THE government has admitted that the proliferation of guns is a cause for concern and is coming up with a raft of measures to ensure that they are mopped out of the general public. Gun violence is rearing its ugly head with mere domestic disputes resulting in shooting. Armed robberies have also been on the…
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…
THE Confederation of Africa Football (Caf) this week launched a new lucrative $100 million Super League aimed at injecting finance into the cash-strapped clubs on the continent. The first edition is set to start in August 2023 and ends in May 2024, with an initial 24 clubs taking part in the maiden tournament.At the launch…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa for the umpteenth time on Monday said his government is committed to national dialogue to resolve the country’s challenges. “The war of liberation was fought on an understanding of grievances and concerns of the masses. The Second Republic, therefore, attaches great importance to the values of dialogue, responsiveness and inclusive stakeholder engagement….
JUST maybe, there is hope after all for the Canaries and local journalism. The Video Assistant Referee got this distinct impression while…
HUMAN-WILDLIFE conflict is increasingly becoming a big problem that demands urgent attention from the authorities. As we reported in this newspaper yesterday, over the last seven months alone 45 people lost their lives while 40 others were injured, with the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) revealing that the situation could worsen over the…
EDITOR — Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women in Zimbabwe and each and every woman should make sure they go for this cancer screening often. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Zimbabwe has been encouraging women to undergo cervical cancer screening, which the organisation says is the leading cause of female…
EDITOR — Midwives are the backbone of the maternal health system; they stand by women when they are most vulnerable. They are usually the first point of contact for most patients. The safety of the child and mother is their biggest priority, even as they themselves often face discrimination, sexual harassment and poor pay. These…
THE government has moved to curb the proliferation of guns and ammunition in the country by granting an amnesty to owners of illicit weapons who will surrender them to the police between last Monday and September 30. While the move is commendable, there is a feeling that authorities have to do more to stop the…
