Poverty - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Poverty

‘Poverty plagues human development’

Song said China had instituted institutional reform, social relief, and system reforms to alleviate overall poverty.

By Garikai Tunhira Jun. 13, 2025

‘Better paid than pained’: The slow death of democratic integrity

When money, gifts or favours sway opposition representatives, democracy becomes hollow.

By Tapiwa Gomo Apr. 14, 2025

‘Better paid than pained’: The slow death of democratic integrity

Bridging educational gap between rural and urban societies

In rural communities, achieving five O Levels often carries more weight than the same accomplishment in urban areas.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni and Sinakwinkosi Mdlongwa Apr. 13, 2025

Bridging educational gap between rural and urban societies

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Stereotypes often portray women with disabilities as incapable, limiting their participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and political engagement.

By Deborah Tigere Apr. 4, 2025

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Multi-dimensional poverty: Gender-sensitive approach

As we work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it becomes evident that gender equality is essential to the entire agenda.

By Lovemore Nyawo Mar. 21, 2025

Multi-dimensional poverty: Gender-sensitive approach

Letter to my people: The chaos proves you can never rig the economy

These ridiculous claims by Mthuli and John the Second show the penchant by the monetary authorities to blame everyone but themselves.

By Doctor Stop It Feb. 16, 2025

Letter to my people: The chaos proves you can never rig the economy

Shibadong: A metaphor for targeted poverty alleviation success

It is said that the village was lifted out of poverty by that year, with its annual income per person exceeding 20,000 RMB (US$2,800) in 2021, more than 10 times compared to that in 2013.

By Tichaona Zindoga Oct. 27, 2024

Shibadong: A metaphor for targeted poverty alleviation success

WB worried as blackouts hasten Zim’s spiral into abyss

The World Bank listed the problems again – two decades of exchange rate fragilities, sporadic booms in inflation, and a lower than prescribed import cover.

By Tatira Zwinoira and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Oct. 18, 2024