AS THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Summit approaches in Harare, it is imperative that all stakeholders prioritise peace and stability before, during, and after the event. The government’s claims of intelligence suggesting potential chaos and violence are concerning, and it is crucial that all parties work together to prevent any disruptions. In a statement…
THAT the Zimbabwe Warriors won their first match at the Cosafa tournament in South Africa on Thursday 1-0 against Comoros does not assuage their poor preparations for the games, thanks to the ineptitude of the Zifa Normalisation Committee (NC) headed by Lincoln Mutasa. The preparations saw two teams being selected and announced to the world…
THE announcement by the government that it has taken over the collection of solid waste in Harare following a formal request from the city authorities is a commendable move. This was confirmed by Information minister Jenfan Muswere while addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday. “The Harare City Council has formally requested that…
THE launch of the Zimbabwe multi-sectoral drug and substance abuse plan by President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday is a welcome move that should go a long way in reducing the consumption and supply of narcotics in communities. We agree with the president that the multi-sectoral drug and substance abuse plan will provide a much-needed roadmap that…
IT MAKES sad reading that the United States of America’s funding for condom supplies is coming to an end next year. The development comes as Zimbabwe is heavily depending on donor funding for the procurement of the life saving “rubber”. Government through the National Aids Council must avail and use more money from the Aids…
THE country’s power crisis has been one of the longstanding impediments to economic growth and development. Aging power infrastructure and lack of investment in new power generation plants have resulted in a significant power deficit. Currently, the country generates approximately 1 200MW of power against a demand of 2 000MW, resulting in a deficit of…
THE decline in cholera cases in the country is a welcome development, with an average of only two cases reported daily in the past week and no fatalities. As we reported yesterday, this significant improvement is attributed to concerted efforts by the government, health authorities, and partners in improving water and sanitation infrastructure, enhancing disease…
SUNDAY was the Day of the African Child that serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles and challenges faced by African children. The day annually commemorates the 1976 Soweto Uprising in South Africa, where thousands of children protested against the oppressive apartheid regime, demanding equal education and rights. The Day of the African Child…
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc)’s has opened a probe into the reported US$40 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender awarded to a company associated with businessmen Wicknell Chivayo, Mike Chimombe and Morris Mpofu that supplied electoral materials for last year’s general elections. The investigation is a welcome development in the fight against corruption in the…
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s reelection as leader of South Africa on Friday night is a significant milestone in the country’s history. His African National Congress forged an alliance with the Democratic Alliance and the Inkata Freedom Party to win the Speaker, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and president positions, ANC had failed to secure a…
