Editorial Comment

THE announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture that over 5 000 resettled farmers have been issued with title deeds marks a significant, albeit incomplete, step towards unlocking the full potential of the country’s agricultural sector. Permanent secretary Obert Jiri rightly highlights the “game-changer” aspect of these bankable, transferable tenure documents, replacing the previously insecure A1…

AS Finance minister Mthuli Ncube rises in Parliament tomorrow to deliver the mid-term budget and economic review, the air will be thick with anticipation. From the bustling streets of Harare to the boardrooms of industry, a nation grappling with persistent economic challenges is looking to him for a lifeline. The ball, unequivocally, is in his…

ZIMBABWE stands at a critical juncture in its fight against rising armed crime. The announcement by national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi regarding a forthcoming gun amnesty in September, as reported by the Daily News yesterday, presents a crucial opportunity for the nation to collectively address the proliferation of illegal firearms. This initiative, championed by President…

THE horrific traffic accident in Chitungwiza last week, which tragically claimed 17 lives, has laid bare a grim and unacceptable truth, Zimbabwe desperately lacks a comprehensive national disaster response strategy and plan. The gut-wrenching accounts of victims trapped and crying for help, while responders stood by, unable to extricate them due to the absence of…

THE recent qualification of the Sables for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia has brought a much needed wave of euphoria to Zimbabwean sport. For far too long, our nation has yearned for a consistent presence on the global stage in major ball sports beyond cricket. Since independence in 1980, both football and rugby,…

THE comments by outgoing European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann, on the country’s improving relations with the EU are a welcome development. The EU’s willingness to engage with Zimbabwe and support its economic and social development is a significant step towards re-establishing a strong partnership between the two parties. The EU’s decision…

THE chilling news of 17 lives abruptly extinguished in a single moment of horror along Seke Road, near Hunyani Bridge, on Tuesday is not just a statistic, it is a profound wound in the heart of our nation. Each life lost represents a family shattered, a community grieving, and a future unwritten. This latest tragedy,…

THE COP15 wetlands conference, which kicks off in Victoria Falls today, is a timely gathering of global leaders and experts to address the pressing issue of wetland degradation and loss. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation, the importance of preserving wetlands cannot be overstated. Zimbabwe, with…

THE recent surge in cheap imports flooding the country’s market has sparked concerns about the survival of local industries and the jobs they provide. The Competition and Tariff Commission’s investigation into the effects of increased imports of toothpaste, doors, and fibreboards is a timely intervention. The commission’s preliminary determination, published in the Government Gazette last…

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) deserves commendation for its resolute efforts in bolstering foreign currency and gold reserves as a strategic prelude to the exclusive use of the local currency, the ZiG. This ambitious drive is a critical step in extricating the country from decades of economic instability and fostering sustainable growth. The reported…