THE recent surge of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China has sparked concerns globally, with many fearing it could be the start of another pandemic like Covid-19. However, Zimbabwe’s minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, has reassured citizens that the government is closely monitoring the situation and has measures in place to screen…
WITH exactly two weeks left before the much-awaited Zifa elections take place, the various candidates are making all the right noises. Indeed, an election campaign that had started off on a sour note as attempts to discredit a number of aspirants, particularly the prospective Zifa presidential candidates, appears to have taken a more sober tone….
WE WELCOME efforts being made by the National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse to generate resources for 63 drug rehabilitation centres being established across the country. The resource mobilisation pillar of the aforementioned committee, which is mandated to seek, coordinate and pool resources together for the national fight against drug and substance abuse, is…
THE decision by the Sadc Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation to dispatch a panel of elders to Mozambique is a welcome move to resolve the country’s deepening political crisis. Triggered by disputed election results, the crisis has claimed nearly 200 lives and displaced thousands, with opposition leader Venancio Mondlane threatening to install himself…
THE government’s plan to privatise local authorities’ water supply is a worrying development that may have far-reaching consequences for the country’s most vulnerable citizens. While the minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, on Monday argued that privatisation will end perennial water shortages, critics contend that it will only exacerbate the problem, particularly for low-income households….
THE need to control alcohol consumption in the country cannot be overstated. As highlighted by the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe (SAAPA Zimbabwe) in a story we carried yesterday, the country is facing significant challenges due to alcohol and drug misuse, which contribute to domestic violence, mental health disorders, and road accidents. The…
THE recent calls by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) for the government to urgently address the country’s economic crisis cannot be overstated. The ZHRC’s chairperson, Jessie Majome, told our sister publication, the Daily News On Sunday, that there is an urgent need for the government to fix the ailing economy, ensure a strong local…
AS ZIMBABWEANS, it’s imperative to recognise that the development of our nation is a collective responsibility that extends beyond the government’s efforts. While the government plays a crucial role in creating enabling policies for social and economic development, it’s equally important for citizens to buy into these policies and work together to drive progress. For…
THE upsurge in the abuse of social media to denigrate President Emmerson Mnangagwa and agitate for civil unrest in the country is not only counterproductive, but also potentially destructive. We reported in yesterday’s edition that the security sector would crack down on people accused of abusing the social media by caricaturing Mnangagwa and calling for…
ZIMBABWE’S abolishment of the death penalty on the eve of the new year was a monumental step forward for human rights and justice. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s signing of the Death Penalty Abolition Bill into law marked a significant milestone in the country’s history, aligning its laws with international human rights standards. This move was long…
