I DID NOT know much about The Patriot newspaper when I fi rst encountered it. I would spot it at newspaper stands but never took the time to understand what it was all about. That all changed one day in Kwekwe when Mrs P....
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
IN recent months, Zimbabwe has witnessed a disturbing surge in road accidents and other emergencies. The frequency of these tragedies underscores a pressing need for improved emergency response systems. Amid the chaos, medical experts continue to stress the life-or-death importance of...
THE Southern Africa Liberation Day commemorations that were held on Sunday present the region with yet another opportunity to refl ect on the direction it has taken in fulfi lling the numerous objectives of its various liberation struggles as well as the prospects that...
CHAIRMAN Herbert Chitepo’s prophetic and unwavering declaration in Australia on July 17 1973, that Zimbabwe’s war of liberation was not only against racism but also a fierce struggle against imperialistic exploitation remains profoundly relevant today. His words illuminate many of Zimbabwe’s economic...
THE signing between Zimbabwe and Russia,on Thursday last week, of a joint declarationto counter the devastating effectsof illegal economic sanctions presents theinternational downtrodden the platformto counter global superpowers bent onmaintaining a unipolar world.The joint declaration, signed by thetwo countries’ respective Foreign AffairsMinisters in Moscow,...
THE ugly war of words that erupted at the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump and and his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday last week, over the ‘best’ approach to end the war in Ukraine presents the world with a chilling glimpse...
BRINGING a child into the world should be a moment of joy, hope and new beginnings. Yet, for too many women in Zimbabwe, it is a moment of danger that often ends in loss of life.
Recent statistics from the Ministry of Health and Child Care are sobering:...
THE newly constructed Mbare Musika market is supposed to be a project signifying progress, an opportunity to modernise vending in Harare’s oldest trading hub. Instead, it seems it will become yet another monument to broken promises, bureaucratic inefficiency and missed opportunities.
When the devastating fire swept...
By Vimbai Malinganiza
ZIMBABWE, a country with a rich and complex history, finds itself at a critical juncture when it comes to preserving its cultural heritage.
The nation is home to some of Africa’s most significant historical sites, revered figures, and a resilient spirit forged through...
By Vimbai Malinganiza
THE growing number of unregistered schools has become a thorn in the flesh for Zimbabwe's education system.
These schools, often operating illegally or without accreditation, have mushroomed in both urban and rural areas, especially in the wake of a ballooning population.
While they may...
THE introduction of compulsory drug testing for public transport drivers, civil servants, students, and public officials should be a pivotal moment in the fight against drug and substance abuse.
Fully implemented, this measure will be a crucial step in ensuring public safety, particularly on our roads, where drug-induced recklessness...
THE City of Harare is seeking to borrow a staggering US$21 million under the guise of improving service delivery. This comes as no surprise to residents who have long suffered from the consequences of mismanagement, corruption and blatant self-enrichment by those in charge. We...
