THE proposal by the former minister of Health, Obadiah Moyo, to introduce a “salt tax” is a classic example of a noble policy colliding with a harsh economic reality. Speaking during World Kidney Day commemorations last week, Moyo’s logic is scientifically sound: excessive salt consumption is a primary driver of hypertension and chronic kidney disease…
WARRIORS head coach Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica finally has what he claimed to lack during his disastrous Afcon debut: Time.The upcoming Four Nations Cup in Botswana offers the Romanian tactician a vacuum-sealed environment to evaluate his best talent.Yet, true to form, Marinica has traded tactical preparation for a bewildering personnel crisis.It is a chance he surely…
THE government’s proposal to bar children under the age of 18 from using social media is a bold and commendable step toward safeguarding the well-being of Zimbabwe’s youth.In an era where the digital frontier often resembles a lawless wilderness, this initiative places the country at the forefront of a necessary global movement. By prioritising the…
THE opening of the tobacco marketing season is traditionally a time of hope and renewal for the country’s agricultural heartland.It is the moment when months of back-breaking labour, meticulous curing, and sleepless nights are supposed to translate into the “golden” rewards that sustain families and power our national economy.However, the early days of the 2026…
THE streets of Harare and Bulawayo are no longer defined by their historic architecture or vibrant commerce; they are increasingly defined by the stench of human waste. In 2026, it is a staggering, shameful reality that the “Sunshine City” and the “City of Kings” have been reduced to open-air latrines.This is not just a failure…
THE dark clouds of conflict looming over the Middle East have once again cast a long, cold shadow across our doorsteps.This past Friday, the reality of the escalating United States-Iran conflict hit home for thousands of Zimbabweans as public transport fares surged.Following a sharp hike in fuel prices — with diesel jumping to US$1,77 and…
RENOWNED economist Eddie Cross estimates that Zimbabwe’s total economy, including the massive informal and “grey” sectors, could be worth over US$100 billion.Speaking to Group Editor-In-Chief Guthrie Munyuki on his widely followed news and current affairs programme, Vantage, on leading national independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, on Thursday, Cross called for constitutional integrity and fresh leadership…
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) have officially unveiled the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, a landmark tournament poised to reshape the local sporting landscape.With an unprecedented US$25 million sponsorship package secured for the next five years, the competition injects a staggering US$5 million annually into the domestic game.This is no ordinary knockout competition. Embracing an inclusive, FA…
THE Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 has, predictably, ignited a firestorm of debate across the country’s political landscape. On one end, the government defends the Bill as a “modernisation” of our governance architecture, citing the need for policy continuity and alignment with regional standards. On the other, opposition voices and civil society groups view the…
ON MARCH 8, as the sun rises over the Savannah, Zimbabwe will join the global choir to celebrate International Women’s Day.Under the 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” we do more than simply applaud, we reflect on a journey of resilience and demand a future that is no longer negotiable.In Zimbabwe,…
