IT IS no secret that marital problems are a reality in Zimbabwe and beyond. In many cases, women are often portrayed as the primary victims. However, in Jusa Mupositori’s song “Zvaramba,” the narrative shifts, here, it is the husband who endures abuse at the hands of his wife. What stands out most powerfully in the…
THE Tuesday rollout of upgraded ZiG banknotes and coins by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is a commendable technical step toward modernising our financial landscape. However, as the old adage goes, the hood does not make the monk. While the improved security features and durability of the new ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 notes are…
ZIMBABWE’S political trajectory has long been shaped by the dual imperatives of unity and sovereignty.From the liberation struggle to the post-independence era,…
THE warning from the ministry of Agriculture regarding a critical fertiliser shortage is not merely an alarm for the farming community, it is a national security concern.As the 2026 winter cropping season approaches, the country finds itself at the mercy of geopolitical tremors thousands of kilometres away.The escalating conflict in the Middle East and the…
THE recent breakthrough in negotiations between the government and the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) marks a critical, albeit cautious, turning point in the country’s labour relations. While the signed agreement on salary adjustments does not meet the full breadth of the workers’ initial demands, the primary achievement lies in the preservation…
THE burial of six members of the Mujuru family on Sunday in Chivhu cast a somber shadow over Zimbabwe, serving as a yet another stark reminder of the urgent need for improved road safety. The sight of six coffins — a mother and her five children — lined up at Wiltshire Farm in Chivhu was…
THE move by the government to establish municipal courts and grant arresting powers to municipal police marks a decisive shift toward restoring order in urban centres. For too long, local authorities have been toothless tigers, watching helplessly as by-laws are flouted and service delivery collapses. By decentralizing the judicial process for local offences, the government…
THE Thursday night “bombshell” from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) was as predictable as it was painful. Once again, Zimbabweans woke up to a reality where a litre of diesel has jumped to US$2.11 and petrol to US$2.23. In a region where our neighbours enjoy petroleum at an average of US$1.50, Zimbabwe remains a…
THE recently concluded Mukuru Four Nations Tournament in Botswana provided a definitive revelation for the long-suffering Warriors faithful — Zimbabwe’s emerging generation of stars are the real deal. From locally-based talent like Mongameli Tshuma to South Africa-based Isheanesu Mauchi and the European contingent of Jonah Fabisch, Shane Maroodza, and the mercurial Bill Antonio, the youthful…
THE streets of Harare have long been haunted by the shadow of the gun, but on Monday, in the dusty heat of Warren Park, the shadow finally met its master. The fatal shooting of four suspected armed robbers—Mike Manyima, Office Chanakira, and their accomplices—is not a tragedy to be mourned. It is a necessary, albeit…
