HARARE – This week, the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) ran advertisements in nearly all the newspapers, inviting suitable candidates to apply for the Prosecutor-General (PG)’s post. The position fell vacant following the dismissal of Johannes Tomana, who became the first PG to be appointed under the new Constitution promulgated in 2013. His dismissal by President…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) continues to ignore calls by senior government officials — including President Robert Mugabe — to reduce roadblocks, a situation that has immensely affected the tourism industry and prejudiced the country millions of dollars. At various public forums, we have had our two vice presidents — Emmerson Mnangagwa and…
HARARE – Late liberation war fighter and renowned musician Dickson Chingaira, aka Cde Chinx, should be declared a national hero. While the onus to bestow such an honour lies in the hands of President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF party, it would be a mockery for them to even declare him a liberation war…
HARARE – The ruling Zanu PF party is reviving its election machinery in readiness for next year’s polls. A string of “meetings” lined up by party leader President Robert Mugabe to “interface” with Zanu PF youths should serve as evidence that the ruling party means business, and will not allow anything to stand in its…
HARARE – It appears it never rains but pours for Zimbabwe’s capital city, which has been struggling to supply adequate potable water to its residents, despite the above normal rains received during the last farming season. While the heavy rains culminated in devastating floods in some places around Matabeleland North and South, Masvingo and Manicaland…
HARARE – The 2018 elections are likely to be noxious for the opposition, should the parties fail to be strategic, decisive and resist the compulsion of being driven by emotions rather than rationale. Indications are that there is not likely to be any prerequisite election-related reforms before the polls, which has forced some mainline opposition…
HARARE – One of the burning issues on nearly everyone’s lips these days is the high prevalence of roadblocks on the country’s roads. It has become the “new normal” for motorists to go through at least three roadblocks in a stretch of about 10 kilometres, possibly unprecedented in the history of traffic policing. Notwithstanding their…
HARARE – Reports that the proposed fortification of basic foods will trigger an estimated 10 percent increase in the price of bread and maize meal — at least according to millers — are enough to shock any right thinking Zimbabwean, as the majority among the country’s over 13 million people are already struggling. As reported…
HARARE – As political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the 2018 general elections, they must restrain their members from force-marching schoolchildren to their gatherings. The governing Zanu PF party is notorious for closing schools on days they have rallies in particular constituencies, with schoolchildren losing valuable learning time as they are ordered to attend…
HARARE – While the issue of refuse collection has become so central in discussions on local authorities’ provision of service, it is important for residents to play their part to ensure they live in garbage-free environments. This may only be achieved if councils educate residents on how they can assist cash-strapped councils cope with refuse…
