped up, the music industry enters 2026 in a more mature and measured phase. Growth has not disappeared, but it has slowed and become more uneven.

By Fred Zindi 19m ago

What is the future of music industry in the year 2030?

How digital skills could revolutionise Zim's rural agriculture

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 19m ago

Zim@46: Reflections on the struggle to deepen electoral democracy

By Richard Runyararo Mahomva 19m ago

Reflections on the Constitutional Bill No 3

After hearing my intention, the bishop said quietly (though the breathing was louder than his words). “Kenny, did you hear what I said?”

By Kenneth Mufuka 19m ago

Striking a balance: Safeguarding cross-border trading while advancing formalisation in Zimbabwe

Cross-border trading remains a critical source of employment and economic survival for thousands of Zimbabweans, particularly women.

By Samuel Wadzai 19m ago

Striking a balance: Safeguarding cross-border trading while advancing formalisation in Zimbabwe

Aluta continua

A muffled sound came from the bushes behind me. There was a struggle. I stepped back carefully. The sounds grew clearer.

By Onie Ndoro 19m ago

Reliving the spirit of independence: Nostalgia, memory, and the power of art in Zim from 1980 to date

Cultural expression flourished during this period as Zimbabweans began to celebrate their traditions openly and proudly

By Raymond Millagre Langa 19m ago

Reliving the spirit of independence: Nostalgia, memory, and the power of art in Zim from 1980 to date

Why some Zimbabweans miss the style of Gushungo

We have traded one set of chains for a designer scarf, and the result is a second repubric that specialises in a dispensation of poverty, darkness, and utter confusion.

By Doctor Stop It 19m ago

Why some Zimbabweans miss the style of Gushungo

Maphisa at 46: A celebration of unity, inclusion and national pride

This approach demonstrates a leadership style that is not only strategic but also people-centred — one that recognises the importance of inclusivity, equity, and national cohesion.

By Clever Marisa 19m ago

Maphisa at 46: A celebration of unity, inclusion and national pride

AI is here to amplify, not replace human potential: Expert

Murape, a digital media practitioner and founder of Malante Multimedia Development Africa Trust (MMDA), believes AI offers a level playing field for innovation

By Alfred Tembo 1h ago

AI is here to amplify, not replace human potential: Expert

China’s zero-tariff policy: Unlocking Africa’s potential for prosperity and transformation.

China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for over 15 years, and trade between the two continues to grow rapidly.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa 18h ago

China’s zero-tariff policy: Unlocking Africa’s potential for prosperity and transformation.

Why US security strategy is failing in Africa

The US unilaterally announced the command with little consultation with the African Union (AU), undermining the continent’s emerging homegrown security architecture.

By Mbali Nkomane Apr. 17, 2026

Why US security strategy is failing in Africa

The case for strategic autonomy: Why Europe and the Global South must rethink US-led security frameworks

The United States provided only limited financial and logistical support to frontline European states such as Italy, Greece, and Germany.

By Killian Marisa Apr. 17, 2026

The case for strategic autonomy: Why Europe and the Global South must rethink US-led security frameworks

Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story

She had managed to build a thriving business supplying personal protective equipment to the diamond mines under an agreement brokered by the government for local suppliers.

By Farai Mabeza Apr. 16, 2026

Africa’s chance to rewrite the resource story

The hollow shield: The hypocrisy of US alliance politics and the independent choice of the Global South

History repeatedly confirms Kissinger’s warning: America’s alliances and security promises lack long-term reliability, rooted in the unchanging logic of self-interest.

By Donald Jairos Apr. 15, 2026

The hollow shield: The hypocrisy of US alliance politics and the independent choice of the Global South

The trade war reckoning: How US tariffs forged a new global order

Contrary to White House claims of a trade “golden age,” official figures from the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and national customs agencies paint a different picture.

By Saxon Zvina Apr. 15, 2026

The trade war reckoning: How US tariffs forged a new global order

Editorial Comment: Eroding Zimbabwe’s fragile democracy

Majome’s reassignment to the PSC serves as a warning to all statutory bodies: silence is the price of job security.

By The Standard Apr. 12, 2026

Editorial Comment: Eroding Zimbabwe’s fragile democracy

The PSC: Where critics go to ‘serve’ in silence

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has released the new notes of the funny money know as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) amid pomp and fanfare.

By Doctor Stop It Apr. 12, 2026

The PSC: Where critics go to ‘serve’ in silence

Boosting crops natural capabilities could help feed Zimbabwe

For Zimbabwe, where many farmers operate on limited resources, this model is not only sustainable but also economically sensible.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Apr. 12, 2026

Boosting crops natural capabilities could help feed Zimbabwe

Legislative gaps in implementing Zimbabwe’s media policy

Zimbabwe's democracy as a whole is at the crossroads. A vibrant, diverse and inclusive media serves as the bedrock of entrenching democracy and constitutionalism.

By Nigel Nyamutumbu Apr. 12, 2026

Legislative gaps in implementing Zimbabwe’s media policy

Letter from America: Donald Trump suffers humiliating defeat!

Professor Jeffrey Sachs, who advises the UN secretary-general said he could not believe his ears.

By Kenneth Mufuka Apr. 12, 2026

Letter from America: Donald Trump suffers humiliating defeat!

Integrated distribution SMEs in the digital era

SMEs need to integrate their distribution channels using affordable ERP (enterprise resource planning) tools, such as fintech apps that synchronise inventory across platforms.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Apr. 12, 2026

Integrated distribution SMEs in the digital era

Saving a loaf, not a fortune : Inside Zimbabwe’s informal sector crisis

Consequently, over 90 % of Harare’s workforce now earns a living in the informal sector, isolated from the networks, mentorship, and financing that could catalyse growth elsewhere.

By Lovemore Nyawo Apr. 12, 2026

Saving a loaf, not a fortune : Inside Zimbabwe’s informal sector crisis

Zimbabwe’s silent crisis of missing children?

Recent cases have highlighted the fragility of childhood.

By Last Madzivanyika and Tutsirai Hamah Apr. 12, 2026

Zimbabwe’s silent crisis of missing children?

Talking Green: Recalibrating from historical experience to strategic success in renewable energy

Every system generates data over time. In engineering, this includes performance logs, failure reports, load patterns, maintenance records, and efficiency metrics.

By Edzai Kachirekwa Apr. 12, 2026

Talking Green: Recalibrating from historical experience to strategic success in renewable energy

MPs want seven more years, but cannot be bothered to show up for five

There are duty-free import privileges, housing allowances, fuel, telephone bills, staff costs and salaries trending towards a target of US$2 000 per month.

By Moses Shoko Apr. 12, 2026