THE recent motion by parliamentarians to legalise abortion has sparked a heated debate in the country. The lawmakers argue that legalising abortion will reduce pregnancy termination and associated fatalities. This call is a step in the right direction, as it acknowledges the reality of abortion in the country and seeks to address the issue in…
WE welcome concrete moves being made to provide long term solutions to the water challenges being faced by Zimbabwe’s biggest cities — Bulawayo and Harare. Early this week, Local government minister Daniel Garwe announced a partnership between Harare City Council, the government, Laison Technology and Helcraw Electrical to refurbish Morton Jeffrey water works and install…
THIS week’s call by the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) for the nation to focus on bread-and-butter issues rather than politics is a timely reminder of the country’s pressing needs. As the economy continues to reel, ordinary Zimbabweans are bearing the brunt of poverty, inequality, and economic instability….
THE absence of a viable opposition party in the country has created a power vacuum that threatens the nation’s democracy and progress. As reported in this publication yesterday, since the death of Morgan Tsvangirai, the revered opposition leader, on Valentine’s Day in 2018, the opposition has been in disarray, allowing the ruling party, Zanu PF,…
THE recent launch of a police and financial intelligence unit crackdown on illegal foreign currency dealers is a welcome move by the authorities. The resurgence of these dealers on the streets of many cities and towns across the country has been a major concern, as it has contributed to the instability of the local currency…
THE struggles of retailers to restock due to suppliers demanding payment in US dollars highlight the urgent need for both fiscal and monetary policies to strengthen the local currency, the ZiG. The dominance of the US dollar in local transactions has created pricing distortions, threatening the competitiveness of formal retail businesses. According to what the…
STATISTICS released by the police at the weekend are staggering and alarming. Over 40 murders were committed in the last two months alone, with Harare and Masvingo recording the highest number of cases. This trend is disturbing and warrants immediate attention from all stakeholders. The rise in murder cases, as reported in this newspaper edition,…
AS ZIMBABWE continues to grapple with various challenges, it is imperative that citizens and leaders alike prioritise peaceful resolution. Recent threats of unsanctioned demonstrations and attacks on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s person are disturbing trends that must be condemned. According to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is committed to maintaining law and…
THE Mighty Warriors’ elimination from the 2026 TotalEnergies Caf Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the first hurdle was a disappointing outcome as it represented a missed opportunity for the team’s aging generation. The penalty shootout defeat by Angola in the first round of the qualifiers also means the Mighty Warriors’ absence from the…
WE WELCOME the establishment of a cancer caucus which was announced on Tuesday by Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda. We hope this latest development will give gravitas to efforts against the disease which is claiming thousands of lives per year. As former Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe, who is a cancer survivor, is…
