Opinion & Analysis

TODAY’S meeting between business leaders and President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s office is a crucial step towards addressing the current economic challenges facing Zimbabwe. The recent closures and scaling down of operations by many companies have raised concerns among stakeholders, and it is imperative that business and government work together to find solutions.  The meeting provides a…

THE recent surge in armed robberies in Zimbabwe has sparked a pressing need for stricter gun control measures. The government’s decision to revise and fortify the Firearms Act is a step in the right direction. Minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, emphasised the need to regulate the possession and use of firearms, citing the alarming…

THE election of Nqobile Magwizi as the new Zifa president is a breath of fresh air for Zimbabwean football. His primary task is to revive the sport, which has been facing significant challenges. In his acceptance speech, Magwizi acknowledged that the country is 20 years behind in terms of football development, and that’s a gap…

WE STRONGLY agree with Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo’s call for a mandatory 20- year jail term for armed robbery. The escalating violent crime in the country, particularly armed robberies, has resulted in significant financial losses for businesses and individuals. What’s even more disturbing is that most of these armed robberies are committed by serving and…

ZIMBABWE National Road Administration’s (Zinara) recent launch of a six-month campaign to document over one million unregistered vehicles on the country’s roads is a commendable step towards ensuring road safety and efficient traffic management. This nationwide operation, carried out in collaboration with the Vehicle Examination Department (VED) and the police, as reported by this newspaper…

AS THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) prepares to release its monetary policy statement (MPS) next month, the stakes are high. Consumers, workers, and businesses who spoke to this publication on Monday are eagerly awaiting a comprehensive plan to address the pressing concerns of scarce local currency liquidity, unstable foreign exchange rates, and the ever-changing…

THE Judicial Service Commission has been making significant strides in dispensing justice, and their efforts are worthy of recognition. One of the commission’s notable achievements is the construction of new courts throughout the country, which has enhanced access to justice, particularly for marginalised communities. Just last Friday, 15 new magistrates were sworn in Harare. Recruiting…

AS WE commemorate January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the stark reality of the devastating impact of this disease on Zimbabwean women cannot be ignored. Cervical cancer has become a leading cause of death among women in the country, with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) reporting alarming statistics. In response to this growing concern,…

THE country’s economic woes have been a longstanding issue, with citizens yearning for a better life. The pledge by the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, to improve the economy is a welcome development, but it requires prudent economic measures to stabilise the exchange rate and basic commodities’ prices. In an interview with our sister publication,…