Opinion & Analysis

THE government’s decision to establish the Victoria Falls International Financial Services Centre is a groundbreaking move that is poised to transform the resort town into a thriving investment haven. This visionary initiative is expected to attract international companies to invest in various sectors of the economy, catapulting Zimbabwe into the league of global financial powerhouses….

THE recent series of pre-dawn terror attacks in and around Harare, targeting the business premises of prominent individuals, including Cabinet minister Tino Machakaire, is a disturbing development that demands swift action from the country’s security sector. These acts of terror, described by a security source as “terror stunts,” are allegedly intended to give momentum to…

THE latest crime statistics paint a grim picture of a country grappling with an alarming rise in criminal activity. As economic challenges continue to bite, it’s no surprise that desperate measures are being taken by desperate individuals. However, it’s imperative that authorities take immediate action to stem the tide of this rising crime wave. According…

THE just-concluded international football break was the final chance for the Warriors to revive their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying hopes. They blew it. A two-all home draw with Benin effectively ended the Warriors’ hopes, with the draw against Nigeria, while creditable, all but confirming the end of Zimbabwe’s long-held dream. The next time we…

THE mooted March 31 protests, like many others before them, will not provide a magic bullet to resolve the country’s deep-seated political and economic crises. Protests, no matter how well-intentioned or passionately executed, have never been a panacea for the country’s problems. Decades of protests, demonstrations, and stayaways have yielded little in terms of meaningful…

THE latest cholera outbreak in the country, which the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has described as alarming, is yet another indicator of the deteriorating health situation in the country. With 13 deaths and 579 cumulative cases being recorded nationally, including in districts previously unaffected by the communicable disease, Uzumba…

THE economy is at a critical juncture, and the ease of doing business is a pivotal factor in determining its future trajectory. As reported by this publication yesterday, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has sounded the alarm, highlighting the cumbersome process of doing business in the country, which is threatening the very survival of…

AS the country continues on its path to economic recovery and growth, it is imperative that cabinet ministers and senior public officials uphold performance contracts they signed before President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday. The signing of the contracts are not merely symbolic gestures, but a commitment to deliver on the set goals and objectives of the…

AUTHORITIES are facing a pressing need to establish comprehensive support systems for individuals with down syndrome. Currently, over 40 000 people in the country live with this condition, which causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability. As we reported on Saturday, despite the efforts of organisations like L’Arche Zimbabwe, which has improved the lives…

THE scourge of vandalism against electricity supply infrastructure has reached alarming proportions, with Energy minister July Moyo revealing in Parliament last week that a staggering 6 000 transformers have been either stolen or vandalized, resulting in debilitating disruptions to power supply. This senseless destruction not only imperils the economy, but also jeopardises the livelihoods of…