THEY say the perfect eye of a tropical storm is often calm, quiet and serene. The sky is clear and everything seems beautiful, a welcome relief after the heavy and violent storm. But at the same time it’s an … Read more
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Good governance substitute for devolution
TRADITIONAL Zimbabwean legend has it that when the Haya bird sings, it is because a storm is on its way. It is called the rain bird. It rarely sings, and when it does, elders take notice and prepare for the … Read more
An elusive promise of freedom
ZIMBABWEANS should not be desirous of seeing results to issues which have plagued our country come to pass quickly. We should not look at the small insignificant advantages we stand to gain in the short term but rather the long … Read more
The politics of ‘outstanding issues’
I LOVE the irrepressible sense of humour of Zimbabweans. My only worry is that often it is hard to differentiate it from clowning, and therein lies the tragedy. In a nation with a claimed unemployment of over 90% and … Read more
Soros’ caveat on free markets
“IF we increase our production capacity from the current 7% to about 25% or increase direct revenue to US$60 million from the current US$20 million, our workers would receive proper salaries.” Finance Minister Tendai Biti made these comments ahead … Read more
Zuma has duty to ‘Africanise’ South Africa
LAST week, I watched on TV a debate on land reform between South Africa’s four main political parties contesting next week’s presidential and parliamentary elections. Those represented were the Democratic Alliance, Freedom Front Plus, the Pan African Congress … Read more
The great mirage of Western financial aid
CURRENCY speculator George Soros says the UK may have to turn to the International Monetary Fund for a bailout financial package. President Barack Obama has rejected a US$5 billion lifeline plea by vehicle manufacturer Chrysler. The World Bank … Read more
Of Biti and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
A NUMBER of images flashed through my mind as I read through Finance Minister Tendai Biti’s “revised” budget statement. Images of Gideon Gono; footprints of potential donors in retreat; Zimbabwe’s poor left to dry out in the sun; and of … Read more
