Opinion & Analysis

AS ZIMBABWE continues to grapple with various challenges, it is imperative that citizens and leaders alike prioritise peaceful resolution. Recent threats of unsanctioned demonstrations and attacks on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s person are disturbing trends that must be condemned. According to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is committed to maintaining law and…

THE Mighty Warriors’ elimination from the 2026 TotalEnergies Caf Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the first hurdle was a disappointing outcome as it represented a missed opportunity for the team’s aging generation.  The penalty shootout defeat by Angola in the first round of the qualifiers also means the Mighty Warriors’ absence from the…

WE WELCOME the establishment of a cancer caucus which was announced on Tuesday by Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda. We hope this latest development will give gravitas to efforts against the disease which is claiming thousands of lives per year. As former Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe, who is a cancer survivor, is…

IN A commendable move, Parliament has taken the initiative to engage with ordinary citizens across the country, gathering their views on the state of the economy. This proactive approach is a breath of fresh air, especially when the country is grappling with a multitude of economic challenges. The current economic crisis, characterised by liquidity challenges,…

AS President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday officially opened the Xintai Palm River Energy Metallurgical Industrial Park in Beitbridge, he underscored the importance of industrialisation in driving the country’s economic growth. This development is a significant step towards achieving the country’s economic goals, and it highlights the need for the nation to pursue industrialisation vigorously. Industrialisation…

THE recent heavy rains pounding the country have left a trail of destruction, claiming close to 50 lives, displacing thousands, and damaging infrastructure. The Civil Protection Unit’s appeal for resources to manage the disaster is a stark reminder of the country’s poor disaster management. As we mourn the loss of lives and property, it is…

AS THE country grapples with political and economic challenges, the need for a strong, solid, and united opposition has never been more pressing. The ruling Zanu PF government has been in power for decades, and the lack of a formidable opposition has allowed it to maintain its grip on power. As reported in our sister…

THE Harare City Council’s executive is embroiled in a scandalous controversy, with revelations that its top executives are drawing obscenely high salaries, despite the council’s abysmal failure to deliver basic services to residents. The highest-paid executive takes home a staggering US$30 000 monthly, while the lowest-paid executive pockets US$15 000. This is a slap in…