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How the Iran war just boosted Beijing’s hopes of reunification with Taiwan

Both high and low end Iranian missiles and drones are getting through and hitting their targets all throughout the theatre against some of the most potent air defence systems in the world.

By Ignatius Tsuro 2h ago

How the Iran war just boosted Beijing’s hopes of reunification with Taiwan

Africa’s crossroads between America first and Chinese engagement

On the surface, bilateral health cooperation represents a seemingly laudable response to the daunting burdens facing health systems across Africa.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Mar. 10, 2026

Africa’s crossroads between America first and Chinese engagement

Has the Judiciary got the spine?

Trump, for all his excesses and irrational policies, has long thought that the bench was in his pocket. However, this is not true.

By Paidamoyo Muzulu Mar. 6, 2026

Malaria cases top 2 000 in Mash West

According to the latest Mashonaland West Malaria Outbreak Situation Report as of March 2, 2026, cumulative cases have reached 2 018

By Nunurai Jena Mar. 3, 2026

No room for health gamble

Any disruption to critical funding is a life-and-death issue that could reverse years of hard-won public health gains.

By Newsday Mar. 2, 2026

Washington's world order

This behaviour leads to the destabilisation of regions where the United States is actively intervening.

By Own Correspondent Mar. 1, 2026

Zim, US health funding spat: Common sense must prevail

Zimbabwe and the United States must step back from the brink and engage with the sobriety expected of administrations responsible for human lives.

By Shame Makoshori Feb. 27, 2026

Zim, US health funding spat: Common sense must prevail

Household budgets at risk as inflation looms

ZIMBABWEAN households may face renewed price pressures from mid‑2026, with United States dollar inflation expected to rise despite recent gains in agricultural output

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 27, 2026

Household budgets at risk as inflation looms

Zim’s pullout from health deal regrettable: US envoy

The United States of America says Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a five-year, $367 million arrangement is regrettable.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 25, 2026