Letter to my people: Why Gushungo was a better leader
Instead of working for the people they claim voted for them overwhelmingly in 2023, they are spending all their time addressing useless rallies and making endless promises.
By Doctor Stop It
12h ago
Letter from America: Is there another story about Mama Samia of Tanzania?
Tundu was small fish really, but commanding perhaps 25% of the electorate, with 35 seats in the house, especially in his home province of Arusha.
By Kenneth Mufuka
12h ago
Policy gaps hobble Africa's digital dream, Zimbabwe faces stark realities
Many digital jobs are "born global," with workers and platforms transacting across continents from the outset.
By Lovemore Nyawo
12h ago
Talking Green World: Deregulation, digitalisation, decarbonisation and decentralization of efficient power system
Economic challenges, such as financing the energy transition, addressing the social and economic impacts and costs, and ensuring a fair and just transition.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
12h ago
Zimbabwe human rights violations are worsening
The violations recorded included gross abuses such as forced displacements, hate-motivated violence, threats, and physical assault.
By ZPP
12h ago
Business Opinion: The customer journey map and SMEs
Mapping can benefit the arrangement of the customer journey in many ways.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
12h ago
Unlocking potential: Breaking down barriers and building a more inclusive future
For too long the deaf community has been relegated to the fringes of society, forced to navigate a world that often ignores or marginalises their existence.
By Shalom Muzavazi
22h ago
Indigenous knowledge systems as a means of food security
Increasingly erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and failing water systems have undermined food production, pushing rural households into deeper food insecurity.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
23h ago
The Markets Mirror: Markets defy the noise: S&P 500 surges 16% YTD despite political turbulence
The story of 2025 is one of resilience. Inflation has cooled, yields have softened, and corporate earnings remain robust.
By Isaac Jonas
Nov. 15, 2025
Rethinking Africa’s Development Trajectory Beyond 2030
African leaders and elites are adept at crafting manifestos, declarations, and national visions.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
Nov. 14, 2025
Bridging the divide: How traditional governance can strengthen cooperation between Chinese investors and Zimbabwean communities
Traditional leaders act as invaluable cultural intermediaries.
By The Standard
Nov. 13, 2025
The Beijing consensus as Africa’s sovereign alternative: Rejecting neo-colonialism for a shared future
The US war machine is escalating its war against Africa, and the oil-producing giant, Nigeria, is its latest target.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
Nov. 11, 2025
Beyond the harvest: How Zimbabwean potato farmers can slash losses and boost profits
The Irish potato is a vital cash crop, central to both food security and farmer livelihoods.
By The Standard
Nov. 10, 2025
Covid-19 inspired a movement that defined Malawi philanthropy
Malawian writer and development practitioner Stanley Onjezani Kenani sat staring at a blank computer screen, struggling to stitch together the words for his next short story.
By Chachacha Munthali
Nov. 10, 2025
A spirit of sharing that built a nation: Pioneers of Lesotho’s grown philanthropists
Long before “philanthropy” entered African development discourse, Basotho were already practising it quietly, collectively or individually, and often without any desire for recognition.
By Seisa Tšiame
Nov. 10, 2025
Editorial Comment: Tackle drug abuse crisis in sport
Zimbabwe Cricket has also sanctioned some cricketers after they were caught using drugs such as marijuana and the administrators must be congratulated for their proactive approach.
By The Standard
Nov. 9, 2025
High five
Education is not one thing (academics); that is like typing with one finger, driving in first gear, limited to one vegetable, experiencing only one sense.
By Tim Middleton
Nov. 9, 2025
Zim must prioritise responsible mining safeguards
Zelo calls for the alignment of laws and policies with regional and international standards to promote ethical investment and sustainable development.
By The Standard
Nov. 9, 2025
How rainwater harvesting and agroecology forge climate resilience
Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, which supports over 80% of the rural population, is fundamentally a rain-fed system.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Nov. 9, 2025
School health programme launched
AEZ urged schools, corporate institutions and development partners to support the programme.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 9, 2025
Zim’s resilience: A call for unconditional removal of illicit economic sanctions
The country's economic growth and development are a testament to the resilience and determination of the Zimbabwean people.
By Clever Marisa
Nov. 9, 2025
Techno parks, data centres and Zimbabwe’s politics of ICT
Once these are in place, a tech park will produce real innovation, and a national data centre will have real workloads to host.
By Darlington Chigumbu
Nov. 9, 2025
Do people still buy music?
As one chart from CNN shows, sales of CDs peaked around the turn of the century and have been steadily declining since then.
By Fred Zindi
Nov. 9, 2025
Empowering Zimbabwe’sdeaf youth: Breaking down barriers in education
Only a few teachers are trained in deaf education, making it difficult for deaf students to access quality education.
By The Standard
Nov. 9, 2025
Agroforestry for people, planet and profit
The legacy of this Congress is clear—the future of Africa’s landscapes will be shaped not just by what we know, but by how courageously we act.
By Darlington Mafa
Nov. 9, 2025
All the juicy news from the US
Allegations are that the US administration, by receiving political donations from Venezuelan and Cuban exiled corrupt businessmen, has compromised itself.
By Kenneth Mafuka
Nov. 9, 2025
Mthuli Ncube’s US$9 a day pie in the sky
Given that he was also slated by Sadc for the 2023 harmonised election, which they said failed to meet Sadc guidelines on free and fair elections, it is probably understandable.
By Doctor Stop It
Nov. 9, 2025
War Room: Botswana’s homegrown philanthropic movement
Ntlogelang was born without a silver spoon, something that has taught him to give to those in need.
By The Standard
Nov. 6, 2025
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