adminLet’s educate our children
The panic and despondency that gripped Zimbabwe when Unicef announced that it was withdrawing its support for the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), a programme which provides educational assistance to 400 000 orphans and under-privileged children, should instruct us to fully take the responsibility of educating our children rather reposing it to foreigners, who sometimes due to the caprices of politics could not be reliable or trustworthy.Editorial cartoons in society
Knowledge Mushohwe
IN the broadest sense, an editorial cartoon is described as consisting of two principal elements, namely graphic art, and commentary. This definition is, however, too broad and encompasses other forms of graphic art, such as comics, and illustrations for advertisements. An editorial cartoon differs from other forms of graphic art because its commentary conveys a distinct editorial message portrayed in a clever or witty manner.
So this is democracy?
STUPID WHITE MEN . . . AND OTHER SORRY EXCUSES FOR THE STATE OF THE NATION! Is a book by American writer Michael Moore that interrogates the excesses of America’s powerful elite. Published in 2001, the book that was almost shelved by publishers who feared a reader backlash on account of the September 11EDITORIAL COMMENT: Sabotage to economy is a criminal offence
The Zimbabwe Energy Workers Union, which represents the rank and file at Zesa, has a serious pay dispute with Zesa.A new virus called greed
Sekai Nzenza
BEFORE independence, on Rhodes and Founders day in early July, my father came back to the village from Salisbury. He brought some groceries and a small bag full of coins to give away to village people.
Stay out of World Heritage Sites!
Imtiaz Muqbil
THE global rush for energy and minerals is likely to tempt many multinational corporations to venture into World Heritage Sites, and a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature warns that they do so at the risk of their reputations and public image.
Homeless couple find £6 300, hand it in to police
A HOMELESS couple who found a rubbish bag filled with £6 300 (US$ 9 764) in stolen cash handed it in to police have been praised for their honesty.Officers were stunned when they were given the money by Rejanel Jesus dos Santos and his partner Sandra Domingues, particularly as the amount would have been enough for them to buy their own home.
Roki and Mampi collaborate
Jonathan MbiriyamvekaHerald Reporter
ZIMBABWEAN urban groover Roki is set to team up with former Big Brother Stargame housemate and Zambian R&B star Mampi in recording a song set for release this year.
Russian zoo puts car in cage
ILLUSTRATING the notion that automobiles are carnivores, the administration of a zoo in the Lipetsk region put a caged car on display next to pumas and iguanas, local media reported.
Budget review deferred
Martin Kadzere
Senior Business Reporter
ANNOUNCEMENT of the Mid-Term Fiscal Policy Review statement, scheduled for tomorrow, has been moved to Wednesday next week, an official has said.
Finance Minister Tendai Biti was expected to announce the much-anticipated statement tomorrow but the ministry was said to be finalising a “few issues”.