THE Tuesday declaration of a month-long gun amnesty by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a critical step toward reclaiming public safety in our communities. Coming in the wake of a troubling surge in armed robberies and violent crimes, this amnesty offers a unique opportunity for Zimbabweans to act responsibly and help curb the proliferation of illegal…
THE recent deportation of seven Zimbabweans from the United States (US), with more on the way, serves as a reminder of a growing challenge that our nation must confront head-on, the reintegration of deported nationals. While the ministries of Home Affairs and Social Welfare have acknowledged their roles in receiving and facilitating the return of…
IN AN era defined by the rapid flow of information, the acquisition of state-of-the-art technology by our police force to combat social media abuse is a commendable and necessary step. The announcement by police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi, as reported in the Daily News yesterday, signals a proactive and forward-thinking approach to a growing challenge….
THE perennial calls for electoral reforms ahead of the country’s harmonised elections have returned to the fore, this time in the lead-up to the 2028 polls. A cross-section of opposition MPs and political advisors is united in the view that without significant changes, the country will continue to be trapped in a cycle of disputed…
THE new Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) leadership, headed by Nqobile Magwizi, has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks. This criticism follows the stalled progress of the senior men’s national team, the poor performance of the U17s in the Cosafa qualifiers, and the continued struggles of the women’s game. Much has been said about the Warriors’…
IN OUR main story yesterday, we reported on the severe impact of vandalism on the country’s electricity infrastructure, a grim picture of a nation fighting a self-inflicted wound. While efforts to boost power generation are commendable, they are rendered futile by the relentless theft and destruction of key components. Zesa’s pleas to citizens to protect…
WHILE it is important for a society to have robust political discourse, the politicisation of every aspect of life, as highlighted by former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara, is a significant barrier to the country’s progress. As reported in yesterday’s edition of this newspaper, Mutambara’s observations, reinforced by the comments of former Finance minister Tendai…
THE call by opposition stalwarts for a boycott of the country’s 2028 harmonised elections is a deeply concerning development. While their frustrations are understandable, and their argument that the current electoral environment is steeped in favour of Zanu PF, holds weight, a boycott is a self-defeating strategy that will do more harm than good for…
STICK or twist? To sack, or not to sack? This is one issue Zifa must decide on immediately after the Warriors recorded back-to-back losses in their latest international matches. Zimbabwe’s flagship football team, the Warriors, continued their miserable run in the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers this past week, losing by identical one-nil score lines…
THE Sanganai/Hlanganani/Kumbanayi World Tourism Expo, officially opened by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Mutare on Wednesday, serves as a critical platform for rebranding and revitalising “Brand Zimbabwe”. The expo’s theme, echoing Mnangagwa’s assertion that tourism is a “vital cog” in national development, underscores its significance. This event comes at a time when the country needs to…
