Opinion & Analysis

THE government’s plan to privatise local authorities’ water supply is a worrying development that may have far-reaching consequences for the country’s most vulnerable citizens. While the minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, on Monday argued that privatisation will end perennial water shortages, critics contend that it will only exacerbate the problem, particularly for low-income households….

THE need to control alcohol consumption in the country cannot be overstated. As highlighted by the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe (SAAPA Zimbabwe) in a story we carried yesterday, the country is facing significant challenges due to alcohol and drug misuse, which contribute to domestic violence, mental health disorders, and road accidents. The…

THE recent calls by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) for the government to urgently address the country’s economic crisis cannot be overstated. The ZHRC’s chairperson, Jessie Majome, told our sister publication, the Daily News On Sunday, that there is an urgent need for the government to fix the ailing economy, ensure a strong local…

AS ZIMBABWEANS, it’s imperative to recognise that the development of our nation is a collective responsibility that extends beyond the government’s efforts. While the government plays a crucial role in creating enabling policies for social and economic development, it’s equally important for citizens to buy into these policies and work together to drive progress. For…

THE upsurge in the abuse of social media to denigrate President Emmerson Mnangagwa and agitate for civil unrest in the country is not only counterproductive, but also potentially destructive. We reported in yesterday’s edition that the security sector would crack down on people accused of abusing the social media by caricaturing Mnangagwa and calling for…

ZIMBABWE’S abolishment of the death penalty on the eve of the new year was a monumental step forward for human rights and justice. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signing of the Death Penalty Abolition Bill into law marked a significant milestone in the country’s history, aligning its laws with international human rights standards. This move was long…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent criticism of his Cabinet members’ performance is a step in the right direction. The Cabinet scorecard published yesterday by the country’s most influential newspaper, the Daily News, which rated the performance of ministers last year, shows a worrying trend. Some ministers are failing to deliver in their mandates to the detriment…

THE United States’ 39th President Jimmy Carter passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy as a global icon who championed human rights and democracy across the world. Despite serving only one term in the White House, Carter’s wisdom and quest to unite the world have had a lasting impact. Carter was also a strong…

MUTARE has joined the long list of Zimbabwean cities and towns facing challenges to access clean water. Yesterday we carried a story in which the Eastern city revealed that its Odzani water treatment plant was experiencing operational challenges which have significantly limited its water treatment capacity. As a result, the city is currently unable to…