THE government’s decision to give vendors a 48- hour ultimatum to stop operating from the central business districts (CBD) across the country is a misguided attempt to address the symptoms of a larger problem. While the minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, concerns about health and security risks may be genuine, the fact remains that…
SINCE his arrival in the country, the Warriors’ German gaffer Michael Nees has spoken of the need to produce immediate results while also gradually building for the future. Nees has made it clear that the Warriors had some basics to fulfil, such as qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations finals — a mission which…
KIDZCAN Zimbabwe, an organisation dedicated to increasing the survival rate of children suffering from cancer and blood-related disorders, has become even more important against the backdrop of ballooning childhood cancer cases. According to available statistics, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death among children globally, with an estimated 400 000 new cases diagnosed each…
THE government’s decision to pay its suppliers in both US dollars and local currency (ZiG) is a welcome move that aims to maintain price and exchange rate stability. According to the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, the government has started settling its debts to suppliers, amounting to over US$1,2 billion, in a controlled manner to…
THE Monday seizure of almost 4 000kg of dagga in Msasa, Harare, is a stark reminder of the magnitude of the drug problem facing our country. The sheer volume of the haul, worth millions of dollars, is a clear indication that drug peddling has become a lucrative business in the country. It is imperative that…
ZIMBABWE joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day last Saturday, with the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) calling for accelerated action to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. The commission emphasised the need to consolidate progress made over the past decade and address persistent gender inequalities that continue to hinder the full…
THE city of Bulawayo is reeling in shock and outrage following the senseless murder of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, a devoted member of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)’S Homicide Unit. The 34-year-old officer was brutally gunned down in the line of duty on Thursday night in Pumula South, Habek area, while fearlessly pursuing suspected armed…
THE recent motion by parliamentarians to legalise abortion has sparked a heated debate in the country. The lawmakers argue that legalising abortion will reduce pregnancy termination and associated fatalities. This call is a step in the right direction, as it acknowledges the reality of abortion in the country and seeks to address the issue in…
WE welcome concrete moves being made to provide long term solutions to the water challenges being faced by Zimbabwe’s biggest cities — Bulawayo and Harare. Early this week, Local government minister Daniel Garwe announced a partnership between Harare City Council, the government, Laison Technology and Helcraw Electrical to refurbish Morton Jeffrey water works and install…
THIS week’s call by the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) for the nation to focus on bread-and-butter issues rather than politics is a timely reminder of the country’s pressing needs. As the economy continues to reel, ordinary Zimbabweans are bearing the brunt of poverty, inequality, and economic instability….
