THE COP15 wetlands conference, which kicks off in Victoria Falls today, is a timely gathering of global leaders and experts to address the pressing issue of wetland degradation and loss. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation, the importance of preserving wetlands cannot be overstated. Zimbabwe, with…
THE recent surge in cheap imports flooding the country’s market has sparked concerns about the survival of local industries and the jobs they provide. The Competition and Tariff Commission’s investigation into the effects of increased imports of toothpaste, doors, and fibreboards is a timely intervention. The commission’s preliminary determination, published in the Government Gazette last…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) deserves commendation for its resolute efforts in bolstering foreign currency and gold reserves as a strategic prelude to the exclusive use of the local currency, the ZiG. This ambitious drive is a critical step in extricating the country from decades of economic instability and fostering sustainable growth. The reported…
JUST over two years ago, Dave Houghton led the Chevrons to the super six of the ICC T20 World Cup just a few months into his reign. It was the highlight of the bold new era that Houghton had promised for the Chevrons who had been in regression for years. In reflection, it was perhaps…
THE rate at which people are increasingly killing each other over petty disputes has become a matter of grave concern. Yesterday, we carried a story about a 33-year-old man who was recently arrested by the police in connection with the murder of his elder brother during a dispute over beer in Silobela. According to the…
THE government deserves commendation for its increasingly open stance towards foreign investment, a crucial step in fostering social and economic development. However, this openness must be reciprocated with genuine respect and adherence to local laws and ethical practices. The recent, forthright statements by permanent secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Tafadzwa Muguti, are a breath…
THE escalating crisis of the government’s nonpayment to its suppliers and contractors has reached a critical juncture, as highlighted in yesterday’s main story of this newspaper. With an estimated debt exceeding US$1 billion, the Treasury’s failure to settle its obligations is not merely an administrative oversight, it is a direct contributor to the decimation of…
THE upcoming mid-term budget review, set for July 30, presents a critical juncture for the country’s economic trajectory. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s assurances to the Daily News at the weekend regarding a focus on uplifting the poor and improving the ease of doing business are welcome, but the proof will be in the pudding. Given…
FOR decades, the country’s political narrative has been consistent, a fragmented opposition, unable to mount a credible challenge, inadvertently perpetuating the status quo. The recent overtures by various opposition figures, as reported by our sister publication, the Daily News On Sunday, yesterday, signal a renewed, albeit fragile, quest for unity ahead of the 2028 elections….
LAST week’s debate in the National Assembly regarding gender-based violence (GBV) that was reported in yesterday’s Daily News has sparked controversy, with some male legislators claiming that men are increasingly becoming victims of domestic violence. While it is true that men can be victims, the statistics tell a different story. According to various studies, women…
