THE Warriors made the nation proud on Friday when they drew one-all with Kenya at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. While not exactly lighting things up on the pitch during the qualifying campaign, the Warriors showed a newfound steeliness that has seen them remain unbeaten in…
REVELATIONS that unethical bus operators are tampering with speed-limiting devices and exceeding the mandatory speed limit while carrying passengers must prompt the relevant authorities to take decisive action. Appearing before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday, Permanent secretary for the ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Joy Makumbe admitted that errant bus…
THE stage is set for the Warriors’ encounter against Kenya in Polokwane, South Africa, today, with the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualification beckoning for Zimbabwe. The Warriors require just a point to seal their spot, and the nation is holding its breath. Our coach Michael Nee’s positive outlook is infectious, and the team’s tactical…
THE unrest in Mozambique following national elections on October 9 is a concerning development for the Southern African region. President Daniel Chapo’s landslide victory of 71 percent has been disputed by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, who polled just over 20 percent of the votes. He is alleging massive rigging in favour of Chapo. The situation…
THE need for Treasury to provide funding for broadcasting digitalisation in the country cannot be overstated. With only 38 percent of the country’s geographical area currently covered by television, leaving the majority of citizens without access to critical information, it’s imperative that Minister Jenfan Muswere’s call for funding is answered. The country’s digital migration journey…
THE increasing incidence of armed robberies across the country has become a cause for concern requiring a more robust response from the relevant authorities. Recently, we carried a story in which five robbers pounced on a Harare church and got away with US$54 000. In the same story, we also reported about the arrest of…
THE police’s decision to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in Bulawayo is a significant step towards enhancing crime prevention in the city. In an article in this edition, the police, in partnership with the Bulawayo Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe and several church groups, recently introduced the Smart City Surveillance System to help curb crime…
IN ONE of our main stories yesterday, we reported on Zimbabwe’s potential to rejoin the Commonwealth after a 20-year absence. Commonwealth secretary general Baroness Scotland has recommended the readmission of Zimbabwe. The move comes despite allegations of election-rigging and detention of political opponents by president Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has also voiced support for Russia’s invasion…
THE country’s roads have become death traps, claiming countless lives and leaving families shattered. Just last week, a horrific accident occurred in Kuwadzana, Harare, where seven people lost their lives. The alarming increase in road accidents is a stark reminder of the urgent need for collective action. Factors contributing to this crisis include poor road…
THE push for the country to dedollarise the economy and make the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) the sole currency is understandable, but it’s crucial to approach this process with caution. It is clear that the ruling Zanu PF party’s annual people’s conference in Bulawayo last weekend’s directive to the government to speed up dedollarisation is driven…
