Zimbabwe's lawyer-heavy politics not good for development

Most of Zimbabwe's leading politicians are lawyers. Nelson Chamisa, Tendai Biti, David Coltart, Welshman Ncube, and even President Emmerson Mnangagwa all come from legal backgrounds. The one prominent engineer who often comes to mind in politics is …

Zimbabwe's silence on Operation Dudula worrisome

South Africa's vigilante groups that thrive on anti-immigrant sentiment are once again on the rampage, and Zimbabweans are the main victims — this time at health institutions. According to South Africa's 2022 census, Zimbabweans are the largest …

Zimbabwe hands over SADC Chairpersonship to Madagascar at 45th Summit

Zimbabwe has handed over the rotational SADC chairpersonship to Madagascar during the 45th SADC summit underway in Antananarivo. SADC member states such as Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius all held general elections in 2024, during the …

SADC Chairperson moves from President  Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar

The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation, …

Granite rush hits Zimbabwe

Starlink users in Zimbabwe pay USD$5 regulatory fee

The launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe was initially met with excitement, promising high-speed, reliable, and affordable internet in a country long plagued by erratic connectivity and steep costs. However, that optimism is being tempered by revelations that …

Will the Jesuits groom another President for Zimbabwe?

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's recent praise of the Jesuit Society and the Roman Catholic Church raises more than just platitudinous acknowledgments of their role in education - it invites a deeper reflection on the intertwined history of …

Friendly basketball match deepens China-Zimbabwe friendship

HARARE, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe and China marked 45 years of diplomatic relations with a friendly basketball match on Saturday in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. Supported by the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe and the Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in …

A dangerous fantasy for Zimbabwe called NTA

In recent months, a renewed push for a so-called National Transitional Authority (NTA) has emerged in Zimbabwe, spearheaded by certain opposition politicians, academics, and advocacy platforms. Proponents argue that the country faces a "crisis in …

Zimbabwe to train 7 000 health workers every year

The Government has announced plans to train 7 000 health workers every year in a bid to address the country's critical shortage of medical professionals and double the national health workforce by 2030. Health and Child Care Minister, Dr Douglas …