The ceasefire mirage: Washington’s Iran strategy targets China—and what Africa must do now
The confrontation has already hit African economies. Rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and inflation are widespread across east and west Africa.
By Donald Jairos
8h ago
Food security unstable amid rising prices
Households across several parts of the country are under severe pressure after exhausting their food stocks and being forced to rely on markets where prices remain high.
By Sharon Zebra
17h ago
Why AI, cybersecurity, hackathons matter more than ever
Artificial intelligence is changing how systems think and operate. Tasks that once required human effort are now automated.
By Wilfred M Kahlari
Apr. 18, 2026
Security guards jailed over maize theft
TWO Bulawayo security guards have been convicted after orchestrating an audacious inside job that saw three tonnes of maize stolen from their employer.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Apr. 18, 2026
Strait of Hormuz: Law, power and the peril of global instability
The Strait of Hormuz qualifies as a “strait used for international navigation” under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
By John Laisani
Apr. 16, 2026
Zim’s digital economy needs cybersecurity experts now
This situation highlights a critical reality. Zimbabwe is growing fast in digital services, but security awareness is not keeping up.
By Wilfred Munyaradzi Kahlari
Apr. 2, 2026
Food shortages hit crisis point as household costs shoot up
“Surplus-producing areas remain stressed (IPC Phase 2), with households minimally meeting their food needs but struggling to meet their non-food needs,” the report said.
By Staff Writer
Apr. 2, 2026
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Families skip meals as food stocks dwindle
Crops have been particularly weakened in the southern and southeastern districts, including Chipinge, Chiredzi, and Beitbridge, which are historically prone to rainfall deficits.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 29, 2026
Avoid excessive force, municipal police told
HARARE City Council municipal police have been urged to use force only when necessary, to prevent lawsuits, a senior municipal officer has said.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Mar. 25, 2026
