WE, in the village, have lived our livesled by the seasons but in recent years, thedependable cycles of nature appear to bemore jumbled than anything else.Some say it’s the effects of climatechange.But we now have a better appreciationof climate change and its implications.As we...
By Fortune Madondo and Mafa Kwanisai MafaIN a dramatic departure from its steadfastsupport of Ukraine over the pastthree years, and in direct contradictionto the key talking points of the previousUS administration, the US vetoed a UNGeneral Assembly (UNGA) resolutioncondemning Russia for the invasion ofUkraine.This...
EDITOR — In Zimbabwe, the School Feeding Programme (SFP) has been a cornerstone in addressing child malnutrition and enhancing educational outcomes.
Initiated in the early 1990s, the programme provides nutritious meals to students, thereby improving attendance and academic performance.
Over the years, the programme has undergone...
WE, in the village, rely so much on the radio, it authenticates so much for us. The power of broadcasting, particularly radio, in shaping the development agenda of any nation cannot be overstated. In Africa, where oral traditions remain deeply ingrained in society, radio serves...
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa and Arasiah Phiri
THE Afrophobic attitudes in South Africa, often targeting fellow Africans from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and other parts of the continent are schismic.
These actions betray the solidarity that once unified liberation movements against apartheid and colonialism. Zimbabweans and South Africans share...
EDITOR — Social media is all about communicating with each other, sharing ideas, educating each other informally, lightening the everyday burdens by sharing jokes as well as reaching out to others in times of need.
However, social media platforms like WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram...
WE, in the village, appreciate that culture is dynamic, hence it’s no surprise to hear the old man and woman requesting money for data, they are moving with the times.
In today’s fast-evolving world, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is not just a means of communication;...
By Mthokozisi Mabhena
IN the relentless pursuit of economic transformation, an insidious threat silently gnaws away at our progress, threatening to derail the very foundation upon which we seek to build a prosperous nation. It is the unchecked proliferation of fake, mislabelled and smuggled products, an...
By Munyaradzi Munaro
THE words of the late President Robert Mugabe at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) podium continue to resonate with truth and clarity.
In his address, he warned against the return of a ‘biblical giant called Goliath’ who threatens the extinction of...
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
THE Zimbabwe-Cuba solidarity movement unequivocally condemns the United States’ decision to imprison tens of thousands of migrants at the Guantanamo Naval Base.
This move underscores the US government’s inhumane immigration policies and continued violation of Cuba’s sovereignty. This decision reflects the long-standing brutality...
By Prof Artwell Nhemachena
AFRICAN universities are operating in a world that is increasingly becoming xeno- phobic and Afrophobic.
This poses questions about the orientation which the universities should take.
Whereas universities, by their nature, should train for the local and global levels, the increasing xenophobia casts...
EDITOR — The surge in road accidents involving passenger buses on the country’s highways is deeply concerning. What shocks me the most is that the majority of these accidents occur due to human error.
Reckless drivers are costing countless lives on our roads. I am...
