TWO years ago, American sportswriter Joseph McBride, writing for The Mirror, a United Kingdom publication, remarked that LA Galaxy’s signing of David Beckham in 2007 was the “defining moment in Major League Soccer (MLS) history.” He suggested the league might not be where it is today if it were not for the former England star….
THE ZRP deserves credit for arresting several suspects linked to seven armed robbery cases, including the audacious theft of US$500 000 cash in Harare central business district (CBD) on June 16, 2025. The arrested suspects allegedly masterminded cases of armed robbery, theft, and fraud in Harare, Gweru, Bulawayo, and Mutare. Impressively, these arrests materialised because…
THE announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture that over 5 000 resettled farmers have been issued with title deeds marks a significant, albeit incomplete, step towards unlocking the full potential of the country’s agricultural sector. Permanent secretary Obert Jiri rightly highlights the “game-changer” aspect of these bankable, transferable tenure documents, replacing the previously insecure A1…
AS Finance minister Mthuli Ncube rises in Parliament tomorrow to deliver the mid-term budget and economic review, the air will be thick with anticipation. From the bustling streets of Harare to the boardrooms of industry, a nation grappling with persistent economic challenges is looking to him for a lifeline. The ball, unequivocally, is in his…
ZIMBABWE stands at a critical juncture in its fight against rising armed crime. The announcement by national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi regarding a forthcoming gun amnesty in September, as reported by the Daily News yesterday, presents a crucial opportunity for the nation to collectively address the proliferation of illegal firearms. This initiative, championed by President…
THE horrific traffic accident in Chitungwiza last week, which tragically claimed 17 lives, has laid bare a grim and unacceptable truth, Zimbabwe desperately lacks a comprehensive national disaster response strategy and plan. The gut-wrenching accounts of victims trapped and crying for help, while responders stood by, unable to extricate them due to the absence of…
By Abraham Makamba Exec Managed Services Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zimbabwe ZIMBABWEAN businesses, like their counterparts across Africa, are accelerating their digital transformation…
THE recent qualification of the Sables for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia has brought a much needed wave of euphoria to Zimbabwean sport. For far too long, our nation has yearned for a consistent presence on the global stage in major ball sports beyond cricket. Since independence in 1980, both football and rugby,…
THE comments by outgoing European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann, on the country’s improving relations with the EU are a welcome development. The EU’s willingness to engage with Zimbabwe and support its economic and social development is a significant step towards re-establishing a strong partnership between the two parties. The EU’s decision…
THE chilling news of 17 lives abruptly extinguished in a single moment of horror along Seke Road, near Hunyani Bridge, on Tuesday is not just a statistic, it is a profound wound in the heart of our nation. Each life lost represents a family shattered, a community grieving, and a future unwritten. This latest tragedy,…
