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Happy 44th birthday!

TODAY, April 18 2024, Zimbabweans from Plumtree to Mutare and from the Limpopo to the Zambezi rivers are celebrating our 44th Independence Anniversary. This is a special birthday occasion to reflect, not only on our epic liberation struggle, but also on our achievements since April...

Unity over division

IN the year 2024, in the time of the celebrations of our nation’s independence and progress, it is disheartening to witness elements of tribalism and divisive sentiments. As a nation that has overcome numerous challenges and united in the struggle for liberation, these controversies of...

A fresh start

THE appointment of Dr John Mushayavanhu as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has ushered in a new era for the country’s economic landscape. The new Governor’s recent Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) reflects a strategic and comprehensive approach towards achieving stability,...

Import of US illegal sanctions: Part 3

. . . every action begets a reaction By Prof Jonathan Moyo THROUGH the US Treasury Department, and in the hope of improving the effec­tiveness of and the impact of its ‘Mag­nitsky Global Sanctions Programme’ to further its foreign policy objectives, the US wants to use...

Battle of Pupu reloaded

THE commissioning of the reconstructed Pupu Battlefield Memorial Site by President Mnangagwa last week was one concrete way of immortalising a significant event in the history of our struggle for independence. At the Battle of Pupu, 131 years ago, the white settlers, led by Major...

The battle against imperialism and neo-colonialism

IMPERIALISM and neo-colonialism have long been formidable challenges facing African nations, hindering their progress, sovereignty and self-determination. And to effectively combat these forces and pave the way for a brighter future, it is crucial to equip our  younger generation with the tools, mindset and values...

Enforce road rules to curb accidents

LAST Friday, five people were killed when a truck collided head-on with a Toyota Aqua along the Bulawayo-Harare Road. As if that was not enough, the next day, 11 people were killed and 37 others injured when two buses collided head-on along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road. Of...

Show some respect, Uncle Sam

Editor's note THE maintaining of sanctions on Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa comes as no surprise. In global affairs, the concept of paternalism remains a pervasive force, shaping relationships between nations and influencing ‘development’ strategies. Paternalism, defined as the practice of...

We can make or break our Warriors

COMMENT WITH Zimbabwe emerging from the soccer wilderness, after a protracted FIFA ban, we have every reason to believe that our Warriors will not disappoint, provided our soccer administrators put their house in order. Of late, our PSL games have been characterised by poor attendances,...

Black South Africans must learn to appreciate

EDITOR — BLACK South Africans, you may complain about the ANC, but the fact is, the ANC lifted all of you out of poverty and made you the richest Africans. Most of you grew up in abject poverty, in two-roomed homes with uneducated parents who...

President Mnangagwa preaches unity

By Kundai Marunya PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to unite and emulate the late National Hero Retired Colonel Kenny Constantine Mabuya, who shunned tribalism. Cde Kenny Ridzai, as Mabuya was affectionately known during the armed struggle, passed away at West End Clinic in Harare on...

We must remain steadfast

IT is heartening to note that, as Zimbabweans, we have all remained steadfast and, most importantly, we have not given up. Our people must know and fully appreciate that, as a nation, we stand on the threshold of greatness and, having come so far, let...

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