REVELATIONS that the ministry of Health and Child Care recorded 6 201 cases of diarrhoea in just one week should ring alarm bells and prod authorities to take immediate and decisive action. According to a story we carried in this paper yesterday, which quoted a report generated by the ministry of Health and Child Care,…
ZIMBABWE, like the rest of the world, commemorated International Day of Persons with Disabilities yesterday, a day to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme was “Building a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-Covid-19 world”. In Zimbabwe, the government has made efforts…
THE threat by Parliament to sanction ministers who fail to respond to motions is a welcome move. A motion is a formal proposal by an MP to initiate discussions or influence the legislative process, subject to the Speaker’s consent. Raising a point of national interest in the Senate last week, Citizens Coalition for Change senator…
AS Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Aids Day, there is a serious need to consider the plight of people living with HIV/Aids in the country as the impact of climate change on human health is becoming increasingly evident. Aside from changes in infectious disease transmission directly related to disturbances favouring…
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday tabled his proposed 2025 National Budget in Parliament. It was a mixed bag, reflecting the numerous challenges facing the country’s economy. Despite these challenges, Ncube made some positive moves, such as increasing the tax-free threshold to ZiG2 800, which will provide relief to workers. The budget also prioritises social…
ZIMBABWE, like the rest of the world, is recognising the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence that started on Monday. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that runs from November 25 to December 10. This campaign aims to challenge violence against women and girls, while also raising…
IN OUR main article yesterday, we reported on the dire shortage of ambulances in Harare and consequences of the situation to public health delivery. The situation requires immediate attention from the Harare City Council and the government. With only four functional ambulances serving a population of over 1.8 million people, the city’s residents, including pregnant…
THE alarming rise in male suicides in Zimbabwe is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention. Mental health experts emphasise the need for increased funding to enhance national care services and address the growing mental health crisis. According to Farzana Naeem, founder of Gateway Mental Health and Rehabilitation, at least 70 percent of males struggle…
ALL eyes will be on Finance minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday as he presents the 2025 National Budget in the National Assembly. This presentation is crucial, as Ncube must balance the need for a pro-poor budget with the imperative to grow the economy. The budget should aim to achieve price and foreign currency exchange rate…
ZIMBABWE’S return to the international football family nearly one-and-a-half years ago marked the dawn of a new era in local football with a Fifa-appointed normalisation committee (NC) taking charge of affairs at Zifa. Naturally, the return to the international game was greeted with cheer from fans and players alike. After all, football is the country’s…
