World Press Freedom Day:Broadcasting Bill Faces Scrutiny Over Stakeholder Input

By Tendai Keith Guvamombe (Harare)Commemorations for World Press Freedom Day in Harare took a critical turn as the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe highlighted significant concerns regarding the recently gazetted Broadcasting Services Bill. The event, held at a local hotel and attended by officials from the Ministry of Information, MISA, the Media Alliance…

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Zimbabwe Reaps Rewards from Tobacco Waste: African Extracts’ Pioneering Investment Fuels Growth

By Correspondent The establishment of Africa Extracts Pvt. Ltd.’s nicotine extraction plant in Zimbabwe heralds a multitude of benefits, aligning perfectly with the nation’s “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” initiative and the ambitious Vision 2030 objectives. This pioneering investment demonstrates a commitment to value addition, industrialization, and sustainable development by transforming tobacco waste into valuable…

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From COVID Initiative to Football Visionary: Chimombe Champions Professionalism in Local Game

Stephen Chimombe, the passionate owner of Decade Football Academy – affectionately known as the “COVID-19 Boys” – is urging the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) to elevate the perception and treatment of local football. Chimombe, a firm believer in nurturing talent from the ground up, argues that football should be recognized and invested in as a genuine profession, not merely as fleeting talent among the nation’s youth.

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NetOne Transformed Nyamuroro School with Digital Revolution

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and bridging the digital divide, NetOne has successfully renovated the computer lab at Nyamuroro Kubatana High School. Equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and modern furniture, this facility promises to be a beacon of learning, where over 300 children will embark on an exciting journey into the world of robotics and engineering

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Distorted Culture is Not Tradition: Reclaiming the True Meaning of Lobola and Polygamy

There is a growing and disturbing trend where some African men, under the guise of culture, are justifying abuse, infidelity, and control over women. One of the greatest misconceptions is around the sacred practice of lobola. Too many men today wrongly believe that the payment of lobola is a transaction to buy a wife, leading to a false sense of ownership, control, and power over her. This misconception has bred emotional, physical, and economic abuse in some marriages, and worse still, normalized cheating as “seeking new wives.”

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