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Zimbabwean makes it on Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list
Zimbabwean youthful businessman, Paul Makaya has been named in the Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list.Paul is the founder and chief executive of Bergast House, a digital solutions company focusi...Published: 5 mins ago | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa receives Covid-19 donations
President Mnangagwa today received donations of materials used to fight the Covid-19 pandemic from three organisations that have joined the fray to battle the spread of the virus.The President...Published: 6 mins ago | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chinhoyi Hospital nurses desert hospital due to suspected Covid-19 case
Socio economic implications of the spread of Covid-19 in Africa By Shem ChaibvaDuring the early stages of the outbreak of the deadly new corona virus (COVID-19), the widespread belief ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1109 | by Shem Chaibva
Chinhoyi Hospital nurses desert hospital due to suspected Covid-19 case
Nurses at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital recently deserted the health instituition after a report was made of a Covid-19 patient as they feared to be infected due to lack of protective clothing....Published: 3 hrs ago | 847 | by Stephen Jakes
Burning of Confiscated Vegetables in Mutare Must Be Investigated
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) has said it received with utter shock and disbelief reports that, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officers in Mutare confiscated and la...Published: 5 hrs ago | 827 | by Stephen Jakes
Africa coronavirus cases at 9 198 with 414 deaths
To date, 46 African states have reported a total of 9 198 positive cases and 414 deaths, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Besides South Africa and Egypt, the countri...Published: 6 hrs ago | 994 | by Staff reporter
Zwelinzima Vavi hospitalised
Prominent labour movement leader Zwelinzima Vavi has been admitted to hospital after contracting Covid-19.This was confirmed by Vavi's long-time trade union comrade Irvin Jim on social media o...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1563 | by Staff reporter
Effective government messaging can save lives
It goes without saying that during a crisis such as the pandemic the world is currently facing; clear, consistent and concise communications can be an effective tool in curbing the spread of diseases ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 210 | by Agencies
'Mwonzora and Komichi to be expelled form MDC' Welshman Ncube reveals
MDC former Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora and his ally Morgen Komichi will soon be expelled from the MDC, Professor Welshman Ncube has revealed. In a meeting with the MDC North America Pro...Published: 7 hrs ago | 2295 | by Mandla Ndlovu
COVID-19: Zimbabwe - a nation in emergency
The Alliance for People's Agenda (APA) led by former Industry Minister Nkosana Moyo has described Zimbabwe as a nation in emergency following the world outbreak of Covid 19.In a statement APA ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 318 | by Stephen Jakes
Relief for Botswana deportees
THE situation at Plumtree High School, a Covid-19 isolation centre for Zimbabweans repatriated from Botswana, has improved after Government responded to an exposé by Chronicle on Saturday. More than ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 777 | by Staff reporter
9 Midlands suspected Covid-19 cases cleared
NINE suspected cases of Covid-19 in the Midlands province have been confirmed as negative after tests were conducted, Midlands Provincial Medical Director, Dr Simon Nyadundu said yesterday. In...Published: 9 hrs ago | 287 | by Staff reporter
Imports surged before lockdown
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says it recorded a seven percent increase in imports coming into the country a week prior to the closing down of borders to non-essential traffic and the impleme...Published: 9 hrs ago | 214 | by Staff reporter
Street kids, homeless unfazed by Covid-19
THE generality of people living on the streets of Bulawayo are totally ignorant of the need to protect themselves against Covid-19, making them vulnerable to the pandemic. Personal hygiene and...Published: 9 hrs ago | 294 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo liquor traders raise US$1 050, ZW$6 930 for Thorngrove Hospital
BULAWAYO bars, leisure spots and bottle stores have so far raised ZW$6 930 and US$1 050 as their contribution to improve facilities at Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital. The hospital urg...Published: 9 hrs ago | 169 | by Staff reporter
Bank clients in quandary
ZIMBABWEANS yesterday appealed for the reopening of banks at least once a week during the lockdown period for them to access their money in foreign currency accounts and other services. All banks and ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 365 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army called in to enforce lockdown
THE military has been roped in to complement police in enforcing the 21-day lockdown, a strategy that is being implemented by other countries throughout the world to contain the spread of Covid-19. ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 446 | by Staff reporter
Govt condemns Covid-19 rapid self-testing
Government has warned individuals, private organisations and pharmacies that are selling unapproved Covid-19 rapid test kits that do not comply with Ministry of Health and Child Care, and World Health...Published: 9 hrs ago | 160 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tours suburbs, assesses lockdown
Government will continue to review its actions to contain Covid-19 after the lockdown and adjust on time where necessary, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. He acknowledged that there was an economic...Published: 9 hrs ago | 781 | by Staff reporter
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalised for coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests, 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus, Downing Street has said.He was taken to a London hospital on Sunday evenin...Published: 9 hrs ago | 476 | by BBC
ZANU PF's bone headed ZRP, likely engaging in human ights abuses
ZANU PF's bone headed ZRP, likely engaging in Human Rights Abuses, whilst Destroying Essential Food during Worlds fight against COVID-19.Allegedly Horri...Published: 17 hrs ago | 832 | by Thabo Makuyana
Price for NOT testing, 10%+ (1.5 m), instead <1%, Zimbabweans will die from covid-19
"Test! Test! Test"! The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised all nations ever since it became clear that the corona virus was very contagious and was spreading. WHO declared covid-19 a pandemic...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1732 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe Republic Police to lose the entire force to corona virus??
Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe National Army members are being exposed to Corona virus as they are deployed in the public domain with no protection at all. Police officers and Soldier...Published: 21 hrs ago | 3220 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Commercial Tobacco farmers respond to Covid 19 awareness
COMMERCIAL Tobacco farmers in Centenary, Mashonaland Central province have responded well to the deadly Covid-19 disease awareness by minimizing workers and giving those at work protective clothing....Published: 21 hrs ago | 632 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Bill Gates' vaccines must first be tested on Cyril Ramaphosa
Talks to have a potential vaccine for Covid-19 tested in Africa, because the number of infected people is not as high as other countries like Italy, have been met with much resistance from people acro...Published: 21 hrs ago | 4311 | by Staff reporter
African Union tells EU, USA to remove Zimbabwe sanctions with immediate effect
The African Union Heads of States and Government shave sent a strong message calling for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe to allow the country them to deal with dead...Published: 22 hrs ago | 2001 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe central bank faces mammoth task on inflation, says Fitch
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) will likely face strong headwinds in its quest to bring inflation down to its target of 50 percent by year-end and also stabilise the weakening Zimbabwe dollar, glob...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 12:04hrs | 1288 | by Staff reporter
Cops descend on lock-down violators
POLICE have, as per their recent warning, increased the number of roadblocks in the country - stopping and sending back both motorists and passengers in Zupco buses without a good reason to be on the ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 12:03hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter
Outdoor exercise 'could be banned in the UK'
Outdoor exercise in the UK could be banned if people ignore the rules on staying at home and social distancing, the country's health secretary has warned.Matt Hancock told the BBC's Andrew Mar...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 10:32hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
Trump warns 'there will be death' in a grim assessment of the days ahead
US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to prepare for the "toughest week" of the coronavirus pandemic yet, predicting a surge in deaths.At his daily briefing, Mr Trump said "there will...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 09:11hrs | 2310 | by BBC
Apology to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for 'Africa vaccine' story
On Saturday, 4 April, News24 published a story under the headline "Bill Gates confident a potential coronavirus vaccine will work in Africa, but Twitter does not think so". The article made every...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 09:05hrs | 2471 | by Staff reporter
Malawi president takes wage cut to fund coronavirus fight
Malawi's President Peter Mutharika said Saturday he was taking a wage cut to help fund the fight against the coronavirus, and ordered his government to the same.Mutharika said in a statement h...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 09:01hrs | 861 | by Agency staff
WFP declares Zimbabwe a hunger hotspot
THE World Food Programme (WFP) has classified Zimbabwe as one of the 18 countries in the world that will likely come out of the deadly coronavirus pandemic in a worse off situation.According t...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:57hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
Warriors stars set for salary cuts
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean football stars are reportedly set to take huge wage cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic.The South African Premiership is home to 29 Zimbabwean stars, including s...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:56hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Brian Mteki in Covid-19 scare
African Roots musician and sculptor-cum-politician Bryn Mteki says he is taking no chances with the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and has since gone into self-isolation.The Nora hit maker discl...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:56hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
UK based Zimbabwe artiste overcomes coronavirus
UNITED KINGDOM-BASED gospel music minister Rhoda Tongogora, popularly known as Mai Tongogara, has exclusively opened up to Standard Style how she contracted and overcame the novel coronavirus (Covid-1...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:55hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Lockdown cops injured in Chirundu
Two police officers in Chirundu were injured after a motorist tried to run over them while they were doing patrols to ensure that residents in the border town comply with the 21-day national lockdown ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:54hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga demands 'remote' meetings with ex-lover
FLAMBOYANT businessman Frank Buyanga has demanded "remote" meetings with his former girlfriend to discuss their child's welfare, saying he fears meeting her in person will expose him to the coronaviru...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:54hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Govt has not set a date for schools re-opening
Zimbabwe's government closed all schools and colleges on March 24, 2020, in response to the threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.In making the announcement, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:53hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
IMF warns of adverse Covid-19 impact on Zimbabwe's economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Zimbabwe's economy is likely to take a battering from the coronavirus outbreak that has paralysed the world as it would make it harder to balance ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:52hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Local artistes in dire straits
As Zimbabwe enters into the second week of the 21-day Covid-19 lockdown, most artistes say they can longer endure the remaining days as they are failing to make ends meet.A myriad of artistes,...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:52hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is on the right track
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said Zimbabwe is on the right track and is stepping up preparations to fight coronavirus (Covid-19).Addressing the nation yesterday afternoon, Mnangagwa ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:51hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube urged to craft coronavirus stimuli
The government has been urged to roll out fiscal incentives to cushion companies reeling from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak that might cripple an already bleeding economy.Local compan...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:51hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
2020 exams to go on as planned
THE government has said the current wave of coronavirus (Covid-19) which has affected several sectors in the country will not have an effect on the preparations for the 2020 Zimbabwe School Examinatio...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:50hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
World's view in Hwange?
Cecil John Rhodes, one of the most famous British colonisers, was buried in Matobo Hills in Matabeleland South and this was according to his burial wishes that his remains be interred in the granite-s...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:49hrs | 504 | by Burzil Dube
Victims count the cost of fake hand sanitisers
CROOKED traders are bilking consumers by selling fake hand sanitisers, raising fears cheated members of the public might be exposed to the coronavirus.The global outbreak of Covid-19 has led t...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:28hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Supermarkets turn away customers with high body temperature
SOME supermarkets in Bulawayo have started screening their customers for possible coronavirus infection with those whose temperatures are higher than 37 degrees celsius being denied entry.Reta...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:28hrs | 711 | by newzimbabwe
Bosso's COVID-19 hole
ORDINARILY the 2020 domestic Premiership football season would have been entering its third week, and today some of its stars would have been away with the Warriors in Yaounde, Cameroon, on what also ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:27hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Rethinking paltry pension payouts
WITH the coronavirus (Covid-19) causing significant economic and social disruptions across the globe, its impact is likely to be keenly felt by the most vulnerable members of society.The pande...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:26hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Mr Trump, please cut us some slack
Despite romanticising rural life perhaps a tad too much, Bishop Lazi will openly admit that some village folk are an idiosyncratic lot.For those who might not know them, it takes time getting ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:25hrs | 181 | by Bishop Lazi
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