A nation failing its girls
Fifteen-year-old Privilege has become a breadwinner for her aunt and two younger siblings after their parents passed away several years ago.
By Newsday
5h ago
School of sport: Masterminding a masterpiece
When we think of the arts, and historical eras at that, we might think less of ‘mastermind’ and more of ‘masterpiece’.
By Tim Middleton
22h ago
Fear grips Chitungwiza as murder cases surge
The Standard established that the meeting also led to the identification of suspects, who were subsequently forwarded to the police for further investigation.
By Staff Reporter
22h ago
Divine insight: False humility is not Biblical: Paul’s call to sober judgement
Many have been taught that to be spiritual is to think small, to downplay their gifts, to avoid ambition, and to resist fully stepping into what God has placed on their lives.
By Humphrey Mtandwa
Jan. 11, 2026
US$1,9m suspected fraudster granted US$300 bail
The accused, Brian Ncube, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa, who granted him US$300 bail.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jan. 10, 2026
Manhize reset: To build or break
But the math remained stubbornly, cruelly the same: We dug rocks out of the ground for pennies and bought them back as rebar for dollars.
By Fungisai Nota
Jan. 9, 2026
Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide
Iran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night as protests over economic conditions spread nationwide, increasing pressure on the country’s leadership.
By The Guardian
Jan. 9, 2026
French president condemns US for ‘turning away from allies’
The presidents of France and Germany have sharply condemned US foreign policy under Donald Trump, saying respectively that Washington was “breaking free from international rules”
By The Guardian
Jan. 9, 2026
Kian Blignaut expected to shine at ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup
At the forefront is Kian Blignaut, a name that resonates deeply with Zimbabwean cricketing circles.
By Sports Reporter
Jan. 9, 2026
