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Topic : Government

‘No government funding, equipment for Hwange’

Local Government and Public Works deputy minister Benjamin Kabikira told the National Assembly that Hwange only received a fire tender in December last year.

By Silas Nkala 23h ago

‘No government funding, equipment for Hwange’

Mixed reactions over Kadoma’s new parking fees system

Kadoma mayor Nigel Ruzario, said that the council would take into consideration concerns of the motorists.

By Chimeno Azriel Jun. 8, 2025

Mixed reactions over Kadoma’s new parking fees system

Geoengineering or bust?

This chain of events, where the warming we cause triggers further changes in the climate, is called a “feedback” — and since we didn’t cause it directly, we can’t turn it off.

By Gwynne Dyer Jun. 6, 2025

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Honeymoon over for land barons…as the govt unveils a plan to end the scourge

Over 5 000 houses in Harare face demolition. The government last year stopped demolitions, saying people needed time to relocate.

By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 2, 2025

Honeymoon over for land barons…as the govt unveils a plan to end the scourge

Mat South, NAC forge alliance to fight HIV, child marriages

Zimbabwe, with about 1,5 million people living with HIV and Aids and many third world countries that benefited from USAid, were left to combat diseases in areas once covered by NGOs.

By Rex Mphisa May. 31, 2025

Mat South, NAC forge alliance to fight HIV, child marriages

Candid Comment: Building smart cities on bones of the poor, desolated

There are no toilets on their roadside camp. In addition, there is no clean water or shelter.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa May. 23, 2025

Candid Comment: Building smart cities on bones of the poor, desolated

AI governance, regulatory framework...Global South perspective

By regulating AI, governments can minimise risks related to the misuse of AI, such as unethical surveillance, manipulation, or automation driven job displacement.

By Arthur Mutambara May. 23, 2025

AI governance, regulatory framework...Global South perspective

US$1bn needed to reach 100 tonnes gold production

These efforts come amid increased government focus on mining as a strategic sector to drive economic growth and stabilise the local currency, which is partially backed by gold.

By Ashton Ndakusiya May. 23, 2025

US$1bn needed to reach 100 tonnes gold production

The blame economy

The government has its responsibilities, yes - but so do families, communities, institutions, and individuals. We need to move beyond blame and into dialogue.

By Brighton Taruberekera May. 22, 2025