THE increasing number of murders taking place after petty arguments across the country is a cause for concern. Yesterday we carried a story in which national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi reported several murders at beer drinking places which came about after minor disputes. Nyathi said the police were worried by the frequency at which “petty…
THE announcement by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube that the 2030 deadline for full dedollarisation is not cast in stone is a breath of fresh air and a powerful signal of policy maturity from the Treasury. This pragmatic stance, which correctly prioritises the achievement of critical economic conditions over an arbitrary timeline, is a monumental step…
YESTERDAY, as the world observed International Anti-Corruption Day, Zimbabwe finds itself in a painful echo chamber. The pronouncements from the highest office, specifically from President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, are unequivocal, corruption is an enemy of development and must be nipped in the bud. The rhetoric from the Second Republic upon taking…
THE announcement by the ministry of Transport regarding the installation of new weighbridges on our major highways is not just a regulatory measure, it is a profound declaration of fiscal responsibility and a long-overdue investment in the country’s economic backbone. This decisive step to target and penalise overloaded trucks deserves the wholehearted commendation of every…
THE news that Sweden will close its embassy in Harare and phase out bilateral development cooperation is a profound disappointment and, frankly, a staggering betrayal of the ideals Stockholm has championed for decades. For Zimbabwe, a nation still finding its footing on the long and often painful path to full democracy, the withdrawal of a…
THE clock is ticking, but for the Zimbabwe Warriors, the only thing that seems to be expanding is the list of potential players. With the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco later this month looming, Zimbabwe stands as one of the last nations—perhaps the only one out of 24 finalists— yet to finalise its…
THE news highlighting the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC)’s renewed push for the full implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a critical, albeit sobering, moment. The text correctly identifies a systemic failure: Zimbabwe possesses a “very progressive policy framework”—including the Disabled Persons Act (DPA), the 2013 Constitution’s provisions, and the ratification of the…
THE announcement by the permanent secretary of the ministry of Home Affairs, Raphael Faranisi, affirming the government’s commitment to significantly increase police presence and roadblocks ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays is not just welcome news, it is an essential declaration of resolve. The annual spike in both serious road accidents and crime…
THE government’s announcement to introduce a parole system next year marks a profoundly progressive and necessary step for Zimbabwe’s correctional and judicial framework. This is not merely a bureaucratic change; it is an acknowledgement that true justice extends beyond punishment to encompass rehabilitation, societal safety, and human dignity. Vice president Constantino Chiwenga’s address at the…
THE recent launch of a new financial investigations curriculum by Zimbabwean authorities, in collaboration with the European Union and SecFin Africa, is a commendable and necessary step in the fight against money laundering (ML) and corruption. As Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) director Oliver Chipesere noted, the goal is clear, to capacitate law enforcement to “adequately…
