LAST Saturday marked the first time in recent memory that all tickets for a local Premier Soccer League game had been sold out days before the match. The match pitting MWOS against Scottland — two PSL newcomers who have been drawing huge crowds to their games dating back to their days in Division One provided…
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister and robotics scientist Arthur Mutambara’s warning about the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the country’s job market is a wake-up call for the nation. With AI likely to bring significant changes to the workplace, it is imperative that the government and stakeholders take proactive measures to address the impending…
THE tragic death of Samuel Machara, a Harare man who was mauled to death by pit-bulls on Saturday night, has brought to the forefront the need for stricter measures to regulate dog ownership in the country. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among citizens, with many calling for authorities to take action to prevent…
AS THE country marked World Menstruation Day last week, female advocates sounded the alarm on the pressing issue of period poverty in the country. The lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, particularly in rural areas, is a significant challenge that affects the education and well-being of school-going girls. The statistics are stark. Many girls…
RECENT statements by the minister of Justice, Ziyambi Ziyambi, and opposition leader Sengezo Tshabangu highlight the need for genuine dialogue in the country. However, the fact that they seem to be talking past each other underscores the challenges that have hindered meaningful discussions for years. Ziyambi’s assertion that forming another Government of National Unity (GNU)…
THE official Fifa international break is upon us and there is so much buzz over the senior men’s national team, the Warriors. There is so much debate over who should have been picked in what squad given that the Warriors have got two assignments in the next fortnight — the most high profile being the…
IN A bold and innovative step, the government has launched a new media policy that, among other things, is aimed at compelling big tech companies like Google and Facebook to provide financial support to local mainstream media houses. This move is a welcome development, as it seeks to level the playing field and ensure that…
ZANU PF chief whip Pupurai Togarepi’s call to legislators to prioritise development initiatives over politics is a much-needed wake-up call for the country’s growth. For too long, the country’s economy has been hamstrung by petty squabbles and power struggles, diverting attention from critical issues like food security, infrastructure development, and social programmes. Speaking at a…
AS Zimbabwe commemorated Africa Day on Sunday, the continent is reminded of the importance of unity and collective action in driving development and progress. Africa Day, celebrated on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, a precursor to the African Union (AU). The day is a celebration of…
THE recent statistics on teenage pregnancies in Zimbabwe are a wake-up call for the nation. According to the deputy minister of Education, Angeline Gata, at least 3 320 pregnant girls dropped out of school in 2024. While the figure represents a decline from 2023, it still highlights the need for sustained efforts to address this…
