Afforestation drive for sustainable tobacco production stepped up
Andrew Mills Correspondent Zimbabweโs agricultural sector is heavily reliant on tobacco, which contributed USD$1,3 billion in exports in 2023, accounting for 18 percent of the nationโs total exports. However, the…
Combating contraband trade key to economic growth
Jimmy Murwira-Herald Correspondent Contraband trade, particularly the proliferation of counterfeit goods, poses a significant threat to Zimbabweโs economy. It hampers local industries, reduces government revenues and jeopardises public safety. Globally,…
Eventful 2024 comes to a close
Isdore Guvammbe-Reflections I recently took a sabbatical back in the village, in the proverbial land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve and indeed it was time to reflect on…
COMMENT: Men too are victims of Gender-Based Violence
THE tragic death of David Mujuru in Bulawayo sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of Gender-Based Violence (GBV): male victimisation. While GBV discussions typically focus on women and girlsโjustifiably so,…
COMMENT: Africans must intensify fight against neo-colonialism
They colonised Africa from the late 1800s and governed with iron fists for a century while looting its resources. With the support of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,…
BICC commended for aligning with Governmentโs development agenda
Blessing Karubwa THE Brethren In Christ Church (BICC) has been praised for aligning with the Second Republicโs philosophy of โleaving no one and no place behindโ by contributing to the…
Biden accused of extending Hunterโs shock pardon to cover his alleged corruption at Burisma in 2014
Stephen M Lepore Critics of Joe Bidenโs shock pardon of his son Hunter have noted a key detail that connects the reprieve to the younger Bidenโs time on the board…
Church, State: A partnership for peace, social progress
Gibson MhakaZimpapers Politics Hub THE relationship between the Church and the State has been a topic of profound significance throughout history, shaping the political, social and religious landscapes of societies…
Editorial Comment: Rise in robbery cases worrying
RELENTLESS increases in robberies from year to year, and the fact that two thirds of these occur in Harare Metropolitan, bids on businesses and households to exercise caution and take…
Social media imperialism and digital colonialism
Nick Mangwana Government Up Close The advent of social media has revolutionised the way we communicate, interact, and share information. However, beneath the veneer of connectivity and global village rhetoric…