State diamond firm lays off hundreds to avoid collapse
ZCDC is one of a few state-owned entities still propping up government finances amid intense economic headwinds
By Tinashe Kairiza
Jul. 11, 2025
G7 climate rhetoric rings hollow as Africa demands real reform
Zimbabwe has recently taken bold steps to move up the value chain by banning raw lithium exports and promoting local beneficiation and processing.
By Adrian Chikowore
Jul. 11, 2025
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
Chivayo taxes shocker... as state capture-accused dealer says he leads from the front
Local News
Jul. 11, 2025
Police enlist Interpol in manhunt for Geza
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jul. 11, 2025
