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Let's embrace peace for economic development

Economic development is a process in which a nation is improving its economic, political and social sectors for the well-being of its people whilst peace can be defined as freedom from any form of disturbance. Hence, peace is synonymous wi…

Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 17:41hrs | 13 | by Chido Chikuni

Government values women through empowerment

As the world celebrates International Women's Day on 8 March 2019, it is imperative to note that the Government of Zimbabwe has been playing a critical role in empowering its women from all the different sectors of the economy.Women empowe…

Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 22:23hrs | 522 | by Chido Chikuni

Economic sanctions against Zimbabwe must be lifted

The opposition parties in Zimbabwe, MDC in particular, civil society organisations and other Government detractors have been unreasonably claiming that there are no sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United Kingdom, the European Union, t…

Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:20hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Economic sanctions against Zimbabwe must be lifted

The opposition parties in Zimbabwe, MDC in particular, civil society organisations and other Government detractors have been unreasonably claiming that there are no sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United Kingdom, the European Union, t…

Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 11:37hrs | 3 | by Chido Chikuni

Public officials should fight corruption

Corruption can be defined as the misuse of public power for private benefit, involving underhand deals such as misappropriate of public funds.The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has vowed to take a stringent measures against corruption …

Published: 18 May 2018 at 16:02hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Residents should heed President Mnangagwa's call

Both commercial and domestic users of electricity owing the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) large amounts of money should heed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's call to pay for electricity bills in order for the power utility com…

Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 12:11hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Direct Foreign Investment key to economic development

In its efforts to revitalize the economy, Government should consider prioritizing Foreign Direct Investment as the basis of restoring the ailing economy in the best possible shortest period of time.Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can be vi…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 14:22hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

All imported goods should be thoroughly screened

Government should be encouraged to carefully inspect and examine the standard of all imported products to ensure their safety before they reach their final consumers. An online media website, The Namibian recently revealed that N$20 millio…

Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 07:37hrs | 6 | by Chido Chikuni

Zimbabwe has recorded greatest achievements in health sector

Since attainment of independence in 1980, Zimbabwe is one of the African countries that have tremendously made great strides in reforming its healthy sector.During the colonial era, there was uneven distribution of health care services in …

Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 15:33hrs | 5 | by Chido Chikuni

Government should be commended for paying Eskom

I would like to applaud Government, through its parastatal Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority, (ZESA), Holdings for their continuous efforts to reduce the arrears owed to Eskom, a South African power utility company.It is pleasing that …

Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 09:22hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Time we name, shame authors of price hikes

It is high time consumers come out in defence of their rights as they name and shame unscrupulous businesses in the wake of the recent price hikes that President Robert Mugabe has described as acts of sabotage. It is disheartening to note …

Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Time we name and shame authors of price hikes

It is high time that consumers come out in defense of their rights as they name and shame unscrupulous business in the wake of the recent price hikes, that President Robert Mugabe has described as acts of sabotage.It is disheartening to no…

Published: 26 Sep 2017 at 15:52hrs | 3 | by Chido Chikuni

President Mugabe, a champion of human rights

President Robert Mugabe has always been a champion of human rights and democracy despite his detractors professing ignorance to this fact.Reports from some sections of the media have it that United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean womenâ€™s rights…

Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 16:14hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Rural electrification, the way to go

Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Power Development should be applauded for its Rural Energy Master Plan (REMP) project of electrifying rural areas nationwide.This constructive move was recently announced by Energy and Power D…

Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 17:36hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Turning around the economy through national monuments

Efforts by the Zimbabwe National Museums and Monuments (ZNMM) to refurbish the Kopje hill must be highly praised. The Kopje monument has been lying idle for almost two years after the MDC-T led Harare city council failed to properly mainta…

Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:19hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Technology is a necessity in today's farming

Farmers should heed Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Mechanisation (Cropping) Cde Davis Marapira's advice of embracing technology in their farming activities. Use of technology has got many advantages of in agriculture which includes expedi…

Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 13:47hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Pseudo churches, shame on you!

Churches should be real churches and stick to the mandate of their business. It really boggles the mind how some pseudo churches under the banner, Zimbabwe Divine Destiny (ZDD), immorally calls for an unconstitutionally removal of Head of …

Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 14:34hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Tsvangirai: Big man small brain

While every Zimbabwean is putting efforts to revive the economy, it is disheartening that a grown up man who has ambitions of being the leader of this country is busy inciting citizens to demonstrate against those key measures which among …

Published: 18 May 2016 at 09:31hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Government values citizen's rights

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are considered entitled to. These rights include right to education, shelter, food, freedom of expression and movement among others. It is disgraceful that some human …

Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 09:50hrs | 2 | by Chido Chikuni

MDC-T will rule when two Sundays meet

Recent claims by former ZANU-PF Hurungwe West legislature Temba Mliswa that MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai will win the 2018 harmonized elections depicts how foolish and myopic this man is.After he was purged from the ruling party, Mliswa …

Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 10:57hrs | 3 | by Chido Chikuni

US agenda exposed

It is actually a shame how the US are continuing to worsen the development of Zimbabwean economy through their illegal sanctions. Economic sanctions were imposed on Zimbabwe in 2003 after the US government falsely accused some of the count…

Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 13:45hrs | 2 | by Chido Chikuni

There is nothing impressive in Mujuru's entry into politics

The press conference that was recently held by the former Vice President Joice Mujuru in Harare was over exaggerated by some sections of the media that described it as grand entry into the political field.This week, the private media had s…

Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 14:07hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

21st February Movement worth celebrating

21st of February 2016, marked the 92nd birthday of President Robert Mugabe. It is pleasing to note that every additional year afforded to the President by the Almighty, means an added year of wisdom and wise leadership from him.21st Februa…

Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 09:38hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

1987 Unity Accord was an ideal union

The recent false claim by Andrew Nyati, a ZAPU secretary for mobilization and organization that the 1987 Unity Accord was a mistake should not be given an ear as it depicts the level of political mediocrity that the man has.Unity Accord wa…

Published: 08 Feb 2016 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

ZERA should revise its pricing and regulatory structure

It really boggles the mind how the MDC-T constantly finger points at the ruling Zanu PF government in a bid to tarnish its good image with wild accusations.  Tsvangirai's MDC has been recently accusing the ruling party, ZANU-PF saying…

Published: 01 Feb 2016 at 19:17hrs | 2 | by Chido Chikuni

Zim poised for economic growth in 2016

To say 'Zimbabwe is in dire straits' is an insult to the Government which is making tangible efforts on a daily basis to resuscitate the economy. The period of economic hardships that the country is currently experiencing is a phase that w…

Published: 26 Jan 2016 at 09:35hrs | 2 | by Chido Chikuni

Incompetent councillors should be shown the exit door

City councils play a pivotal role in the day to day livelihood of the ordinary citizens in any given nation. In urban areas, the services that are offered by municipalities are much needed as they contribute more towards a healthy environm…

Published: 20 Jan 2016 at 13:13hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Industrial action is not a solution

The move by the Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) to urge its members to engage in a go-slow beginning this week as a way of pushing government to improve their working conditions through, amongst other things reducing last mo…

Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 11:42hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Prophets of doom should not be tolerated

As we begin the New Year, a lot of prophesies are being proffered by prophets from both local and regional, bringing into question some of these predictions as people are grappling with the proliferation of these false prophets. It is a sh…

Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 09:29hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Zimbabwe poised for economic growth

The recent statement by Industry and Commerce Minister, Mike Bimha that a South African company Willoton Group will spend at least $USD 40million to set a consumer goods plant in Mutare is a noble idea that must be commended.Foreign invest…

Published: 30 Dec 2015 at 11:33hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

China's $60 Billion pledge to Africa commendable

The recent visit to Africa by Chinese President, Xi Jinping must be commended as it brings positive light to most African countries that had been battling over years, trying to recover their ailing economies. The coming of President Xi's t…

Published: 09 Dec 2015 at 12:43hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

2016 Economic Growth possible

Zimbabwe is able to resuscitate its economy in the coming year. It is worrisome that analysts were denouncing the 2.7 percent economic growth that came out in the budget strategy paper that was prepared by the Treasury.There are a number o…

Published: 27 Nov 2015 at 11:12hrs | 2 | by Chido Chikuni

Political parties should shun violence

Political parties across the nation should be encouraged to turn away from violence.Violence can be defined as the unlawful and unauthorized use of force to effect decisions against the will or desires of other people in a society.When tal…

Published: 19 Nov 2015 at 14:28hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Zimsec should plug off exam leakages

The issue of exam leakages is a national interest which I feel the Government should quickly address for us parents to avoid loss of confidence that we have in Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) and most schools across the natio…

Published: 06 Nov 2015 at 07:45hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Inject more bond coins please

As the South African Rand continues to lose value by each day, it is now worrisome that some business people, shop owners and transport operators are not accepting rands from their clients citing a number of challenges which among them low…

Published: 29 Oct 2015 at 16:57hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Reviving the industrial sector, key to economic growth

Increasing capacity utilization of local industries is clearly a very important move that the country should undertake to boost the economy. It is pleasing and encouraging that Industry and Commerce Minister, Mike Bimha, recently noted tha…

Published: 21 Oct 2015 at 10:22hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Cotton is an essential cash crop

In his State of the Nation address, President Mugabe, mentioned that there is really need to consider revitalizing the agricultural sector and the agro-processing industries as a major strategy of reviving the economy.Normally cash crop fa…

Published: 08 Oct 2015 at 18:20hrs | 5 | by Chido Chikuni

NGOs must stick to their mandate

It is indeed heartening that the newly appointed Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition director, Dr Philan Zamchiya has seen the light and made a reversal on the stance of regime change that his Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) has been pursuing…

Published: 25 Aug 2015 at 09:52hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Ripple effects of employment dismissals

The ongoing retrenchments of employees from different companies have raised eyebrows in economic, cultural and social circles. The unemployment rate has gone up due to the recent 17 July Supreme Court ruling under common law which says emp…

Published: 17 Aug 2015 at 20:37hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Minister Kasukuwere setting the pace

The recent dismissal from work of two Gweru councilors, Albert Chirau (Ward 11) and Moses Marecha (Ward 5) by Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister, Saviour Kasukuwere, is a positive move which must be applauded.It i…

Published: 12 Aug 2015 at 12:55hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Bhasikiti should never miss a chance to shut up

The recent claims by former Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Kudakwashe Bhasikiti that ZANU-PF is a 'wicked regime' should not be tolerated but should be totally dismissed with contempt.Bhasikiti, who is a political rejec…

Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 12:03hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Zimbabwe is able to resuscitate its economy

Zimbabwe will soon witness economic resuscitation in most of its manufacturing industries as the Government is tirelessly working toward a positive massive reform process. This constructive move was recently announced by Vice President Emm…

Published: 17 Jul 2015 at 10:34hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Open letter to Tendai Biti

Dear TendaiI hope that this letter will reach you whilst you in good health so that you will read and understand this important advice. Anger and disappointment have stimulated me into writing this letter to you Tendai. My emotions have be…

Published: 08 Jul 2015 at 17:02hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

ZANU-PF is the people's choice

The recent claim by a local think tank, Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI), that Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), together with the state security agents assists the ruling party, ZANU-PF,  in rigging elections does not hold any w…

Published: 27 Jun 2015 at 06:08hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Obert Gutu must be daydreaming

The recent nonsensical and false utterances by MDC-T spokesperson, Obert Gutu, that there is infighting in the ruling party, ZANU-PF, must not be tolerated at all, but must be considered as a joke.Honestly, Gutu must be day dreaming. The m…

Published: 18 Jun 2015 at 13:37hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Morgan Tsvangirai, a real failure

No! No! No, Tsvangirai should not have done that! What was the purpose of distributing flyers on an election date? Was this campaigning or what? It is worrisome that a political party leader like Tsvangirai violates constitutional rights. …

Published: 12 Jun 2015 at 16:10hrs | 1 | by Chido Chikuni

Zanu-PF is not afraid of anyone

I could not believe it when I read an article in one of the local dailies where Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa is alleged of sending emissaries to persuade former Zanu-PF Hurungwe West Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa, to withdraw his…

Published: 29 May 2015 at 13:10hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Moeletsi Mbeki's think tank could be a project of westerners

EDITOR,I could not believe it when I read an article in one of our local dailies where a Moeletsi Mbeki, who is said to be a deputy chairman of an independent think tank, South African Institute of International Affairs, nonsensically desc…

Published: 25 May 2015 at 09:40hrs | 4 | by Chido Chikuni

There are no squabbles in Zanu-PF

It is certainly worrisome that some sections of the media were recently awash with articles alleging that there are squabbles in the ruling party Zanu-PF. I totally disagree with media reports that pronounce that there are conflicts betwee…

Published: 08 Apr 2015 at 14:55hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

Give Grace Mugabe a rest

It is worrisome that some political analysts and some sections of the media continue to paint a bad picture of First Lady, mentioning a number of pointless statements that tarnish her image and reputation.One cannot resist from the fact th…

Published: 25 Feb 2015 at 11:33hrs | | by Chido Chikuni

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