THE looming expiration of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) in November this year has thrown thousands of Zimbabweans living in South Africa into uncertainty. Despite a court-ordered consultation process, the South African government’s silence on the matter has left permit holders in a precarious position. The Helen Suzman Foundation and the Consortium for Refugees and…
AS REPORTED in yesterday’s edition of this newspaper, the continued rise in cervical cancer cases in the country is a worrying trend that demands urgent attention from authorities. Despite various interventions, including the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, the disease remains a major public health challenge. The Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ), as…
THE Sunday physical assault on Yadah FC goalkeeper Godknows Gurure after the club’s loss to Ngezi Platinum is a disturbing incident that exposes the darker side of football. According to reports, the attack was allegedly perpetrated by a team sponsor who accused Gurure of throwing the match in favour of Ngezi. This barbaric act is…
THE motion before parliament calling for a complete ban on public smoking in the country is a timely and necessary step towards protecting the health of citizens. Passive smoking is a serious health risk that can lead to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and even cancer. The fact that many countries, including Ireland, Norway, and Australia,…
THE government’s efforts to improve cancer care across the country have been met with skepticism by many, and for good reason. While the minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, has announced plans to decentralise cancer services and equip provincial hospitals with necessary machines, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The…
THE newly-elected Zimbabwe Women’s Premier Soccer League (ZWPSL) chairperson, Chido Chizondo, faces a significant challenge in her new role. Known for her successful tenure as the chairperson of the well-funded Platinum Royals, a women’s team under the FC Platinum umbrella, she now leads a league that is struggling financially. Unlike her former club, the ZWPSL…
THE failure by some government departments and parastatals to submit financial statements to the Auditor General’s Office for auditing is unacceptable. This deliberate reluctance, as reported by the Daily News, the country’s most influential newspaper, yesterday, undermines accountability and fuels corruption. The central government must implement strict measures to compel these entities to comply with…
THE achievement of universal health coverage in Zimbabwe is still way off if the country’s perinatal mortality rate, which includes stillbirths and deaths within the first week of life, is anything to go by. According to recently released figures, the perinatal mortality rate currently stands at 37 deaths per 1 000 births. Though it is…
SOUTH Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema’s weekend statements urging Zimbabweans to find jobs in their home country have sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. The EFF leader’s comments, made during a rally in Limpopo, have been criticised for fuelling xenophobia and perpetuating discriminatory attitudes towards foreign nationals. Malema’s assertion that South Africans should…
THE recent directive by the ministry of Local Government and Public Works to immediately halt the identification and discovery of land by individuals or groups for development is a bold and necessary step towards curbing rampant corruption and taming the menace of land barons. This decisive action is a clear signal that the government is…
