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MEMBERS of the public must never, for whatever reason, protect perpetrators of gender-based violence as that makes them equally complicit to the evil. We report today that a Gwanda woman is contemplating relocating from the area where she lives due to the isolation she has suffered from family members. Her crime is reporting to the […]

Yoliswa Moyo When Mr Donance Kangausaru first appeared on the national broadcaster ZBC in 1999 telling the nation that he had not crossed a “red robot” but was living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), stigma and discrimination against people with HIV/Aids was ubiquitous. Then, I was just a nine-year-old who found joy in memorising television […]

Zimbabwe is spending millions of dollars every year to replace vandalised critical public infrastructure. President Mnangagwa has described as treasonous the increased cases of vandalism that the country is witnessing. In response to increased cases of vandalism, President Mnangagwa has directed stakeholders in the criminal justice system and communities across the country to work closely […]

Innocent Mujeri, Correspondent In the lush landscapes of Zimbabwe, farming is not just an occupation; it’s a legacy of resilience, a testament to freedom, and a pivotal driver of our economy. As the nation strides forward, the role of our farmers becomes increasingly vital. They are not merely cultivators of the land; they are guardians […]

Government resources are always constrained. As a result, there are gaps in a number of areas including in provision of education, health, food and public infrastructure. This is why the Government calls on various partners to complement it in filling the gaps in the provision of critical services, infrastructure and resources. Numerous non-governmental organisations, companies, […]

Marshall Rufura Ndlela, [email protected] ZIMBABWE has a population of about 15,2 million people, according to the 2022 national census. It is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. While some may see this as an advantage, Zimbabwe should be worried about its low population and why it needs a population boom to […]

Simbarashe Murima, [email protected]  Education at whichever level is an essential aspect of a child’s life. Every parent wishes and prays for their children’s educational success and esteemed career pathway endeavours. Some parents wholeheartedly sacrifice for their children by providing them with all the needed resources and enrolling them in private and good public primary and secondary […]

TSINGSHAN Holdings subsidiary, Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco)’s US$1 billion integrated Iron and Steel Plant near Mvuma in the Midlands province is expected to start production during the first quarter of next year. The plant is now 80 percent complete and everything is now in place to ensure that the plant starts production early […]

Michael Magoronga, [email protected] THE gold mining town of Kwekwe in the Midlands province has a lot of mines dotted around it as the young and old jostle in search of the precious yellow metal legally or otherwise. A significant number of unregistered mines have been sprouting of late, leading to a lot of illegal mining […]

Maita Zizhou, [email protected] IN the process of conserving wildlife, the hardest part is the constant debate we have with ourselves, when we think, did I do enough for the next generation? Will they see these wild dogs as I have; free and wild? This is a constant reminder that we must do all we can to […]

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, following his re-election in the August national elections, continues with his philosophy of leaving no one and no place behind in the country’s development trajectory. In keeping up with the President’s promise to leapfrog previously marginalised communities like Binga in Matabeleland North, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Development, Dr Anxious […]

Grace Chekai, Correspondent The crisis in the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has taken centre stage, prompting a critical examination of the leadership under Nelson Chamisa.  The roots of this crisis can be traced to Chamisa’s refusal to hold an elective congress and adopt a constitution, which has inadvertently led to a multitude of challenges within […]

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]  ZIMBABWE has adopted a new curriculum model called Education 5.0, which aims to shift the education system from a theory-based to a practical-based approach. Education 5.0 focuses on five key aspects: teaching, research, community service, innovation and industrialisation.  It seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge to solve real-life problems and […]

Emmanuel Koro, [email protected] Until October 2023, Botswana hunting communities didn’t know that having elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards and hyenas that buy them ambulances, build mortuaries, upmarket lodges, provide clean drinking water and send their children to school would inspire their South African counterparts to enjoy the same. In this “scratch my back and I scratch yours” […]