EDITOR — As the world fights coronavirus, I urge Zimbabweans to also keep on fighting for the betterment of their country. Zimbabwe has been in the hands of corrupt and ruthless leaders who are focusing more on feeding their bellies off the national purse and forgetting the citizens. Coronavirus has already killed thousands in Italy…
AS ZIMBABWE joined the world in marking World Water Day on March 22, the importance of water — especially in the face of the coronavirus outbreak — in fighting the virus has become topical. While this year’s theme was “Water and Climate Change” which explored how water and climate change are inextricably linked, one of…
EDITOR — It is sad to note that more and more people are not able to afford healthcare facilities in this country, especially during this era of coronavirus. The situation is worse for women and children and the elderly are also finding themselves without much-needed healthcare, forcing them to flock to government institutions. The fact…
BLESSING KASIYAMHURU – FELLOW Zimbabweans, it is time that we continuously pray with a sense of humility before God seeking his mercy as Coronavirus (Covid-19) is now in our midst and we have nowhere to seek refuge from it. Who else can impact the world like that if not the Creator? Countless times throughout the…
HENRY DIYA – ON March 11, the World Health Organisation formally declared Covid-19 a pandemic, noting that in the past two weeks, the number of cases outside China had increased 13-fold, and the number of affected countries has tripled. Fast forward to March 20, 2020, the Covid-19 Worldometer showed there were now more than 246…
BLACK EDWARD – AS THE coffin was lowered into the ground at Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare recently, a visibly shocked bereaved sister — devastated by the untimely death of her brother — whispered: “Why, why, my brother? You left without warning. I look at your coffin and wonder why. Your children are filled…
HARRY PETER WILSON – THE coronavirus (Covid-19) implosion should not be a licence for our local business people to unnecessarily hike prices of basic commodities. It is important that the government takes measures to keep prices stable, hence appeal to the traders’ goodwill. In the situation we find ourselves today, traders should curb speculation as…
FROM time immemorial, Zimbabweans have been subjected to numerous promises, many of which have remained pipe dreams. This has especially happened in the run-up to elections the country has held to date, but worsened after 1990 when the formation of the late Edgar Tekere’s now-defunct Zimbabwe Unity Movement (Zum) led to the southern African nation’s…
HARRY PETER WILSON – ZIMBABWE is running out of time as it continues to dither on the issue of closing our borders, especially for nationals coming from coronavirus-hit areas. Several African governments have since closed borders, cancelled flights and imposed strict entry and quarantine requirements, sending a clear message that they are finally taking the…
EDITOR — During the 8th African Union Summit which took place in Addis Ababa in 2007, the heads of State and government decided to launch a competition for the selection of a new flag for the union. They prescribed a green background for the flag symbolising hope for Africa and stars to represent member states….
