THE just-concluded international football break was the final chance for the Warriors to revive their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying hopes. They blew it. A two-all home draw with Benin effectively ended the Warriors’ hopes, with the draw against Nigeria, while creditable, all but confirming the end of Zimbabwe’s long-held dream. The next time we…
THE mooted March 31 protests, like many others before them, will not provide a magic bullet to resolve the country’s deep-seated political and economic crises. Protests, no matter how well-intentioned or passionately executed, have never been a panacea for the country’s problems. Decades of protests, demonstrations, and stayaways have yielded little in terms of meaningful…
THE latest cholera outbreak in the country, which the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has described as alarming, is yet another indicator of the deteriorating health situation in the country. With 13 deaths and 579 cumulative cases being recorded nationally, including in districts previously unaffected by the communicable disease, Uzumba…
THE economy is at a critical juncture, and the ease of doing business is a pivotal factor in determining its future trajectory. As reported by this publication yesterday, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has sounded the alarm, highlighting the cumbersome process of doing business in the country, which is threatening the very survival of…
AS the country continues on its path to economic recovery and growth, it is imperative that cabinet ministers and senior public officials uphold performance contracts they signed before President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday. The signing of the contracts are not merely symbolic gestures, but a commitment to deliver on the set goals and objectives of the…
AUTHORITIES are facing a pressing need to establish comprehensive support systems for individuals with down syndrome. Currently, over 40 000 people in the country live with this condition, which causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability. As we reported on Saturday, despite the efforts of organisations like L’Arche Zimbabwe, which has improved the lives…
THE scourge of vandalism against electricity supply infrastructure has reached alarming proportions, with Energy minister July Moyo revealing in Parliament last week that a staggering 6 000 transformers have been either stolen or vandalized, resulting in debilitating disruptions to power supply. This senseless destruction not only imperils the economy, but also jeopardises the livelihoods of…
AS the world celebrates Women’s Month, Zimbabweans, Africans, and women everywhere have an additional reason to rejoice. Our very own Kirsty Coventry, the renowned swimming champion, has made history by being elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This monumental achievement is not only a testament to Kirsty’s exceptional leadership skills and…
THERE is an urgent need to comprehensively address Zimbabwe’s crumbling public health system which continues to be weighed down by a severe lack of resources and drugs as well as a deepening brain drain of skilled professionals. As our hospitals currently lack the most basic requirements, we welcome the news that Parirenyatwa and Chitungwiza hospitals…
THE thawing of relations between Zimbabwe and the European Union as reported by this publication on Tuesday is a welcome development, marking a significant shift in the country’s diplomatic landscape. After decades of sanctions imposed by the EU, this rapprochement brings hope for the country’s economic revival and improved cooperation with the international community. The…
