HARARE – In the northern part of central Zimbabwe lies a town pregnant with history. A gateway to Harare and Chirundu and a provincial capital of Mashonaland West Province, Chinhoyi is an idyllic town not only significant in the country’s history because this is where the first Chimurenga was waged by the famous seven heroes,…
HARARE – Gender-based Violence (GBV) not only affects our social spheres but has a greater impact on the country’s development. This has become a global problem. According to a research paper by FAO, GBV affects the most productive population groups (ages 15-45) therefore, has “a devastating impact on the agriculture sector and food security: illness…
HARARE – The presentation of government’s $3,8 billion 2013 national budget exposed a rarely seen lighter side of Parliament in what is usually the cut-throat world of Zimbabwean politics, and there was certainly a healthy share of political humour during the presentation. But make no mistake: all parties in the House of Assembly take the…
HARARE – For Anglican leaders choosing a new bishop for Harare diocese in 2000, Nolbert Kunonga was a safer pick given the political breeze at the time. Church leaders, including outgoing bishop, Jonathan Siyachitema, had for years suffered the discomfort of watching Tim Neill, the man tipped to become the next bishop turn into a…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s government has spent well over $100 million pampering the military in actions he defends as necessary to protect the country from “aggressors”. But with hospitals teetering on the brink, schools in shambles and a population decimated by medieval diseases, such reckless spending is now being viewed by critics as soft…
HARARE – Madzore reveals how the local community and businesses such as Innscor were donating food stuffs to prisoners but alleged these were being hijacked by prison guards and other employees. “Right from the officer-in-charge, the prison workers diverted cooking oil and other foods. “Chikurubi guards were stealing cooking oil, sugar and bread meant for…
HARARE – Firebrand MDC youth leader Solomon Madzore spent 405 days in prison on allegations of murdering a policeman in Glen View, one of Harare’s poor townships. During his incarceration, the training and word he received in earlier life when he was at a theological college became his bulwark. And the former University of Zimbabwe…
HARARE – Death comes like a thief in the night and when it strikes, particularly at those who are closest to our hearts, we usually fail to recover. Such is the force of death it is irrepressible and does not allow our loved ones to live to see another day. Instead, we are left to…
HARARE – Passing through the National Sports Stadium in Harare, one easily notices the towering new hotel building emboldened by Chinese architectural designs. Commonly referred to as the Chinese Oriental style buildings, their architectural designs are dominated by dragon images, a true reflection of the famous imperial palace in China, known as the Forbidden City….
HARARE – As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world to commemorate the global campaign; 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence slated from November 24 to December 8, women lobby groups have been castigated for doing little for the poor woman who continues to wallow in poverty. The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender…
