Residents call for the realignment of the country’s laws
By Mlondolozi Ndlovu Residents in Harare have pleaded with the government to expeditiously complete the realignment of the country’s laws with the new constitution in order to avoid discord that exists between the previous laws and the current constitution. This…
Time for Zim’s civil society to go back to the basics
By Blessing Vava The defeat of the opposition in the June 2013 elections was a huge setback in the struggle for democratic change in Zimbabwe. The result not only left the opposition in disarray, but led to another split which…
Newly formed party to overthrow dictatorship and bring democracy
BY BYRON MUTINGWENDE A newly formed political party – Zimbabwe People’s Front (ZPFP) has said it is committed to the country’s total transformation and the removal of the dictatorial ZANU PF-led government and its policies. Speaking during the party’s launch…
Home seekers shun formal housing schemes for bogus cooperatives
Staff reporter Last week Budiriro residents woke up to the realisty of having their homes razed to the ground by the Harare Municipality. It was a sad sight for those who witnessed this inhumane episode. Residents groups managed to get…
Mapping Zimbabwe’s middle class
Editorial Comment The ruinous policies of the ruling paty have almost resulted in the complete disappearance of the middle class in the country.Distinct new classes of rich and poor have emerged in the country. Middle class plays an important role…
Epworth Residents cry foul over government’s neglect
Sineke Sibanda EPWORTH residents on Thursday bemoaned the government’s neglect over an influx of land barons and corrupt councilors in the area who are parceling out land for personal gain. Speaking on an interview with the ZimSentinel, Epworth Residents Development…
MDC Renewal to unveil new name
Mlondolozi Ndlovu The Movement for Democratic Change splinter group which calls itself the MDC Renewal will soon unveil its new name at the party’s National Convention. Speaking at a press conference organized by this party the Spokesperson Jacob Mafume said…
Politicians behind the failure of Local authorities
Mlondolozi Ndlovu Political parties are behind the failure of performance in the country’s capital members of Residents associations have said. Speaking at a roundtable discussion hosted by the Media Centre on Thursday Chitungwiza Residents Association’s leader Marvelous Khumalo and Combined…
Media critical in the fight against cancer
Mlondolozi Ndlovu The media plays a critical role in the county’s fight against the cancer epidemic and hence must be incorporated in all the strategies by health stakeholders a senior official has said. Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health…
Role of art in politics
By Staff Reporter Imagine in 1973 if Safirio Madzikatire had performed at a state function presided over by then Prime Minister Ian Douglass Smith or worse still Hugh Masekela had made john Vorster a guest of honour at the launch…