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‘Better paid than pained’: The slow death of democratic integrity

When money, gifts or favours sway opposition representatives, democracy becomes hollow.

By Tapiwa Gomo 1h ago

‘Better paid than pained’: The slow death of democratic integrity

Bridging educational gap between rural and urban societies

In rural communities, achieving five O Levels often carries more weight than the same accomplishment in urban areas.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni and Sinakwinkosi Mdlongwa Apr. 13, 2025

Bridging educational gap between rural and urban societies

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Stereotypes often portray women with disabilities as incapable, limiting their participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and political engagement.

By Deborah Tigere Apr. 4, 2025

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Multi-dimensional poverty: Gender-sensitive approach

As we work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it becomes evident that gender equality is essential to the entire agenda.

By Lovemore Nyawo Mar. 21, 2025

Multi-dimensional poverty: Gender-sensitive approach

Letter to my people: The chaos proves you can never rig the economy

These ridiculous claims by Mthuli and John the Second show the penchant by the monetary authorities to blame everyone but themselves.

By Doctor Stop It Feb. 16, 2025

Letter to my people: The chaos proves you can never rig the economy

Shibadong: A metaphor for targeted poverty alleviation success

It is said that the village was lifted out of poverty by that year, with its annual income per person exceeding 20,000 RMB (US$2,800) in 2021, more than 10 times compared to that in 2013.

By Tichaona Zindoga Oct. 27, 2024

Shibadong: A metaphor for targeted poverty alleviation success

WB worried as blackouts hasten Zim’s spiral into abyss

The World Bank listed the problems again – two decades of exchange rate fragilities, sporadic booms in inflation, and a lower than prescribed import cover.

By Tatira Zwinoira and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Oct. 18, 2024

WB worried as blackouts hasten Zim’s spiral into abyss

Masvingo tops child food poverty at 58%

The report also said nationally, 31% of children consumed other foods within the first three days after birth.

By Silas Nkala Sep. 27, 2024

The significance of updating climate data for resilience building

Knowledge of the various climate data sets enhances stakeholder ability to determine vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacities for people negatively impacted by disasters.

By Peter Makwanya Jul. 1, 2024