THE current impasse between the United States and South Africa, sparked by the US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees, necessitates urgent dialogue to restore normal diplomatic relations. South Africa has criticised the move as “politically motivated” and designed to undermine its constitutional democracy. The US claims that minority whites in South Africa are…
PARLIAMENT’S push for green buildings is a welcome step towards sustainable development and mitigating the negative impacts of climate change. As the environment parliamentary portfolio committee chairperson Sam Matema aptly put it, buildings emit 40 percent of gases that are detrimental to the environment, making it imperative to adopt green building strategies. The call for…
THE frustrating pace at which renovations at the National Sports Stadium have been moving is an indication of a bigger problem in the management of local sports facilities. Having initially met the minimum standards upon construction all those years ago, the National Sports Stadium was condemned as unfit to host international football matches by global…
THE establishment of a new renal unit with 21 worldclass dialysis machines at Parirenyatwa hospital is a rare dose of good news in a sector that has been in the news lately for the wrong reasons. The new renal unit, which will be fully operational in August, will replace the current one that has been…
IN A bold and much-needed move, minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, has spoken out against the dire state of the country’s public healthcare system, calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene and address the rot at hospitals. This courageous stance is a beacon of hope in a sector that has been crying out for reform…
THE move to grant businesses greater flexibility in setting prices for goods and services has brought significant relief to both consumers and major retailers. As reported by this publication yesterday, the move, which involved repealing the law that obliged firms to price their goods at official exchange rates, has eliminated distortions in the pricing of…
THE government’s recent blitz against illegal products flooding the market is a welcome move that deserves commendation and support. As we reported in our edition on Saturday, the sale of counterfeit, expired, and substandard goods does not only undermine fair competition, but also poses a significant threat to consumer health and safety. The government’s zero-tolerance…
THE devastating impact of drug abuse on Zimbabwe’s youth cannot be overstated. According to a story which was carried in our sister publication, the Daily News, on Friday, children as young as 11 are experimenting with substances. Given this scenario, the future of the nation hangs in the balance. Senior clinical psychologist Farzana Naeem’s revelation…
THE United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has sparked a much-needed conversation about the country’s potential and the steps needed to unlock it. In an interview on popular news and current affairs programme, Vantage, on leading national independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, last night, Tremont was adamant that Zimbabwe has immense potential to spur…
AS Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Workers Day today, the struggles of the country’s workforce are more pronounced than ever. Workers are grappling with a multitude of challenges that have significantly impacted their livelihoods. Poor remuneration, payment in local currency while basic goods are sold in foreign currency, company closures,…
