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Police gear up for Geza’s March 31 protests

Sources told The Standard that police officers have been formally notified to pause applications for leave and suspend taking off days until further notice.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 23, 2025

Police gear up for Geza’s March 31 protests

Govt to pay police brutality victims US$10k

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 23, 2025

Inside plot to neutralise Chiwenga

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 23, 2025

Mabasa: Why I wrote my PHD thesis in Shona

So I then, you know, talked to a friend, Flora Vettwild, she’s a professor of literature and she’s done a lot of research, you know, Zimbabwean literature.

By In Conversation With Trevor Mar. 23, 2025

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Mnangagwa succession battle turns ugly

Geza’s employees at his farm in Sanyati were forced to seek shelter in the bushes after they were terrorised by unknown gunmen on Thursday night, who vandalised his house.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Problem Masau Mar. 23, 2025

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Alarm as Zimbabwe’s new cholera outbreak reaches ‘significantly above normal thresholds’

Zimbabwe’s latest outbreak began on November 4, 2024 in Kariba district and has since spread to a number of districts.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 23, 2025

Alarm as Zimbabwe’s new cholera outbreak reaches ‘significantly above normal thresholds’

Biti: Why 2030 for ED must be stopped

Mnangagwa has on more than five occasions stated that he does not want to stay in power beyond his second and final term, but his loyalists insist that there

By Everson Mushava Mar. 23, 2025

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DJ Olla arrested over Holy Ten interview

The complainant in the case is Mudiwa Hood born, Ian Mutandwa.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 23, 2025

DJ Olla arrested over Holy Ten interview

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Chimombe, Mpofu go after “biased” judge

Chimombe and Mpofu said the judge had previously made some statements which betray his bias in the way he has handled the case.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 23, 2025

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Five killed in Beitbridge smuggling wars

Two of the victims, hospitalised in Musina and Polokwane, were shot in the inspection cage of the New Limpopo River Bridge at the border.

By Rex Mphisa Mar. 23, 2025

Five killed in Beitbridge smuggling wars

Fund targets youths, start-ups

The challenge has grown significantly with the addition of new partners.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 23, 2025

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Judge sets new date for Blessed Mhlanga bail bid

Mhlanga was arrested after HStv broadcast press conferences held by outspoken war veteran Blessed “Bombshell” Geza.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Mar. 16, 2025

Judge sets new date for Blessed Mhlanga bail bid

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Fresh police crackdown against opposition activists

Prosecutors had objected to bail for Maukazuva, who was represented by lawyer Paidamoyo Saurombe of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.

By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 16, 2025

Fresh police crackdown against opposition activists

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Zanu PF targets youths after war vets trinkets

Zanu PF deputy secretary of youth affairs John Paradza said youths will be bussed to the venue from all the provinces.

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 16, 2025

Zanu PF targets youths after war vets trinkets

Govt to review electricity pricing regime

Zimbabwe and other countries in the region are failing to generate electricity to meet rising demand, largely due to climate change and poor maintenance of infrastructure.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Mar. 16, 2025

Govt to review electricity pricing regime

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Tension brews over planned mass protests

The organisers in a joint notification submitted to the police headquarters in Harare on Friday cited section 59 of the constitution, which allows for peaceful protests.

By Nqobani Ndlovu and Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 16, 2025

Tension brews over planned mass protests

Plumtree villagers steal from malayitsha

On a date unknown to the state but between the March 3 and 5, the complainants stole an assortment of goods that there were loaded in the trailer.

By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 16, 2025

Plumtree villagers steal from malayitsha

Businessman dupes investor of US$48k in toilets deal

Six months were suspended for good behaviour and another six months were cancelled on condition that he pays back the US$48 000 to the complainant Mandy Mvukwe.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 16, 2025

Businessman dupes investor of US$48k in toilets deal

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Chiwenga, Mutsvangwa feud rocks Zanu PF

Mnangagwa’s former advisor said the ruling party’s number two in command was not fit for the top office as he ridiculed everything from his war history to educational achievements.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 16, 2025

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Zanu PF suspensions linked to fight for province’s top post

A letter of suspension addressed to Mashayamombe surfaced on social media last week, but its authenticity is yet to be ascertained.

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 16, 2025

Zanu PF suspensions linked to fight for province’s top post

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Vic Falls girls brutally assaulted by CIO operatives

Esau Ncube, the father of one of the victims, said police in the resort city refused to open a docket against the CIO officers alleging that the matter was political.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 16, 2025

Vic Falls girls brutally assaulted by CIO operatives

Sect leader in trouble for sex with minor

Marvelous Tunha from Glenview appeared before Harare magistrate Jacqueline Gara last week facing statutory rape charges.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 16, 2025

Sect leader in trouble for sex with minor

Vicious hyena victims relieves horror attack

Muzambi’s ordeal is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe and Africa.

By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 16, 2025

Vicious hyena victims relieves horror attack

Zim needs culture of saving, says capital markets guru

Blessed has not committed a crime. And we're praying and hoping that good sense and reason happens and he gets released.

By In Conversation With Trevor Mar. 16, 2025

Zim needs culture of saving, says capital markets guru

Witch hunt rocks Zimbabwe Red Cross after members challenge alleged massive vote rigging

A new ZRCS board led by David Chaliyanika was elected in December last year during the organisation's general assembly held in Kariba.

By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 16, 2025

Witch hunt rocks Zimbabwe Red Cross after members challenge alleged massive vote rigging

Suspected armed robber denied bail

The suspect Kuda Dzapasi (42) was remanded in custody and advised to approach High Court for bail when he appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 16, 2025

Harare man accused of defrauding by ex-lover of US$28 000 released

Thomas Jemuse was granted US$300 bail by magistrate Isheunesu Matova on Wednesday after prosecutors consented to his application.

By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 12, 2025

Harare man accused of defrauding by ex-lover of US$28 000 released

RTG invests heavily in environment, social and governance initiatives

RTG says this approach will lead to reduction in the group’s carbon footprint, lower operational costs, and the attainment of Zimbabwe’s clean energy goals.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 10, 2025