Letters to the Editor

Diaspora bond for restoration of infrastructure on the cards

EDITOR — The Patriotic Zimbabweans (PZ) Party which was formed in January 2021 by Zimbabweans in the diaspora and at home, has developed as part of its economic policy, a genuinely Zimbabwean solution to financing capital projects in the country. Currently, the country’s infrastructure such as highways, railways, aviation, dams, water supply and sanitation and…

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Govt must address digital divide in education sector

EDITOR — It made sad reading that some learners are failing to access Grade 7 results due to technological challenges. We all know that the online way of doing things is the new norm but we also have to remember and accept that the majority of the population in Zimbabwe does not have access to…

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Employment creation now a matter of urgency

EDITOR — Zimbabwe has not been spared the Covid-19 effects. The rate of business haemorrhaging from Zimbabwe is abnormal and unbelievable as reflected by the presence of vendors who are trickling in the capital’s CBD. Despite the strict Covid-19 restrictions, pavements, are once again reduced into footpaths in evening, a sign the country’s chronic unemployment…

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Patriotic Zimbabweans in Diaspora party is born

EDITOR – In line with the Zimbabwe Constitution Section 67 (1)(b), 67 (2)(b)(c) and 67(3)(a)(b) that confers Zimbabwean citizens political and electoral rights related to political membership and suffrage, the Patriotic Zimbabweans in Diaspora (PZD) party was birthed. Hitherto, multitudes of fellow country men and women of all races were either playing peripheral roles in…

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Police must deal with errant kombi operators

EDITOR — It was interesting to note that the police descended heavily on private commuter operators who have now flooded our roads without the requisite permits, especially now that the coronavirus (Covid-19) cases keep going up. Zimbabwe has recorded 9 046 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 265 deaths, according to Health ministry figures released end of…

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Let’s spare a thought for the homeless, poor

EDITOR – As the festive season gets closer with each passing day, it appears there is one group that is perennially battling to survive while others swim in opulence. These glaring inequalities must just end because they reflect badly on humanity. Yes, in life people are exposed to different opportunities, implying that they will end…

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Farmers must look after their livestock well

EDITOR — During the numerous droughts that affected Zimbabwe since independence, farmers lost significant livestock, with some households having their entire herds wiped out. Nobody plans to have droughts but these are occasioned by nature as they are a result of developments beyond our earthly confines. The loss of livestock for a communal farmer means…

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Remain focused amid Covid-19

EDITOR – For many, the start of a new decade presented a perfect opportunity to turn a new leaf, whether that meant starting school, a new business, graduating, or travelling more. The last thing we needed, let alone expected, was a global pandemic that brought the world to a standstill. There is no doubt that…

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Tap card convenient, suits digital epoch

EDITOR – The introduction of the Zupco tap card was a worthy innovation which we all expected to revolutionise operational modalities in the public transport sector. The system eliminated the burden of having to look for cash to pay for transport which could not be found anywhere except mobile money platforms where it could only…

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Zupco should better its service urgently

EDITOR — When State-owned transporter Zimbabwe United Omnibus Company (Zupco) returned to the fray, ferrying intra- and intercity commuters, its modus operandi had changed for the worse. Back then during the days of the famous Dakota version of buses, the firm not only had a respectable fleet of buses but also exhibited a near-flawless efficiency….

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