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2030 fallout: Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa ally

Chiwenga was in Gweru last Wednesday to officially hand over the Independence Day flame to Midlands province where Ncube, popularly known as Mudha, was the host.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 13, 2025

2030 fallout: Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa ally

Mnangagwa’s draconian NGOs law backfires

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 13, 2025

Chamisa says stands for MPs part of ED2030 plot

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 13, 2025

A way out of the crisis: Prominent Zimbabweans revive push for alternative to elections

Mandaza said “elections have failed to ensure the ‘Zimbabwe we want,” adding that only dialogue to bring about an NTA is the solution.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 13, 2025

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Zimbabwe’s student leaders under siege

Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) president, Emmanuel Sitima, told The Standard that student leaders across the country were under siege.

By Takudzwa Munemo Apr. 13, 2025

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Govt stands divide CCC legislators

CCC legislators alleged that Zanu PF authorities were hand-picking beneficiaries without proper structures in place.

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 13, 2025

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Blessed Mhlanga seeks ConCourt intervention

Mhlanga, who is represented by lawyers Chris Mhike and Doug Coltart, said the section under which he is charged imposed an unfair burden on journalists.

By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 13, 2025

Blessed Mhlanga seeks ConCourt intervention

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Cheated farmer exposes pfumvudza deception

Maiswa claimed that government officials during the launch alleged that he was a recipient of the pfumvudza presidential scheme yet he was not.

By Silas Nkala Apr. 13, 2025

Cheated farmer exposes pfumvudza deception

NRZ foreman, supervisor face theft charges

Prosecutors said on February 18 this year at the NRZ Lochinvar Motive Power Depot in Harare, the two connived to steal some equipment from the workshop.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Apr. 13, 2025

NRZ foreman, supervisor face theft charges

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Granny in trouble for kidnapping daughter for exorcism

The complainant reportedly refused to comply with the order that the five accused gave her.

By Jairos Saunyama Apr. 13, 2025

Granny in trouble for kidnapping daughter for exorcism

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Francis usually offers a weekly noon-time prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sundays. But he has not been able to do this since February 9, before going to hospital.

By Reuters Apr. 6, 2025

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Lake Chivero land dispute, 70 families face eviction

They were arrested and will be back in court on April 10 to answer to charges of public violence and destruction of property.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 6, 2025

Lake Chivero land dispute, 70 families face eviction

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Why impeachment is a big issue for Mnangagwa

Geza, who is also a war veteran and former Zanu PF MP, said the process to impeach Mnangagwa would kick-start when Parliament resumes sitting, probably this week.

By Miriam Mangwaya and Problem Masau Apr. 6, 2025

Why impeachment is a big issue for Mnangagwa

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Cross in hot soup over Mnangagwas graft claims

Cross said a day after the interview with Mnangagwa where he told him that he recognised that he should not have involved his family.

By Staff Reporter Apr. 6, 2025

Cross in hot soup over Mnangagwas graft claims

Sex workers in Mudzi’s HIV hotpots are turning their lives around with projects

For Kambarami and many other sex workers, the lively goings-on at Makaha have turned out to be worthwhile.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Apr. 6, 2025

Sex workers in Mudzi’s HIV hotpots are turning their lives around with projects

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Prosecutor general on the spot over Chimombe, Mpofu saga

They cited Matanda-Moyo, JSC and Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi as first to third respondents respectively.

By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 6, 2025

Prosecutor general on the spot over Chimombe, Mpofu saga

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Audit clears RG Mugabe school over fraud charges

The audit also revealed that the purchase of the vehicles was approved by parents.

By Jairos Saunyama Apr. 6, 2025

Audit clears RG Mugabe school over fraud charges

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20 000 Domboshava villagers resist eviction

In 2019, the firm only stopped operations after being ordered to do so by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

By Praise Nyamadzawo Apr. 6, 2025

20 000 Domboshava villagers resist eviction

All set for mega energy indaba amid power intense shortages

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) CEO Kenias Mafukidze said two renewable energy projects will be launched during the conference.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 6, 2025

All set for mega energy indaba amid power intense shortages

Growing without a father shaped my life, says Magaya

What we were told is that it’s probably he was first and only member of the first commanders to die during the war and so on.

By In Conversation With Trevor Apr. 6, 2025

Growing without a father shaped my life, says Magaya

Prophet Freddy in no show at court

Popularly known as Prophet Freddy, the man of God and other witnesses in the case were conspicuous by their absence at the trial before Kadoma magistrate Kumbirai Nyika.

By Melinda Kusemachibi Apr. 6, 2025

Man assaults sister over boyfriend

Jacqueline Fofo told magistrate Meenal Narotam that her brother attacked her after finding her with a man in the house.

By Rejoice Phiri Apr. 6, 2025

Bindura man tries to kill mother-in-law

The magistrate conditionally suspended one year on condition of good behaviour.

By Simbarashe Sithole Apr. 6, 2025

Fight over conjugal rights spills to court

Nyamukondiwa said she sustained injuries and reported the matter to her parents, hoping her husband would stop the abuse.

By Rejoice Phiri Apr. 6, 2025

Fight over conjugal rights spills to court

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Zanu PF plot to oust Chiwenga explodes

He claimed that Chiwenga wanted to force Mnangagwa to anoint him as his successor, a demand the president has rejected.

By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 30, 2025

Healing or hustle? Smuggled meds are big

If arrested, she could face high fines or even imprisonment. Police conduct raids at the market from time to time, but sellers like her depend on this trade for a living.

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa Mar. 30, 2025