Whether we talk about homophobia or xenophobia, we need to acknowledge the fact that these are hate crimes and that for as long as human rights are not seen as indivisible, these violations will continue in other forms and this continent of ours that we call home will perish.

On Saturday 3 May celebrates the World Press Freedom Day, well this has been the norm for years. This occasion the gains made over time in ensuring a safe environment for journalists to work in. It also acknowledges the challenges that still exist.

Zimbabwe's private newspaper publishing companies face imminent collapse in the wake of prohibitive production costs which have since been compounded by an acute shortage of locally produced newsprint.