Debates in Zimbabwe have focused on whether the government should license Starlink to improve internet connectivity, which has been problematic despite rising data costs. Starlink, a SpaceX satellite internet service, faces regulatory challenges from Potraz, which denies blocking the service but requires a license for operation. Potraz has also made it illegal to use, distribute, or advertise Starlink services, leading to arrests. The author questions the government's willingness to license Starlink and suggests that Potraz's approach is too stringent, potentially stifling competition and innovation in the telecommunications sector. The article also raises concerns about job losses, foreign currency outflow, and national security risks associated with allowing Starlink to operate in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved principles of a bill to abolish the death penalty, a practice not enforced since 2005 but still legally in place. The death penalty is criticized for being cruel, inhumane, and discriminatory, as it only applies to men. Legal cases such as Furman v Georgia and Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe v Attorney General highlight the incompatibility of the death penalty with evolving standards of decency. Studies suggest the death penalty does not deter crime, and the risk of executing innocent individuals is irreversible. The article argues for the abolition of the death penalty in Zimbabwe, citing its colonial roots, lack of deterrence, discriminatory nature, and the potential for irreversible mistakes.