Zimbabwe Marks 1st Anniversary of Contested General Elections
By Wilis Moyo Today marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s political history, as the country commemorates the first anniversary of its highly contested general elections. Held on 23 August last year, the polls saw a fierce battle between President Emmerson…
RESIDENTS DECRY INEQUITABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION
By Citizens in Action Southern Africa Residents of Hauna Growth Point which is home to more than 10000 households in Ward 31 Mutasa district, Honde Valley are facing a dire water crisis which has worsened due to the prioritization of…
Harare’s Wetland Crisis: A Ticking Time Bomb
By Willie Gwatimba Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city, is facing a looming water crisis that could have devastating consequences for its residents, economy, and environment. The city’s wetlands, which are crucial for water supply and flood control, are under threat from…
The Consequences of Stream Bank Cultivation: A Threat to Zimbabwe’s Environmental Heritage
By Isabel Magoge Stream bank cultivation, the practice of ploughing or cultivating along river banks, has been a contentious issue in Zimbabwe, particularly in wards 26 and 27 of Buhera South. Despite the cultural and spiritual significance of streams and…
Starlink: Zim’s Internet Revolution
The advent of Starlink internet in Zimbabwe marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital journey. With its licensure, every corner of Zimbabwe now has access to high-speed internet, unlocking a plethora of opportunities for economic growth, digital transformation, and…
US Sanctions on Zimbabwe: Unpacking the latest policy shift
The recent Zimbabwe sanctions adjustment order, announced by US President Joe Biden, has left many people perplexed. Amidst the intricacies of international relations and legal jargon, deciphering the true implications of this policy shift can be challenging for the average…
Are the new investment policies under the new dispensation enough to lure the mystical investor?
Investor optimism following the 2017 fall of former President Robert Mugabe has dissipated as the new dispensation has been slow to follow through on its promises to reform and improve the business environment. The economy has suffered hyperinflation and contracted…
The 1 trillion dollar 2022 National Budget:
By Dr Tapiwa G. Mashakada, PhD There can be no doubt, that the 2022 budget is juxtaposed against so many odds which include but are not limited to price and Exchange rate stability, new COVID-19 variant shocks and possible…
Rural Young Women Plunge Into Poverty Due To Poor Land Policies
The country has joined the rest of the world in observing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a focus to eliminate violence against women and girls. However, young women are being sidelined by the current land tenure…
MDC blew an opportunity, they don’t deserve another chance.
Political analyst Wilbert Mukori says the country’s biggest opposition party MDC doesn’t deserve another chance for dialogue as they slept on duty during the government of national unity (GNU). The government of national unity formed by Zanu PF, MDC-T and MDC-N,…