FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday tabled his proposed 2025 National Budget in Parliament. It was a mixed bag, reflecting the numerous challenges facing the country’s economy. Despite these challenges, Ncube made some positive moves, such as increasing the tax-free threshold to ZiG2 800, which will provide relief to workers. The budget also prioritises social…
ZIMBABWE, like the rest of the world, is recognising the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence that started on Monday. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10. This campaign aims to challenge violence against women and girls, while also raising…
IN OUR main article yesterday, we reported on the dire shortage of ambulances in Harare and consequences of the situation to public health delivery. The situation requires immediate attention from the Harare City Council and the government. With only four functional ambulances serving a population of over 1.8 million people, the city’s residents, including pregnant…
THE alarming rise in male suicides in Zimbabwe is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention. Mental health experts emphasise the need for increased funding to enhance national care services and address the growing mental health crisis. According to Farzana Naeem, founder of Gateway Mental Health and Rehabilitation, at least 70 percent of males struggle…
ALL eyes will be on Finance minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday as he presents the 2025 National Budget in the National Assembly. This presentation is crucial, as Ncube must balance the need for a pro-poor budget with the imperative to grow the economy. The budget should aim to achieve price and foreign currency exchange rate…
ZIMBABWE’S return to the international football family nearly one-and-a-half years ago marked the dawn of a new era in local football with a Fifa-appointed normalisation committee (NC) taking charge of affairs at Zifa. Naturally, the return to the international game was greeted with cheer from fans and players alike. After all, football is the country’s…
BULAWAYO’s initiative to raise US$17 million to improve water and sanitation provisions deserves full support. Water shortages in Zimbabwe’s second largest city have become a perennial problem for over a decade. The situation has been complicated by drought conditions which has seen three of the city’s six reservoirs being shut down, forcing the city council…
CYBERCRIME is a growing concern globally, and Zimbabwe is no exception. On Tuesday, Interpol and the Zimbabwe Republic Police reported impressive results in the fight against cybercrime, with 29 arrests and the recovery of four vehicles purchased with illicit funds. Cybercrime refers to any criminal activity that involves the use of computers, devices, or networks…
THE Treasury’s bold move to introduce austerity measures in the last quarter of this year is a commendable step towards fiscal discipline and economic stability. After embarking on massive infrastructure development ahead of the Sadc Summit in August, the Treasury’s coffers were depleted, and the government’s financial position took a hit. The rehabilitation of several…
IN ONE of stories in this edition, mental health experts in the country are sounding the alarm on the growing mental health crisis, particularly among men, with increasing cases of suicide. The experts argue that the stigma surrounding mental health issues must be addressed through awareness campaigns and community engagement. They say key factors contributing…
