The DRC’s crisis and Africa’s democratic contradictions

The next general elections may be scheduled for December 2028, but the disputed 2023 polls continue to cast a long and corrosive shadow over the DRC’s political landscape. 

Disi Farm: Agriculture, care and poverty in Zim

Approximately 40% of Zimbabwe’s population lives on less than US$2,15 per day.
By The Borgen Project Apr. 9, 2026

Teacher steals from Eswatini delegate

  A local teacher has appeared in court after allegedly stealing electrical accessories and a laptop belonging to a delegate attending a government-organised conference in Harare. 
By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 8, 2026

Mambo Guramatunhu inspires dialogue with culturally-rooted spoken word

Following a busy World Poetry Day, he spoke to NewsDay Life & Style about inspiration, impact and what lies ahead.
By Tendai Sauta Apr. 3, 2026
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Cows, cash and political quotas: Inside the bribery racket preying on Zim’s nursing hopefuls

In Zimbabwe, nursing qualifications are highly sought after. But, places are limited and competition is intense.
By Pamenus Tuso Mar. 29, 2026

Zim advances regional wildlife trade governance

ZIMBABWE has taken an important step towards transforming transboundary conservation and combating illegal wildlife trade, NewsDay Weekender has learnt. 
By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 28, 2026

Firestorms mount as liquidity torments major exchange

Chibvongodze noted that investors remain reluctant to convert hard currency into ZiG to buy equities, largely due to uncertainty around exit mechanisms.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 27, 2026

WestProp targets Chivhu in expansion push

WestProp chief executive Ken Sharpe said the expansion reflected market demand and a broader vision to drive growth beyond the capital.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 26, 2026

Serial armed robbers nabbed

Police in Masvingo have confirmed the arrest of two serial armed robbers who had been terrorising Kwekwe residents, targeting network service providers’ base stations. 
By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 25, 2026