THE government has begun testing about 1 000 people a day, as it ramps up its efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country, the Daily News On Sunday reports. This comes as the number of people who have tested positive for the lethal disease in the country is on the increase. The…
ZIMBABWE will continue to suffer real bread and butter barriers to fully experience independence if she fails to urgently address the economic challenges that are currently being faced by its citizens, the civil society organisations (CSOs) have said. This comes as the country celebrated 40 years of independence yesterday. “The African Charter on Human and…
IN A development that has hampered efforts by the ministry of Health to prepare national health institutions for the fight against Covid-19, government has revealed that it has a serious shortage of hospital equipment technicians, the Daily News on Sunday reports. This comes after the World Health Organisation (WHO) set six conditions for any government…
THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has turned to crowd funding from the private sector to raise the US$25 million needed for maize imports. The initiative is targeted at Zimbabweans in the Diaspora and non-governmental organisations operating in the country. “Zimbabwe receives about US$90 million in remittances per month. The private sector needs about…
TWO suspected armed robbers who allegedly broke into Mashwede Towers before stealing over US$100 000 appeared in court on Wednesday. Conwell Junior Kasambarare, 28, and Musafare Mupamhanga, 46, appeared before Harare magistrate Sharon Rakafa and were advised to apply for bail at the High Court. They are facing armed robbery charges and the matter was…
VILLAGERS are at risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus (Covid-19) as they continue to follow traditional practices, an official has said. Zaka North legislator Robson Mavenyengwa told the Daily News on Wednesday that rural folks are not exercising World Health Organisation recommendations on social distancing when they gather for events such as funerals. “People’s traditions are…
A BEER thief was yesterday jailed for one year after telling the court he wanted to ensure that he had enough to drink during lockdown, the Daily News can report. Thulani Muchiro, 25, stole whisky and other alcohol brands worth US$450 from Club 99 Hideout, but forgot his left foot sandal that later matched with the one…
FOUR people were arrested for engaging in illicit deals which involves marijuana in Chinhoyi on Tuesday, the police have confirmed. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi warned the public to shun illegal deals as the long arm of law will catch up with them. “The police confirm the arrest of four suspects, Charles Mafururiranwa, 27, Muchaneta…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday advised various stakeholders and the public to disregard a leaked document which had been circulating on social media purporting to reveal its de-dollarisation plan. In a statement yesterday, RBZ governor John Mangudya said the de-dollarisation document had been leaked prematurely and was not final. This comes as…
©️ HEALTH experts warned anew yesterday that Zimbabwe’s coronavirus crisis could worsen in the coming weeks — more so now that children are among the people who are contracting the lethal disease in the country. The experts who spoke to the Daily News said one of the dangers associated with children contracting the virus was…
