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‘Summit of the Future’ null without addressing sins of the past

By Professor Artwell Nhemachena IT is simplistic to assume that a world in which some are dispossessed and exploited by others can have a common future.This cannot happen in the absence of redress and abatement of the vices which have sadly become so normalised that...

Understanding the politics, spiritual connection in Zim

By Kudzai Madara  ZIMBABWEAN politics is an extraordinary confluence of historical, cultural and spiritual elements that have coalesced into a distinctive political atmosphere.At the heart of this confluence is spirituality, a potent and pervasive force that has shaped the political landscape from the First Chimurenga,...

China bolsters shared future with Zim, Africa

THE elevation of bilateral ties between China and Africa to strategic relations is a significant step towards the globe’s advancement of the long-desired multipolar world.The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing culminated in Zimbabwe signing 17 MoUs with the Asian economic powerhouse.The...

Munhumutapa’s enduring legacy

THE inaugural Munhumutapa Day commemorations in Masvingo, on Sunday 15 September 2024, are yet another testimony that the country’s enduring history is key in transforming the country’s economic development trajectory. The Munhumutapa Empire has a solid footprint in African history and has been key in...

Fortress Russia’: Some valuable lessons for Africa

By Professor Artwell Nhemachena THE decolonisation of Africa cannot be achieved through the teaching and application of conventional Western economics on the continent. Rather, what is needed is strategic economics which put primacy on strategically positioning Africa for decolonisation. By this I mean the strategic positioning...

Harare traffic nightmare set to end. . . as Masvingo-Glen Noarah Loop Road Opens

By Kundai Marunya CONGESTION on the roads leading to and from Harare’s CBD could soon be a thing of the past if the Second Republic continues with its road rehabilitation and expansion drive. Plans to bring back the shine to the capital city have been gaining...

Vehicle number plates: From import dependence to innovation

ON the grounds of the University of Zimbabwe, something revolutionary is happening.  In what was once a mining hall and now a repurposed space echoes the sound of progress — a uniquely Zimbabwean story of innovation, empowerment and self-sufficiency. They are subtle yet ground-breaking moments when a nation, often perceived as limited...

Digitisation key to achieving Vision 2030

By Vimbai Malinganiza DIGITAL technology advancement has proven to help enhance economic growth and development in several countries globally. Zimbabwe, as it strives towards achieving Vision 2030 under the astute leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the chairman of SADC, is investing millions...

Israel blocks polio vaccination in Gaza

ISRAEL has blocked the distribution of crucial polio vaccines in the Gaza Strip, stopping vehicles carrying medication from entering the war-torn encla‑ve. The vaccination campaign, launched by the Gaza Health Ministry two weeks ago, targeting children under 10 years of age is yet to reach...

Human-wildlife conflict: Whither Zimbabwe?

By Simon Ngena IN a recent tragic incident a Hwange woman — Loveness Ncube — was trampled by an elephant while collecting charcoal at a dumpsite. The severity of her injuries required immediate medical attention, but her struggle to secure funds for an ambulance...

Outrage over under-age drinking

By Kundai Marunya THERE is growing public concern over increasing cases of under-age drinking in the country, with the most recent incident involving 13 minors who were apprehended at a birthday party by the police in Gokwe. The incident which occurred in Musauki Village, under Chief...

Harare loses its Sunshine City status …as vendors take over streets 

By Kundai Marunya ONCE upon a time if one wanted to buy fresh produce, the go-to place was Mbare Musika, Market Square or Machipisa Shopping Centre. And if you wanted to buy mazitye or second-hand clothes, Mupedzanhamo was the designated port of call. Not any more. Now,...

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