Stitched in Empire: Why Zimbabwe’s Uniform Policy Demands Decolonisation
By Obert Masaraure OPINION — As schools prepare to reopen for the second term on 12 May 2026, a familiar anxiety is settling over many Zimbabwean households. It is not the anticipation of a new academic term, but the financial strain associated with meeting school requirements, chief among them, the cost of uniforms. Framed by […]
Presidential Empowerment Schemes here to stay, vows Tungwarara as accountability structures are finalised
By Staff Reporter MUTARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s empowerment programmes are not being abandoned but are set to continue under tighter accountability frameworks, according to the President’s special investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara. Tungwarara said the Presidential Empowerment Schemes (PES), remain a core pillar of the government’s development agenda but were temporarily slowed to allow the ruling […]
Inside the ploy to silence Tungwarara – because he exposed ‘exaggerated’ political entitlement
By Political Editor Political Opinion — As the old adage goes, “politics is a dirty game,” and those with the dirtiest hands are often the first to manoeuvre, deploying sponsored political pawns to launder their tarnished images and deflect scrutiny away from themselves. It is usually a sign not of strength, but of diminishing relevance. That […]
Beyond the Binary: The Intersex Struggle for Recognition in Zimbabwe
By Marshall Bwanya Harare — At 29, Luke (not real name) still remembers the day he decided to stop hiding from himself. “I was born with ambiguous genitalia, and at birth, the midwives advised my mother to label me female since I did not fit into the male gender,” he recalls quietly, his hands resting […]
They Lost Everything but Their Courage: Zimbabwe’s Connection to the Human Toll of War in Palestine
By Marshall Bwanya Harare— As Gaza braces for yet another cycle of devastation, its echoes are increasingly felt in Harare’s diplomatic circles, civic spaces, and faith-based organisations. The war has become not just a distant tragedy but a moral test for humanity — and Zimbabweans are refusing to stay silent. In May 2025, civic groups, […]
Winky D redraws the map with Tete-a-tete
Shut out of HICC last year, the Big Man reclaims ground with a concert that is equal parts ritual, resistance and reckoning
Russia, Zim launch joint cybersecurity training programme
Harare – Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to narrowing the global digital divide. It also pledged support for a multipolar, transparent, and cooperative approach to information security. This was highlighted by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Kuzin, during a press briefing in Harare. He was speaking at the launch of the first […]
Great Zimbabwe run hits 5-year mark
By Staff Reporter Harare — The Great Zimbabwe Marathon, scheduled for October 19, 2025, marks a major milestone this year as it turns five. What started as an ambitious vision to combine sport with heritage has grown into a nationally recognised road race, now officially certified by World Athletics. The marathon is the first event […]
Global Arcus scholarships takes on Zim students to India
By Staff Reporter Harare – A group of Zimbabwean students officially bid farewell last Friday as they prepare to pursue tertiary education in India under the Global Arcus Scholarships programme. The scholarship initiative is the result of a partnership between Mobishop Two Six Three Connect Pvt Ltd, Global Arcus, the Shamwari Dzinovaka Foundation, and other […]
Longcheng plaza’s legacy haunts Zim ahead of Ramsar COP15
By Staff Reporter Harare – Longcheng Plaza, a vast shopping complex built on a protected wetland, remains a stark symbol of Zimbabwe’s struggle to enforce its own environmental laws. As Zimbabwe readies to host the Ramsar COP15 in Victoria Falls from July 23–31, 2025, its track record on wetland conservation faces renewed international scrutiny. This week, […]