Ownership v honour: The shifting mathematics of bride price
EVERYDAY, as I scroll through social media, I am met with a curated parade of “roora squads,” glamorous brides and celebratory lobola ceremonies.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
10h ago
Dipping programme gets major boost
The government’s livestock dipping programme has received a major boost, with acaricides now fully available nationwide to curb tick-borne diseases this rainy season and safeguard livestock
By Ruth Maseko
10h ago
Simba Bhora raise bar for local clubs
DOMESTIC football clubs have been urged to follow Simba Bhora’s lead in supporting players and former stars facing life-altering setbacks, especially those injured while serving their teams.
By Henry Mhara
10h ago
Africa at the crossroads: Sovereignty, youth, and the lessons of Ukraine
This war exposes a paradox that Africa can no longer ignore.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Feb. 23, 2026
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Trouble rains down on Magaya
In a ruling delivered last week, High Court judge Maxwell Takuva castigated Magaya’s conduct, saying it was at odds with the scriptures he professes to uphold as a man of God.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 22, 2026
Zim is fast becoming a powerhouse in renewable mixes
The cost of living for an ordinary Zimbabwean and Zambian was now affecting them deep into their small savings.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Feb. 22, 2026
Journalists under fire over city kidnapping case
A rights organisation has condemned the handling of a kidnapping case involving a minor by journalists in Bulawayo after they interviewed the 14 year-old suspect on camera.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 22, 2026
Should music be like any other business?
For the past 30 years or so, the board has changed manpower, but the secretariat office staff including the recently departed Polisile Ncube had remained in office.
By Fred Zindi
Feb. 22, 2026
Benza fights drug abuse in his constituency through sport
"The future of Mutasa Central is looking brighter than ever, with foundations being laid that will benefit generations to come," said ward 19 villager Tendai Nyahuma.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Feb. 22, 2026
