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Zim@45: A journey of pride, progress and self-determination

TODAY we celebrate our Independence Day in Nembudziya, Gokwe.  What was once a tradition confined to the capital has now become a truly national event, one that reaches into the soul of our provinces, our people and our promise. From the first decentralised celebration at Barbourfields Stadium in...

Independence and the spirit ofa nation

THIS year, Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence Day celebrations coincidewith the Easter holiday, a rare alignment that adds a reflective layer toa moment already steeped in meaning. But while the spiritual resonanceof Easter is noted, it must not overshadow the profound national significanceof April 18. Independence...

My journey with Alexander Kanengoni …a comrade, friend, mentor

I DID NOT know much about The Patriot newspaper when I fi rst encountered it. I would spot it at newspaper stands but never took the time to understand what it was all about. That all changed one day in Kwekwe when Mrs P....

Road carnage: Is Zim doing enough to maximise the ‘golden hour’?

By Elizabeth Sitotombe IN recent months, Zimbabwe has witnessed a disturbing surge in road accidents and other emergencies. The frequency of these tragedies underscores a pressing need for improved emergency response systems. Amid the chaos, medical experts continue to stress the life-or-death importance of...

SADC Liberation Day: Are we there yet?

THE Southern Africa Liberation Day commemorations that were held on Sunday present the region with yet another opportunity to refl ect on the direction it has taken in fulfi lling the numerous objectives of its various liberation struggles as well as the prospects that...

Economic liberation as vital as Political independence

CHAIRMAN Herbert Chitepo’s prophetic and unwavering declaration in Australia on July 17 1973, that Zimbabwe’s war of liberation was not only against racism but also a fierce struggle against imperialistic exploitation remains profoundly relevant today. His words illuminate many of Zimbabwe’s economic...

Zim, Russia up tempo in sanctions fight

THE signing between Zimbabwe and Russia,on Thursday last week, of a joint declarationto counter the devastating effectsof illegal economic sanctions presents theinternational downtrodden the platformto counter global superpowers bent onmaintaining a unipolar world.The joint declaration, signed by thetwo countries’ respective Foreign AffairsMinisters in Moscow,...

Trump-Zelenskyy fallout: No free lunch in this world

THE ugly war of words that erupted at the Oval Office between US President Donald Trump and and his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday last week, over the ‘best’ approach to end the war in Ukraine presents the world with a chilling glimpse...

No woman should die giving life

BRINGING a child into the world should be a moment of joy, hope and new beginnings. Yet, for too many women in Zimbabwe, it is a moment of danger that often ends in loss of life.  Recent statistics from the Ministry of Health and Child Care are sobering:...

A market of broken promises

THE newly constructed Mbare Musika market is supposed to be a project signifying progress, an opportunity to modernise vending in Harare’s oldest trading hub. Instead, it seems it will become yet another monument to broken promises, bureaucratic inefficiency and missed opportunities. When the devastating fire swept...

Safeguarding our heritage … as calls mount for repatriation of ‘trophies’

By Vimbai Malinganiza ZIMBABWE, a country with a rich and complex history, finds itself at a critical juncture when it comes to preserving its cultural heritage.  The nation is home to some of Africa’s most significant historical sites, revered figures, and a resilient spirit forged through...

Backyard schools: Challenges and the way forward

By Vimbai Malinganiza THE  growing number of unregistered schools has become a thorn in the flesh for Zimbabwe's education system. These schools, often operating illegally or without accreditation, have mushroomed in both urban and rural areas, especially in the wake of a ballooning population. While they may...

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