Editorial Comment

WE WELCOME President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent intervention that will enable 34 learners whose examination fees were not submitted to the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) to sit for the papers they had registered for. The unfortunate situation that occurred at Findale, an unregistered private school in Eastview, Harare, is not an isolated incident. Many illegal…

FORMER Zanu PF Chegutu MP Dexter Nduna has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately. His behaviour has raised serious concerns about his leadership and integrity, both as a former lawmaker and current head of resources mobilisation for Zanu PF. Nduna’s controversy began when he attended a University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony, donning…

ZIMBABWE has recorded its first two cases of Mpox, a rare viral infection caused by the Mpox virus endemic mostly in central and west Africa. This development necessitates urgent measures to prevent the spread of the disease, especially considering the country’s poor public health delivery system. In a press statement on Sunday, Health minister Douglas…

ZIMBABWE is facing a disturbing surge in murder cases, with many attributed to infidelity, trivial disputes, and other avoidable conflicts. The frequency of these incidents is alarming, with barely a day passing without a reported murder. This trend underscores a worrying disregard for the sanctity of human life, necessitating collective action to address the root…

THE recent US$4 million heist at Ecobank in Bulawayo has brought to the forefront the urgent need for the police to crack down on illegal firearms. The amnesty to surrender illegal firearms, which ended on September 30, yielded a moderate response with only 69 firearms being voluntarily surrendered. This is a concerning number, considering the…

THE country’s flagship football team, the Warriors, finally won a competitive match after almost a year of trying when they beat Namibia on Thursday. Admittedly, the performance in the match, which was played in an empty Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, was far from inspiring. There was no hint of the swagger promised by…

THIS week’s proposal by parliamentarians to crack down on foreign currency dealers to stabilise prices in the country has sparked intense debate. On one hand, supporters argue that decisive action is necessary to safeguard the economy and restore stability. They propose tightening legal frameworks, enhancing surveillance, and closing regulatory loopholes to curb black market activities….

THE water crisis in Bulawayo, the country’s second-largest city, has reached alarming levels, and it’s imperative that the Bulawayo City Council, the government, and all stakeholders come together to find a solution. The recent extension of the water-shedding schedule from 120 to 132 hours per week is a stark reminder of the severity of the…

PROSECUTOR General Loice Matanda-Moyo’s sentiments on intensifying the fight against corruption in Zimbabwe are a breath of fresh air. Corruption has indeed become a significant challenge in the country, threatening to undermine its very fabric. The lack of political will to address this issue decisively has been a major obstacle, but MatandaMoyo’s stance, coupled with…

THE potential of traditional herbs in cancer treatment has sparked a crucial conversation in Zimbabwe, with parliamentarians urging authorities to invest in traditional medicines to combat the disease. This push for investment is timely, considering the country’s rich heritage of traditional medicine practice. Traditional medicine has long been a vital part of healthcare in developing…