HARARE – The invention and widespread use of mobile phones in Africa and Zimbabwe in particular has greatly revolutionised lives of many people. The young and the elderly all converse in unprecedented ways than their predecessors. If you are one of the hordes of people who use commuter omnibuses as a means of moving from…
EDITOR — After voting resoundingly for Zanu PF, Mash Central residents are wondering if the ruling party can save them from hunger. The three-year grain loan scheme provided under inclusive government and massive donor interventions vanished along with the inclusive government. The level of hunger in areas under Dande region — Mount North, Rushinga, Muzarabani…
EDITOR — I applaud Media minister Jonathan Moyo and his deputy Supa Mandiwanzira on their swift action over the mess at Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings (ZBH). Surely, how can one earn $40 000 or so at such a badly performing institution where workers have gone for months without pay? We read so many stories emanating from…
EDITOR – Ordinary Zimbabweans are reaping the bleak harvest of the 2013 populist election promises just four months after the July poll. Despite the fact that most people have yet to see the debt relief promised, at the behest of Zanu PF, by Zesa, Zinwa and local municipalities, the impact is crippling our everyday lives…
HARARE – There are times when the sense of profligate entitlement among corporate heads of quasi-governmental institutions prompts ordinary people to ask for an intrinsic re-definition of patriotism. Patriotism defines a habit of identifying oneself with a single unit nation and placing it beyond good and evil while recognising no other obligation than that of…
HARARE – Madiba, you inspired us to believe and realise that freedom is possible in our life time. Yes, this life of ours. You taught us to manage and condition anger into a moral force and to deflate bitterness into positive energy for human progress. You taught us to be symbols of goodness for mankind…
EDITOR — The plan by government to take their economic blueprint to churches is a step in the right direction. In fact after a long period of time government has finally proved that they do have grey matter in their heads. However, I need to point out that it is not their economic blue print…
HARARE – Human nature and the search for greener pastures are inseparable. Although I so much cherish the days I spent in the rural areas, and wish for more fascinating moments and tale-telling in retirement, my years of growing up as a rural boy under Chief Njelele in Gokwe were far from being satisfactory —…
HARARE – The initiative undertaken by Murowa Diamonds to partner renowned ophthalmologist Solomon Guramatunhu in establishing an Eye Camp in the Mazvihwa area of Zvishavane should be given due credit. It is indeed a milestone in the health delivery system of the Mazvihwa community who have been previously disadvantaged but now stand to enjoy so…
HARARE – Nelson Mandela is hailed for relinquishing power after serving a single five-year term as president. He is also lauded for choosing reconciliation rather than retribution. Mandela said he did not want to be considered a saint unless a saint was a sinner who kept on trying. His critics, including President Mugabe, would say…
