THE water crisis in Bulawayo, the country’s second-largest city, has reached alarming levels, and it’s imperative that the Bulawayo City Council, the government, and all stakeholders come together to find a solution. The recent extension of the water-shedding schedule from 120 to 132 hours per week is a stark reminder of the severity of the…
PROSECUTOR General Loice Matanda-Moyo’s sentiments on intensifying the fight against corruption in Zimbabwe are a breath of fresh air. Corruption has indeed become a significant challenge in the country, threatening to undermine its very fabric. The lack of political will to address this issue decisively has been a major obstacle, but MatandaMoyo’s stance, coupled with…
THE potential of traditional herbs in cancer treatment has sparked a crucial conversation in Zimbabwe, with parliamentarians urging authorities to invest in traditional medicines to combat the disease. This push for investment is timely, considering the country’s rich heritage of traditional medicine practice. Traditional medicine has long been a vital part of healthcare in developing…
LAST week’s armed robbery in Bulawayo where six unknown gunmen intercepted a security firm vehicle carrying US$4 million from a local bank, highlights the growing concern of armed robberies in the country. This incident, which suggests insider involvement, underscores the need for enhanced security measures and effective deterrents. The robbery was executed in daylight and…
WHEN Warriors gaffer Michael Nees was appointed Warriors head coach at the end of July, he would have marked the matches against Namibia among the ‘winnable’ games for Zimbabwe in Group J of the 2025 Afcon qualifying draw, which also includes Kenya and Cameroon. A couple of months down the line and with the Warriors…
WATER is life but many Zimbabweans living in major cities are struggling to get the precious liquid. It is high time authorities came up with long-lasting solutions to deal with this perennial challenge. Although the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and its partners recently supported the government to help 55 000 people get access to…
AS Zimbabwe joined the rest of the globe on Tuesday in commemorating the International Day of Older Persons, it became clear that addressing challenges faced by the elderly is imperative. These challenges range from inadequate medical care at public health institutions to difficulties in securing pensions and protection from property scams. The International Day of…
AUTHORITIES last week devalued the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) by 44 percent – a move most people, including those in business, never anticipated. Business and economic experts have been agitating for total liberalisation of the exchange rate, but the central bank did not yield to such a demand. The ZiG was introduced in April, but has…
ZIMBABWE’s HIV/AIDS interventions continue to receive international acclaim since April 2004 when the country initiated its antiretroviral therapy, and rightly so. According to the Health ministry, Zimbabwe has now achieved HIV epidemic control, which means the total number of new HIV infections is now below the total number of deaths. Among other achievements, prevalence in…
THE importance of digital technology for small-scale farmers cannot be over-emphasised particularly now when climate change is reshaping agricultural practices globally. Small-scale farmers are highly vulnerable to climate change because they largely depend on rain-fed agriculture, cultivate marginal areas, and lack access to technical or financial support that could help them invest in more climate-resilient…
