Tag: news
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Build People Power First—Not Just Protest
A stay-away or shutdown can be powerful—but only if it’s widely supported and well-organized. Otherwise, it fizzles out or gets crushed. What citizens need is mass civic mobilization—workers, students, church groups, vendors, professionals, rural communities—coming together with a unified front and a clear message. Not just anger, but organized resistance. Think of how Sudanese…
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The 2025 national budget presented by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Mthuli Ncube, appears unpeople-centered and how it could negatively impact the average Zimbabwean: 1. Lack of Accountability and Misallocation of Funds The previous sugar tax, introduced ostensibly to raise money for cancer treatment machines, has been scrapped without achieving its stated goal. Not a…
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Parliament debates Auto vs Manual
The debate over whether Zimbabwe should shift driver testing from manual gear shift vehicles to automatic ones reflects broader trends in vehicle technology and transportation policy. This issue has implications for road safety, corruption in the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID), and the overall modernization of the country’s driver training and testing systems. Benefits of Switching…
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SADC Extraodinary Summit
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is grappling with significant political and security challenges, including those in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mozambique. Adding to the complexity is the pending SEOM (SADC Electoral Observation Mission) report on Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections and the fact that Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is the current chairperson of…
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The Illusion of Prosperity: Exposing Zimbabwe’s Culture of Corruption and Economic Crisis
In the shadows of Zimbabwe’s economic turmoil, a culture of corruption and greed thrives, perpetuated by those in power who exploit the country’s resources for personal gain. As the nation grapples with widespread poverty and hunger, a select few revel in luxury, flaunting their ill-gotten wealth through extravagant spending sprees and conspicuous displays of opulence.…
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How can we enhance the accessibility of HIV prevention and treatment services for the LGBTQ community.
Enhancing the accessibility of HIV prevention and treatment services for the LGBTQ community in Zimbabwe requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both systemic barriers and the specific needs of this population. LGBTQ-Inclusive Healthcare Policies: Advocate for the development and implementation of healthcare policies that explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. These…
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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟏.𝟓 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐬?
Limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels is critical to avoid the most severe impacts of climate change. Achieving this target requires significant and immediate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as well as adaptation efforts to address the impacts that are already occurring. Here’s how crucial it is to limit global…
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RISK OF FLOODING AND SCHOOL CHILDREN.
Zimbabwe’s Meteorological Services Department has warned of heavy rains and possible flooding in many parts of the country through March. This comes at the peak of the rainy season. In such regions, inadequate drainage systems and poorly constructed buildings exacerbate the impact of heavy rains, leading to flooding that can cause significant damage to property…
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Urgent Call for Climate Justice Amid Cyclone Alvaro’s Impact on Zimbabwe
Cyclone Alvaro, a devastating natural disaster, is wreaking havoc in Zimbabwe, and the response from authorities has been notably silent and inadequate. The lack of immediate action to address the impact of the cyclone raises serious concerns about the urgency of climate justice in the region, and the critical need for proactive measures and aligned…
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Urgent Call for Climate Justice Amid Cyclone Alvaro’s Impact on Zimbabwe
Earlier this month, Cyclone Alvaro made landfall along the coast of central Mozambique, bringing torrential rains and winds over 100 km/h to parts of southeast Africa. While the cyclone’s effects were most devastating in Mozambique and South Africa, communities in neighboring Zimbabwe also faced severe impacts from the powerful storm. Heavy rains from the cyclone’s…
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