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Dismal performance on reforms

ELEVEN months since the 2018 harmonised elections, Zimbabwe’s performance in addressing reforms has been nothing short of dismal. Efforts towards real reforms given the country’s historical electoral and political challenges could have been bearing fruits by now had sincere efforts been made towards reviewing policies through the legal framework and practices looking at how State…

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Man tries to recover debt owed by Tsvangirai

© HARARE man Moreprecision Muzadzi has set his eyes on the sale of late MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai’s Strathaven property to recover a $205 000 debt that was not settled before his death. This has been detailed in an urgent chamber application filed by Muzadzi in which he is demanding $84 800 which was initially…

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We can do better!

© A WAR of words that has erupted between the ruling Zanu PF government and the opposition MDC is aggravating an already bad situation. The hyped political talk between the country’s political titans is ruffling feathers and worsening the hostilities between them. If common sense continues to elude our political leaders, the nation might plunge…

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Drug prices soar beyond reach

© THE RTGS dollar’s continuous slide is pushing drug prices beyond the reach of many. A survey by the Daily News yesterday revealed that the situation is particularly desperate for those with chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure (BP) and diabetes. While the drug prices have remained stable in United States dollar (USD) terms,…

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Gumbura jailbreak case adjourned

© TRIAL proceedings in a case where convicted pastor Martin Gumbura and six others are accused of attempting an unsuccessful jailbreak were adjourned yesterday as they encountered transportation challenges. Gumbura is jointly charged with Blessing Chiduke, Luckmore Matambanadzo, Lucky Mhungu, Taurai Dodzo, Thomas Chacha and Elijah Vhumbunu for allegedly masterminding a foiled jail break from…

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Hanke puts Zim inflation at 326pc

© UNITED States-based economists Steve Hanke says inflation in Zimbabwe has climbed to 326 percent, the second highest in the world after Venezuela. Writing on his Twitter handle, Hanke said the swift depreciation of the local RTGS dollar on both the formal and informal markets has triggered the rise in inflation. [GoogleAd] “The RTGS dollar…

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High Court frees rights activists

© THE High Court yesterday freed five activists who were confined to remand prison following allegations of plotting to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government after attending a workshop in Maldives. George Makoni, Tatenda Mombeyarara, Gamuchirai Mukura , Nyasha Mpahlo and Farirayi Gumbonzvanda were granted $1 000 bail each by Justice Tawanda Chitapi and ordered to…

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Opposition parties under threat: Biti

© MDC vice president Tendai Biti, pictured, believes that opposition parties in southern Africa are under threat from governments that are failing to follow democratic principles. Speaking while in the United Kingdom at Chatham House on Wednesday during the launch of a book titled Democracy Works: Re-Wiring Politics to Africa’s Advantage, the former Finance minister…

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Council, engineer in court over builder’s death

© THE defence trial in which Norton council and a local church are accused of causing the death of a builder has kicked off with all accused parties pleading not guilty. The municipality, represented by Bester Maramba and the church, Christ Citadel International represented by Lindani Ndaba are jointly charged with an engineer, Israel Isheunesu…

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ED warns violence perpetrators

© PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned that violence must never be used as a tool to gain advantage over another as threats of demonstrations by opposition parties, labour bodies and the civil society against economic meltdown intensify. [GoogleAd] Mnangagwa made the remarks while commissioning the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) Act in Harare at a function…

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