THE air in Malawi is thick with the unique triumph of democracy, not because of the election results themselves, but because of the grace and maturity with which they were received. In conceding defeat to former president Peter Mutharika following a tightly contested election, outgoing president Lazarus Chakwera has given all of Africa a profound…
DEPUTY Finance minister Kuda Mnangagwa’s invitation for Zimbabweans to actively participate in the 2026 National Budget public consultations next month is not just a routine parliamentary announcement, it is a vital opening that citizens must seize. The promise of an upcoming budget designed to cut taxes, implement more social safety nets, and improve the ease…
THE selection of Zimbabwe as one of 10 global sites to roll out the revolutionary new HIV drug lenacapavir is a profoundly positive development, offering a significant opportunity to revitalise and sustain the country’s commendable fight against the HIV/Aids epidemic. This twice-yearly injectable drug directly addresses one of the most persistent challenges in global HIV…
THE Tuesday declaration of a month-long gun amnesty by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a critical step toward reclaiming public safety in our communities. Coming in the wake of a troubling surge in armed robberies and violent crimes, this amnesty offers a unique opportunity for Zimbabweans to act responsibly and help curb the proliferation of illegal…
THE recent deportation of seven Zimbabweans from the United States (US), with more on the way, serves as a reminder of a growing challenge that our nation must confront head-on, the reintegration of deported nationals. While the ministries of Home Affairs and Social Welfare have acknowledged their roles in receiving and facilitating the return of…
IN AN era defined by the rapid flow of information, the acquisition of state-of-the-art technology by our police force to combat social media abuse is a commendable and necessary step. The announcement by police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi, as reported in the Daily News yesterday, signals a proactive and forward-thinking approach to a growing challenge….
THE perennial calls for electoral reforms ahead of the country’s harmonised elections have returned to the fore, this time in the lead-up to the 2028 polls. A cross-section of opposition MPs and political advisors is united in the view that without significant changes, the country will continue to be trapped in a cycle of disputed…
THE new Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) leadership, headed by Nqobile Magwizi, has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks. This criticism follows the stalled progress of the senior men’s national team, the poor performance of the U17s in the Cosafa qualifiers, and the continued struggles of the women’s game. Much has been said about the Warriors’…
IN OUR main story yesterday, we reported on the severe impact of vandalism on the country’s electricity infrastructure, a grim picture of a nation fighting a self-inflicted wound. While efforts to boost power generation are commendable, they are rendered futile by the relentless theft and destruction of key components. Zesa’s pleas to citizens to protect…
WHILE it is important for a society to have robust political discourse, the politicisation of every aspect of life, as highlighted by former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara, is a significant barrier to the country’s progress. As reported in yesterday’s edition of this newspaper, Mutambara’s observations, reinforced by the comments of former Finance minister Tendai…
