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Teach early learners using local languages
EDITOR —The teaching and learning in local languages in early learning classes is a good method that needs to be pursued and strengthened for the benefit of our children especially in this E- learning that has been fast tracked by the…
City fathers should leave vendors alone
EDITOR — It is sad that the city fathers together with the security forces and the municipal police will continue to pounce on vendors operating illegally.
Voter education
Below is an outline of the functions of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) in regard to Voter education as drafted by the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) in the recently launched Draft Comprehensive Electoral Amendment Bill.
10 Point Plan: Towards Democratic Elections in Zimbabwe
Government needs to immediately align all electoral laws with the Constitution of Zimbabwe. THE IMMEDIATE ALIGNMENT OF ELECTORAL LAW WILL ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR IMPLEMENTATION BEFORE ELECTION.
Public ignoring Covid-19 regulations
EDITOR — The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) continues to receive numerous reports from its Long Term Observers (LTOs) across the country of members of the public who are not maintaining the required social distance, not wearing…
Govt must act on pricing of basic commodities
EDITOR — It is sad that most of us are unable to afford basic commodities like sugar, mealie-meal, meat, eggs, cooking oil to mention a few just because most of these are beyond the reach of many.
Zim’s hopes lie in natural resources
Zim’s hopes lie in natural resourcesEDITOR — Manicaland played a very big role in the liberation struggle, with many losing family members yet the province is not benefiting much from its sacrifices.
Partisan food distribution worrying
EDITOR — Reports of partisan distribution of food aid have marred concerted efforts by the government through the Department of Social Welfare, non-governmental organisations, churches and other philanthropists to alleviate the plight of…
Lockdown challenges for uniformed forces
EDITOR — ZIMBABWE Election Support Network (Zesn)’s Long Term Observers (LTOs) resident in the 210 National Assembly Constituencies have been monitoring the strict enforcement of the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown order by the army and…
Spare a thought for informal sector
EDITOR — Demolition of structures that were built without the requisite council approvals has exacerbated the plight of those who operate in the informal sector.
Everyone should be an economic driver
EDITOR — After the devastating effects of Covid-19 it is time for all people especially the youth to take a leading role as economic drivers.
Our country needs national healing
EDITOR – I’m a Zimbabwean female opposition activist based in the United Kingdom (UK) and would like to register my greatest fear for my motherland since the abduction, torture and assault of three MDC Alliance youth assembly members in May…
Commemorating Africa Day amid Covid-19
EDITOR — The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) joins the rest of the African continent in celebrating the 57th anniversary of Africa Day which comes at a time when Africa and the rest of the world are grappling with containing the…
Cleaning, hygiene tips to tackle Covid-19 at home
EDITOR — Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home regularly is an important precaution to lower the risk of infection.
Let’s join hands, pray for the nation
EDITOR — I believe it is the duty of each and every person in this country to pray for Zimbabwe.
Looking at what is happening, we need to all come together and pray that God guides our leaders so that they take the country forward.
Call to address gender parity
EDITOR — In the week April 20-24, 2020, Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) moderated a discussion on the participation of women in electoral processes on two WhatsApp platforms, The Electoral Reform Advocacy Cluster and the Zesn…
Yellow Vest Zim in solidarity with MDC Alliance MPś
EDITOR — The Yellow Vest (Gilets Jaunes) Zimbabwe, which is a pressure group that seeks to decentralise a citizen engaged democratic struggle in Zimbabwe using peaceful non-violent resistance in the face of Zanu PF dictatorship, welcomes…
Include persons living with disabilities in Covid-19 responses
EDITOR —The Covid-19 pandemic that started at the end of 2019 in China has spread like veld fire and now affects almost every country in the world.
Difficult times for workers, their families
EDITOR — The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) joins Zimbabwe and the rest of the world in celebrating this year’s edition of the Workers’ Day being held at a time when the occupational health and safety of workers have taken centre…
As the world laments oh contagious crown
Out of nowhere comes a deathly shadow.
Coming out of the day and night air.
Prowling and destroying without
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Cleaning, hygiene tips to help keep Covid-19 virus out of your home
EDITOR — Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home regularly is an important precaution to lower the risk of infection.
Open letter to Paul Mavima
I applaud the initiative by the government to support vulnerable people from the harsh effects of the shutdown through the RTGS$200 coronavirus grant that is to be disbursed to approximately 4 million Zimbabweans, but have some questions…
Africa should unite in the fight against Covid-19
EDITOR — I was listening to Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba the other day as he alluded to an idea that “Africa’s politicians are its biggest curse”, and I could not agree with him more. I will choose not to dwell on the good…
Lockdown crucial in beating Covid-19
Lockdown crucial in beating Covid-19EDITOR — At the end of last month, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a 21-day lockdown in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Mass media a critical component in national development
EDITOR — Whether in a democracy, monarchy or knowledge-based autocracy, the mass media is a critical component for national transformation and development.