THE reported deplorable living conditions of members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) members are a pressing concern that requires immediate attention from the government. The admission by Defence deputy minister Levi Mayihlome in the National Assembly last week that the challenges faced by his ministry are largely due to inadequate funding from the Treasury…
OUR sister publication, the Daily News, reported on the increasing number of murder cases in Zimbabwe, with over 300 cases pending in the Midlands Province alone. National Prosecutor General Loice MatandaMoyo attributed the rise in murders to the influence of neighbouring South Africa, where murder is more prevalent. She noted that Zimbabwe has not yet…
THE parliamentary portfolio committee on Budget and Finance has added its voice to the growing chorus of calls for the government to do more to support the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) by allowing payments for fuel, passports, and other services in the local currency. This move is expected to build confidence in the ZiG, which has…
THE recent surge in Mpox cases in South Africa has prompted Zimbabwe to intensify screening measures at its borders, particularly at the Beitbridge Border Post, which is the busiest port of entry between the two countries. This proactive approach is commendable, given the high volume of daily movements between Zimbabwe and South Africa, its major…
THE situation in Bulawayo, where residents are forced to defecate in the open due to water challenges and sewer blockages, is a ticking time bomb for a health crisis. As we reported yesterday, the city’s water crisis has led to desperate measures, with residents relieving themselves in sandpits and in bushes, posing a significant risk…
THE government’s crackdown on public schools refusing to accept fees in the local currency, ZiG, is a necessary step to ensure compliance with the country’s multi-currency system. In an interview with our sister publication, the Daily News On Sunday, Primary and Secondary Education ministry permanent secretary Mike Mhike, said they were determined to bring to…
THE startling revelation that nearly 4 600 girls dropped out of school due to pregnancy last year is a stark reminder of the scourge of teenage pregnancies in our society. This shocking figure was revealed in the National Assembly on Wednesday by the minister of Education, Torerai Moyo. It also follows recent statistics from the…
TOURISM, which is regarded as the country’s third largest economic sector after mining and agriculture, should be properly positioned and empowered by the government for it to play a potentially decisive role in Zimbabwe’s economic recovery efforts. Among other things, tourism creates jobs, strengthens the local economy in addition to conserving the environment as well…
IN yesterday’s edition of this publication, we ran a story on a study, State of the Father Report, commissioned by Sonke Gender Justice, Southern Africa HIV and Aids Information Dissemination Service, that highlighted a critical issue affecting women in rural areas. The study, which had the backing of the Women Affairs ministry, said over 50…
THE Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is a critical platform for strengthening ties between China and African nations. As President Emmerson Mnangagwa joins 50 other heads of state and government from Africa in Beijing today for the forum, it is essential to recognise the significance of China’s relationship with Africa. China’s involvement in Africa dates…
