ON December 16, South Africa celebrated Reconciliation Day, a public holiday. Like many other public holidays, it is defined by a persistent,…
THERE may be disagreements over Finance minister Mthuli Ncube’s decision to reassess legislators’ allowances in the national budget for 2024 and increase them by $225 billion to $700 billion. However, it is important to acknowledge the efforts of our Members of Parliament (MPs) and to support them in their bid to serve the public. Being…
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ZAMBIA’S foreign policy and its international relations are at their lowest ebb since 1964. This unfortunate, and turbulent, situation is directly proportional…
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) last week said it will soon engage in protests to compel President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu PF to engage in dialogue with the opposition party. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday after the party’s Citizens National Assembly had met the previous day, CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi said they had…
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SPORT and Recreation Commission board chairman Gerald Mlotshwa has got a valid point. When the local sports governing body chief called out the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) top brass for not showing up for the official commissioning of The Heart Stadium last Sunday, he referred to a problem that has bedevilled the local game for…
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DEBATE in Parliament on the proposed 2024 National Budget begins today amid huge expectations across all economic sectors and the ordinary man that MPs will put under the knife and convince the Treasury to review it to meet expectations of the people. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube recently announced the $58,2…
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THE government plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) as a module in higher and tertiary education institutions to identify skills that enhance economic development. This is a wise decision that deserves praise. To optimise effectiveness, we also suggest introducing AI basics in primary schools. We strongly feel that, in today’s world, where technology is advancing…
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ZIMBABWE, like any other country, on Saturday marked the International Anti-Corruption Day amid concerns by the general public that the vice is on the increase. Worryingly, according to the school of public opinion, little is being done to curb graft. This is largely being blamed on lack of political will to fight corruption. There is…
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IT’S now or never. A week ago, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube unveiled the 2024 National Budget in which he allocated ZWL$136,2 billion (approximately US$24 million) to the Sports ministry, with sprucing up of sporting facilities a key area of focus for that money. This week, deputy Sports minister Emily Jesaya, banking on Ncube’s pronouncement, moved…
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THE government’s intention to set up a cancer fund is a long-overdue step in the right direction. Speaking at the ongoing International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (Icasa) high level policy dialogue on HIV sustainability in Zimbabwe being held in Harare, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said the proposed two cents per gramme of…
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