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Zimbabwean microbiologist dies after contracting Covid-19
A leading microbiologist has died after contracting coronavirus, his university has confirmed.Dr Paul Matewele, a senior lecturer in microbiology immunology at London Metropolitan University, ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 905 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
WATCH: Mnangagwa speaks on increasing lockdown days
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has told the nation that he is yet to announce whether he will extend the lockdown at the end of 21 days or not after making consultations. Speaking made the revel...Published: 7 hrs ago | 4331 | by Mandla Ndlovu
All health workers should be tested for Covid-19, Mnangagwa 'told'
Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) boss Enock Dongo reportedly "told" president Emmerson Mnangagwa that all health workers should be tested for Covid-19.According to permanent Secretary for In...Published: 9 hrs ago | 823 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Botswana quarantines all MPs amid Covid-19 fears
Botswana's 57 MPs will be put in mandatory quarantine for 14 days after a parliamentary nurse tested positive for Covid-19, the respiratory illness caused by coronavirus.The order to quarantin...Published: 10 hrs ago | 1215 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa to increase lockdown by 2 weeks?
South Africa's national coronavirus lockdown is into its second week, but uncertainty remains on its impact and whether it will be extended.People in the know say that President Cyril Ra...Published: 11 hrs ago | 5168 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo vendors dismiss lockdown as a facade
THE second largest city's biggest representative organisation for vendors and informal traders has taken a dig at the 21-day lockdown, describing it as a facade and doing little to curb the spread of ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 953 | by Staff reporter
Lockdown loses momentum
THERE are growing concerns that the ongoing 21-day national lockdown that was imposed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to combat the spread of coronavirus is running out of steam.This comes as ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 950 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 test for deceased Zimbabwean woman
Health officials here have collected specimens from the remains of a deceased Chiredzi woman,to test whether she succumbed to Covid-19 at Chiredzi District Hospital on Tuesday. The woman-from ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1005 | by Staff reporter
Collapsed health sector facilities a sign that govt did not invest in health
The Zimbabwe Peace Project has said the collapse of health sector facilities in the country is a sign of the government's failure to invest in the health sector for a long time since independence....Published: 14 hrs ago | 242 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe and South Sudan among most vulnerable to COVID-19, says UN
The virus was slow to reach the continent compared to other parts of the world, but infection has grown exponentially in recent weeks and continues to spread, the UN health agency said.Africa'...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1535 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's COVID-19 bungling exposed
GOVERNMENT has been accused of bungling and not conducting enough tests to combat the spread of the coronavirus, which has killed three people in Zimbabwe, with doctors demanding an audit of circumsta...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1149 | by Staff reporter
'Makandiwa's followers won't die from coronavirus'
Prominent preacher Emmanuel Makandiwa has risked angering health authorities after telling his followers that the novel coronavirus would not kill them.Zimbabwe is under a 21-day lockdown whic...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1397 | by Staff reporter
Remittance queues back
Remittance beneficiaries are back in their long queues after Government allowed citizens to access their monies from the diaspora in the second week of the lockdown.Most remittance facilities ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 727 | by Staff reporter
Panic grips Zimbabwe on third COVID-19 death
Panic has gripped Zimbabwe after the coronavirus death toll rose to three from two in less than a week amid concern over the country's preparedness to deal with the pandemic.Government late la...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1019 | by Staff reporter
No movement of people, vehicle during Easter: Police
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned people and motorists against moving out of their residence during this Easter holiday, saying no movement of people or vehicles will be allowed on the country's...Published: 16 hrs ago | 661 | by Staff reporter
Police warn against travelling at Easter
POLICE have arrested 2 885 people countrywide for disregarding lockdown regulations and warned people against travelling during the Easter holidays because the lockdown is still on. Easter holidays st...Published: 16 hrs ago | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coronavirus deaths rise to 3
THE number of Covid-19 fatalities in Zimbabwe has risen to three after the ninth patient, a 50-year-old Harare man on Wednesday succumbed to the global pandemic at Wilkins Hospital's ICU. To date, Zim...Published: 16 hrs ago | 397 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 kills 2 more Zimbabweans in UK
TWO Zimbabwean Covid-19 patients, a man and a woman both living in the United Kingdom (UK), died on Tuesday, bringing to four the number of locals whose lives have been claimed by the pandemic in that...Published: 16 hrs ago | 417 | by Staff reporter
Water cannons deployed in Bulawayo's Covid-19 fight
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has partnered the police in disinfecting the city centre using Public Order Vehicles (POVs) to spray disinfectant from anti-riot water cannons to curb the spread of Cov...Published: 16 hrs ago | 151 | by Staff reporter
$240m Beitbridge Border Post upgrade begins
The start of a $240 million upgrade of Beitbridge Border Post, home to over 70 000 people, is likely to improve town life, traffic flow and reduce pollution. There is so much optimism in the a...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1059 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife rescues quarantined Ruwa family
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has, through her Angel of Hope Foundation, provided portable bathrooms, toilets and sanitisers for the Sakudya family in Ruwa, whose four members have tested positive for...Published: 16 hrs ago | 223 | by Staff reporter
Cops to impound unexempted cars
Vehicles parked in Harare's central business district whose owners have no exemption from the lockdown will be impounded with the owners being charged and prosecuted, a top police officer has said. ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter
3rd person dies of Coronavirus in Zimbabwe
The Ministry of Health has reported that Coronavirus patient number 9 passed away on Wednesday the 8th of April at Wilkins hospital.The Condition of the patient had worsened and he was placed ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 2118 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Britain donates US$43.6 million to Zimabbwe to fight Coronavirus
The UK is committed to fighting COVID19 not only at home in the UK but across the world. So far the UK has pledged £544 million to support vaccine and treatments research, protecting fragile economie...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 18:00hrs | 2753 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bushiri avails K50 million to fight Coronavirus
South African based celebrated preacher Shepherd Bushiri has announced that he is availing K50 million to the nation of Malawi to assist them in combating the deadly Coronavirus which has claime...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 17:08hrs | 3072 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 08 Apr 2020 at 15:35hrs | 2538 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 15:34hrs | 1255 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 15:27hrs | 2779 | by Moyo Roy
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: 08 Apr 2020 at 14:08hrs | 3151 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 13:10hrs | 517 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 10:05hrs | 3372 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 09:59hrs | 2809 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'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: 08 Apr 2020 at 08:18hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Zimta bemoans teachers' predicament
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has bemoaned the plight of teachers during the three-week lockdown meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.In a statement on Monday, Zimta secretary-gene...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 08:10hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Mthuli should be restrained
THE COVID-19 pandemic is causing more than a medical problem across the world. Economies across the globe have caught the cold, some more than others and soon, a co-ordinated multilateral solution may...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 08:09hrs | 4368 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
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: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:57hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Govt to expedite Covid-19 testing, treatment & isolation centres
GOVERNMENT has resolved to expedite and prioritise the establishment of Covid-19 testing, treatment and isolation centres in provinces and districts in line with the thrust of decentralisation of test...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:53hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Sadc adopts cross border movement guidelines
The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has adopted special guidelines to harmonise and facilitate the movement of critical goods and services across the region during the Covid-19 pandemic....Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:53hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Respiratory diseases warning ahead of winter season
HEALTH experts and the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) have warned that fluctuating weather conditions and the approaching winter provide a fertile ground for increased cases of Covid-19 and ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:52hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Money changers back on streets
ILLEGAL money changers are slowly coming back to the city centre in Bulawayo while a majority are now operating from residential areas as the 21-day national lockdown entered Day 9 yesterday. ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:52hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as markets open
CHAOTIC scenes were witnessed at the market place in Bulawayo yesterday as it was teeming with people, mostly vendors who jostled to buy fresh produce. It took police and soldiers to maintain ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:50hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
'No traditional healer approved to treat coronavirus'
GOVERNMENT has said that it only recognises scientifically proven and evidence-based remedies for coronavirus (Covid-19) but will not stop people from seeking assistance from traditional medical pract...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge municipality disinfects border post
Beitbridge Municipality has started disinfecting the country's busiest border post as it intensifies efforts to minimise the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. A total of 14 000 people use Beitb...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Social distancing worry for Mbare Musika
Zimbabwe's largest fresh produce market, Mbare Musika, officially reopened yesterday, but with social distancing and washing of hands not being observed. Such measures were, however, in ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:47hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for expired permits, visa holders
Foreigners whose immigration permits and visas expired during the 21-day national lockdown will continue to stay and have been told to be wary of bogus immigration officers soliciting for bribes. ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:47hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Mutare farmers to be compensated
Farmers whose produce was destroyed by Mutare city's health department at the Sakubva vegetable market last week will be compensated. Three tonnes of vegetables were confiscated from more than...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:46hrs | 318 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:46hrs | 337 | 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 | 4722 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Bulawayo man dies of Coronavirus
The Ministry of Health has revealed that a 79-year-old Bulawayo man who died on the 4th of April had tested positive of Coronavirus. The man is said to have visited Hwange resort town in mid M...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 20:22hrs | 7250 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Coronavirus threatens the start of Zimbabwe tobacco sales season
Zimbabwe's severe shortage of U.S. dollars is set to worsen as the coronavirus threatens the start of sales of tobacco, its second-biggest source of foreign exchange."It's the cash flow that's...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 19:35hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
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