Ownership v honour: The shifting mathematics of bride price
EVERYDAY, as I scroll through social media, I am met with a curated parade of “roora squads,” glamorous brides and celebratory lobola ceremonies.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
18h ago
A leap of faith into the uchartered waters
“For those with children, it is not our responsibility to look after your babies. Once we enter the river, make sure you all stick to the rules we are going to give you,” he said.
By Onie Ndoro
Feb. 22, 2026
EditorialComment: A day losing its founding meaning
National Youth Day, officially known as Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day, was set aside to honour the late former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
By The Standard
Feb. 22, 2026
Forbes border traffic flow outpaces infrastructure
Originally conceived as a tourist crossing, Forbes now competes with, and in some months surpasses, Beitbridge Border Post in truck clearances.
By Ruth Maseko
Feb. 20, 2026
Haydon Park sales ease Willdale’s liquidity woes
BRICK manufacturer Willdale Limited has started selling stands from its Haydon Industrial Park development as Phase 1 servicing begins, aiming to ease cash flow pressures amid ongoing losses.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 17, 2026
Chery’s CSH Hybrid arrives in Zimbabwe
The company has pointed to its acquisition of the former Nissan plant in South Africa as part of its effort to strengthen supply and support in Africa.
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Feb. 13, 2026
Chitungwiza high murder cases trigger action
Mutanda commended the committee, describing it as the best performing NWC in Chitungwiza.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 8, 2026
Letter from America: Will Trump survive the Jeffrey Epstein files?
Gabriella Rico alleged that she was on a ship and recognised former president George H. Bush and former secretary of state Henry Kissinger.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Feb. 8, 2026
Knowing when to leave is a sign of true leadership
Great leaders build themselves into history, poor ones try to freeze history around themselves.
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Jan. 29, 2026
