AS THE country grapples with political and economic challenges, the need for a strong, solid, and united opposition has never been more pressing. The ruling Zanu PF government has been in power for decades, and the lack of a formidable opposition has allowed it to maintain its grip on power. As reported in our sister…
THE Harare City Council’s executive is embroiled in a scandalous controversy, with revelations that its top executives are drawing obscenely high salaries, despite the council’s abysmal failure to deliver basic services to residents. The highest-paid executive takes home a staggering US$30 000 monthly, while the lowest-paid executive pockets US$15 000. This is a slap in…
INCREASING the arrests of those who abuse and peddle drugs is a very critical facet in the fight against drug and substance abuse. For that reason, we applaud reports from the government indicating that at least 10 000 drug offenders were arrested across the country between September last year and January this year. According to…
AS THE country strives to become landmine-free by 2028, the need for urgent action cannot be overstated. The minefields, planted by the Rhodesian colonial forces during the 1970s liberation struggle, have claimed over 1 500 lives and injured countless others since independence in 1980. The devastating impact of these landmines on communities, wildlife, and the…
IN a bold move that underscores his commitment to transparency and open communication, President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday held an interactive meeting with editors from both private and public media at State House, Harare. This gathering was a watershed moment in the country’s history, as it provided a platform for the president to engage with…
PLANT-BASED medicines and herbal remedies that are widely perceived as healthy, pure, and safe due to their natural origins. This perception has led to a surge in traditional medicines being sold on the streets to treat various ailments, including cancer. However, it’s crucial to acknowledge that the increased interest and use of plant-based traditional medicines…
THE recent horror crash in Beitbridge involving an Urban Connect Bus that killed 24 people has raised serious concerns about the lack of public passenger liability cover in the country’s public transportation sector. It’s shocking that the bus was allowed to operate without the necessary insurance coverage, and it’s even more puzzling that authorities didn’t…
THE recent head-on collision between a bus and a haulage truck in Beitbridge, which claimed the lives of 24 innocent people, is a stark reminder of the urgent need for Zimbabwe to implement practical measures to curb the scourge of road accidents. The country has witnessed far too many lives lost on its roads, and…
THE Mighty Warriors will become the latest Zimbabwean national team to host their home match in foreign territory later this month when they face Angola in a 2026 Wafcon qualifying first round second leg at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Their male counterparts, the Warriors, have been playing their home matches elsewhere…
BULAWAYO residents’ scepticism over the water utility their city intends to establish is well-founded and, as such, deserves to be taken seriously. Where will this new creature find the magic wand and the capacity to fix Bulawayo’s aging infrastructure and improve service delivery? The Bulawayo residents are justified to suspect that the water utility is…
