WE, in the village, appreciate that culture is dynamic, hence it’s no surprise to hear the old man and woman requesting money for data, they are moving with the times.
In today’s fast-evolving world, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is not just a means of communication;...
By Mthokozisi Mabhena
IN the relentless pursuit of economic transformation, an insidious threat silently gnaws away at our progress, threatening to derail the very foundation upon which we seek to build a prosperous nation. It is the unchecked proliferation of fake, mislabelled and smuggled products, an...
By Munyaradzi Munaro
THE words of the late President Robert Mugabe at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) podium continue to resonate with truth and clarity.
In his address, he warned against the return of a ‘biblical giant called Goliath’ who threatens the extinction of...
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
THE Zimbabwe-Cuba solidarity movement unequivocally condemns the United States’ decision to imprison tens of thousands of migrants at the Guantanamo Naval Base.
This move underscores the US government’s inhumane immigration policies and continued violation of Cuba’s sovereignty. This decision reflects the long-standing brutality...
By Prof Artwell Nhemachena
AFRICAN universities are operating in a world that is increasingly becoming xeno- phobic and Afrophobic.
This poses questions about the orientation which the universities should take.
Whereas universities, by their nature, should train for the local and global levels, the increasing xenophobia casts...
EDITOR — The surge in road accidents involving passenger buses on the country’s highways is deeply concerning. What shocks me the most is that the majority of these accidents occur due to human error.
Reckless drivers are costing countless lives on our roads. I am...
WE, in the village, place great value on our youth, as they have the energy and zeal to deliver on all fronts.
The youth are the fire in the furnace of progress, the pulse of every nation, the dreamers who dare to shape destiny. As we celebrate...
Fungai B. Mutizwa
THE recent promulgation of Statutory Instrument (SI) 13 of 2025 marks a watershed moment in the ongoing efforts to create an inclusive and equitable education system in our country. As an educationist deeply invested in the advancement of learning opportunities for all...
By Mthokozisi Mabhena
THE Government’s push for the formalisation of the informal sector is a most welcome and long-overdue development. In an economy where the informal sector plays a pivotal role in employment creation and economic growth, integrating this segment into the mainstream economy is a...
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
ZIMBABWE’S history is deeply intertwined with the transformative power of arts and humanities.
From the liberation struggle to post-independence nation-building, disciplines such as history, literature and philosophy have shaped the country’s identity and ethos.
Yet, in recent years, there has been a worrying...
By Prof Artwell Nhemachena
RECENTLY, Burkinabe President Ibrahim Traore prohibited the exportation of Burkina Faso minerals in their raw state – arguing there must be beneficiation within Burkina Faso first.
Of course, several other African leaders and regional organisations, including the SADC, have recently stressed the...
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa
ACADEMIC freedom, a principle celebrated in global academic circles, promises scholars the liberty to teach, research and publish without interference or reprisal.
However, its origins and implementation reflect a Eurocentric framework, often serving the interests of hegemonic powers. For Africa, still recovering...
