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Section 328(7): The nation’s hope against 2030 madness

For a leadership born out of that extraordinary political moment, bending legal and institutional boundaries has often appeared less daunting than respecting them.

By Newsday Mar 7, 2026

Section 328(7): The nation’s hope against 2030 madness

The message: Resist 2030 and we will beat you up

By Newsday Mar 6, 2026

Zimbabweans can debate constitutional changes without bloodshed

By Newsday Mar 5, 2026

Remember the Mighty Warriors Class of 2016

THE recent performance of the Mighty Warriors at the Cosafa Women's Championship in South Africa is a poignant reminder of the grit and potential embedded in Zimbabwean women’s football.

By Newsday Mar 4, 2026

Constitutional amendments require open dialogue

Armed men allegedly stormed the meeting and assaulted attendees. If true, such conduct sends a chilling message to all who dare to question, debate or organise around constitutional reform.

By Newsday Mar 3, 2026

Constitutional amendments require open dialogue

No room for health gamble

Any disruption to critical funding is a life-and-death issue that could reverse years of hard-won public health gains.

By Newsday Mar 2, 2026

2030 push should never benefit incumbents

THE Constitution is explicit on one critical safeguard: any amendment affecting presidential terms must not benefit the incumbent. That clause was not inserted as decoration.

By Newsday Feb 28, 2026

2030 push should never benefit incumbents

Why adequate health funding cannot be negotiated away

For years, Zimbabwe’s healthcare system has leaned heavily on foreign assistance — particularly in programmes targeting HIV and Aids, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal health.

By Newsday Feb 25, 2026

Why adequate health funding cannot be negotiated away

Chevrons’ T20 World Cup: A golden window for Zimbabwe cricket

THE ongoing T20 World Cup has witnessed many narratives, but none as stirring as the meteoric rise of the Zimbabwe national cricket team.

By Newsday Feb 25, 2026

Chevrons’ T20 World Cup: A golden window for Zimbabwe cricket

A narrow tax base is a fiscal time bomb

THE push by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to register 50 000 new taxpayers this year could mark a decisive turning point in the country’s fiscal trajectory — if it is pursued fairly

By Newsday Feb 24, 2026

Tourism rules: Fair play is non-negotiable

In a statement, ZTA said a nationwide inspection blitz targeting unregistered operators would begin on March 1 in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.

By Newsday Feb 23, 2026

Tourism rules: Fair play is non-negotiable

Beware the Ides of Moscow

Other estimates place the number of Africans in Russia’s ranks at between 3 000 and 4 000, part of a broader contingent of 18 000 to 20 000 foreign fighters.

By Newsday Feb 21, 2026

Constitutional Amendment: A long walk to freedom

The 2013 Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, freedom of association and protection from inhuman or degrading treatment.

By Newsday Feb 20, 2026

Constitutional Amendment: A long walk to freedom

Harare is sliding into lawlessness, with no one in charge

A FEW days ago, a disturbing video surfaced showing commuter omnibuses driving along the pavements of First Street in Harare’s central business district.

By Newsday Feb 19, 2026

Harare is sliding into lawlessness, with no one in charge

Two centres of power, one broken city

Mafume’s concerns show that the real battle is not on the streets with vendors and pirate taxis, but inside the corridors of power.

By Newsday Feb 18, 2026

It’s time to loosen the reins

RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu stands at a critical policy crossroads as he prepares to present his Monetary Policy Statement this month.

By Newsday Feb 17, 2026

Abortion Bill debate demands clear, sober minds

Church leaders, however, view the proposed amendments as a direct assault on life and family values, warning that they amount to a de facto liberalisation of abortion.

By Newsday Feb 16, 2026

Abortion Bill debate demands clear, sober minds

Malaria medicine shortages expose health funding crisis

The province is facing a critical shortage of frontline malaria medication and therapeutic nutritional feeds at a time when cases are surging.

By Newsday Feb 14, 2026

Malaria medicine shortages expose health funding crisis

ED’s constitutional silence speaks to a cunning manipulator

“The party constitution and the national Constitution are intricately linked, with the latter providing the legal framework within which government executes its mandate,” he said.

By Newsday Feb 13, 2026

ED’s constitutional silence speaks to a cunning manipulator

Rogue cops undermining Zim’s tourism drive

Minister Barbara Rwodzi recently travelled more than 300km to Chimanimani in the Eastern Highlands to personally meet South African traveller and influencer George Van Deventer

By Newsday Feb 12, 2026

Rogue cops undermining Zim’s tourism drive

A defining moment for Zimbabwe

The clause which states that the two terms will not apply retrospectively was carefully inserted as a sweetener, knowing full well that time will come to pass.

By Newsday Feb 11, 2026

Protecting tourism means protecting Zimbabwe’s brand

TOURISM is Zimbabwe’s low-hanging fruit. Generating more than US$1 billion annually, the sector offers the quickest turnaround compared to capital-intensive industries such as mining

By Newsday Feb 10, 2026

e-GP system here to stay

Praz’s enforcement posture is, therefore, both timely and necessary. Training has been conducted. Infrastructure is in place. What remains is unwavering compliance.

By Newsday Feb 9, 2026