HWANGE residents have raised a red flag over the squalid and congested conditions they are living in which exposes them to the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19). Greater Hwange Residents Trust Coordinator Fidelis Chima at the weekend said implementing the lockdown in the coal mining town had proved difficult as people in certain suburbs…
MARONDERA Municipality has resolved to turn Farmer’s Hall in the Central Business District (CBD) into an isolation centre to complement the provincial hospital in the fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. According to town clerk Rinashe Nyamuzihwa, the building was being used by a local church. “The Farmer’s Hall is suitable due to its proximity…
MIDLANDS State University (MSU) on Friday officially launched their hand sanitisers as part of efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). MSU Vice-Chancellor Victor Muzvidziwa said the alcohol-based hand sanitiser being manufactured was in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) standards. The government made a plea to universities to spearhead research…
PATIENTS who test positive to Covid-19 will be transferred to Wilkins Hospital in Harare amid revelations that Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital is still not ready to cater for patients, a senior government official has said. This was said by Local Government minister July Moyo, who also heads the Bulawayo Covid-19 Taskforce, on Saturday after meeting…
NURSES under the Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union (ZPNU) have launched an appeal for personal protective equipment to handle coronavirus (Covid-19) cases. This comes as some nurses and healthcare workers have been refusing to work without protective equipment at a time when the country is starting to feel the economic impact of Covid-19. ZNPU secretary-general Douglas…
ZIMBABWE is delivering the highest number of Cambridge International examinations entries in sub-Saharan Africa and the 10th most entries each year globally, reflecting the growth of Cambridge International qualifications in the country. In an interview with the Daily News recently, Cambridge International Group Chief Executive Saul Nassé said there were more schools and candidates taking…
AT least 20 out of 27 clauses in the Constitutional Amendment Bill will affect the credibility of the 2023 elections, an election watchdog has said. This comes as Parliament suspended public hearings on the Bill that were supposed to start last week as part of measures to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus, which…
©️ SEVERAL musicians have had to delay launching their 2020 albums due the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak which has resulted in a national lockdown and ban on entertainment events and gatherings. Singers Jah Prayzah, Suluman Chimbetu and Tryson Chimbetu who were targeting releasing albums this month have since deferred the launch dates. Dancehall singer Tocky Vibes…
LAST month marked the 5th anniversary of the partnership between Bulawayo’s Nhimbe Trust and the Bulawayo City Council, an important milestone which we will be commemorated up to the hosting of the inaugural Bulawayo Day on June 1 and Bulawayo Arts Festival running from 2 to 6 this year. Nhimbe Trust director Josh Nyapimbi said…
TOWERING singer Jah Prayzah’s romance with yesteryear artists on his latest videos has excited the market with the singer saying the veterans’ experience always add value to artistic projects. His latest video Kumahumbwe off his album Chitubu which was released on Thursday features renowned actress Jesesi Mungoshi. Mungoshi is one of the popular actresses in…
