HARARE – While the sudden political turn of events in Zanu PF’s factional fights that saw former President Robert Mugabe finally stepping down after 37 years in power surprised many in the country and those around the world, I am sure it caught opposition political parties flat-footed. [GoogleAd] Over the past years opposition political parties…
HARARE – One of the key determinants to passing a character test is being able to admit your mistakes and apologising. That is extremely difficult. Not many can do it. But the Zimbabwe Republic Police did it. That is commendable. In making the apology to the nation on Wednesday, acting Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga said the…
HARARE – The political evolution in Zimbabwe — particularly the dethronement of autocrat Robert Mugabe has raised a discourse on the legitimacy of the Zimbabwean army’s Operation Restore Legacy — because it involves the overthrow of a democratically-elected president. Contemporary political debates — both within Zimbabwe and around the world — revolve either around support…
HARARE – As Zimbabweans from all walks of life begin travelling to various destinations for the festive holidays, it is important for drivers to observe road rules and avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol. Instead of this period being for celebrations as family members converge for this once a year gathering, it is…
HARARE – The incoming Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Phillip Valerio Sibanda announced on Monday that the military was pulling out of the streets after nearly a month during which they virtually took over the functions of the police. In making the announcement, he made an interesting point that they expected the police “to…
HARARE – Hard-pressed Zimbabweans have once again been hit by a wave of massive price increases. According to a snap survey by this paper, prices of basic commodities — rice, chicken and beef, among many other needs — have gone haywire, rising by between two and 125 percent within a month. That is abnormal. While…
HARARE – Recently, Human Rights Watch (HRW) and representatives of the MDC Alliance — Tendai Biti and Nelson Chamisa — were in the United States of America as part of an invitation to discuss the fall of former president Robert Mugabe. The discussion included prospects of holding credible elections in Zimbabwe after the military intervention…
HARARE – Hard-pressed Zimbabweans have once again been hit by a wave of massive price increases. According to a snap survey by this paper, prices of basic commodities — rice, chicken and beef, among many other needs — have gone haywire, rising by between two and 125 percent within a month. That is abnormal. While…
HARARE – The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) must be applauded for launching — in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) – the current accident awareness campaign targeted at the festive season. However, these campaigns must not be an event but a process as accidents occur all the time. The year 2017 has…
HARARE – In recent times, Zimbabwe has witnessed instances where the country’s Judiciary has had its arms amputated by another arm of government, especially the Executive. There were a number of cases which were before the courts which sadly got trashed by the country’s top officials and those enjoying proximity to power. Last year, former…
