EDITOR — It is the duty of the community to preserve its environment. It is very saddening to note that some people put money ahead of preserving our God-given environment. Take for instance people who cut down trees for firewood to sell not knowing the hazards it is causing. The random cutting of trees leads…
EDITOR — THE rate at which women and especially children are being sexually violated by shameless individuals in our society is alarming. Everyday, reports of rape of both minors and women flood our media and police stations while many others go unreported. I call upon the responsible authorities to take sterner measures to curb this…
EDITOR — Whether in a democracy, monarchy or knowledge-based autocracy, the mass media is a critical component for national transformation and development. The role of the media is mainly to inform, educate and to entertain. The mass media sets the “national agenda”. For example it determines what the majority and general populace will be discussing…
EDITOR — They has recently been an upsurge of marital-related suicide cases not only in Zimbabwe, but the world over. These cases of suicide are being exacerbated by marital issues with infidelity being the main issue. People have become so weak in their relationships that they are now resorting to suicide when they discover that…
EDITOR — Zimbabwean motorists must learn to respect their colleagues when on the road. The practice has usually been to speed when people are late for either work or other commitments, which have entirely nothing to do with fellow motorists using the same road. Why people get extra impatient when on the road is surprising…
EDITOR — Wherever you go in the country, lawlessness seems to have taken root and at times the police are over-stretched. Criminals have become so daring and have the capacity to do anything in broad daylight for the lure of the dollar. It appears people are seeking alternative ways of survival in the face of…
EDITOR — Our beloved country is faced with enormous challenges ranging from poverty, unemployment and poor living conditions, to corruption, mushrooming of shebeens and prosperity churches and so on. It is sad that for a country that has so many educated people the challenges being experienced seem to continue unabated. The government continues to unconsciously…
EDITOR — Zimbabwe needs good leadership to take us out of the doldrums. We have suffered for too long. I do not support any political party, but only the rule of law and sovereign constitutions. The reason for this is that the rules of the game are clearly laid out by the rule of law…
EDITOR — When one moves around the country, there are certain things that appear very weird with fellow citizens. Gone are the days when one could depend on passers-by for directions unless, of course, you can pay for the service. No one cares whether it is the elderly, who have given loyal service to their…
EDITOR — Reports of overcrowding in the country’s jails during these difficult coronavirus times is a real cause for concern. People who have been incarcerated remain human beings. They are entitled to basic rights like shelter, water, health as enshrined in the Constitution. Prison time is meant to counter habitual offending and as such must…
