Editorial Comment

AS THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) approaches the halfway mark, it’s clear that the introduction of new teams, namely MWOS, Scottland, and Simba Bhora, has injected a much-needed dose of excitement and competitiveness into the country’s top-flight football. These “moneybags” teams, as they are affectionately known, have brought a level of professionalism and sophistication that…

THE 20th Conference of the Parties (CoP20) to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from November 24 to December 5 this year has an obligation to find ways to reward countries such as Zimbabwe and Botswana which have growing elephant populations as a result of effective conservation measures and efforts. With CoP20 expected to, among other…

THE recent firming of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) against the US dollar has sent ripples of optimism throughout the economy. With the local currency trading at around ZiG33 to the US dollar on the parallel market, down from ZiG40 a month ago, and a stable official exchange rate of ZiG26,9 to the US dollar, it…

THE announcement on Sunday by the President of the Chief’s Council, Mtshane Khumalo, that Gukurahundi hearings will commence on June 26, has brought a glimmer of hope to the victims and their families who suffered during the civil disturbances in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces in the 1980s. For over four decades, the wounds of Gukurahundi…

THE proposal by members of parliament to introduce compulsory patriotism lessons in Zimbabwean schools and tertiary institutions has sparked a much-needed debate. While some lawmakers have expressed concerns that such initiatives could be used as propaganda tools for politicians, the idea itself is not without merit. In fact, many countries around the world, including China,…

THE brazenness of the manner a Bulawayo family was recently held hostage for three hours by a six-member gang is yet another indication of how crime is reaching a tipping point. This is not an isolated case. On a regular basis, we report about similar crimes taking place across the length and breadth of this…

THE recent statement by Amnesty Zimbabwe highlighting the link between early child marriages and obstetric fistula is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by many young girls and women in the country. Obstetric fistula, a preventable and treatable condition, continues to plague many communities, causing physical, emotional, and social suffering for those affected. The…

IN A REFRESHING display of leadership, Zanu PF youth boss and cabinet minister Tino Machakaire has called for the party members to tell President Emmerson Mnangagwa the truth about the country’s problems. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Hwedza South on Saturday, Machakaire emphasised the importance of candid communication in helping the president make informed…

RENOWNED economist Prosper Chitambara has offered a refreshingly candid assessment of the country’s economic challenges, cautioning against hasty dedollarisation. In an interview last Thursday on leading national independent commercial television, 3Ktv, popular news and current affairs programme, Vantage, Chitambara advocated for a more measured approach, focusing on reducing inflation and building confidence in the local…

THE recent ban on illicit ethanol alcohol, commonly known as “kambwa” or “musombodhiya,” is a welcome move by the government to address the growing problem of substance abuse in the country. The consumption of these illicit brews has reached alarming proportions, with many young people falling prey to their destructive effects. The ban is a…