JUST over two years ago, Dave Houghton led the Chevrons to the super six of the ICC T20 World Cup just a few months into his reign. It was the highlight of the bold new era that Houghton had promised for the Chevrons who had been in regression for years. In reflection, it was perhaps…
THE rate at which people are increasingly killing each other over petty disputes has become a matter of grave concern. Yesterday, we carried a story about a 33-year-old man who was recently arrested by the police in connection with the murder of his elder brother during a dispute over beer in Silobela. According to the…
THE government deserves commendation for its increasingly open stance towards foreign investment, a crucial step in fostering social and economic development. However, this openness must be reciprocated with genuine respect and adherence to local laws and ethical practices. The recent, forthright statements by permanent secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Tafadzwa Muguti, are a breath…
THE escalating crisis of the government’s nonpayment to its suppliers and contractors has reached a critical juncture, as highlighted in yesterday’s main story of this newspaper. With an estimated debt exceeding US$1 billion, the Treasury’s failure to settle its obligations is not merely an administrative oversight, it is a direct contributor to the decimation of…
THE upcoming mid-term budget review, set for July 30, presents a critical juncture for the country’s economic trajectory. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s assurances to the Daily News at the weekend regarding a focus on uplifting the poor and improving the ease of doing business are welcome, but the proof will be in the pudding. Given…
FOR decades, the country’s political narrative has been consistent, a fragmented opposition, unable to mount a credible challenge, inadvertently perpetuating the status quo. The recent overtures by various opposition figures, as reported by our sister publication, the Daily News On Sunday, yesterday, signal a renewed, albeit fragile, quest for unity ahead of the 2028 elections….
LAST week’s debate in the National Assembly regarding gender-based violence (GBV) that was reported in yesterday’s Daily News has sparked controversy, with some male legislators claiming that men are increasingly becoming victims of domestic violence. While it is true that men can be victims, the statistics tell a different story. According to various studies, women…
AFTER a quiet three-year spell, Zimbabwean football is not just back on the export map, it is bursting with renewed vigour! The recent headline-grabbing deals for Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya to South African giants Amazulu and Donovan Bernard to Kruger United earlier this month were more than just transfers, they were a powerful statement. They signified the…
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) directive banning its officers from owning or being involved in public transport businesses is a commendable and, frankly, long-overdue move that directly confronts a pervasive ethical quagmire. This decisive action is a critical step towards reestablishing the integrity and public trust that have been significantly eroded by the deeply entrenched…
THE recent outcry from the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) and the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) regarding the rampant proliferation of counterfeit and sub-standard goods across Zimbabwe is not merely a complaint, it is an urgent distress signal that demands an immediate, coordinated, and decisive response from all relevant law enforcement agencies. The…
