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Sat, 15 May 2021 00:02:09 +0000
Zim records 3 more Covid -19’s deaths
Mirriam Madiye Features writer Zimbabwe recorded three new Covid -19 deaths as at May 13. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the country recorded 38 491 confirmed cases, 1 582 deaths and 36 286 recoveries as at May 13. The 3 ...

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:01:09 +0000
Covid -19: Africa’s recoveries now over 4 million
Mirriam Madiye Features Writer A total of 4 223 777 Covid -19 recoveries have been recorded in Africa as at May 13, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. According to the Africa CDC, the continent recorded 4 666...

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:01:09 +0000
Let’s continue wearing face masks
Muchaneta Chimuka Senior Reporter Some Zimbabweans are shunning wearing face masks which are highly recommended as one of the non- pharmaceutical Covid-19 prevention measures. Others are also not practising social distancing in public spaces, the com...

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:45 +0000
South Africa’s local COVID-19 vaccine production receives major boost
Grace Kuria. A South African-born American biotech medical entrepreneur has announced a R3 Billion investment towards vaccine development in South Africa. SABC reports that Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, founder of Nantworks, a network of healthcare, biote...

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:04 +0000
African countries acquire over 38 mln COVID-19 vaccines: Africa CDC
African countries have acquired 38.03 million COVID-19 vaccines so far, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) disclosed on Thursday. The Africa CDC, the specialized healthcare agency of the 55-member African Union, said 2...

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:30:08 +0000
Covid-19 response moves a gear up
THE Government wants to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 by upgrading health facilities across the country, President Mnangagwa has said.

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:29:12 +0000
US$783k gold smuggling ensnares intelligence officer
Central Intelligence Organisation officer Chamakandiona Nyahunda has been arrested on suspicion of carrying more than 13kg of gold in 23 pieces worth US$783 000 through Robert Mugabe International Airport terminal on a route that avoided all security...

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:28:13 +0000
$1,7bn subsidy to ease exams burden
THE Government has budgeted $1,7 billion towards the administration of the 2021 school public examinations with parents and guardians only required to pay 45 percent of examination fees.

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:27:37 +0000
Legislators reappoint Chokuda
Members of the National Assembly unanimously resolved to re-appoint Clerk of Parliament Mr Kennedy Chokuda to serve his second and final six-year term as head of administration.

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:26:51 +0000
Economic diplomacy to boost economy: Shava
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Fredrick Shava will use his diverse background in labour, business, politics and diplomacy to help Zimbabwe fulfil its economic diplomacy agenda aimed at boosting the economy and internation...

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:25:30 +0000
Zim, SA all-female border patrols net 300
Over 300 suspects were on Thursday rounded up around Beitbridge border post and highways leading to both the Zimbabwean and South African sides during an all-female operation by security forces dubbed “Basadi”. 

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:24:17 +0000
Jackal found in Chitungwiza house
A jackal seen roaming the streets in Seke Unit A, Chitungwiza, early yesterday morning fled into a house when early risers started pelting it with stones. 

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:23:21 +0000
Unlicensed driver rams into State motorcade
An unlicensed driver yesterday appeared in court facing allegations of ramming into a State motorcade along Bulawayo Road in Harare.

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:22:53 +0000
ZimStat conducts agric survey
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) is conducting the 2021 Agriculture and Livestock Survey across the country to collect data for use in assessing food security at both household and national level.

Fri, 14 May 2021 22:21:14 +0000
Taj Abdul alleges ill-treatment in Chikurubi
Suspected armed robbery gang leader Mussa Taj Abdul has complained that he is being held in remand in Chikurubi Maximum Prison with convicted criminals and has been denied permission to see his friends, relatives and lawyer.



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