THE rushed re-opening of schools when there are so many issues that need ironing out exposes us as a people who do not care about the future of our children. The government announced the phased reopening of schools, which had been closed in March following the imposition of the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown in the country…
By Black Edward RUMBIDZAI Gore was ecstatic after completing four years of a rigorous and demanding degree programme — oftentimes burning the midnight oil. Understandably, it was her desire to host a big celebration party with all her relatives in attendance. “I was looking forward to a huge graduation bash, not just for me, but…
EDITOR — WE have seen increased awareness campaigns by ZETDC appealing for community participation in the protection of power infrastructure. This in a bid to contain the scourge of theft and vandalism that results in unplanned electricity outages, which is commendable indeed. However, the behaviour of your staff on the ground sabotages this effort. This…
EDITOR – Persons who are accredited by the Commission in terms of this Part as observers of an election shall be entitled to do all or any of the following— (a) to observe the entire electoral process, including the registration of voters, the preparation and maintenance of voters rolls, preparations made for elections, the…
THE ongoing industrial action by teachers in public schools has paralysed the education sector and the government should stop all pretences that all is well. It is staggering to stomach dissembling claims by Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema that the majority of teachers are atwork. The brutal truth is that there is…
EDITOR — As we wait for the rains I urge all Zimbabweans to make sure they gear up to make the 2020/2021 agriculture season a success. Looking at the lack of success during the last season I am sure that many more people are eager to get into farming this year to make a better…
EDITOR:- The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) shares its Long Term Observers (LTOs) reports on the suspension of elections. The reporting period was characterised by heightened uncertainty among electoral stakeholders due to conflicting pronouncements by the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) and the Government with the former lifting the suspension of electoral activities while the…
by Blessing Kasiyamhuru As the nation, region and continent come together to mark 25 October as an anti- sanctions day it becometh expedient that I add my voice to the matter at hand. It is said knowledge is power and indeed ignorance or altogether arrogance is vanity. Thus when mankind is seized with any matter…
ZIMBABWEANS have for over two decades been waiting for a complete change in their economic fortunes. The new dispensation under President Emmerson Mnangagwa gave them hope to anticipate the opening of new factories and the resuscitation of old ones that had been long closed due to a hyperinflationary environment. That dream, though fading, is…
ON SATURDAY, Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in marking International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which is commemorated annually on October 17. For Zimbabwe, the day becomes doubly important because the burden of poverty eradication is more than urgent given that the cash-strapped country is battling to get the economy back on…
