Smart cities:Chinese infrastructure partnerships and Zimbabwe’s dual realities
From a domestic governance perspective, delayed disbursement stems from overlapping structural constraints, not mere bureaucratic inertia.
By Sandra Machinga
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Zimra tightens grip on vehicle imports
Zimra commissioner general Regina Chinamasa told Standardbusiness that that the taxman had put in place measures to ensure compliance in the importation of cars.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jun. 21, 2026
How Africa can pursue self-sustaining development drawing on China’s experience
Shifting internal structural failures onto foreign competitors and labeling legitimate economic engagement as geopolitical risks will never fix Europe’s inherent industrial vulnerabilities.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 19, 2026
The zero-tariff window: China's trade policy as a catalyst for Zimbabwe's industrial transformation
Trade policies always carry strategic implications, reflecting the core priorities, economic structures and political considerations of adopting countries.
By Kudzayi Murombedzi
Jun. 19, 2026
The people-centered philosophy of development: A viable model for poverty eradication and governance upgrade in the Global South
This developmental philosophy is no abstract rhetorical proposition, but a fully tested and institutionalized governance framework.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 18, 2026
Academic restructuring in China: A strategic blueprint for Africa’s next tech talent wave
Commonly misperceived as a reactive fix for domestic employment pressures, this academic overhaul is fundamentally a proactive national strategy.
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 18, 2026
The Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI): Building a multipolar world through mutual learning, cultural confidence, and sustainable development
The Global Governance Initiative targets reforming the global governance system to make it fairer, more equitable and more representative of all countries;
By Saxon Zvina
Jun. 18, 2026
Rebate for SA ‘xenophobia returnees’
ZIMBABWEANS returning back to the country in the wake of renewed xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa will benefit from an immigrants rebate
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Jun. 18, 2026
Zimbabwe, China strengthen malaria fight
Cabinet has approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Zimbabwe and China aimed at strengthening malaria control,
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 17, 2026
