© EDITOR — Lack of patriotism and political polarisation are the leading factors hampering progress and development in the country. [GoogleAd] Sanctions may have a contributory factor to our challenges but the fact that Zimbabwe is divided more than before because of political contestations has had a huge bearing on perpetuating the suffering of the…
© WOMEN have been working for free all their lives, and it’s time that we do something about it. [GoogleAd] Unpaid care work refers to domestic and physical care work generally done in the running of a household or care of a family — this includes meal preparation, cleaning of the home, laundry, collecting water…
© THIRTY-TWO long years after the Gukurahundi massacres in the Matabeleland and the Midlands regions, this ugly part of Zimbabwe’s post-independence history is refusing to be wished away. And for a good reason too! [GoogleAd] A 1997 report by the Catholic Commission on Peace and Justice, drawing on more than 1 000 interviews, said between…
© EDITOR — It is sad that the government has been harassing ordinary Zimbabweans who are trying to fend for their families through proper means and not engaging in criminal activities. [GoogleAd] Many Zimbabweans have been engaging in vending and some have become money changers to provide for their families. The only way for this…
CLIMATE change denialists seem to have crawled back into their cocoons as its effects become more evident daily. Cyclone Idai recently hit Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe and left a trail of infrastructure damage and tragic loss of lives. Most recently we saw torrent storms hitting several areas in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) and the Eastern Cape….
© EDITOR— The term “citizen sector” applies to the realm of activity that brings the power of private citizens to bear on important public issues. [GoogleAd] Implicit in the idea of a vibrant citizen sector are vibrant citizens — individuals, families and communities that devote their time and energy to public causes. They attend town…
IT’S now high time Zimbabwean politics allows the youth some space to prosper in order for the country’s future to be secured. Empowering and educating the youth of today should not be negotiable because they are the leaders of tomorrow. Sadly, politicians especially those from Zanu PF seem scared and unwilling to have young people…
© EDITOR — Zimbabweans are hard-working people who strive by all means to make a living. We have young and old people who can bring the glory to our nation. [GoogleAd] My fellow countrymen strive by all means to make sure they feed their families. Yes, the economic conditions are harsh. We have innovative minds…
Editor — It seems to me that Zimbabwe has entered into 2019 in a negative position. Not one thing is functional or normal about this nation. Phrases like ‘‘Banana Republic,” and “Failed State,” come to mind. The people are in a sombre, uncertain and almost depressed mood. There is also a lot of anger and desperation….
EDITOR — College and university lecturers must desist from asking for sexual favours from female students in return for academic favours. The issue of sexual harassment has been at play for some time now without any fruitful solutions to nip it right off the bud. [GoogleAd] Sexual harassment in tertiary institutions has been a burning…
