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Tendai Kamhungira DEPUTY CHIEF WRITER kamhungirat@dailynews.co.zw ECONET Group and Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, through its health business unit — Maisha Health Fund and Maisha Medik — are set to import 100 000 coronavirus (Covid-19) testing kits, and roll out widespread testing in vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking during an online press conference provided through Zoom,…

Nokuthaba Nkomo STAFF WRITER nkomon@dailynews.co.zw THE government has introduced new working conditions that will see health workers working one week and rest for two consecutive weeks in a bid to minimise exposure to coronavirus (Covid-19), the Daily News reports. In a letter addressed to provincial medical directors and chief executive officers, then Health and Child…

Helen Kadirire STAFF WRITER kadirireh@dailynews.co.zw SHORTAGE of healthcare workers due to understaffing and illness from testing coronavirus (Covid-19) will pose a huge threat to Africa’s healthcare sector which is already struggling. Speaking during an online press briefing, World Health Organisation(WHO) regional director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti said the absence of healthcare workers from duty will…

Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw   VICE President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife, Marry, yesterday revealed in court that she was billed to undergo an operation next month over an undisclosed condition that she suffered following the 2018 Bulawayo White City bombing incident. Marry was represented by Beatrice Mtetwa and her trial on charges of assaulting…

AN ACCOUNTANT at Mashwede Holdings allegedly took advantage of an armed robbery incident at his workplace and misappropriated 23 000 litres worth of fuel coupons before reporting them as part of the stolen property, a court heard. However, Edson Mashamhanda’s luck ran out after the company blocked use of all fuel coupons that were part…

A small to medium enterprises (SMEs) support initiative called the Zimbabwe National Gazelles Programme has been launched in Zimbabwe by Kukura Business Accelerator in partnership with its South African Partner, Mtiya Dynamics. The programme, an adaptation of the National Gazelles Programme of South Africa created by Mtiya Dynamics, is targeted at 100% Zimbabwe-owned SMEs that…

Sindiso Mhlophe SENIOR STAFF WRITER mhlophes@dailynews.co.zw SOCIAL Welfare minister Paul Mavima, pictured, yesterday revealed that government is yet to disburse the $200 cushioning allowances to vulnerable people who have been affected by the national lockdown, saying Cabinet had directed his ministry to review the database of who must benefit from the programme. This comes despite…