RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu’s recent assurance to the public and other stakeholders that there were no plans to force recipients of diaspora remittances to change their free funds at the point of collection to ZiG is both welcome and timely. “The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has noted the circulation of a…
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube told this publication on Monday that the government will spend US$63 million on medicines and critical consumables in the second half of this year for the public health delivery system. He said the government had struck a deal with two pharmaceutical companies to ensure uninterrupted supply of drugs. “The government is…
THE outbreak of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its spread to neighbouring countries, including South Africa, poses a significant threat to Zimbabwe. With over 18 000 cases reported across Africa and a global total of over 50 000 cases, it is essential for Zimbabwe to be on…
ZIMBABWE’S successful hosting of the Sadc Summit of Heads of State and Government at the weekend marked a significant milestone in the region’s journey towards economic prosperity and integration. Despite the absence of three leaders, including Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema, the summit’s oversubscription is a testament to the region’s commitment to collective progress. At the…
GOVERNMENT efforts to curb foreign currency manipulation and stabilise the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) are commendable, but a more comprehensive approach is necessary to address the root causes of this issue. The arrest and fining of 500 foreign currency dealers and unscrupulous businesses is a step in the right direction, but it only scratches the surface…
LAST week, we were celebrating the historic achievements of two young sprinters, Tapiwanashe Makarawu and Makanakaishe Charamba, who reached the men’s 200m final at the Paris Olympics 2024. The duo’s performance served as a reminder of the sporting talent and potential the country has always had. Their accomplishments in Paris also continued the current feel…
THE upcoming Sadc Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare this weekend is a pivotal moment for the region. With almost all preparations finalised, the stage is set for a gathering of the regional leaders. The summit must move beyond mere talk and yield concrete resolutions to transform Southern Africa into a robust…
TODAY, Defence Forces Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who serve our nation with unwavering dedication and loyalty. Our national security is the backbone of our country’s stability and prosperity, and we salute the army, police, prisons service and Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) for their tireless efforts in protecting our sovereignty….
TODAY, Zimbabwe pays tribute to its brave sons and daughters who sacrificed their lives to free the nation from the shackles of colonialism. The country’s independence in 1980 was a hard won victory, achieved after a protracted and bloody war of liberation. Thousands of Zimbabweans lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, fighting against…
THE recent announcement by the government to increase fines for ZiG manipulators is a step in the right direction, but experts and consumer representatives are calling for a more holistic approach to address the country’s economic challenges. While punishing unfair business practices is necessary, it is not enough to contain unfair prices and stabilise the…
