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Harare public toilets deplorable
Harare is sitting on a health time bomb as most of its public toilets are in bad shape and no longer fit for use.While council has refurbished public toilets in some parts of the central busin...Published: 15 hrs ago | 171 | by Staff reporter
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Nhaka Foundation begins charity at home in Zimbabwe
In this interview, Patrick Makokoro, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nhaka Foundation, discusses the organisation's efforts at supporting education and health care in rural regions in Zimba...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 07:04hrs | 82 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Enjoy your pumpkin leaves relish
Most rural Blair toilets have no roofs, leaving the structures exposed to the elements that can weaken them. A few have curved in posing serious danger to users especially children, the disabled and t...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 06:18hrs | 147 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
IDs, birth certificates to be issued in church
THE Registrar-General's office will start issuing Identity Cards and birth certificates at large church gatherings as it moves to decentralise the process to ensure people have access to key documents...Published: 23 Feb 2020 at 08:25hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
800 Zimbabwean nationals in coronavirus lockdown
About 800 Zimbabweans are among the 60 million people that are living in Hubei province — the epicentre of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak — but all of them are currently safe from the respira...Published: 23 Feb 2020 at 08:17hrs | 2387 | by Staff reporter
Teacher shortage hits Gwanda school
Jahunda Primary School in Gwanda has been hit by a massive teacher shortage, a development that has affected the smooth running of the school.The council-run school urgently needs 19 teachers ...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 18:24hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter
MDC MPs humiliate coronavirus 'carrier' Chiwenga
MDC MPs this week humiliated Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as he attended Parliament for a question and answer session.The MPs heckled the VP calling him a senior bachelor.Anothe...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 05:54hrs | 14225 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe coronavirus suspect discharged from hospital
The Zimbabwean woman who was quarantined for tests for coronavirus (Covid-19) at Wilkins Hospital in Harare was yesterday discharged a few hours after testing negative. The 27-year-old woman, ...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 05:32hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Police ban Mthwakazi rally
POLICE in Bulawayo have denied opposition Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) permission to hold its rally in a city high-density suburb claiming there was an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in a neighb...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 05:31hrs | 361 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe isolates 3 000 over coronavirus
GOVERNMENT has self-quarantined about 3 375 people who have passed through Zimbabwe's ports of entry since the coronavirus was declared an international emergency and will avail US$5,2 million to prep...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 05:54hrs | 1573 | by Staff reporter
Chaos in Zimbabwe parliament as Chiwenga is 'blamed' for Coronavirus
Chaos broke out in Parliament on Wednesday when independent MP Temba Mliswa accused MDC Alliance MP Settlement Chikwinya of blaming Vice President Constantino Chiwenga for bringing the deadly corona v...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 18:32hrs | 9790 | by Staff Reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa launches Zunde Ramambokadzi
Rural communities are being empowered to safeguard against hunger through the "Zunde Ramambokadzi" concept that encourages the growing of drought-tolerant small grains that are rich in nutritional val...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 05:24hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe woman tests negative
The Zimbabwean woman, who was quarantined at Wilkins Hospital's specialised unit in Harare yesterday for a suspected case of Coronavirus (COVID-19), had tests coming out negative last night, which mea...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 05:24hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Zimbabwe confirms its handling case of deadly Coronavirus
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that it is handling a case of the deadly Coronavirus in the capital city of Harare. ...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 15:51hrs | 24306 | by Ndou Paul
Breaking: Zimbabwe records first Coronavirus case?
A suspected case of the deadly Coronavirus has reportedly been recorded in Zimbabwe's capital city, Harare.Initial reports indicate tha...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 15:16hrs | 8461 | by Ndou Paul
Beitbridge Hospital to be upgraded
GOVERNMENT has given green light to the upgrading of Beitbridge hospital, in light of the huge volumes of traffic that pass through the border town.Between 13 000 to 30 000 people pass through...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 12:54hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
'Decriminalise wilful transmission of HIV'
FEMALE parliamentarians have called for the decriminalisation of wilful transmission of HIV, saying women were the most affected by the law.The issue came out on Thursday last week in the Nati...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 10:50hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 173 million condoms a year
BULAWAYO last Friday hosted the national commemorations of the World Condom Day amid reports that the country needs 173 million condoms a year. The commemorations coincided with Valentine's Da...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 06:13hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Where is the empathy from the regime
YESTERDAY, February 14, Zimbabweans in relationships celebrated Valentine's Day. It is a day that has been commercialised, but its origins may not have changed much over the centuries — celebrating ...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 18:09hrs | 558 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Govt to upgrade Beitbridge hospital
THE government is considering upgrading the status of Beitbridge District Hospital to a superior institution, Health and Child Care minister Obadiah Moyo said on Friday.Such an upgrade is envi...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:46hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells Zimbabweans not to panic
Zimbabweans do not need to panic as authorities are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the country, while authorities in China have the situation under ...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:28hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus: Don't panic, says Mnangagwa
Zimbabweans do not need to panic as authorities are taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) into the country, while authorities in China have the situation under ...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:11hrs | 352 | by Staff Reporter
Lets love the childless
Let's show our love to the infertile and childless in the month of loveEverywhere around the world, February is a month of love.To be specific ,14 February is a Valentine's Day where people sh...Published: 15 Feb 2020 at 09:30hrs | 166 | by Heaven Munyuki
Mugabe's legacy and Shona triumphalism: Zimbabwe's case for a two-state solution
ZIMBABWE, which was called Rhodesia before its attainment of independence in 1980, is a former British colony.Although there are over ten tribes that inhabit the country, Zimbabwe can neatly b...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 17:59hrs | 4476 | by George Mkhwanazi
Zimbabwe remains on high alert for coronavirus
Zimbabwe remains on high alert, especially at ports of entry, for the deadly new coronavirus, amid reports that over 1 400 travellers have passed through the country's ports of entry that are screenin...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 05:59hrs | 102 | by Staff reportert
'MDC does not control cities'
Zimbabwe now able to test for coronovirusZimbabwe is now able to test for and diagnose the coronavirus after obtaining the necessary test kits, local media reported.Health minister Obadiah...Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 21:16hrs | 795 | by ANA
No rescue for marooned Binga families
FOUR days after the Binga flash floods, government is still battling to rescue the estimated 21 marooned and displaced families.Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa told a post-Cabinet Press bri...Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 08:07hrs | 1318 | by Eddie Cross
Rains leave trail of destruction
Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to infrastructure in Binga and Chimanimani where they destroyed 181 homes and swept away two bridges. They have also severely damaged roads and homes, ...Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 07:44hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Awareness on prevention of Novel Coronavirus
Novel coronavirusWhile health organisations around the world are fighting the spread of the coronavirus, we would advise you to take note of the basic facts surrounding this new virus. As a Mo...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 06:13hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Cattle slaughters decrease 11%
THE total number of cattle slaughtered last year decreased by 11% to 236 781 compared to the previous period, in the wake of a tightening operating environment characterised by uncertainties over pric...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 06:08hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Binga floods, 1 dies, 34 families rescued
ONE person died after he was swept away following floods that hit Matabeleland North's Binga district, while 34 families were rescued. The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) swiftly deployed re...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 05:39hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Statistics show that cancer is the major killer - BCC
Bulawayo City Council has revealed that statistics show that cancer is the major killer disease in the city and across the country.This is revealed in the council's latest minutes."The...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 10:13hrs | 318 | by Stephen Jakes
BREXIT like Britain or breakaway like Matabeleland
Undoubtedly, the resounding success of BREXIT shows that many nations under the sun, big or small, are now seeking to restore or maintain their independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and be ...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 10:10hrs | 1150 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe to import GMO maize
Zimbabwe finally has a solution to the maize shortage which had created room for roller meal to be diverted to the black market at exorbitant prices. Zimbabwe faces a maize supply deficit of between 8...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 07:21hrs | 2350 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Concern over patients defaulting ARVs
The National Aids Council (Nac) Bulawayo provincial manager Sinatra Nyathi has raised concern over the deaths of people with HIV and Aids who stopped taking antiretroviral drugs after being told to do...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 07:07hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa set to pardon 5 000 inmates
GOVERNMENT is in a dilemma as it tries to find a quick solution to decongest local prisons that are now overcrowded, thereby creating all sorts of challenges.Previously, the State has tried to...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 05:56hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe begins harvesting first legally cultivated mbanje crop
ZIMBABWE has begun harvesting its first crop of legally cultivated industrial hemp after it decriminalised cannabis in 2018 to tap into the multi-billion-dollar industry.Last year, the Zimbabw...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 05:53hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Fed up woman boots cheating lover out
A fuming Bulawayo woman has given her live-in boyfriend the boot as punishment for allegedly sleeping around with several women, including her workmates.Faith Rukaramato was left heartbroken a...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 10:00hrs | 1880 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda students turn to gold panning and macimbi harvesting
Female students at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo College in Gwanda have turned to gold panning and mopane worm harvesting in a bid to raise the soaring rental and college fees as the institution has threat...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:37hrs | 1334 | by Makho Precious Moyo
Heroes and villains of the Land Reform
Karima is one of those who joined the 'land rush' and successfully secured an A2 Farm for himself and his young family. Wasting no time he went into horticulture and cattle farming. Tomatoes b...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:35hrs | 783 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Harare dry taps vomit filth
IN the dead of night on Sunday in the shanty Lusaka area of Harare's Highfield suburb, a group of women carrying torches gather around a tap at one of the few centres which gets regular water supply....Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 06:00hrs | 1728 | by Staff reporter
BCC's health department hailed for keeping city clean
Bulawayo City Council's health department has been hailed by the city fathers for keeping the city clean.According to latest council minutes, Councillor Mlandu Ncube commended the Health Servi...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 09:01hrs | 944 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe budgets US$5m for coronavirus
Over US$5,2 million has been earmarked for screening and monitoring suspected cases of the Novel (2019) coronavirus that has been declared a global public health emergency.Speaking at an inter...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 06:15hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Should the elderly push and shove to be in front of queues?
Most countries have selected exemptions and benevolence 'packages' for those sixty years and above. At one time there was talk of free rides on Zupco buses, no standing in queues for whatever service ...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 17:23hrs | 345 | by Gabarinocheka
Moyo grilled over Zimbabwe coronavirus preparedness
HEALTH minister Obadiah Moyo was yesterday grilled by Parliament over Zimbabwe's preparedness to deal with the coronavirus should it be detected in the country.Moyo had appeared before the Rut...Published: 04 Feb 2020 at 21:12hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Theft of spares grounds refuse trucks
HARARE City Council has most of its fleet grounded because of minor faults and theft of vehicle parts by workers.The capital's city fathers are angry and demanding immediate disciplinary actio...Published: 02 Feb 2020 at 12:19hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
'No Coronavirus threat in Zimbabwe'
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has said so far there is no need for Zimbabwe to issue trade or travel restrictions over the coronavirus first reported in China. The virus has so far kille...Published: 29 Jan 2020 at 07:12hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe owes Botswana US$3m for vaccines
Zimbabwe owes Botswana close to US$3 million for vaccines it imported to control the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and other animal diseases. Acting director of the Division of Vete...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 12:27hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Delay trips to Coronavirus epicentre - Minister of Health
AS part of measures that the government has put in place to control the spread of coronavirus which has spread to over 15 countries across the globe, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has urged Zi...Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 19:10hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
MDC paying lip service to corruption investigations
Opposition MDC-Alliance must be religious followers of Mario Cuomo's famous dictum: "You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose." A press conference held on Friday at the party's headquarters...Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 06:48hrs | 1545 | by Lawson Mabhena
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