The court of public opinion: Why victims stay quiet
THE case of Jeffrey Epstein has once again gripped the United States, reigniting uncomfortable conversations about power, privilege and sexual abuse.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Feb. 17, 2026
Hippo Valley’s export push boosts nine-month revenue
SUGARCANE miller Hippo Valley Estates Limited reported a 10% rise in revenue to US$174 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, driven by increased export volumes.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 17, 2026
Free Madzibaba VeShanduko: The injustice of jailing a man for free speech
His history with the police includes a 2022 arrest for allegedly calling officers "dogs" and for wearing yellow clothing associated with the opposition CCC party.
By Vengai Mutsawu
Feb. 17, 2026
Over and out
Furthermore, alongside that balance, there must be perspective, which in truth is simply balancing what we see close up and what we find far away, in time and distance.
By Tim Middleton
Feb. 15, 2026
Will Trump survive the Epstein files? (Part 2)
Trump has tasked his personal criminal attorney, Todd Blanche to clean up as many names from the files and videos as he can before releasing them.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Feb. 15, 2026
Let’s respond to evil with good
Songs about unity, love, and freedom. songs that felt too personal, too vulnerable to share with anyone, especially Peter, who probably would laugh.
By Fred Zindi
Feb. 15, 2026
Crossing the line
Of course, sometimes we need further common sense when we are driving, in this country especially.
By Tim Middleton
Feb. 15, 2026
Hippo, Triangle say liquidation move confined to South Africa
On Thursday, Tongaat’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) filed an application to liquidate the company at the High Court of South Africa.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 14, 2026
Drawing false parallels
The South Africans use proportional representation in their election unlike Zimbabwe, which uses constituency-based first past the post electoral system.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Feb. 14, 2026
Tsvangirai turning in his grave, says Chamisa
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By Tatenda Kunaka and Nqobani Ndlovu
Feb. 15, 2026
