The land reform programme: A legacy in tatters

In Hurungwe, one of the hardest-hit areas, white commercial farmers were driven off their land by mobs of indigenous black farmers, often with the tacit support of the government.
By Obert Siamilandu Dec. 14, 2024

The results of parallel war of (women’s) liberation

So, it happened exactly like that. Only the addlepated should believe the Chimoio bombing story. 
By Muckraker Dec. 13, 2024

Paradox of plenty: Zim squanders, Botswana delivers?

For Botswana, diamonds have helped build a stable and relatively prosperous society.  For Zimbabwe, by contrast, the same riches have served to entrench corruption
By Reward Magadhi Dec. 1, 2024

Editorial Comment: Lessons for Zimbabwe from Bostwana

Former president Robert Mugabe in 2008 decided to hang on to power even after he was defeated by the late Morgan Tsvangirai in presidential elections.
By The Standard Nov. 3, 2024

Stop education privatisation

Zimbabwe faced the grim prospect of having to cut back on its budget spending.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Sep. 28, 2024

Mugabe was better than ED: Welsh

Ncube hailed the late former President Robert Mugabe’s administration for being a bit respectful in that regard.
By Patricia Sibanda Sep. 24, 2024

Are we headed for another coup? (Part II)

One of the G40 masterminds, Jonathan Moyo, even produced what he called the Blue Ocean Documentary detailing the coup plot and everyone who mattered in Zanu PF watched it.
By Tawanda Majoni Sep. 8, 2024

‘Zanufication’ of govt jobs gathers momentum

Last month, Zanu PF commandeered all mayors, councillors and top council officials to attend a training workshop under the auspices of the college.
By Problem Masau Sep. 6, 2024

Zanu PF MP demands shares, conservancies for war vets

In 1997, the late former president Robert Mugabe succumbed to pressure and awarded the ex-combatants $50 000 payouts as well as monthly gratuities.
By Bongile Moyo Jul. 21, 2024