Editorial Comment

Chinese abuse of workers in Zim: A growing concern

The NMWUZ has named 22 Chinese-owned companies allegedly involved in unfair labour practices, highlighting the widespread nature of the problem.

By The Standard Feb. 23, 2025

Chinese abuse of workers in Zim: A growing concern

The audacity of greed: Zimbabwe’s politicians seek to extend their rule

By The Standard Jan. 26, 2025

Crisis in retail sector a symptom of bigger problem

By The Standard Jan. 12, 2025

Zim must confront neonatal crisis

The recent revelation that at least one baby dies every day during childbirth in Zimbabwe's public hospitals is a stark indictment of our crumbling healthcare system.

By The Standard Sep. 22, 2024

Tax reviews urgent in face of inflation crisis

The Zimbabwe dollar lost value significantly between May and June as the government struggled to put brakes to the economic collapse.

By The Standard Jul. 2, 2023

Tax reviews urgent in face of inflation crisis

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Nomination fees a threat to credible 2023 polls

A legal committee that was tasked by the National Assembly to review the statutory instrument last week issued a non-adverse report, which meant that the nomination fees will stand.

By The Standard Jun. 18, 2023

Nomination fees a threat to credible 2023 polls

Zim dollar’s second death, only a matter of time

It appears the Mnangagwa administration plans to keep the valueless dollar as legal tender, dead in the water as it is.

By The Standard May. 7, 2023

Zim dollar’s second death, only a matter of time

Don’t bury heads in the sand

Moti runs the African Chrome Fields (ACF), which has extensive interests in Zimbabwe’s mining industry.

By The Standard Apr. 30, 2023

Gold Mafia: Ball now in Zacc, police’s court

The four-part investigation by Al Jazeera’s Investigations Unit exposed how gold smuggling gangs help criminals launder millions of dollars in countries such as Zimbabwe.

By The Standard Apr. 16, 2023

Gold Mafia: Ball now in Zacc, police’s court

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Gold Mafia: Charamba threats uncalled for

Instead of seeking to throw his weight around and illegally threatening journalists, Charamba should have just expressed his personal opinion plainly and maybe indicate intent to sue Al Jazeera.

By The Standard Apr. 2, 2023