Tamari Chikiwa FEAR and uncertainty cloud the world as the renewed Covid 19 threat characterised by new variant strains of the pandemic has resulted in many countries effecting stringent lockdowns. Zimbabwe also reintroduced tough lockdown restrictions following an upsurge in infections and deaths which have been attributed to a second wave of the pandemic….
THE country’s main opposition party, the MDC, recently held a chaotic extraordinary congress that elected Douglas Mwonzora as the new president. Mwonzora has pledged to work with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his rivals, among them Nelson Chamisa of the MDC Alliance. Below are excerpts of the interview with the Daily News’ Senior Staff Writer, Blessings…
ISLAMIC insurgents in northern Mozambique have killed over 2 000 people and displaced 500 000 more. Zimbabwe, which relies on its neighbour’s ports for transportation of imports and fuel, is under pressure to militarily intervene. The Daily News Consulting Editor Constantine Chimakure spoke to Professor Stephen Chan of the University of London on the developments…
CHOICE Kanyongo-Gilbert might be thousands of kilometres away from her childhood home after relocating to the United States —but her rural area, Mutoko, means everything and remains close to her heart. Just like many before her, Choice left the country exactly 24 years ago in search of better opportunities soon after completing her high school…
Myles Matarise matarisem@dailynews.co.zw A charity organisation called Vachirenda Centre of Hope based in Texas USA, has supported the girlchild in Zimbabwe by empowering them with community based projects. Vachirenda Centre of Hope founder and trustee Xoey Annah Chirenda acknowledged the community of Seke where they made various donations and initiated community based…
FORMER colonial master, the United Kingdom (UK), says when President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed office in November 2017 he gave hope to suffering Zimbabweans, but has since reneged on implementing political and economic reforms. The Daily News on Sunday Senior Staff Writer Blessings Mashaya last week spoke to UK Ambassador to Zimbabwe Melanie Robinson on the…
Tarisai Machakaire SENIOR STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw JUST two weeks ago, Victoria Manasa and her family were already looking forward to the forthcoming festive season. Little did they know that their entire life would be turned upside-down by the unfortunate events of December 8 when Harare City Council municipality police officers descended on their community. With…
THE government’s decision to privatise some public enterprises to improve efficiency and governance is the best way to cut them loose and end their over-reliance on the fiscus. Parastatals have been performing dismally with the majority of them making losses amounting to millions of US dollars for close to two decades now. Privatisation of State…
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has been criticised by stakeholders for the way it has been conducting elections amid allegations that the electoral body is subservient to the ruling Zanu PF party. The Daily News on Sunday Senior Staff Writer Mugove Tafirenyika last week engaged Zec chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba on these and other issues…
THE internet can be a wonderful resource for both children and adults but sadly it comes with risks such as inappropriate content, cyber bullying, and online predators. Worried by the frightening numbers of people falling victim to cybercrime, Childline Zimbabwe has come up with useful advice on web surfing fittingly titled ‘Online Safety Tips for…
