PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Monday call for Zimbabweans to unite and work towards progress is a timely reminder of the importance of collective effort in achieving national goals. Speaking at the National Heroes Acre during the burial of national hero Tineyi Chigudu, the president emphasised the need for unity in driving progress. While his sentiments are…
UNITED States of America (US) President Donald Trump’s recent executive order withdrawing aid to South Africa is a misguided and ill-informed decision that warrants condemnation. The order, which cites disapproval of South Africa’s land policy and its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, demonstrates a staggering lack of understanding of the complex…
OUR sister publication, the Daily News, yesterday published a story where authorities issued a fresh warning that they will deal ruthlessly with all unsanctioned gatherings and protests in the country. The police said they had intensified their surveillance of suspicious and ill-intentioned activities, including on social media, amid agitation of protests and mischief by shadowy…
AFTER years of toxicity, it’s heartening to see the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) and the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) taking steps towards restoring cordial relations. Their first interface meeting at the SRC’s head office marks a significant shift, especially given the historic tensions between the two institutions. These tensions led to Zimbabwe’s suspension from…
REVELATIONS by the ministry of Health that at least six people succumbed to diarrhoea last week clearly indicate that the water and sanitation situation in the country remains deplorable. According to the ministry, the six deaths, which took place in Harare, Masvingo, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, and Midlands, were part of 6 958 common diarrhoea…
SOUTH Africa minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s recent accusations against foreigners, particularly Zimbabweans, are a stark reminder of the dangers of xenophobic rhetoric in the country. At a time when the country is facing significant challenges, including US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut funding in response to the Expropriation Act, McKenzie’s…
SOUTH Africa’s recent enactment of the Expropriation Act is a bold step towards addressing the country’s skewed land distribution, a legacy of apartheid that has disenfranchised black South Africans from owning their land for far too long. The new law aims to redress the historical injustices and ensure that the majority black population enjoys their…
THE rise of social media has brought about numerous benefits, but it also has a darker side. The sharing of intimate images and videos without consent is a growing concern that needs to be addressed. In Zimbabwe, authorities have warned citizens against this practice, stating that perpetrators risk being jailed for up to five years….
LAST Thursday’s shocking incident in which a 34-year-old woman, Happiness Chimbangu, allegedly took the lives of her husband and their two young children, has sent shockwaves across the nation. The tragic event, which occurred around 2am, has been attributed to the burden of poverty, which overwhelmed the accused. This heartbreaking incident is a stark reminder…
THE escalating war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a boiling point, with the M23 rebels seizing the eastern city of Goma and threatening to march into Kinshasa to topple the government. The situation demands immediate attention and collective action from regional blocs, particularly Sadc and the East African Community (EAC). Friday’s…
