Editorial Comment: Imposing meter deals on councils is not devolution
Over the past few years, central government has imposed deals on urban councils such as the acquisition of fire tenders from Belarus and waste management contracts.
By The Standard
Jul. 13, 2025
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Knives out in ED succession dogfight
The war to succeed Mnangagwa has exploded into the public arena, especially after recent politburo, central committee and women’s league meetings.
By Nunurai Jena
Jul. 13, 2025
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Mnangagwa under fire over farms title deeds
The new land tenure programme will see the issuance of title deeds in place of 99-year leases and offer letters previously issued to land owners.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jul. 13, 2025
Choreographed democracy.
Despite the billions pumped into the Command Agriculture programme, Zimbabwe still has the least maize yield per hectare in Sadc at about 1,1 tonnes per hectare.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Jul. 12, 2025
Choreographed democracy
They post pictures and statements that are designed to draw them close to the people.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Jul. 12, 2025
Gata a true patriot: Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the late Sydney Gata as “a towering symbol of true patriotism and selfless dedication to Zimbabwe”
By Problem Masau
Jul. 10, 2025
MRP in global advocacy to address Gukurahundi
Government has assigned chiefs to spearhead the public hearings into the mass killings despite strong opposition.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 10, 2025
All set for national hero Gata’s burial
Gata (79) was the executive chairperson of Zesa, a company he led in different stints since the mid-80s.
By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada
Jul. 9, 2025
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Tagwirei blundered, says Mutsvangwa
Mutsvangwa suggested that Tagwirei may have to start from the party’s grassroot structures or to go through the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology.
By Sydney Kawadza and Miriam Mangwaya
Jul. 6, 2025
Chivayo taxes shocker... as state capture-accused dealer says he leads from the front
Local News
Jul. 11, 2025
Police enlist Interpol in manhunt for Geza
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By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jul. 11, 2025
