UK’s aid oversight body begins Zim review
ICAI is an independent public body established in May 2011 to scrutinise British Official Development Assistance (ODA), the aid budget the UK directs to international development programmes.
By Kirsty Sibanda
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Agent faces US$58k trust property theft
In a separate count, Mbedzi is accused of defrauding Energy Kufandiriri of US$11 940.
By Dionne Masango and Lisa Bangomwe
Feb. 9, 2026
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Baz gets plaudits for nudity stance
On February 3, Baz raised alarm over what it described as the increasing circulation of explicit digital content reaching local audiences — including children.
By Brent Shamu
Feb. 9, 2026
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Hands off Chamisa, critics told
Several political groups and activists including Zanu PF members are scrounging for space to criticise Chamisa for announcing his comeback to the political arena.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 9, 2026
Deepfake abuse is abuse
Levels of concern vary widely between countries, underscoring the urgent need for stronger awareness, prevention and protection measures.
By Unicef
Feb. 9, 2026
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Zimbabwean activists push for AU action on Russia trafficking saga
According to reports, African men from dozens of countries were recruited through misleading job offers that promised high salaries, safe working conditions or fast-track residency.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 8, 2026
African body petitions minister over UZ violations
Association of University Teachers (AUT) spokesperson Obvious Vengai told Standard People on Friday that academic freedoms at the UZ were under siege.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 8, 2026
Nama, Rick Ross set for epic February 28 clash
Rick Ross, the “Biggest Boss” himself, returns to Zimbabwe for the first time since his debut 2022 performance at the HICC.
By Sindiso Dube
Feb. 8, 2026
‘Music industry still hostile to women’
Mangwaza lamented that female artistes are frequently undermined during negotiations, even in situations where they are the principal decision-makers.
By Alfred Tembo
Feb. 8, 2026
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State contractors want blundering, deceptive chefs charged with fraud
Local News
Feb. 6, 2026
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Construction sector conundrum ‘We are witnessing a hollowing out of the industry’
Local News
Feb. 6, 2026
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ZimTrade revives regional warehousing facilities push… state agency shifts to aggressive in-market export strategy
Business Digest
Feb. 6, 2026
