Editorial Comment: Councils must enforce building standards
COMMISSIONING 220 flats and houses for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces this week, President Mnangagwa called for a determined effort to provide decent housing for all Zimbabweans and made it clear…
SWAPO gets fresh mandate in Namibia
“I am saying to you, we are going to do what we have told you. Thank you for your trust and confidence in us.” These were the words of the…
Afforestation drive for sustainable tobacco production stepped up
Andrew Mills Correspondent Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is heavily reliant on tobacco, which contributed USD$1,3 billion in exports in 2023, accounting for 18 percent of the nation’s total exports. However, the…
Combating contraband trade key to economic growth
Jimmy Murwira-Herald Correspondent Contraband trade, particularly the proliferation of counterfeit goods, poses a significant threat to Zimbabwe’s economy. It hampers local industries, reduces government revenues and jeopardises public safety. Globally,…
Eventful 2024 comes to a close
Isdore Guvammbe-Reflections I recently took a sabbatical back in the village, in the proverbial land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve and indeed it was time to reflect on…
COMMENT: Africans must intensify fight against neo-colonialism
They colonised Africa from the late 1800s and governed with iron fists for a century while looting its resources. With the support of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,…
COMMENT: Men too are victims of Gender-Based Violence
THE tragic death of David Mujuru in Bulawayo sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of Gender-Based Violence (GBV): male victimisation. While GBV discussions typically focus on women and girls—justifiably so,…
BICC commended for aligning with Government’s development agenda
Blessing Karubwa THE Brethren In Christ Church (BICC) has been praised for aligning with the Second Republic’s philosophy of “leaving no one and no place behind” by contributing to the…
Biden accused of extending Hunter’s shock pardon to cover his alleged corruption at Burisma in 2014
Stephen M Lepore Critics of Joe Biden’s shock pardon of his son Hunter have noted a key detail that connects the reprieve to the younger Biden’s time on the board…
Church, State: A partnership for peace, social progress
Gibson MhakaZimpapers Politics Hub THE relationship between the Church and the State has been a topic of profound significance throughout history, shaping the political, social and religious landscapes of societies…