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




