False dawn of the so-called new dispensation
Zaba was arrested last week and spent three cold nights in detention after she was charged with insulting the president following an instalment of the popular Muckracker satirical column
By Doctor Stop It
Jul. 6, 2025
Editorial Comment: Appetite for own goals puzzling
Andrew Heslop, executive director of the World Association of Newspapers, said it was wrong to arrest journalists for scrutinising the conduct of public officials.
By The Standard
Jul. 5, 2025
Editors Memo: Front page awaits your touch
Today, I hold the pen for her. But locking up editors does not silence journalism. It galvanises it. It exposes the very fears you wish to bury.
By Shame Makoshori
Jul. 4, 2025
Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba to spend third night behind bars as power cut delays ruling
At the hearing stage, the State did not oppose bail, with the prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawo citing medical records presented by the defence.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jul. 3, 2025
Ex-judge’s journey from bench to holding security to account
You lead the constitutional body, which is composed of individuals drawn from various sectors with diverse professional backgrounds.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 25, 2025
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Complaints commission probes police brutality
This week, Chinamora said the constitutional body had so far received 15 complaints, most of which relate to grievances against police officers.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 11, 2025
Independent newsrooms launch journalism fund
ZIJF was formally established on March 22 this year by a consortium of pioneering independent news organisations, ranging from investigative to hyper-local outlets.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 26, 2025
Economic stakeholders bemoan liquidity crisis
The annual survey, held under the theme “Weaving Through a Dynamic Liquidity Terrain”, was sponsored by First Capital Bank Zimbabwe.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 13, 2024
War Veterans ministry perm secretary dies
Mphambela, who is a former Zimbabwe Independent journalist, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 28, 2024
Ousted Nssa boss fights expulsion… defiant executive tags Mnangagwa in letter blasting ministerial move
Local News
Jul. 4, 2025
Global outrage as ZimInd editor clocks third night in detention
Local News
By Julia Ndlela
Jul. 4, 2025
TSL closes in on US$25m Nampak Zim acquisition... transaction awaits shareholders’, regulatory nod
Business Digest
Jul. 4, 2025
