Why traditional leaders are upset with SA men adopting their wives’ surnames
Professor Anthony Diala A RECENT unanimous South African Constitutional Court ruling has sparked fierce controversy by affirming the right of men to adopt their wives’ surnames if they wish to.…
Zim’s energy future lies in renewables
Dr John Laisani Zimbabwe’s energy landscape stands at a critical crossroads. For years, the country has grappled with chronic electricity shortages, erratic supply from ageing fossil-fuel plants and climate-induced droughts…
A regular fighting force was needed to defend liberated zones
CDE CHARLES MAKHUYA, who used the nom de guerre Njabulo Moyo during the liberation struggle, concludes his account by giving our Society Editor PRINCE MUSHAWEVATO an overview of military training…
WATCH: Mkushi massacre survivor and captive recounts horror of 1978 attack
ON 19 October 1978, Rhodesian forces launched a deadly aerial and ground assault on Mkushi Camp, a facility for ZPRA female combatants, resulting in the death of hundreds of women…
Zimbabwe poised to be net food exporter
The agriculture sector has undergone remarkable transformation under the Second Republic, emerging as one of the top-performing pillars of the economy and a key driver of Zimbabwe’s economic recovery. Our…
Trump orders Israel to ‘immediately’ stop bombing Gaza
Donald Trump ordered Israel to “immediately” stop bombing Gaza as he welcomed Hamas’ partial acceptance of his ultimatum to end the nearly two-year war. Hamas has agreed to release all…
China’s relentless modernisation push: Crucial lessons for Zim
Kuda Bwititi in Beijing As the People’s Republic of China celebrated its 76th anniversary on Wednesday, Zimbabwe’s embassy in Beijing held an event to commemorate the day. It is estimated…
Pearl millet biofortification: A sustainable solution to micronutrient malnutrition in dry areas of Zim
Albert Tsindi, Angeline Mujeyi and Martin Moyo Zimbabwe, like many other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, faces significant challenges related to micronutrient malnutrition. According to Unicef, the prevalence of Iron deficiency…
Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as cases increase
Johnson Siamachira AS the sun sets over the lush landscapes of Zimbabwe, the air thickens with humidity and the unmistakable buzz of mosquitoes, amid reports that this year the country…
Private sector linkages a ‘game changer’ for irrigation farmers. . . Guaranteed markets, higher incomes beckon
Gibson Mhaka, Senior Features Writer IT is a sunny afternoon at Midlo Irrigation Scheme in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province. Farmers are sitting under a shed, looking out at their…











