AS reported by this publication yesterday, the government plans to hire retired experts in the medical and agriculture sectors to cover a skills gap. The idea of hiring retired experts, though seemingly pragmatic, has significant limitations. Firstly, it ignores the fact that these retirees will eventually be unable to work, creating an even larger void…
THE ongoing tensions and denial of healthcare services to Zimbabweans in South Africa by groups like Operation Dudula represent a serious and worsening crisis that demands immediate and sustained engagement between authorities in both countries. In the main story of our sister publication on Friday, we demonstrated the critical need for a bilateral, diplomatic solution…
IN THE past decade or so, Zimbabwe has witnessed the rise of corporate-backed and individually-owned clubs who now rule the roost in the Premier Soccer League. As a result, the country’s traditional powers, Dynamos and Highlanders, have been reduced to “also-rans” in the title race. The allure of their status as the local game’s benchmarks…
THE rise of online gambling in the country, mirroring the troubling trends seen in South Africa, presents a serious and growing threat to the financial stability of ordinary citizens. An article on South Africa we published yesterday, highlighting how online gambling is crushing individuals and driving them into debt, should serve as a stark warning…
DE-DOLLARISATION is a complex and often perilous process, and the country’s attempt to achieve a mono-currency system by 2030, as stated by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, requires careful management by authorities to avoid economic disruption. While the minister’s reassurances at the mid-term budget review breakfast forum hosted by the Daily News, the country’s most ,…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent decision to confer national hero status on the late philanthropist Jairos Jiri is a long-overdue recognition of his tireless efforts to empower people with disabilities in the country. Jiri’s legacy is a testament to his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the marginalised and vulnerable. His selfless work, which spanned…
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission’s (ZHRC) 2024 annual report has shed light on the deplorable conditions in the country’s prisons, highlighting the acute shortage of critical medicines and poor food quality. The report’s findings are a stark reminder of the need for urgent reform in the country’s penal system. As a nation, we must prioritise…
AS ZIMBABWE commemorates Defence Forces Day tomorrow, we take a moment to salute the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and its territorial integrity. The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), comprising the army, air force, police, prison wardens, and members of the Central Intelligence Organisation, play a vital role in maintaining…
AS we prepare to commemorate Heroes’ Day tomorrow, it is a crucial time for all Zimbabweans to reflect on the immense sacrifices made for our nation’s freedom. The thousands of heroes and heroines who perished in the liberation war did not just fight to unyoke us from colonial chains, they fought for a just, equitable,…
LOCAL football knockout competitions the world over have always drawn national attention and rekindled football followers’ romance with the world’s most popular game. In England, there is the FA Cup, regarded as the world’s oldest club competition. In Germany, there is the DFB Pokal. Spain has its Copa del Rey, while Italy has the Coppa…
