WE HAVE said it and we will continue to pontificate it, we don’t believe in the economics of protectionism, neither are we disciples of price controls, but we feel strongly that recent economic developments demand urgent action from authorities to arrest the madness. Basic goods prices obtaining at the moment are not only unacceptable, but…
IT IS palpable the economy is going haywire and the situation is worsened by the blame-game now at play between the government on one side, industry and commerce on the other end. The Zimbabwe dollar has been dramatically tumbling on both the official foreign currency auction floor and the underground market. In some cases one…
THE recent decision by the premier soccer league secretariat to adjourn matches with immediate effect has come as a surprise to teams and fans alike, with mixed feelings being expressed over the development. League teams have expressed surprise over the sudden decision, especially given that it has come with just a third of the season…
THERE are no two ways about it — Zimbabwe is clearly in the throes of a worsening waste management crisis. According to the permanent secretary in the Environment ministry, Raphael Faranisi, Zimbabwe is faring badly as far as waste management is concerned, with the country only recycling a mere 10 percent of waste generated in…
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission earlier this week called for applications from both local and international organisations intending to observe the country’s fast-approaching harmonised elections. It set August 18 as the deadline of the applications, just five days shy of the presidential, parliamentary and council polls. This came just over two months after President Emmerson Mnangagwa…
THE government must seriously consider concerns being raised by teachers’ unions and parents on Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (Cala) assessments. Cala’s introduction, though very critical in the education system in terms of human capital development, has been heavily criticised for the burden it is having on teachers, parents and pupils, especially at primary school level….
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa at the weekend said his government is contemplating setting up special courts to deal expeditiously with cases of political violence as the country counts down to the August 23 general polls. Writing in the state media, Mnangagwa said his government would not countenance violence and anarchy before, during and after the much-anticipated…
IT is good that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has committed itself to address concerns raised about the voters’ roll ahead of the August 23 elections. We urge Zec to urgently rectify the problems, especially following numerous reports of anomalies on the roll. The elections management body’s chief elections officer, Utoile Silaigwana recently said they…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s proclamation of August 23 as the date for this year’s much-anticipated harmonised polls marked the beginning of campaigns by all political parties. The appeal is clear — the country is crying out for free, fair and credible polls. There is no room for violence if the country is to move forward. Persuasion…
LOCAL football has of late been rocked by incidence of violence, with missile throwing fast becoming a regular feature at matches, particularly those involving the country’s biggest teams, while referees, too, have become targets of certain unruly elements. In the last two weeks, two referees have been injured by missiles hurled at them by rowdy…
