Constantine Chikosi

Jan 17, 2025 | newsday.co.zw | Constantine Chikosi

UNIVERSAL access to healthcare is not just a moral imperative, it is a cornerstone for social equity and economic development. For Zimbabwe, achieving this goal would enhance productivity, reduce poverty, and create a healthier, more resilient workforce to drive national progress. Yet, despite progress in some areas, Zimbabwe’s healthcare system still falls short of providing equitable and efficient services, lagging regional and global benchmarks.

Jan 10, 2025 | theindependent.co.zw | Constantine Chikosi |Julia Ndlela |Tinashe Kairiza |Tendai Makaripe

UNIVERSAL access to healthcare is not just a moral imperative, it is a cornerstone for social equity and economic development. For Zimbabwe, achieving this goal would enhance productivity, reduce poverty, and create a healthier, more resilient workforce to drive national progress. Yet, despite progress in some areas, Zimbabwe’s healthcare system still falls short of providing equitable and efficient services, lagging regional and global benchmarks.

Dec 20, 2024 | newsday.co.zw | Constantine Chikosi

ZIMBABWE’S national debt poses a formidable challenge to sustainable economic growth and fiscal stability. As of September 2024, the nation’s total public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt stood at US$21,1 billion, comprising US$12,3 billion in external debt and US$8,7 billion in domestic debt.

Dec 19, 2024 | theindependent.co.zw | Constantine Chikosi |Tinashe Kairiza |Julia Ndlela |Tafadzwa Mhlanga

INFORMALISATION — the shift of economic activities from the formal, regulated and tax-paying sector to the unregulated and untaxed informal sector — has become a defining feature of Zimbabwe’s economy. By 2024, the informal sector accounted for approximately 60% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employed over 76% of its workforce, according to the African Development Bank.

Dec 6, 2024 | newsday.co.zw | Constantine Chikosi

ILLEGAL gold mining in Zimbabwe is driving an environmental catastrophe, with effects that ripple across ecosystems, water sources, and human livelihoods. From contaminated rivers to degraded wetlands and deforested landscapes, the unchecked pursuit of gold leaves a legacy of destruction. Drawing on extensive data, legal references, and global best practices, this article examines the scale of the crisis, highlights affected areas, and proposes urgent solutions to mitigate the damage.