PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent decision to confer national hero status on the late philanthropist Jairos Jiri is a long-overdue recognition of his tireless efforts to empower people with disabilities in the country. Jiri’s legacy is a testament to his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the marginalised and vulnerable. His selfless work, which spanned…
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission’s (ZHRC) 2024 annual report has shed light on the deplorable conditions in the country’s prisons, highlighting the acute shortage of critical medicines and poor food quality. The report’s findings are a stark reminder of the need for urgent reform in the country’s penal system. As a nation, we must prioritise…
AS ZIMBABWE commemorates Defence Forces Day tomorrow, we take a moment to salute the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and its territorial integrity. The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), comprising the army, air force, police, prison wardens, and members of the Central Intelligence Organisation, play a vital role in maintaining…
AS we prepare to commemorate Heroes’ Day tomorrow, it is a crucial time for all Zimbabweans to reflect on the immense sacrifices made for our nation’s freedom. The thousands of heroes and heroines who perished in the liberation war did not just fight to unyoke us from colonial chains, they fought for a just, equitable,…
LOCAL football knockout competitions the world over have always drawn national attention and rekindled football followers’ romance with the world’s most popular game. In England, there is the FA Cup, regarded as the world’s oldest club competition. In Germany, there is the DFB Pokal. Spain has its Copa del Rey, while Italy has the Coppa…
WHEN the government introduced a sugar tax on soft drinks in 2024, the aim was double-pronged — discouraging excessive sugar consumption while at the same time raising funds for healthcare improvements, particularly for cancer treatment. The importance of the sugar tax was underscored in Parliament recently by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in his 2025 mid-term…
THE growing traffic congestion in Harare’s central business district (CBD) is not an isolated issue, it is a symptom of a broader national crisis. The lack of an effective national public transport system has led to a surge in private vehicles on the roads, causing gridlock and chaos in cities and towns across Zimbabwe. Local…
LOCAL Government minister Daniel Garwe’s latest declaration banning second-hand clothing selling and night vending is nothing new. It is a déjà vu moment, with the same announcements made several times before, but with little to no enforcement. The question remains: What is different this time around? The reality is that the root causes of these…
THE recently concluded 15th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Victoria Falls marked a pivotal moment for global wetland conservation. Zimbabwe, as the host nation, has commendably set a strong precedent by pledging to restore 250 000 hectares of degraded wetlands by 2030 and identify…
THE recent surge in road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe is a stark reminder that the government must act swiftly to enact new traffic laws and fines to curb the carnage on our roads. With almost 500 lives lost already this year, the situation demands urgent attention. The government’s initiative to introduce hefty fines for traffic…
