Pessimistic Zim and the Search for A Silver Lining
By Takura Zhangazha^ The Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI)* this week published its latest Afrobarometer report for Zimbabwe. This November 2014 opinion survey found that 63%of adult Zimbabweans have a pessimistic view about the direction in which the country is…
Will the MDCs contest in the looming by-elections?
When the Morgan Tsvangirai led MDC-T first attempted to have Mps that had broken ranks with the party recalled in parliament, they met resistance as the Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda said only the courts could settle the dispute. Tendai…
Govt to import enough grain from neighboring Zambia.
Nyasha N Mukapiko Zimbabwe requires 2 million tonnes of maize every year for an estimated 13 million population. Last year the country managed to harvest 1,43 million tones of maize but this year it is likely to face severe food…
Doctors to engage government over contracts
Nyaradzai Gogo Doctors have rejected government’s new offer of contracts, describing them as ”íllegal poorly drafted’ the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) said on Wednesday. Industry regulator, the Health Services Board (HSB), recently announced regulation that tie down all new…
Who is the most accessible government minister?
One of the critical elements of effective service delivery, accountability and transparency is the level at which key government officers are accessible to the general public and media to answer questions on public policy. The media acts as the bridge…
Women politicians urged to be more visible
Natasha Justin The political ground in Zimbabwe is still male dominated even though the new constitution appears to have taken steps to ensuring gender parity and key decision-making positions including politics, there are still many challenges inhibiting women participation. The…
Smallholder farmers to enjoy increased access to seed varieties
By Byron Mutingwende Sub-Saharan African smallholder farmers will have access to more seed varieties to boost food crops production following the launch of The African Seed Access Index (TASAI). TASAI is the first ever initiative dedicated solely to monitoring the…
Dzamara Family addresses the media
Nyaradzai Gogo The family of Itai Dzamara has said it is ”tormented” by the disappearance of the human rights activist, but remains hopeful the father of two will return home unharmed. Dzamara reportedly went missing on March 9 after visiting…
The Paradox of vending in Zimbabwe: Analysis
Analysis The issue of vendors has sucked in many politicians including the Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko and Local Government Minister Ignatius Chombo ordering that vendors be removed from the streets of Harare. The matter has been reduced to issues of…
Parliament’s Undemocratic Game of Musical Chairs
By Takura Zhangazha There is a game of musical chairs currently going on in our Parliament. Using Section 129 (1k) of the new constitution, political parties that have split or are in the throes of factional fights have decided to…