Phoenix rising or embers glowing? Zim’s turbulent quest for renewal (1980–2025)

Healthcare accessibility improved dramatically, with infant mortality dropping from 86 per 1 000 live births in 1980 to 61 per 1 000 by 1990
By Lawrence Makamanzi Apr. 21, 2025

Gokwe chaos emblematic of the national question

The Zanu PF leader himself has on more than four occasions said he is not interested in staying in power beyond 2028, but this has not stopped his loyalists from pushing the agenda.
By The Standard Apr. 20, 2025

HCC faces financial ruin amid US$140m debt crisis

In a candid admission, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said the council’s chronic failure to meet its financial obligations had halted progress on the waterworks rehabilitation.
By Freeman Makopa Mar. 28, 2025

Zim gold mines investor nears full Nasdaq listing

Namib owns three gold mines in Zimbabwe.
By Staff Writer Mar. 28, 2025

Take action against maternal, newborn deaths: Rights doctors

The doctors said maternal health was a fundamental human right, adding that failure to address the crisis was a violation of that right as stipulated in the Constitution.
By Praise Nyamadzawo Mar. 21, 2025

3 in court over US$549K worth of dagga

Lloyd Matamba (35), Michael Alfaneta (40) and Justice Mahope (42) were remanded in custody to Thursday March 13 for bail ruling.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 12, 2025

Uproar as HCC top brass resists salary cuts

Suspended town clerk, Hosiah Chisango, is still receiving a US$27 000 salary and huge perks despite the expiry of his contract, it has emerged.
By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 4, 2025
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Death threats rock Harare City

Justice Cheda is chairing the commission appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year to investigate HCC’s financial affairs since 2017.
By Kenneth Nyangani Feb. 11, 2025

Without USAID support, refugees in Uganda lose food, job training

Uganda hosts the fourth-largest refugee and asylum-seeking population in the world and the largest in Africa.
By Global Press Journal Feb. 10, 2025