RECENT revelations by the police in Bulawayo that the city recorded 35 cases of male suicides is yet more proof that male mental health has become a ticking time bomb. According to acting Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele, the reported suicides, which involved men from diverse age groups and backgrounds, were triggered by, among other…
NOT a single day passes without reports of crimes of passion. The rate at which crimes of passion are dominating our courts has left us with an urgent mission to address the root causes of this vice that is tearing families and communities apart. The Daily News yesterday carried a story about a Bulawayo man…
THE rate at which armed robberies are taking place across the country is a cause for concern. Yesterday we carried two stories that spotlight the urgent need for the authorities to develop more robust and effective measures to combat crime. In the first incident, a gang of eight unidentified robbers pounced on a mine in…
ONCE again, this year’s Christmas celebrations felt dishearteningly lackluster for many people. For a lot of families, the priority was not on gifts or celebrations, but on scraping together enough money to cover the sharply rising costs of school fees and basic commodities. The looming spectre of January’s school reopening, particularly for those with children…
AS THE country celebrates Unity Day today, it is a poignant reminder of the need for unity in the face of the country’s persistent political and economic challenges. For decades, Zimbabweans have suffered under the weight of polarisation, conflict, and stagnation. It is high time for the country’s political protagonists, civil society, the church, and…
SINCE Zimbabwe’s stadiums first got condemned by the Confederation of African Football with facilities such as Rufaro Stadium and the National Sports Stadium barred from staging international matches, there have been several efforts to address the situation. The two arenas have and are still undergoing renovations which are aimed at ultimately bringing them up to…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Tuesday outburst against Cabinet ministers who fail to attend crucial meetings and provide important documents is a clear indication that he has had enough of their lackadaisical attitude. This is not the first time Mnangagwa has expressed his frustration with his ministers’ absenteeism, and it is high time that concrete actions are…
SMUGGLING has become a significant threat to the country’s economy, with the nation losing millions of dollars in potential revenue. The illegal activity not only deprives the government of much-needed funds, but also undermines the competitiveness of local businesses. Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube’s announcement on Monday that authorities would intensify the fight against smuggling…
OUR sister publication, the Daily News On Sunday, had a story on the prolonged debate over the late President Robert Mugabe’s burial site. This issue is becoming increasingly tiresome. Mugabe’s family has made it clear that he will not be exhumed and reburied at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. It’s essential to respect their…
THE welfare of the country’s Members of Parliament (MPs) has been a long-standing concern, with many complaining about poor remuneration and conditions of service. Their allowances are reportedly very low compared to their southern Africa counterparts, and they often face embarrassment when they are thrown out of hotels due to non-payment of accommodation bills. The…
