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Zimbabwe bans 'parallel development'

THE Government has outlawed the practice of "parallel development", declaring that no residential houses should be built or occupied before essential infrastructure, including roads, water supply, sewer systems and stormwater drainage, has…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 11:39hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls under threat as development pressure mounts

To the Tonga people, it is Mosi-oa-Tunya - "the smoke that thunders." To the world, it is Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and the crown jewel of Zimbabwe's tourism industry.But the iconic site is now at the centre of an es…

Published: 03 May 2026 at 18:24hrs | 1096 | by Staff reporter

Mahachi appointed Head of Business Development at Dangote Industries

Zimbabwean multimedia journalist and investment facilitator Josephine Mahachi has been appointed Head of Business Development at Dangote Industries' new offices in Harare. Mahachi, known for her work with German international broadcaster D…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 21:03hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter

Some Zimbabweans oppose development

There is a growing and deeply troubling trend among certain segments of our societyâ€”an unsettling comfort with the status quo of decay and underdevelopment. It is as if, for some, the sight of crumbling infrastructure, pothole-ridden roa…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 12:26hrs | 226 | by Kudzai Mutisi

Development does not mean being like Europe

One reader recently wrote asking whether what we are advocating for as development in Africa is a replica of the Western model of economic development. The reader argued that if that is what we envisage Africa to achieve, then it would req…

Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 185 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Politicians must not politicise development

CHIREDZI residents have urged elected officials and politicians to end polarisation and collectively focus on serving the community in a transparent and non-partisan manner.Speaking during a community engagement meeting facilitated by the …

Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 07:26hrs | 257 | by Alexio Rashirai

Stakeholders must foster peace to ensure development

AFTER we celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2021, running under the  theme Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) implores all stakeholders to eng…

Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 05:31hrs | 156 | by Zesn

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 16:41hrs | 1241 | by Chido Chikuni

Talking Nkayi Development: 'No cry babies on their mothers' backs!'

The inspirational and progressive people of Nkayi have risen to the occasion in their endeavour to see their native area of habitation, 'Nkayisburg', effortlessly and unencumberedly adopt the bottom-up approach to development as opposed to…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 08:20hrs | 1105 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube

Muzamhindo presents an Alternative, Clear and sound Development plan which will take Zimbabwe forward

Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes:A policy is a declaration of an intention of an organisation or institution. These are rules and regulations which will set terms of references for an organisation. Zimbabwe is deluded from self-immo…

Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 08:56hrs | 973 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

ZANU PF Extraordinary Congress

ZANU PF heads to a much anticipated extraordinary congress, many expect fireworks, yet the people expect good news that will change their lives and the economy.Unity, peace and development are the key pillars on which ZANU PF was built and…

Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 07:46hrs | 3419 | by Fidelis Fengu

Its development in retrogression Mr President

The President of Zimbabwe made stunning remarks that Zimbabwe is the second most developed country in Africa. Ours is development in retrogression Mr President. We as a people have every reason to be gravely disturbed by the dismaying utte…

Published: 08 May 2017 at 13:01hrs | 826 | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira

The state of the dream: A perspective from Guruve

Human development across the span of time has been congruent with the growth of society, nations, civilizations, even nations. Societies stem from individuals, their families and subfamilies to communities and ascend to nations at exponent…

Published: 12 Dec 2016 at 11:42hrs | 523 | by Kudakwashe Chakabva

Voters education is key to development

Election matters are developmental projects of any nation. That is the reason why every Government sets aside resources to run an election. For any institution to be legitimate you need the mandate from the people. If one can impose himsel…

Published: 11 Oct 2016 at 18:38hrs | 413 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (Development Analyst)

#ThisCity gains momentum

Unravelling the marriage of convenience between "shut-up and shutdown" in #ThisCity!For too long the politically motivated "shut-up" and economically charged "shutdown" have co-operated in such an evil marriage within #ThisCity to deliver …

Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 11:00hrs | 2473 | by Mthokozisi Ndiweni

Land audits a piece meal to agricultural development!

The much hyped farm land audit which is expected to identity and flash-out multiple farm owners should go an extra mile in ensuring that sustainable agricultural production is realised. Agriculture is a key factor in our economy as it has …

Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 14:38hrs | | by Sparkleford Masiyambiri

Matabeleland Development: Let's head to the fields!

Undoubtedly the Matabeleland underdevelopment has become a fertile ground for most of the political parties and civic society groups alike. For political expediency these political upstarts are at home to talk about the issue with a simple…

Published: 04 Nov 2011 at 08:29hrs | 1358 | by Hon Sithembiso Nyoni MP

Tsholotsho makes giant strides in education

Continued from last week (Click here for the first part)At independence Tsholotsho was a poor African reserve, a piece of land whose main characteristic was unbelievable poverty of the citizens, its citizens relying on hand-pump boreholes …

Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 09:07hrs | 5209 | by Cain Mathema

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