Editorial Comment

THE proposed registration of political parties in the country is a timely and necessary step towards promoting electoral integrity, stability, and good governance. As reported yesterday in our sister publication, the Daily News, the current lack of formal registration requirements has led to chaos and confusion, particularly during elections. Currently, political parties are not required…

REVELATIONS that hospitals across the country are recording increasing cases of abuse of drugs by young people are a cause for concern. Ingutsheni Hospital’s occupational therapist, Davidson Samanyanda, recently revealed that hospitals were increasingly admitting young people who are developing psychosis problems due to abuse of marijuana, crystal meth, shisha, vaping, paint and thinners. This…

ZIMBABWE’S health system is in dire straits and is being weighed down by significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, lack of essential medicines and supplies as well as insufficient healthcare workers. As a result of the foregoing, the country’s weak health system is now characterised by an escalating decline in quality of services as well as…

POLICE’S initiative to utilise technology in enforcing traffic regulations is a welcome move in the fight against road carnage. The publication on Monday night of a list of 290 vehicles captured on camera violating traffic light rules in Harare’s central business district (CBD) is a bold step towards promoting road safety. This development signals a…

IN A SIGNIFICANT development, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHCD) has launched a five-month initiative to promote dialogue and unity among Zimbabweans. This noble endeavour is a beacon of hope for a country that has been plagued by political and economic challenges for decades. The initiative, aptly named the Love Zimbabwe Festival, aims to…

THE recent directive by Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba to modify checkpoint procedures is a welcome move in the quest to tame the country’s notorious traffic jungle. This initiative, aimed at fostering cooperation between law enforcement officers, motorists, and passengers, demonstrates a commitment to creating a more efficient and less frustrating experience for all road…

THE scarcity of potable water is increasingly becoming a big challenge in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world. The shortage of drinkable water has been compounded by, among other things, population growth, urbanisation, climate change and resource-intensive economic development. It therefore did not come as a surprise in 1995 when former World Bank vice president…

THE reopening of public primary and secondary schools yesterday has been overshadowed by the looming threat of industrial action by teachers over remuneration. The teachers’ unions have warned the government not to take them for granted, citing years of unfulfilled promises and stagnant salaries. This development highlights the plight of teachers, who are crucial to…

THE current impasse between the United States and South Africa, sparked by the US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees, necessitates urgent dialogue to restore normal diplomatic relations. South Africa has criticised the move as “politically motivated” and designed to undermine its constitutional democracy. The US claims that minority whites in South Africa are…

PARLIAMENT’S push for green buildings is a welcome step towards sustainable development and mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. As the environment parliamentary portfolio committee chairperson Sam Matema aptly put it, buildings emit 40 percent of gases that are detrimental to the environment, making it imperative to adopt green building strategies. The call for…