EDITOR — Has Zimbabwe fallen in a bottomless pit? Of course, Zimbabwe is evidently rich in terms of resources, it is however, still caught in the intricate web of being import dependent and a raw materials economy. [GoogleAd] Zimbabwe is in a situation of importing a lot of raw materials and equipment to produce substitutes…
EDITOR — From 1980 to date, Zimbabwe has made great strides in the education sector. This is one achievement we can exuberantly celebrate together as a country. [GoogleAd] Despite having a high literacy rate in Africa, I strongly feel that the near collapse of our education system and economy has left indelible scars on our…
EDITOR — Zimbabwe, like all nations worldwide, is fighting human trafficking, while on the other hand, new techniques of trafficking people have been revealed in various media fora. [GoogleAd] Human trafficking is the trade in people, especially women and children. It does not necessarily involve the movement of the person from one place to another,…
ZIMBABWE’s independence in 1980 did not come on a silver platter but it came at a huge cost and most of the people who made sure this day became a reality are long gone. [GoogleAd] But for those who were lucky to remain behind, we should ask if they are enjoying the labour and sacrifice…
ZIMBABWE today marks 39 years of independence with little to show for the sacrifices made in liberating this country. [GoogleAd] The only difference in today’s celebrations is that former president Robert Mugabe was finally dislodged in November 2017. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership traits seem no different from those of his former boss, Mugabe. Sadly, today…
EDITOR — Last Sunday, I came across a headline that read “President rallies nation ahead of Uhuru’’ and asked myself who are they fooling? [GoogleAd] There are massive fuel queues all round and this was the same since last year. Prices are increasing by shocking margins everyday, new taxes being introduced on the already poor…
It is not inconceivable that by the end of this month — perhaps even the end of this week — three North African countries will have new leaders. [GoogleAd] It is yet another turbulent period in the region’s history and, like 2011’s Arab Spring, the ramifications of what is happening now will be felt for…
THE recent move by the ministry of Transport to launch an electronic learners’ driver’s licence testing process is commendable. As part of the ministry’s fight against corruption, prospective drivers will now have to use the newly-introduced Electronic Learners Licence Testing System (ELLTS) to obtain their provisional licences. [GoogleAd] Going the electronic route limits the interaction…
EDITOR — Platform for Youth Development Trust (PYD) joins the rest of the nation in celebrating 39 years of independence. [GoogleAd] As a community-based organisation that is grounded and socially embedded, we are compelled to use this day to appeal to Zimbabweans and mostly the young people to put pressure on the government to open…
AS THE MDC congress approaches, the country’s largest opposition party continues to send contradictions. [GoogleAd] On Sunday, its secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora announced that he would contest to retain his current post — ending weeks of frenzied speculation that he was set to slug it out with interim leader Nelson Chamsia — who also on the…
