THE recent head-on collision between a bus and a haulage truck in Beitbridge, which claimed the lives of 24 innocent people, is a stark reminder of the urgent need for Zimbabwe to implement practical measures to curb the scourge of road accidents. The country has witnessed far too many lives lost on its roads, and…
THE Mighty Warriors will become the latest Zimbabwean national team to host their home match in foreign territory later this month when they face Angola in a 2026 Wafcon qualifying first round second leg at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Their male counterparts, the Warriors, have been playing their home matches elsewhere…
BULAWAYO residents’ scepticism over the water utility their city intends to establish is well-founded and, as such, deserves to be taken seriously. Where will this new creature find the magic wand and the capacity to fix Bulawayo’s aging infrastructure and improve service delivery? The Bulawayo residents are justified to suspect that the water utility is…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Monday call for Zimbabweans to unite and work towards progress is a timely reminder of the importance of collective effort in achieving national goals. Speaking at the National Heroes Acre during the burial of national hero Tineyi Chigudu, the president emphasised the need for unity in driving progress. While his sentiments are…
UNITED States of America (US) President Donald Trump’s recent executive order withdrawing aid to South Africa is a misguided and ill-informed decision that warrants condemnation. The order, which cites disapproval of South Africa’s land policy and its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, demonstrates a staggering lack of understanding of the complex…
OUR sister publication, the Daily News, yesterday published a story where authorities issued a fresh warning that they will deal ruthlessly with all unsanctioned gatherings and protests in the country. The police said they had intensified their surveillance of suspicious and ill-intentioned activities, including on social media, amid agitation of protests and mischief by shadowy…
AFTER years of toxicity, it’s heartening to see the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) and the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) taking steps towards restoring cordial relations. Their first interface meeting at the SRC’s head office marks a significant shift, especially given the historic tensions between the two institutions. These tensions led to Zimbabwe’s suspension from…
REVELATIONS by the ministry of Health that at least six people succumbed to diarrhoea last week clearly indicate that the water and sanitation situation in the country remains deplorable. According to the ministry, the six deaths, which took place in Harare, Masvingo, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, and Midlands, were part of 6 958 common diarrhoea…
SOUTH Africa minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie’s recent accusations against foreigners, particularly Zimbabweans, are a stark reminder of the dangers of xenophobic rhetoric in the country. At a time when the country is facing significant challenges, including US President Donald Trump’s threats to cut funding in response to the Expropriation Act, McKenzie’s…
SOUTH Africa’s recent enactment of the Expropriation Act is a bold step towards addressing the country’s skewed land distribution, a legacy of apartheid that has disenfranchised black South Africans from owning their land for far too long. The new law aims to redress the historical injustices and ensure that the majority black population enjoys their…
