Let’s be wary of observer reports
THE suggestion that election observer missions sit together to scrutinise and debate each others' reports, making corrections where necessary before publication, could be useful...
The reality we don’t see
“Any revolution disrupts production.”
This is the reality of everything in life.
The reality of our politics.
The reality of our economics.
The reality of our aspirations.
And it...
‘Leave no one behind’ …women key to ending AIDS
By Catherine Murombedzi
ENDING the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) scourge by 2030 can remain a mirage if anyone is left behind.
Everyone is urged...
Education and national critical skills: Part Seven
IN line with Zimbabwe’s vision 2030, the applied arts and humanities sector should leverage on the multi-dimensional creativity of individuals — artistic creativity, entrepreneurship...
‘When guerillas hit us hard’
The story of Eric Guyo
Unlike most Africans who were forced to join the Rhodesian forces, my case is different; I willingly responded to an...
Defending the African psyche
LAST week I drew from the Great Indaba (ZIBF Harare 2018) to highlight one special presentation on children and reading in their own song.
But...
Baobab tree …a mythical symbol among the BaTonga
THERE are arguably three symbols that are held in high esteem and revered by the BaTonga people of both Zimbabwe and Zambia; these are...
Cry beloved Mutoko! — Part Two
WE arrived as the sun peaked over Mutoko mountains.
The mid-afternoon light was hazy, with a tremulous shimmer. Outside Madzeka Bottle Store in Mutoko...
Land rights in Iraq
IRAQ, a republic in south-west Asia on the Persian Gulf became a British mandate in 1920, until it gained its independence in 1932.
In...
‘Leave no rural population behind’
A MULTI-FACETED Zimbabwe economic development approach to enable the country to become one of the world’s upper middle-income nations by 2030 needs to prioritise...
