Pandemonium and paltry pay: Why the varakashi are revolting

The subsequent apology by Rutendo to Scarfmore and family, after such a handsome payment, is meaningless to the point of being laughable.
By Doctor Stop It Jun. 21, 2026

Mwenezi East schools receive US$10 000 development boost

Chisume Primary School also benefited from US$1 500 for borehole drilling, as well as 25 bags of cement to support the completion of a classroom block under construction.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 5, 2026

Thousands stranded in Zanu PF, CCC fierce clash over borehole

Thousands of residents in Chivhu are caught in a political storm after a bitter standoff between Zanu PF and opposition politicians (CCC) over the control of a community borehole
By Miriam Mangwaya May. 24, 2026

Pumula South diarrhoea death sparks outrage

“Yes it is true, a child lost her life due to diarrhoea. What we discovered is that BCC had recently disconnected tap water due to money owed to the local authority.
By Patricia Sibanda May. 18, 2026

12-hour queues as boreholes dry up

“Our borehole has dry hours where it doesn’t produce any water and we only have one,” she said.
By Patricia Sibanda May. 4, 2026

Privatisation on steroids

The State is going full neoliberal without any attempts to hide its intentions
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Apr. 25, 2026

Editorial Comment: Tungwarara’s promises, power and unfinished business

Can a company barely a year old, already under scrutiny for half-baked delivery, be trusted with such a vast and technically demanding mandate?
By The Standard Jan. 18, 2026

Council imposes tough borehole regulations

The new law was enacted under Statutory Instrument 168 of 2025, the Insiza Rural District Council (Water, Sewerage and Drainage) By-laws, 2025. 
By Silas Nkala Nov. 23, 2025

Chaos at war veterans’ event

Also in attendance was Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Moses Mugadza as well as Zanu PF provincial chairperson for Manicaland, Tawanda Mukodza.
By Kenneth Nyangani Sep. 22, 2025