Why are the ICJ and ICC cases on Israel and Gaza taking so long?
Dr Melanie O’Brien In September this year, a United Nations-backed independent commission of inquiry released a report concluding Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The report said: “Israeli authorities deliberately…
Transition to sole use of local currency will be cautious, gradual
Dr John Mushayavanhu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation Mission for Zimbabwe, which involved the Fund, as usual, meeting with the Government, the…
POINT BLANK: Russia strongly backs Zim’s bid for BRICS membership
Zimbabwe and Russia have enjoyed cordial diplomatic relations dating back to the liberation struggle. As Harare bids for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the…
Universities can turn AI from a threat to opportunity by teaching critical thinking
Professor Anitia Lubbe Across universities worldwide, a quiet revolution is underway. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, DeepSeek and Gemini are being used to produce essays, summarise…
Breast cancer: A hidden, silent epidemic among Zimbabwean men
Johnson Siamachira Harare, October 6, 2025 (New Ziana) — In a society where masculinity often equates to silence, breast cancer lurks like a hidden enemy among Zimbabwean men as the…
Encounter with the late Brigadier-General Mpandasekwa Mzheri
Brigadier-General (Rtd) Brave Matavire THE late Brigadier-General Mpandasekwa Mzheri known by his pseudonym Khetani Khanye and popularly referred to as “KK”, was born in 1950 in Mberengwa District, Midlands Province,…
Send them to Sizinda! Bestiality: Ritual or moral decay?
Mthokozisi Ncube A DARK cloud has settled over villages and townships across Zimbabwe as shocking cases of men caught bedding goats, donkeys and even chickens continue to rock communities and…
COMMENT: Zimbabwe and South Africa must unite to crush highway banditry
THE Wednesday night armed robbery aboard a Delta bus travelling from Johannesburg to Bulawayo, which claimed the lives of two innocent passengers, is a terrible reminder of the growing threat…
Quantum computing could transform Zimbabwe’s future
Jacqueline Ntaka, Opinion THE digital revolution has already reshaped Zimbabwe, connecting communities and fuelling innovation across sectors. Yet, a new technological frontier is emerging — one that promises to eclipse…











