The Rather Big Matter of the State Medical Doctors Strike and our Profit Driven Medical Industrial Complex
By Takura Zhangazha* Medical doctors at government hospitals last week announced that they would embark onan indefinite strike on Monday 27 October. This, after their demands for a review of their salaries and working conditions have not received what they consider…
Mujuru paying for openly showing her Presidential ambitions
Marlvern Mkudu The recent events within ZANU PF around succession have been confusing to many people. Until the First lady announced her entry into politics the faction headed by Vice President Mujuru looked set to sweep to victory at congress….
Econet Launches Customer Services Charter
By Prince Njagu Econet Wireless Zimbabwe recently launched its Customer Services Charter in the capital city of Harare. “It’s only natural to always try and meet the needs of the customers…if you want to be great in business you have…
Headmaster bars Grade 7 pupils from examinations
Linda Mujuru Vungu- Aspiring Grade seven candidates at Mnyamana Primary School were left counting wasted effort after the school headmaster barred them from sitting for their final examinations, in a development that riled the emotions of parents and other stakeholders….
Corruption Responsible for Infrastructure Dilapidation: Analysts
By Prince Njagu Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAF) held their annual conference last week at the Meikles Hotel in Harare. The Conference was entitled “Zimbabwe Going Forward: Opportunities and Constraints?” which focused on…
Lack of Leadership Affecting Gender Equity in the Media: Expert
By Byron Mutingwende A plethora of challenges continues to hinder the efforts aimed at enhancing the fair and balanced portrayal of women in the media, a development that calls for introspection and new strategies among the practitioners. Speaking during a…
‘Resistance is Futile?’ Zimbabwe’s New Age of Tokenism.
By Takura Zhangazha* The ‘extractive’ approach of the Zimbabwean government towards its citizens has never been more glaring. From the increases in toll gates, through to the further taxation of vendors and continued eviction of new farmers for grand projects…
Honde Valley Residents Facing Energy Crises Resort to Poaching Firewood from Forestry
By Philemon Jambaya ZIMBABWE has an estimated 60 percent of its population residing in the rural areas who due to unavailability of electricity and other alternatives source of energy have to resort to primitive energy sources such as firewood. But with the…
‘Green Tourism’ A Key New Concept at Zim Tourism Expo
By Prince Njagu The 2014 edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani tourism expo has gone to the next level in its quest to become ‘Africa’s Premier Business Exchange’ forum after successfully conducting a green tourism workshop on Friday that educated delegates attending the…
Chloride Zimbabwe Launches New Solar Battery
By Byron Mutingwende Amalgamated Regional Trade (ART) subsidiary Chloride Zimbabwe has launched a new solar battery under Exide that is set to meet the energy needs of its different customers in rural, urban, small and big businesses. Officiating at the…