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DRC: Time for African solutions to African problems

ONGOING efforts by SADC and the East African Commission (EAC) to end the seemingly never ending conflict in the DRC are not only driven by the desire to bring unity, peace and development to the war-torn country and the rest of the African continent,...

Mind your own business,Mr Trump

VOCIFEROUS threats by US President Donald Trump against South Africa over its decision to embark on land reform once again bring to the fore why Africa’s struggle for freedom can only reach full cycle when its people successfully man- age to dislodge imperialism and...

Answering the call for beds in rehab centres

WE, in the village, have an unstated but deeply entrenched principle of ubuntu — “I am because we are.” It is a concept that underscores the interconnectedness of our humanity and the belief that collective well-being is a shared responsibility. When the Government recently...

Our education, our pride.

By Fungai B Mutizwa ZIMBABWE’S Vision 2030, the drive to transition into an upper-middle-income economy, is progressing well and the role of education should not be underestimated in the grand scheme of things. Education is not just a lever for personal upliftment; it is...

The importance of time keeping …adhering to timelines critical for achieving Vision 2030

By Mthokozisi Mabhena TIME is one of the most valuable resources available to humankind. Unlike other resources, time cannot be recovered or replenished once it is lost. The wise management of time is crucial, especially in the context where national aspirations like Vision 2030 come...

Madora/Macimbi: Southern Africa’s ‘almost forgotten’ delicacy

By Simon Ngena IN Zimbabwe and other SADC countries, the practice of consuming insects not only plays a traditional role in nutritious diets but also serves as a profi table business, benefi ting rural communities and improving livelihoods. One of the most popular edible...

Why it’s important to choose a registered school

By Fungai B Mutizwa As parents, our primary responsibility is to safeguard the well-being and future of our children. We invest in their education, guide them in their development and hope to provide them with opportunities that will enable them to succeed in life. One...

Unity, freedom and peace … the foundations of Vision 2030

By Mthokozizi mabhena AS Zimbabwe moves forward in its pursuit of Vision 2030 our goal of becoming an upper-middle-income economy, there is much to celebrate and protect. Chief among our blessings are the peace, freedom and unity that prevail in our nation today. These hard-won...

Reviving Zimbabwe’s iron and steel industry …a giant step towards sustainable national and regional economic growth

WE, in the village, always keep a finger on the nation’s economic pulse. Thus, we see the revival of Zimbabwe’s iron and steel industry as something that will signifi cantly transform not only the country’s economy but also the broader regional and continental economies....

Torching of Salisbury fuel tanks: The untold story

THIS week, in Zimbabwe’s history, marks the 46th anniversary of the torching of the Rhodesian Salisbury fuel depot by ZANLA commandos on 11 December 1978. A lightning strike that came completely out of the blue, the ZANLA knock on the very doors of...

Chitepo School: Liberating the mind, the spirit and the nation

By Mthokozisi Mabhena MY journey to the Chitepo School of Ideology was not just a physical voyage but a deeply spiritual and intellectual pilgrimage, one that I confidently say has forever transformed my outlook on life, our country and its aspirations. Like many, I...

Rhodies murdered my grandfather in Honde Valley.

THE brutal murder of my grandfather, Nhamo Kufakwatenzi, by Rhodesian soldiers who terrorised villagers in Mutsamba, Honde Valley, in Chief Ngwende’s area and the impact of political orientation aired on Radio Maputo led me to join the armed liberation struggle at the tender...

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