HARARE – The recent call by outgoing United Kingdom envoy to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing on the importance of unity so as to ensure the success of efforts to turn around the southern African nation’s economic fortunes must be supported by all right-thinking citizens. Following the July 30 harmonised elections in the country, MDC Alliance president…
HARARE – Since its emergence in growing volumes some years ago, vending in Zimbabwe’s major urban areas, especially Harare, has never been tolerated as a legitimate economic activity and alternative source of livelihood, especially in the attitudes of central government. But the irony is that its rise is in the same government’s poor economic performance….
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivered his maiden speech to the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. This was a historic speech, his virgin address after the toppling of long-ruling despot Robert Mugabe. The speech was devoid of the characteristic belligerent rhetoric that was synonymous with his predecessor. Besides regurgitating…
HARARE – The irony of Zimbabwean politics, today, is the variable that must change for matters to move forward is the one which new President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not prepared to change. What needs to change is the pursuit of power by all and any means, fair and foul, by the ruling party establishment. The…
HARARE – Zimbabwe needs to take issues of sexual harassment seriously and ensure the practice is confined to the dustbins of history. The issue was brought back into spotlight by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) which wants President Emmerson Mnangagwa to withdraw the appointment of new Registrar-General Clemence Masango. ZCTU claims that Masango…
HARARE – One of the key issues that the Ninth Parliament must focus on in the next five years is the realignment of laws with the Constitution and consolidation of the rights of Zimbabweans as enshrined in the Bill of Rights. Thus, Parliament must ensure implementation of the Constitution and we hope Zanu PF will…
HARARE – It goes without saying that pursuant to the adoption of the multi- currency system in Zimbabwe in January 2009 until about 2015, one could withdraw up to $5 000 from an automated teller machine. Over the counter (i.e. from the tellers inside a bank), you could withdraw up to $10 000. That is…
HARARE – Government’s decision to drive vendors off the streets of the Central Business Districts (CBDs) across the whole country, especially after the outbreak of cholera in Harare, has been generally warmly received by a large cross section of the populace. Apart from having to curb the spread of cholera, government had plans to decongest…
HARARE – Schools, by their nature, have always been and remain institutions of learning. Recent developments at a top Harare boys’ high school when a deputy head at the institution — revealed his gay status in an address to other staff and students alike — defies all logic. Zimbabwe is a free society, at least…
In the midst of the latest merry-go-round with China, once more foreign aid takes centre stage with a bouquet of loan offers, cancellations and grants concocted for the continent. This helps, but is far from the answer to Africa’s medium and long-term development goals. The answer lies with fairer trade and with the continent looking…
