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Sell-outs: are they going to be exonerated if they contributed to the Mthwakazi-begging kitty?
There are three appeals in Mthwakazi region taking rounds: one was done by Comrade Ezra Tshisa Sibanda: he is appealing to the public to contribute to his crowdfunding, the money he is going to use to...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1612 | by Nomazulu Thata
Easter Holidays under lockdown - Police
Zimbabwean police say the coming Good Friday and Easter holidays will be celebrated under the conditions of the 21-day lockdown and only movement of vehicles with exemptions will be allowed."T...Published: 9 hrs ago | 698 | by Moyo Roy
Mater Dei hospital staff quarantined over Coronavirus death
Staff members of Mater Dei hospital in Bulawayo been in strict isolation since the 2nd of April after a suspected case of Coronavirus was detected at their health institution. Although the gov...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1997 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Do not abuse privilege'; police warn ‘critical skilled' labor
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned members of the public with critical skills cleared to move around, to and from work during the lockdown period owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a...Published: 9 hrs ago | 830 | by Staff reporter
Government suppressed Bulawayo Coronavirus case
Government knew about the positive coronavirus case that resulted in the death of a 79-year-old Bulawayo man on Saturday and delayed revealing the information until Tuesday night when the news was alr...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1969 | by Moyo Roy
Mwonzora, Chamisa fight over MDC HQ
A BATTLE to control MDC headquarters Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House, formely Harvest House, has erupted between factions of the party headed by dethroned president Nelson Chamisa and reinstated secre...Published: 10 hrs ago | 2060 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwean dies of COVID-19 in the UK
A popular Zimbabwean mother, Matho Thobela has died in England.Prominent journalist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda posted on Facebook announcing Mathobela's tragic death, saying she succumbed to COVID-19...Published: 10 hrs ago | 1735 | by Staff reporter
Details surrounding death of Bulawayo Coronavirus patient emerge
A confidential document surrounding the death of a 79-year-old Bulawayo man who died of Coronavirus has revealed that the patient's samples could not be taken to Harare on time because of lockdown reg...Published: 11 hrs ago | 2571 | by Mandla Ndlovu
What Old Mutual is doing to its valued countries, R10k cover for every healthcare worker
Every single one of South Africa's registered healthcare workers will now be entitled to free life insurance worth R10,000 in light of Covid-19, insurance group Old Mutual announced. Old Mutua...Published: 12 hrs ago | 434 | by Staff reporter
Panic in Bulawayo after coronavirus death
Zimbabwe has recorded its second coronavirus death in Bulawayo, authorities announced on Tuesday, sparking panic in the second city which has no operational coronavirus care centre.The ministr...Published: 15 hrs ago | 3192 | by Staff reporter
WHO warns healthy people against wearing masks
The World Health Organisation has warned healthy people against wearing masks because it gives a false sense of security. In a statement regarding the use of masks WHO said the use of me...Published: 15 hrs ago | 2562 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Covid-19 got heads rolling in Zimbabwe starting in March - ZPP
The Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported that the outbreak of Covid 19 across the world has set heads rolling in Zimbabwe with government and various stakeholders scrambling to find solutions and preve...Published: 16 hrs ago | 868 | by Stephen Jakes
'Dire shortage' of equipment to fight coronavirus in Zimbabwe
Medics in Zimbabwe have warned there is a "dire shortage" of ventilators, oxygen tanks, biohazard suits and N95 face masks for healthcare professionals fighting the coronavirus pandemic.In a s...Published: 16 hrs ago | 271 | by Staff reporter
WHO warns against easing virus measures too early
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has no blanket recommendation for countries and regions for easing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, but urged them not to lift them too earl...Published: 17 hrs ago | 450 | by Staff reporter
Prophet escapes jail over child death
A PROPHET who caused the death of a four-year old dumb girl from Bulawayo after prescribing a herbal concoction purportedly to help her gain speech has been sentenced to a wholly suspended prison term...Published: 17 hrs ago | 304 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe ready to fight Covid-19
THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) is ready to step in and assist in whatever way possible in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has hit many countries in the world, Air Marshal Elson Moyo has said...Published: 17 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records second Covid-19 death
Zimbabwe's 11th confirmed Covid-19 case and second death is that of Bulawayo man (79), who died on Saturday after being initially admitted to hospital for pneumonia. In a statement last night,...Published: 17 hrs ago | 307 | by Staff reporter
Doctors call for investigations into death of Coronavirus patient
The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has called for an urgent investigation surrounding the death of a Bulawayo man who passed away on the 4th of April 2020 after testing posit...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 22:25hrs | 4631 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa, Khupe told to find each other
REINSTATED MDC organising secretary Abednico Bhebhe, pictured, has called on rival claimants to the opposition party's presidency, Nelson Chamisa and Thokozani Khupe, to find each other and strive to ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 18:40hrs | 2695 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: New York records largest spike in deaths
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has just updated the death toll in the state, which is still the hardest hit location in the US.On Monday, 731 people died from coronavirus complications, the la...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 17:05hrs | 1618 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe churches go digital for COVID-19 ravaged Easter
AMID the coronavirus (COVI-19) wreaking havoc across the globe, governments have responded with lockdowns and bans on large gatherings.In all likelihood, the annual Easter congregations will b...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 16:30hrs | 422 | by Agency staff
Covid-19 Zim Lockdown: Gendered impacts, implications and effects on women and girls as primary caregivers
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a global challenge that affects our lives and our work. Zimbabwe is under a total lockdown for a period of 21 days from Monday 30th March 2020 as a precautionary and m...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 15:21hrs | 359 | by Alfred Towo
'Nothing can sanitise Chamisa's illegal transgressions' says Chamboko - Hear! Hear!
Dear Moses Chamboko, Thank you very much for your sober analysis of the recent Supreme Court judgement on the legality of Chamisa's takeover of the MDC-T following Tsvangirai's death. The fact...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 15:04hrs | 2104 | by Wilbert Mukori
Coronavirus live news: Boris Johnson in intensive care as Japan declares state of emergency
Zimbabwe's health minister has warned people against selling unregistered Covid-19 self-test kits.Obadiah Moyo told the state-owned Herald newspaper that all test kits have to be evaluated by ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 11:13hrs | 1783 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zimbabwe turn to sangomas in COVID-19 fight
A traditional healer has joined the COVID-19 fight as the number of confirmed cases has risen to 10 in Zimbabwe.Kenneth Chivizhe, a registered traditional practitioner, is said to have a herba...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 10:51hrs | 1689 | by Staff reporter
Trevor Noah receives death threats over Bill Gates Coronavirus vaccine
The Daily Social Distancing show host Trevor Noah says he has been receiving death threats after he interviewed Microsoft Founder and philanthropist Bill Gates to discuss coronavirus testing, accelera...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 10:21hrs | 2627 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean doctor tells her story about treating Covid-19 in New York
A Zimbabwean doctor working in New York says she sometimes feels helpless in the fight against Covid-19 - and without a vaccine or cure, says the world should work more to flatten the curve.Dr...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:19hrs | 1793 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa eases coronavirus lockdown to allow diaspora remittances flow
Zimbabwe will allow citizens to access remittances from the diaspora and permit farmers to take their produce to the market, easing a three-week coronavirus lockdown that analysts fear could push the ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:16hrs | 589 | by Reuters
'Tsvangirai ignored Chamisa appointment advice,' says Magaisa
THE former advisor to late MDC president Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has revealed that his ex-boss in 2016 ignored advice on the illegality of the appointment of Mr Nelson Chamisa and Engineer Elias Mudzuri ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:08hrs | 1821 | by Staff reporter
Nurses, Chinese NGO clinch COVID-19 deal
THE Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union (ZPNU) has clinched a deal with a Chinese-based organisation for the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to 3 000 healthcare workers in the country who...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:07hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland East clears 66 suspected COVID-19 cases
SIXTY-SIX people who were under COVID-19 surveillance have been cleared after completing the 21-day quarantine period in Mashonaland East province.A statement from the provincial medical direc...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:04hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors sue over Covid-19 exposure
ZIMBABWE'S 1 500 doctors working at public health institutions are exposed to the killer coronavirus after government failed to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and have sued to force autho...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:51hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Simbisa lays off contract workers
LOCAL companies are starting to feel the pinch of coronavirus, with Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed fast-foods concern Simbisa Brands announcing that it is laying off contract workers, putting em...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Vendors plead for chance to clear perishables
MRS Miriam Ncube's vending stall at Kombayi Fresh Produce Market in Gweru was often busy, bringing together up to 10 customers at one go to buy produce that includes tomatoes and potatoes while sharin...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:43hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Goat sellers exempted from 21-day lockdown
GOAT traders in Bulawayo have been exempted from going on lockdown after being deemed an essential service while vegetable vendors may soon return, albeit under health officials' supervision. ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:41hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
3 armed robbers arrested
Police have arrested three other members of a gang of armed robbers that raided a Chinese-owned mine in Lalapanzi and several houses in Bulawayo, stealing a total of US$20 000, bringing the total arre...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:40hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Accept Khupe or risk recall, Gutu warns MDC Alliance MPs
FORMER MDC-T spokesperson, Obert Gutu, has advised MDC Alliance MPs to accept Thokozani Khupe as their new leader or risk being recalled from parliament.Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:38hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Constitutionalism not populism will take Zimbabwe forward
From the outset, let me make it abundantly clear that I am neither a member of ZANU PF nor of any permutation of the MDC. If I say anything that you may n...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:07hrs | 674 | by Moses Chamboko
WATCH: TB Joshua links coronavirus to 'error in advanced technology'
Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua has waded again into the controversies surrounding the dramatic spread of COVID-19 and the extreme measures implemented by leaders worldwide to contain it....Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 17:41hrs | 2482 | by Gareth Watson
Mutumwa Mawere speaks on the MDC Supreme Court judgment
South Africa based business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere has given his indepth analysis on the Supreme Court judgment relating to the leadership wrangle in the MDC family.In a leaked whatsapp convers...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 15:34hrs | 4689 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:22hrs | 1657 | by Shem Chaibva
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: 06 Apr 2020 at 10:47hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
'Thabani Mpofu now runs MDC from his law firm,' claims Komichi
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi said he advised MDC alliance leader Nelson Chamisa against appealing the High court judgment that nullified his ascendancy within the party leadership after M...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 09:39hrs | 5416 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa was warned against appealing High Court judgment
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi said he advised MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa against appealing the High court judgment that nullified his ascendancy within the party leadership after M...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 09:09hrs | 1895 | by Staff reporter
'I'm proud of your discipline during lockdown' said Mnangagwa - contrarily 'Soldiers go crush our enemies!'
"Wishing a blessed Sunday to my brothers and sisters in lockdown. I am proud of the way you have responded to this challenging situation, with discipline, commitment, and spirit. The road is long, but...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 09:00hrs | 558 | by Nomusa Garikai
Assassination attempt on Mwonzora?
Reinstated Secretary-General of the opposition Movement for Democratic (MDC) party, Senator Douglas Mwonzora has reportedly been involved in a minor road accident along Lomagundi road.Reports ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 08:47hrs | 5226 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo betrayed Zipra, writes Obert Mpofu
THE late former Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's participation in the 1979 Lancaster House talks was frowned upon by the military element in his-PF-Zapu, Zipra, which felt the negotiations were a "self-c...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 08:26hrs | 4149 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's youths threaten protests after lockdown
Militant MDC youths have threatened rolling protests soon after the 21-day national lockdown to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down and allow the formation of the National Transitional Aut...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 08:18hrs | 2433 | 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: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:58hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court decision on Chamisa a great blow to MDC Alliance
THE recent Supreme Court decision upholding Dr Thokozani Khupe as legal successor to the late co-founder of the Movement for Democratic Change (Tsvangirai) is a serious blow to Nelson Chamisa's appoin...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:56hrs | 2380 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
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