Opinion and Analysis
Zimbabwe Charts a Coordinated Route to Middle-Income Status
By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News In what stands as a pivotal shift from crisis containment to transformative planning, Zimbabwe has unveiled the final phase of its national development architecture, the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). This ambitious strategy is more than just a policy document; it is a bold declaration of intent to […]
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A Smarter Parliament for a Stronger Zimbabwe – Speaker Mudenda’s Vision Deserves National Support
In a world increasingly shaped by technology and data, the time for Zimbabwe to embrace a digitally intelligent Parliament is now. Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has once again demonstrated transformative leadership by championing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart digital systems into the legislative process. His proactive stance not […]
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ZB Bank’s Digital Smile Must Inspire a Broader Banking Revolution
In a nation historically marked by economic volatility, currency fluctuations, and deep-seated mistrust in financial institutions, ZB Bank’s recent rollout of Smile Cash and Smile Pay signals a much-needed paradigm shift. This isn’t just a fintech upgrade, it’s a message. A message that Zimbabwe’s banking sector can be more than just a custodian of capital; […]
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Policy vs Practice: Why Zimbabwe’s Schools Keep Breaking the Law
As Zimbabwean schools reopen, a troubling and all-too-familiar pattern has resurfaced: students being sent home for unpaid tuition fees. School administrators argue that these payments are essential for operations, citing rising costs and shrinking budgets. On the other hand, parents, many grappling with severe economic hardship, are pleading for leniency and understanding. The resulting standoff […]
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The Strength Is In You – A National Call to End Drug Abuse, GBV, and Child Marriage Through Media and Community Empowerment
The ongoing media training workshop hosted by the Zimbabwe Gender Commission in collaboration with Population Solutions for Health (PSH), with support from the Embassy of Sweden, marks a significant moment in the country’s broader efforts to address gender-based violence, child marriage, and drug and substance abuse. What may seem like a routine training is in […]
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School Uniform Extortion Persists—When Will the Ministry Act Beyond Statements?
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s recently issued school reopening guidelines for Term Two read like a breath of fresh air, on paper. The language is firm. The policy is clear. Parents should not be forced to buy uniforms or stationery from schools. Payments in Zimbabwe Gold (ZIG) are legal. No child should be […]
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Time to End the Silence: Confronting Gender-Based Violence with Action, Not Rhetoric
Gender-based violence (GBV) is not just a private tragedy, it is a public crisis that reflects the deep-rooted inequalities in our society. In Zimbabwe, and across Africa, women and girls continue to suffer at the hands of intimate partners, relatives, and even institutions meant to protect them. The time for rhetorical commitment has long passed; […]
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Unity: Africa’s Forgotten Tool for Progress
In the quest for economic improvement, many citizens place undue faith in the idea that changing governments will bring about prosperity. This belief, however, has often proven to be a fallacy in African nations, where political transitions are frequently orchestrated by opposition parties backed by foreign interests. Such external influence undermines the genuine pursuit of […]
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Building a Clean and Sustainable Zimbabwe: Citizens Urged to Support National Clean-Up Efforts and Address Urban Littering
As Zimbabwe works toward its Vision 2030 goal of becoming an upper-middle-income economy, citizens are being called to play a pivotal role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The persistent issues of littering, blocked drainages, and waste mismanagement—aggravated by street vendors littering urban areas—present serious challenges. However, the National Clean-Up Campaign, led by the […]
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Zimbabwe’s Kombi Route Restrictions – The Critical Need for Vigilant and Corruption-Free Enforcement
The Zimbabwean Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development’s recent decision to reduce the operational radius for kombis from 120 kilometers to 60 kilometers is a commendable step toward improving road safety. This new regulation, effective from September 3, 2024, reflects a well-meaning effort to address the high number of traffic accidents involving kombis on long-distance […]
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