Drowning in neglect: Harare cracks under water

Trust Freddy CheckPoint Desk IT is late Saturday afternoon in Harare’s central business district and the sky is no longer just grey, it has changed into a heavy, suffocating purple.…

The unrepentant chief

This week’s spotlight falls on Chief Murinye of Masvingo, a traditional leader whose name has become synonymous with contentious stands and fierce confrontations.  For over a decade, he has cemented…

WORLD @ GLANCE

Museveni re-elected in landslide win KAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election yesterday, extending his rule into a fifth decade. The result hands…

Why are EU leaders suddenly being nice to Russia?

Tarik Cyril Amar Sometimes a surprising statement made almost in passing on a minor occasion can pack a lot of political oomph. And sometimes, it’s just a slip and won’t…

Ethiopia’s green diplomacy agenda leading Africa to COP32

Zimpapers Politics Hub Gibson Nyikadzino ETHIOPIA’s quest for national unity and Pan-African solidarity or cooperation has remained unshaken despite being tested many times in history. The country continues to hold…

The year of the mindful shopper: What 2026 is already teaching us

Cresencia Marjorie Chiremba There’s something about the first weeks of January that makes even the most seasoned shopper pause. Maybe it’s the echo of festive overspending still ringing in our…

The Lord will keep you safe from every evil work

“The Lord will keep me safe from every evil work and will give me salvation in His kingdom in heaven. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen.” — 2…

Choose your subjects wisely at Advanced level

Gabriel Manyeruke THE release of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level results has once again brought jubilation to families, schools and communities across Zimbabwe. Congratulations to all students who excelled, having demonstrated…

Strengthen your humility

Hunt For Greatness Milton  Kamwendo The legendary Mr C.S. Lewis once said: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” Strengthening your humility will not make…

Famous but broke: Inside creatives’ empty pockets

Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub IMAGINE being known by thousands, yet struggling to make ends meet. In Zimbabwe’s vibrant creative world, fame and fortune often feel like two…