Vasco Chaya and Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITERS WORKERS have demanded that government imposes a two-week lockdown on the country as part of efforts to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19) and threatened to take the route of stayaways if the government ignores their demands. Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), the country’s largest…
Sindiso Mhlophe and Fungi Kwaramba ZIMBABWE yesterday recorded its first known death from the lethal coronavirus — amid a continuing lack of public vigilance regarding the disease, and fresh doubts about the country’s capacity to deal with the global pandemic, the Daily News reports. This comes as it was confirmed yesterday that prominent broadcaster Zororo Makamba, 30,…
FORMER Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere has withdrawn an application in which he demanded an order directing the State to comply with a High Court judgment to release his title deeds. In a notice issued to the registrar of the High Court and respondents’ lawyers Kantor and Immerman, Kasukuwere indicated that he was withdrawing the…
ZIMBABWE Election Support Network (Zesn), a network of Zimbabwean non-governmental organisations which play a central role in promoting democratic processes, particularly free and fair elections, has recommended postponement of by-elections in light of Covid-19 as a precautionary measure. This comes after the Zimbabwe Election Commission (Zec) contacted a by-election in Chegutu over the weekend and there…
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has lost a bid to have his ex-wife Tambudzani ordered to pay over $400 000 to him for failing to take custody of cattle which were awarded to her when the two officially parted ways in March last year. “The defendant has failed, neglected or refused to remove her herd of…
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife, Marry’s trial for assaulting a maid failed to kick off yesterday after the prosecution sought a month’s postponement to May. Marry, pictured, appeared before deputy chief magistrate Chrispen Mberewere represented by Beatrice Mtetwa yesterday. Prosecutor Netsai Mushayabasa advised the court that the postponement was consensual before witnesses Delight Munyoro,…
BELOW is a full statement made to the Daily News by the late Zororo Makamba’s family after he became the first Zimbabwean to succumb to coronavirus at Wilkins Hospital in Harare yesterday. Zororo was the son of business mogul and Zanu PF politician James Makamba. Family spokesperson Tawanda Makamba, elder brother to Zororo, spoke to…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night closed the country’s borders to human traffic and banned all recreational activities as his government intensifies the fight against the spread of coronavirus. This comes after media personality and son of prominent businessman James Makamba, Zororo, died yesterday at Wilkins Hospital of the lethal virus. He was one of the…
DOCTORS have warned that they will not attend to coronavirus patients unless authorities supply them with protective clothing and the necessary equipment, the Daily News reports. This comes as Zimbabwe has recorded its first known death from the lethal virus after talented broadcaster Zororo Makamba succumbed to the disease at Wilkins Hospital yesterday. Zororo, 30,…
1. Eat a healthy & nutritious diet, which helps your immune system to function properly. 2. Limit your alcohol consumption & avoid sugary drinks. 3. Don’t smoke. Smoking can increase your risk of developing severe disease if you become infected with Coronavirus. 4. Exercise. World Health Organisation recommends 30 minutes of physical activity for adults,…
