THE clock is ticking, but for the Zimbabwe Warriors, the only thing that seems to be expanding is the list of potential players. With the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco later this month looming, Zimbabwe stands as one of the last nations—perhaps the only one out of 24 finalists— yet to finalise its…
THE news highlighting the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC)’s renewed push for the full implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Act is a critical, albeit sobering, moment. The text correctly identifies a systemic failure: Zimbabwe possesses a “very progressive policy framework”—including the Disabled Persons Act (DPA), the 2013 Constitution’s provisions, and the ratification of the…
THE announcement by the permanent secretary of the ministry of Home Affairs, Raphael Faranisi, affirming the government’s commitment to significantly increase police presence and roadblocks ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays is not just welcome news, it is an essential declaration of resolve. The annual spike in both serious road accidents and crime…
THE government’s announcement to introduce a parole system next year marks a profoundly progressive and necessary step for Zimbabwe’s correctional and judicial framework. This is not merely a bureaucratic change; it is an acknowledgement that true justice extends beyond punishment to encompass rehabilitation, societal safety, and human dignity. Vice president Constantino Chiwenga’s address at the…
THE recent launch of a new financial investigations curriculum by Zimbabwean authorities, in collaboration with the European Union and SecFin Africa, is a commendable and necessary step in the fight against money laundering (ML) and corruption. As Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) director Oliver Chipesere noted, the goal is clear, to capacitate law enforcement to “adequately…
THE 2026 National Budget, presented by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in Parliament on Thursday, is a frustrating study in fiscal sleight of hand. While the minister championed stability — a crucial goal, undoubtedly — he did so by doubling down on deeply unpopular and economically regressive tax measures, leaving the ordinary Zimbabwean consumer and the…
EARLIER this week, the best 11 players from the recently concluded 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season were named. As widely expected, the league’s top three sides — champions Scottland, runners-up MWOS FC, and outgoing champions Simba Bhora — dominated the list, providing a combined seven players. Scottland contributed two players: defender Kevin…
WE WELCOME the government’s recent promise to tackle the rising tide of online gender-based violence (GBV), specifically including cyberbullying and image abuse. This commitment, articulated by Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa during the launch of the United Nations Women’s 16 Days of Activism against GBV earlier this week, acknowledges a growing and destructive societal problem….
ALL eyes will indeed be on Finance minister Mthuli Ncube today as he presents the 2026 National Budget in Parliament. The weight of the nation’s expectations, as vividly captured in our main story yesterday, places him at a critical juncture. He is not merely presenting a spreadsheet of numbers, he is attempting a profound balancing…
THE Monday change of command ceremony at the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), where General Emmanuel Matatu formally took the reins from the retiring General Philip Valerio Sibanda, served as a powerful reminder of the indispensable role the security sector plays in the country’s national development. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s unequivocal challenge to the new commander to…
