By Jacqueline Ndlovu The proposed removal of informal vendors from Bulawayo’s central business district (CBD) has sparked conversations about economic opportunity, formalization, and the very fabric of the city. Amidst the debate, one crucial layer often goes unseen: the gendered…
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care as at 01 February 2024, Zimbabwe recorded 22 105 suspected Cholera cases, 2 388 confirmed cases, 21 378 recoveries, 71 confirmed deaths and 421 suspected deaths. As of 31 January 2024,…
Princess Tshuma The City of Bulawayo is taking a stand against the growing problem of litter and unsanitary conditions caused by informal traders. In a recent move, the Bulawayo City Council has issued an ultimatum to all informal traders, urging…
By Jabulile Siwela A public outcry erupted last November when Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube proposed doubling passport fees in the 2024 National Budget. While the initial hike from US$120 to US$200 was reduced to US$150 after public pressure, many Zimbabweans…
Written By Loraine Phiri Councilor Nokuthula Sibanda’s first 150 days in office have been a journey of learning, challenges, and triumphs. In a recent interview with WILD, Cllr. Sibanda reflected on her journey, highlighting the valuable lessons she’s learned, the…
By Thabiso Sibanda At 14, Yeukai deserved a chance to chase her dreams, not face the risk of childbirth. In a heartbreaking turn of events, the 14-year-old girl’s life was tragically cut short after a traumatic ordeal. The young girl…
Advocate Nelson Chamisa has officially quit as the leader of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) two years after the party was formed. In a statement issued on his X account on Thursday, Chamisa declared: “This is to officially, and under…
By Loraine Phiri The government is set to administer the oral cholera vaccine in affected hotspot areas as of January 29 in an effort to curb the cholera outbreak that has affected more than 20,000 people since its outbreak. According…
Loraine Phiri On November 30, 2023, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Prof Mthuli Ncube unveiled the 2024 national budget strategy that projects revenue collections to be 30.7 trillion against expenditures of 33.1 trillion resulting in a budget deficit…
Providence Moyo Stakeholders have expressed their desire for a more comprehensive and gender-sensitive budget, arguing that the one proposed by Professor Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance and Economic Development is deficient in addressing the various challenges faced by women, girls,…