NewsDay cartoon March 06, 2026 edition

NewsDay cartoon March 06, 2026 edition
By The Watcher Mar. 6, 2026

When chaos is an alternative model

When independence came, political flags rose over economies still wired for export dependency. 
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Feb. 20, 2026

Zero tariffs, new horizons: Why China’s decision marks a turning point for Zimbabwe

The door has been opened wide. It is now up to Zimbabwe to step through it with confidence, strategy, and determination.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Feb. 15, 2026

Constitutional farce unfolds

Such structural revisions would ordinarily require broad national consensus secured through a referendum, not routine legislative manoeuvring. 
By Faith Zaba Feb. 13, 2026

Chamisa’s return is theatre of the absurd, no transformation

In essence, Chamisa confuses visibility for viability: his politics are rich in symbolism but poor in substance, leaving Zimbabwe’s opposition trapped in cycles of hope and disappointment.  
By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 13, 2026

Votes in the shadows: How informality fuels electoral power in African cities

The declaration is clear: informality is political capital, and literacy in its dynamics is the decisive frontier for Africa’s urban future. 
By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 2, 2026

Contracts in ashes: 2025, Africa’s year of betrayal of its people

2025 will not be remembered as the year of renewal, but as a year of broken contracts when Africa’s political elite shredded the covenant between citizens and leadership,
By Wellington Muzengeza Jan. 13, 2026

Candid Comment: Accountability, transparency will restore public trust

We hope the government is telling the truth, particularly its assurance that the country will take delivery of this critical equipment early next year.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Dec. 19, 2025

Can the government separate policy ambition from patronage-based execution?

The most striking resolution and arguably the most politically charged is the call to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years from 2028 to 2030.
By Dhibhora Mufandaedza Oct. 30, 2025