THE need for opposition parties in Zimbabwe to unite and engage in talks with the ruling Zanu PF cannot be overstated. For decades, the country has been plagued by a political crisis that has hindered progress and development. The fragmentation of the opposition has allowed Zanu PF to maintain its grip on power, perpetuating a…
THE parliamentary committee on Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation’s call for Zifa Normalisation Committee chairperson, Lincoln Mutasa, to quit is a justified demand. Mutasa’s failure to explain governance issues at Zifa and his astonishing admission of not attending a Premier Soccer League (PSL) match in 13 months raise serious concerns about his ability to lead…
YESTERDAY we carried a story about a Chinhoyi man who was given a six-year imprisonment by the High Court for killing his wife for not bathing his minor nephew. According to court papers, the accused struck the deceased twice on the head with a log, leading to the woman’s death due to severe traumatic head…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing a critical decision regarding his future as the leader of Zimbabwe. Despite his recent declaration that he will step down in 2028 after serving his second and final term as president of the country, Zanu PF structures continue to push for him to remain in office beyond his second term….
UNITED States President John Biden’s decision to withdraw as Democratic presidential candidate is seismic event in American politics. Biden was set to contest the November 5 election against former president Donald Trump, but developments in recent weeks forced him to abandon his ambition. Following a poor performance in a recent presidential debate against Trump on…
THE country’s struggle to reduce its high perinatal mortality rate (PMR) is a pressing public health concern. The government’s recent revelation that a perinatal mortality rate of 34.5 percent was recorded in the second quarter of the year is a stark reminder of the country’s fragile healthcare system. Perinatal mortality rate is the number of…
THE inability of industries to access foreign currency from banks to import essential raw materials and inputs is a dire situation that poses significant threat to Zimbabwe’s economy and the stability of the foreign exchange rate. The current scenario is forcing industries to resort to the black market, resulting in a disparity between the official…
ZIMBABWE’S main cricket team, the Chevrons, recently played against world giants, India, and we were clobbered. The Chevrons’ poor performance against world cricket champions in the five one-day internationals in Harare is a cause for concern. Despite their impressive win in the opening match, they struggled to maintain consistency, ultimately losing the series. Several factors…
WE WELCOME revelations by Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka that the government has opened investigations into suspected looting of food aid meant for vulnerable people affected by the El Nino-induced drought in Mashonaland Central Province. With the Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee indicating that six million people in rural areas and 1,7 million in urban areas will…
THE scourge of youth drug and substance abuse in Zimbabwe has reached alarming proportions, prompting President Emmerson Mnangagwa to recently launch a comprehensive plan to combat it. The consequences of this crisis are far-reaching, with a significant increase in mental health illnesses attributed to drug and substance abuse. Vocational Training Centres (VTC) have been proposed…
