PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s swift action in firing Higher Education deputy minister, Simelisizwe Sibanda, over tribalistic remarks is a commendable step towards addressing the scourge of tribalism in the country. Mnangagwa axed Sibanda on Monday night after he recently ordered the transfer of a teacher from Matabeleland simply because she was Shona, a stark reminder of…
IN ONE of our stories in this edition, Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told the 12th International Legal Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, at the weekend that the country is coming up with measures to decongest its prisons. The efforts to decongest Zimbabwe’s prisons through alternative sentencing and rehabilitation programs are a step in the right…
IN our sister newspaper yesterday, the Daily News On Sunday, we reported that the Vehicle Inspection Department and the police were under scrutiny in parliament for letting unroadworthy vehicles passing through roadblocks. Presenting a report on the alarming rate of road traffic accidents in Parliament last Thursday, Transport minister Felix Mhona suggested that officials manning…
AS THE Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Summit approaches in Harare, it is imperative that all stakeholders prioritise peace and stability before, during, and after the event. The government’s claims of intelligence suggesting potential chaos and violence are concerning, and it is crucial that all parties work together to prevent any disruptions. In a statement…
THAT the Zimbabwe Warriors won their first match at the Cosafa tournament in South Africa on Thursday 1-0 against Comoros does not assuage their poor preparations for the games, thanks to the ineptitude of the Zifa Normalisation Committee (NC) headed by Lincoln Mutasa. The preparations saw two teams being selected and announced to the world…
THE announcement by the government that it has taken over the collection of solid waste in Harare following a formal request from the city authorities is a commendable move. This was confirmed by Information minister Jenfan Muswere while addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday. “The Harare City Council has formally requested that…
THE launch of the Zimbabwe multi-sectoral drug and substance abuse plan by President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday is a welcome move that should go a long way in reducing the consumption and supply of narcotics in communities. We agree with the president that the multi-sectoral drug and substance abuse plan will provide a much-needed roadmap that…
IT MAKES sad reading that the United States of America’s funding for condom supplies is coming to an end next year. The development comes as Zimbabwe is heavily depending on donor funding for the procurement of the life saving “rubber”. Government through the National Aids Council must avail and use more money from the Aids…
THE country’s power crisis has been one of the longstanding impediments to economic growth and development. Aging power infrastructure and lack of investment in new power generation plants have resulted in a significant power deficit. Currently, the country generates approximately 1 200MW of power against a demand of 2 000MW, resulting in a deficit of…
THE decline in cholera cases in the country is a welcome development, with an average of only two cases reported daily in the past week and no fatalities. As we reported yesterday, this significant improvement is attributed to concerted efforts by the government, health authorities, and partners in improving water and sanitation infrastructure, enhancing disease…
