IN A REFRESHING display of leadership, Zanu PF youth boss and cabinet minister Tino Machakaire has called for the party members to tell President Emmerson Mnangagwa the truth about the country’s problems. Speaking at a graduation ceremony in Hwedza South on Saturday, Machakaire emphasised the importance of candid communication in helping the president make informed…
RENOWNED economist Prosper Chitambara has offered a refreshingly candid assessment of the country’s economic challenges, cautioning against hasty dedollarisation. In an interview last Thursday on leading national independent commercial television, 3Ktv, popular news and current affairs programme, Vantage, Chitambara advocated for a more measured approach, focusing on reducing inflation and building confidence in the local…
THE recent ban on illicit ethanol alcohol, commonly known as “kambwa” or “musombodhiya,” is a welcome move by the government to address the growing problem of substance abuse in the country. The consumption of these illicit brews has reached alarming proportions, with many young people falling prey to their destructive effects. The ban is a…
LAST Saturday marked the first time in recent memory that all tickets for a local Premier Soccer League game had been sold out days before the match. The match pitting MWOS against Scottland — two PSL newcomers who have been drawing huge crowds to their games dating back to their days in Division One provided…
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister and robotics scientist Arthur Mutambara’s warning about the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the country’s job market is a wake-up call for the nation. With AI likely to bring significant changes to the workplace, it is imperative that the government and stakeholders take proactive measures to address the impending…
THE tragic death of Samuel Machara, a Harare man who was mauled to death by pit-bulls on Saturday night, has brought to the forefront the need for stricter measures to regulate dog ownership in the country. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among citizens, with many calling for authorities to take action to prevent…
AS THE country marked World Menstruation Day last week, female advocates sounded the alarm on the pressing issue of period poverty in the country. The lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, particularly in rural areas, is a significant challenge that affects the education and well-being of school-going girls. The statistics are stark. Many girls…
RECENT statements by the minister of Justice, Ziyambi Ziyambi, and opposition leader Sengezo Tshabangu highlight the need for genuine dialogue in the country. However, the fact that they seem to be talking past each other underscores the challenges that have hindered meaningful discussions for years. Ziyambi’s assertion that forming another Government of National Unity (GNU)…
THE official Fifa international break is upon us and there is so much buzz over the senior men’s national team, the Warriors. There is so much debate over who should have been picked in what squad given that the Warriors have got two assignments in the next fortnight — the most high profile being the…
IN A bold and innovative step, the government has launched a new media policy that, among other things, is aimed at compelling big tech companies like Google and Facebook to provide financial support to local mainstream media houses. This move is a welcome development, as it seeks to level the playing field and ensure that…
