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Covid-19 jab linked to major eye damage

Scientists have discovered that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage, leading to vision loss.The new study specifically examined how the vaccine affected patients' corneas, the clear front part of the eye that allo…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:36hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter

No Covid-19 variants in Zimbabwe â€“ govt says

The Zimbabwean government has dismissed claims that any new COVID-19 variants are currently circulating in the country, despite rising concern globally over fresh outbreaks linked to emerging strains.Responding to questions in Parliament o…

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:29hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

The Smart Investor's Guide to Thriving After a Crash

Warren Buffett's advice that "fear when everyone is greedy and greed when everyone is fearful" remains particularly relevant for investors in today's unpredictable market, especially after a crash. The contrarian investment approach presen…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 12:21hrs | 164 | by Staff Reporter

Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?

The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positively unnerving and a cause of great concern. Wh…

Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 90 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

'Flu bout not Covid-19 related'

The current surge in flu cases in Zimbabwe is attributed to the common cold associated with the winter season and is not related to Covid-19, according to the government. Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfa…

Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Growing Casino Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

On the global economic landscape, all eyes are steadily shifting over to Africa. Countries on this continent are taking strides in growing. Double-digit growth rates are impossible for the rest of the world, while Zimbabwe and its neighbor…

Published: 31 May 2023 at 17:31hrs | 307 | by Mila Roy

Chiwenga applauds China

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga on Tuesday expressed gratitude to China for stepping in with Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies at a time when the country looked headed for a disaster without vaccines.Chiwenga was speaking during t…

Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 20:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

U2 announce comeback on the Las Vegas Stage

Everyone's favourite Irish rock band, U2, will make a more than welcome return to the stage later this year. The world-famous group has followed in the footsteps of Adele and Celine Dion, announcing their upcoming Las Vegas residency durin…

Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 15:22hrs | 21 | by Staff Reporter

Shock as new scarry Coronavirus hits China...mass deaths reported

American public health scientist who is currently an epidemiologist and Chief of COVID Task Force at the New England Complex Systems Institute Eric Liang Feigl-Ding has reported that China is facing a worse Conavirus wave that the past one…

Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 17:55hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Makandiwa should trade his robes and enter the political field

Zimbabwe is a free and democratic country where one can turn into politics and leave whatever they would be doing.I used to follow Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa when he was still a junior pastor with Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe until …

Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:42hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni

Public procurement loopholes enable looting of Covid-19 goods

THE absence of statutes aimed at managing the procurement of goods and services and their issuance in times of emergency in Zimbabwe led to the country not getting value for the funds it invested towards the sprucing up and reconstruction …

Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 20:02hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe scraps mandatory wearing of facemasks as Covid-19 eases

GOVERNMENT has with immediate effect scrapped mandatory wearing of facemasks in public to people who are fully vaccinated.Under the new regulation announced by information minister Monica Mutsvangwa at Tuesday's post cabinet briefing, memb…

Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 19:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa lifts curfew, but masks to remain mandatory

The government on Tuesday lifted a midnight to dawn curfew imposed as part of Covid-19 containment measures, noting that the pandemic situation in the country is under control.Zimbabwe has implemented a strict Covid-19 management programme…

Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 18:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe approves nuclear protocols

Cabinet has approved nuclear energy conventions, protocols and agreements which will allow Zimbabwe to enjoy maximum international financial security against damage that would arise from its peaceful use.Accession to the protocol will also…

Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Why Zimbabwe's de-dollarization route flopped

The Zimbabwean government has announced measures to promote the wider use of the domestic currency (The Zimbabwean Dollar) in a last-ditch effort to save it from the re-dollarization onslaught. Part of the measures now compel businesses an…

Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 07:08hrs | 21 | by Victor Bhoroma

Of headaches and Covid-19!

While some people found headaches cleared up alongside other symptoms, others say they've lingered on.For some people with COVID-19, the pain in their skull is so intense that they consider a trip to the emergency room. While for othe…

Published: 18 May 2022 at 19:32hrs | 12 | by Shelton Muchena

African Mining Sector Set for Strong Growth in 2022

Johannesburg - 16 May 2022 - With mining companies currently enjoying high prices, exceptional production performance and robust supply chains, the mining team from Stanbic Bank's parent company, Standard Bank, anticipates that the sector …

Published: 16 May 2022 at 11:52hrs | 46 | by Mark Buncombe, Head of Mining and Metals at Standard Bank Group

Zimbabwe to intensify COVID-19 vaccination

VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said the country would intensify COVID-19 child vaccination programmes in preparation for schools opening next week.Chiwenga, who doubles as Health and Child Care minister, made the remarks in …

Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

SA rejecting Zimbabwe COVID-19 vaccination cards

ZIMBABWEANS travelling to South Africa are having their COVID-19 vaccination cards rejected at various points of entry by that country's immigration officials over claims that they are fake.It emerged that the cards failed the quick respon…

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'New Covid-19 variant could get into Zimbabwe'

Botswana has detected a new Covid-19 variant which a local health expert says is likely to find its way into Zimbabwe within a week, analysts have said.A new sub lineage of the Omicron, has been identified as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5.It was d…

Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

New Covid-19 variant detected in Botswana

BOTSWANA has detected a new omicron sub variant, Omicron B.A.4 and B.A.5.Authorities in the neighbouring country said four people have tested positive to the new variant and have mild symptoms so far.In a statement Monday, Botswana's Healt…

Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 14:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to deploy pathologists to Mozambique

GOVERNMENT will deploy a team of pathologists to Mozambique in June to start the exhumation and repatriation of more than 157 Zimbabwean nationals who were swept away by the Cyclone Idai floods in 2019, for re-burial back home.Scheduled de…

Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Covid-19 testing scrapped for fully vaccinated arrivals

Covid-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers arriving in Zimbabwe is no longer required, which should speed up business travel and help tourism, although the unvaccinated still have to present a recent negative test result.Cabinet agre…

Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Beyond raw produce: without its food producers, Zim would face a major health crisis

It's almost become a cliche when discussing Zimbabwe's economic difficulties over the past two decades to lament the fact that it was once the "breadbasket of Africa". This is typically contrasted with the harsh on-the-ground reality the c…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 19:57hrs | 13 | by Andre Redinger, Founder of Millhouse International

No change to PSL Covid-19 protocols

THERE are no changes to the Covid-19 protocols for the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, with chief executive officer Kennedy Ndebele saying a Covid-19 test is still a prerequisite for entry. Attendance in stadia for fans is also still l…

Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Throwing childish tantrums certainly not the best way for Zimbabwe govt to resolve impasse with teachers!

I am quite sure we have all either come across this, or actually been the culprits.Let us say, there is a couple, with their small child in tow, doing some shopping in a large supermarket.The parents decide to pamper their child, and pick …

Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 11:37hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Omicron survives longer on plastic surfaces and skin

The two most recent major variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have proven to be more infectious than their predecessors.Experts increasingly agree that the virus spreads primarily through the air. However, a new study reveals how the evolutio…

Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Blow for Biden as US Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses

The US Supreme Court delivered a blow to President Joe Biden on Thursday, blocking his Covid vaccination-or-testing mandate for employees of large businesses.At the same time, the nation's highest court allowed a vaccination mandate for he…

Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 07:06hrs | 4 | by AFP

Djokovic controversy exposes crumbling pro-mandatory COVID-19 vaccine house of cards

As tennis world number one Novak Djokovic sparks controversy over his granting of a medical exemption from mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement to enter Australia for the a major grand slam tournament - the expected outrage has inadv…

Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 13:01hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

2022 Post Budget Analysis

The Zimbabwean government presented a ZW$927.3 billion budget (18% of GDP) for the 2022 fiscal year. The government expects to collect revenues totaling ZW$850.7 billion (17% of GDP), thus resulting in a budget deficit of ZW$76.5 billion w…

Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 09:11hrs | 10 | by Victor Bhoroma

MSU bars unvaccinated students from campus

Midlands State University (MSU) has notified students reporting to campus for face-to-face lectures to have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to provide proof of vaccination as a condition for entry into campus.In a notice to stud…

Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:44hrs | 13 | by Chamunorwa Matanhike

Zanu-PF exposes thousands to Covid-19

THOUSANDS of Zanu-PF supporters yesterday thronged the National Heroes Acre in Harare to witness the burial of national hero and Zanu-PF spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo in defiance of COVID-19 protocols.This happened despite warnings by loca…

Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:59hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

2019-2020 Merit Awards to be held next year

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has said 2019 and 2020 Secretary's Merit Awards are going to be held next year after being disturbed by COVID-19. The matter came to light yesterday when the Ministry's Permanent Secretary Tu…

Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 07:28hrs | 14 | by Lloyd Rabaya

Doctors team up to provide free health services

LOCAL Doctors are complementing the government's drive to enhance access to health care, with a free medical outreach programme targeting vulnerable communities in Bulawayo.91-year old Gogo Esnath Mulauzi has been residing at Sidojiwe flat…

Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 14:59hrs | 6 | by ZBC

Nashville High school's false COVID-19 exposed

The Ministry of Healthcare and Child Welfare has reiterated that there is no outbreak of Covid-19 at Nashville school as reported by the media.This week the media accused the school of hiding the Corona cases with pictures of seemingly see…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya

Why does the gambling industry boom in times of economic hardship?

There is no doubt that recent times have been tough economically for many countries around the globe. While some nations might have been facing hard times anyway, Covid-19 has really put a spanner in the works for many. The ongoing pandemi…

Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 14:01hrs | 20 | by Staff Writer

Zimbabwe, SA removed from UK Covid travel red list

Zimbabwe has been removed from UK Covid travel red list, the British government has said.According to BBC, South Africa, Zimbabwe and other 45 countries will be removed from the red list, which requires travellers to quarantine in an appro…

Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 20:33hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter

ZITF reduced to Zanu-PF affair

AS if to confirm that this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) was a Zanu-PF affair, the ruling party walked away with two best exhibitors' awards. Zimbabwe's ruling party, which first showcased at the ZITF in 2015, occupied th…

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

COVID-19 forced vaccination unconstitutional

RECENTLY, there have been circulating news that civil servants and employees in the private sector were being forced to take the COVID-19 vaccine or lose their jobs if they refuse to comply. In some instance, unvaccinated church members ha…

Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:24hrs | 7 | by Esau Mandipa

COVID-19 hits 11 schools

ELEVEN schools across the country were forced to shut down yesterday after a significant number of students tested positive for COVID-19, it has emerged.This comes as teacher unions claimed that the deadly pandemic was spreading like veldf…

Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZCTU vaccines case hit snag

The High Court has struck off the roll with costs an urgent application by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), seeking to prohibit employers including Government from compelling unvaccinated workers to stop reporting for duty. Th…

Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 19:20hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Covid-19 may have exposed the false prophets

It's difficult not to talk about them, I mean the later day gospelpreneurs. Some would call theirs prosperity gospel Prophets since they thrive in flamboyance and opulence, promising their followers a disease free life of plenty. But, this…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

Schools demand COVID-19 certificates after outbreaks

SOME schools around the country are demanding that pupils produce COVID-19-free certificates before they are admitted for the last term of the year following outbreaks within the first week of reopening.Schools only resumed classes for the…

Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

'ECD struggling under COVID-19'

EARLY childhood development (ECD) is key for development and deserves funding from government and stakeholders to ensure children are well groomed. In Zimbabwe and other third world countries, governments are not adequately funding ECDs.Ne…

Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

'No risk yet from SA Covid variant'

The country does not face any significant risk yet from the new Covid-19 variant recently detected in South Africa, health experts have said.On Monday, South Africa's National Institute for Communicable Diseases issued an alert on the C.1.…

Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

'New SA COVID-19 variant hits Zimbabwe'?

THE new COVID-19 variant, C.1.2, first detected in South Africa and a few other countries a few months ago, has reportedly spilled into Zimbabwe amid fears it could trigger the fourth wave of the highly infectious respiratorydisease.Althou…

Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Covid-19 Knox Butho out of Bafana match

ZIMBABWE have been dealt a heavy blow after midfielder Butholezwe Ncube and striker Knox Mutizwa tested positive for Covid-19, automatically ruling them out of the World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia. Both players had no…

Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Cain Mathema airlifted to Harare as health deteriorates

Primary and secondary education minister Cain Ginyilitshe Mathema has been airlifted to Harare from Bulawayo after his health deteriorated, ZimLive reported.The 74-year-old was admitted to the United Bulawayo Hospitals' refurbished Covid-1…

Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 20:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF to hold internal elections

THE ruling Zanu-PF party has thrown caution to the wind and has set in motion processes for the holding of internal elections to choose leaders of grassroots structures as part of its ongoing restructuring exercise.Acting national commissa…

Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Polyclinics demanding payment for COVID-19 vaccines?

The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has exposed some Polyclinics for conducting corrupt activities, as they are demanding money from people seeking to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Speaking through a press statement, HRT Director Precious Sh…

Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 18:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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