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...
THE Beitbridge Border Post has long been a vital gateway for trade between Southern Africa and countries north of the Zambezi River.
Under the visionary leadership of the Second Republic, the border underwent a remarkable transformation, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s role as a regional trade hub. The modernisation of...
NATIONAL Youth Day in Zimbabwe holds immense significance as it serves as a reminder of the crucial role young people have played in shaping the nation’s history and their continued responsibility in driving national development. This day, celebrated annually, aims to recognise the contributions...
THERE is an old African proverb which says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”.
This simple truth has been passed down through generations, reminding us that unity is the foundation of strength, that a community that...
THERE has been a growing concern in some circles over the drying up of funds for community radio stations and other media institutions that once thrived on donor support. But we must ask ourselves: Is this really a loss? Should we, as a people,...
FOR far too long, Africa has been caught in a cycle of dependency waiting on foreign aid, looking to the West for solutions, and relying on external interven- tion to address challenges that only we, as Africans, can truly solve. It is time to...
THERE is a general misconception that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is a charitable agency that is the best thing to come out of America. It is not.
On our part we had already seen through this chicanery and discovered what it is...
