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War Veterans to get $4 800 salaries per month
The former war of liberation fighters will from the month-end of April be entitled to a combined pension plus allowance of ZWL$4 800. The Harare based law firm Kanoti and partners last month w...Published: 4 hrs ago | 1473 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Uebert Angel avails US$1 million for Zimbabwe to fight Coronavirus
United Kingdom based Prophet Uebert Angel has donated US$1 million to Zimbabwe in a bid to help the country fight against the deadly Coronavirus.According to online publication Nehanda Radio t...Published: 6 hrs ago | 716 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Reason for Bheki Cele's hatred for alcoholics revealed
South Africans have been wondering why their Minister of Police Bheki Cele seems so combative in his fight against the selling of alcohol during the lockdown period and after. A quick search o...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1948 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 9 hrs ago | 1333 | by Staff reporter
Dembare's Nadolo doubts Bosso's pedigree
DYNAMOS star signing King Nadolo has predicted a very competitive soccer season ahead, but champions FC Platinum, Chicken Inn and his former team Highlanders do not feature in his list of title favour...Published: 9 hrs ago | 601 | 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: 10 hrs ago | 1264 | 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: 10 hrs ago | 937 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube, COVID-19: Zimbabwe economy's biggest threats
At the core of a functional democracy is the commitment by citizens to constantly demand to be governed well through active participation in public affairs and holding those in public offices to fully...Published: 10 hrs ago | 409 | by Jameson Dapi
Buyanga engages Zacc over Mnangagwa's son
Controversial businessman Frank Buyanga has shopped one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sons to human rights and anti-corruption watchdogs, accusing him of corrupting a judge.The South Afric...Published: 10 hrs ago | 661 | 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: 10 hrs ago | 128 | by Staff reporter
Botswana deports over 200 Zimbabweans
THE government of Botswana has in recent days deported 281 Zimbabweans illegally staying in the neighbouring country as part of its measures to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus.The 2...Published: 10 hrs ago | 283 | 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: 10 hrs ago | 188 | by Staff reporter
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 | 2730 | 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 | 3006 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 08 Apr 2020 at 14:19hrs | 3039 | by Staff reporter
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 | 516 | by Staff reporter
EFF calls for arrest and firing of Minister who broke lockdown rules
South Africa's opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters have called for the arrest and expuilsion from parliament of Minister of Communication Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams who broke the lockdown rule...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 11:58hrs | 1510 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ramaphosa punishes SA minister for breaking lockdown rules
South Africa's communications minister has been suspended for two months – one of which will be without pay - for having lunch with a friend during the coronavirus lockdown.Stella Ndabeni-Ab...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 11:31hrs | 2023 | by Staff reporter
109 MPs pledge loyalty to Chamisa
Almost all MDC Alliance Members of Parliament have pledged to their loyalty to the leadership of Nelson Chamisa who is engaged in a messy fight with Thokozani Khupe for the control of the party. ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 10:33hrs | 5557 | 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 | 291 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's youths threaten bloodbath over party HQ
Militant MDC Alliance youths have threatened to end the country's 21-day national lockdown by taking to the streets to resist the planned takeover of their headquarters by MDC-T secretary-general Doug...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 08:12hrs | 2742 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's needy people to get $200 lockdown cushion
GOVERNMENT has approved a paltry $200 once-off cushioning allowance for needy people on the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare database to cover their needs during the 21-day nation...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 08:10hrs | 545 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:57hrs | 541 | 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
Barbourfields Stadium renovations plea
ZIMBABWE National Soccer Supporters Association (ZNSSA) has made a passionate plea to the Government and Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to speed up work at Barbourfields Stadium and have the facility rea...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:51hrs | 172 | 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 | 151 | 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 | 322 | 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: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:47hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
MDC MPs facing a tough choice
SITTING MDC legislators and councillors are facing a tough choice after the party group which has embraced the recent Supreme Court ruling that dethroned Nelson Chamisa from power warned yesterday tha...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 18:39hrs | 4821 | by Staff reporter
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 | 407 | by Alfred Towo
COVID-19 lockdown exposes vile depths of Zimbabwe govt cruelty and incompetence
As Zimbabwe continues in its lockdown, as a measure to limit the devastating impact of the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - that has affected over a million, and killed tens of thousands globall...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 15:06hrs | 504 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Government endorses Prophet Makandiwa as a true Man of God
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi says the government recognizes Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa as a true Man of God and pleaded with him sand other Prophets to lead the nation in praying to Go...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 11:16hrs | 3819 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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 | 1709 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa and Chamisa messages wishing Boris Johnson a speedy recovery
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his nemesis Nelson Chamisa have sent messages wishing the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a speedy recovery. Johnson is currently admitted to the hospital...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 09:01hrs | 1610 | 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 | 1799 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Tsvangirai aide attacks MDC officials for resisting Supreme Court ruling
MAXWELL Shumba, a former chief strategist to the now late MDC founding president, Morgan Tsvangirai, has labelled senior MDC Alliance officials and their supporters a disappointment for dismissing a r...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:09hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross plans countrywide COVID-19 centres
THE Zimbabwe Red Cross (ZRCS) is considering rolling out COVID-19 isolation centres across the country in a bid to augment government efforts in containing the novel virus, which has wreaked havoc glo...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:07hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diaspora remittances take a knock
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on diaspora remittances in Zimbabwe where some households, which depend on assistance from relatives abroad, are in dire straits, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Developm...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:07hrs | 362 | 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 | 195 | by Staff reporter
Latest on Mwonzora clossing down Harvest House
MDC Alliance Secretary General Charlton Hwende has refuted reports that Douglas Mwonzora has put the MDC Head Office, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House, under lock and key. The state owned Heral...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:00hrs | 614 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's MDC urges Mnangagwa's govt to increase social safety nets
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has called on government to increase its social safety nets to vulnerable people during the current 21-day lockdown.Last week, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:00hrs | 115 | 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
Ekusileni Hospital to handle serious Covid-19 cases
THORNGROVE Infectious Disease Hospital will attend to mild Covid-19 cases while Ekusileni Hospital is expected to attend to serious ones, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Director of Health Dr Edwin Siband...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:44hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Postpone June exams, says Zimta
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has proposed the postponement of the June and November 2020 examinations owing to the failure by teachers to travel to their nearest centres to administer the...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:40hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Jack Ma donates another 1 Million tests kits to Africa
Alibaba founder Jack Ma's Foundation has announced that it is sending a new batch of medical donation to assist Africa to fight the deadly Coronavirus.In a tweet on Monday the Foundation said ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 19:45hrs | 1260 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Fake news on Covid-19 causing unnecessary panic
Governments through out the world battle to tackle the biggest health emergency in a generation, as another pandemic gripped the world with fear. It is the pandemic of fake news on Corona virus. Would...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 18:48hrs | 2169 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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: 06 Apr 2020 at 16:38hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Prophet Makandiwa fires salvo at Mnangagwa
UFIC leader Emmanuel Makandiwa is an angry man after the media branded him as a false prophet who lied that he prophesied the coming of the Coronavirus. In an emotionally charged up sermon del...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:48hrs | 6192 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's New Dispensation lacks communication strategy
The ordinary person at the grass-roots level is constantly asking the question: what has President Emmerson Mnangagwa achieved since he became President.President ED Mnangagwa in his opening r...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:27hrs | 1483 | by Nicholas Ncube
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 | 1658 | by Shem Chaibva
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