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'Expect more Covid-19 cases and deaths'
THE public has been warned that the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic being experienced in Zimbabwe is far from reaching its peak, hence there are high chances that more positive cases and deaths w...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 23:29hrs | 3127 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' own cowardice main reason for continued suffering and subjugation
As much as I pray each day for God Almighty to strengthen Zimbabweans so that we finally have the boldness, decency, and self-respect to stand up, in demanding our rights for a divinely-appointed dign...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 09:17hrs | 1285 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Matabeleland South in need of health care facilities
ABOUT 25 percent of people in Matabeleland South are still forced to walk more than 10km to the nearest health care facility.The World Health Organisation recommends that health facilities sho...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 09:18hrs | 474 | by Staff Reporter
Covid-19 shifts attention from other health services
In a few days time, Langa Mthethwa will be due for a visit at Mpilo Central Hospital to get her Jadelle removed. The implant contraception has helped ensure she does not have unplanned pregnancies as ...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:12hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Dozens arrested over mask violations in Zimbabwe
Police arrested 115 people for not wearing masks while thousands stood for hours in bus queues on a chaotic day Monday, as Zimbabwe began easing lockdown restrictions which had shut down most of the c...Published: 05 May 2020 at 16:14hrs | 2530 | by Staff reporter
How strong democratic values help defeat a pandemic
If ever the world needed a reminder of the critical importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is it. The coronavirus knows nothing of national boundaries, ...Published: 03 May 2020 at 09:56hrs | 206 | by Brian A. Nichols, United states ambassador
The delicate balancing act in Zimbabwe's lockdown: Safety vs Survival
The Zimbabwe's second phase of the national lockdown comes to an end on Sunday, the 3rd of May 2020. Notably, statistics reveal that the scourge of the coronavirus disease still presents a...Published: 02 May 2020 at 16:29hrs | 380 | by Lovemore Moyo
Zimbabwe COVID-19 lockdown goes into Stage 2
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has extended the Covid-19-induced lockdown by a further 14 days and announced an $18 billion Economic Rescue and Stimulus Package to scale up production in all sectors of the econo...Published: 02 May 2020 at 07:18hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa puts up $18 billion economic rescue package
Government has put up an $18 billion economic rescue package while extending the lockdown for a further 14 days though under relaxed conditions to allow the economy to start operating. Pr...Published: 01 May 2020 at 17:30hrs | 4141 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records a budget surplus, But
Zimbabwe recorded its first fiscal surplus since 2011 as a result of significant contributions from Intermediate Monetary Transfer (IMT) Tax, subdued investment on capital expenditure and civil servic...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 08:23hrs | 727 | by Victor Bhoroma
Chinese nationals in Zimbabwe denied access to health care facilities?
Some Chinese nationals in Zimbabwe have been denied access to health care since the Covid-19 outbreak though their cases were not related to the pandemic, says Beijing's representative in Harare....Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 20:56hrs | 2535 | by Staff reporter
Nurses desert Wilkins
NURSES at the country's main Covid-19 isolation centre, Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital, are resigning as morale hits rock bottom in the crucial health sector, which is in the frontline of Zimbab...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 08:51hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
Criminals steal solar panels from hospitals and clinics
WELL-ORCHESTRATED syndicates stealing solar panels installed at Beitbridge's rural hospitals and clinics to help cushion the health facilities against load-shedding have become a menace, compromising ...Published: 08 Mar 2020 at 06:46hrs | 411 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa promises to 'satisfy needs of the people' this year
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday declared that 2020, which begins today, will be the year of higher productivity, economic growth, job creation and satisfying the needs of the people while committing to ...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 12:30hrs | 2769 | by Staff Reporter
New doctors association launched in Harare
A new doctor's representative organisation has been launched in Harare with a view to avert the current impasse which has seen other association members going for industrial action for over one hundre...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:42hrs | 3991 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns corrupt councillors
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday issued a stern warning against corrupt councillors and council officials who divert public funds for personal use, saying Government will not hesitate to punish those cau...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 08:08hrs | 822 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's govt should improve primary health care: Cross
FORMER MDC MP Eddie Cross, has called on government to roll out primary health care facilities in remote areas and ensure they are within walking distance to reduce preventable deaths.Cross ma...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 11:41hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi leads delegation to Singapore
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assigned a delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi and comprising former President Robert Mugabe's family, the family of the former First lady - the Marufus - and ruling ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 06:25hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: Mnangagwa sends team to Singapore
President Mnangagwa has assembled a delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi, comprising former President Robert Mugabe's family, the family of the former First Lady - the Marufus - and Zanu-PF o...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 06:18hrs | 200 | by Staff reprter
It's all systems go for the Chamisa's march on Friday
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads.On the 31st of July 2018, Zimbabweans overwhelmingly voted for President Nelson Chamisa. That election was stolen in broad daylight and since then, the crisis of le...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 15:39hrs | 2475 | by MDC
Mnangagwa's wife attends Dubai summit
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, attending a summit of First Ladies on access to improved innovative health care and people's well-being. The summit was organis...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 23:36hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
ZCLDN, CID Drugs join hands in fighting illicit drug use
The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network in conjunction with the ZRP's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Narcotics and Drugs today held a workshop at the CID headquarters in Harare on drug...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:53hrs | 594 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa faces mass protests
Mass protests have been lined up in the New Year as public disenchantment against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration continues to grow, the Daily News can report.Yesterday, the main...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 14:29hrs | 8032 | by Staff reporter
Doctors: Collapse of the health system and withdrawal of labour
Press Statement by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum & Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights on the Collapse of the Health System and Withdrawal of Labour by the Doctors in Zimbabwe....Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 14:12hrs | 489 | by Ms. Blessing Gorejena
Key economic expectations from the 2019 budget presentation
As the finance minister prepares to present the 2019 National Budget to parliament on the 22nd of November, a lot is at stake for economic development. In 2016, Zimbabwe's tax revenues were $3.5 billi...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 11:25hrs | 1239 | by Victor Bhoroma
Drugs shortages hit clinics
A serious shortage of drugs for chronic ailments including high blood pressure (BP) and diabetes has hit most rural health centres in Beitbridge West constituency where about 10 percent of the populat...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:17hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions affect the man on the street sir
The newly appointed United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Brian Nicholas had an interesting interview with one of the pirate radio stations, Voice of America, wherein he was very economic with the ...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 11:50hrs | 1530 | by Tafara Shumba
Chombo to prioritise road rehabilitation
Newly-elected National Assembly member for Zvimba North Constituency Marian Chombo is planning to roll out a road rehabilitation programme in the constituency. Chombo is among three female politicians...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:11hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Govt justifies shortage of hospitals in Matebeleland
The shortage of hospitals in Matebeleland is a result of sparse population density caused by migration of local citizens to neighbouring countries, government has said.This comes amid bitter c...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 16:28hrs | 2500 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commends American doctors
The power of partnering in worthy causes was demonstrated on Wednesday when President Mnangagwa and First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa hosted a special dinner at State House for American doctors, who ...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 07:27hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge City: A perennial mirage or reality?
Sustainable urban development is one of the top priorities for many governments worldwide. The transformation of social, economic, cultural and political structures in society are some of the key fact...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 06:42hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Confidence in opposition politics?
I am yet to be convinced, yet I believe in a new political field and change that it will happen in our lifetime. Taking a step back, I just wonder -is there a leader, amongst us, who is people centric...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 10:26hrs | 1095 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya
Notice of demand for the restoration of Matebeleland State
Under the direction and authority of Matebeleland Liberation Organisation Supreme Council, The President of M.L.O. Paul Siwela served the British government under the leadership of David Cameron and Z...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 10:50hrs | 1313 | by Paul Siwela
Notice of Demand for The Restoration of Matebeleland State
Under the direction and authority of Matebeleland Liberation Organisation Supreme Council, The President of M.L.O. Paul Siwela served the British government under the leadership of David Cameron and Z...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 15:17hrs | 1918 | by Paul Siwela
Challenges faced by Disabled persons and how the Government can intervene
Background to ChallengesDisability is viewed different by different people based on their socio economic positions. For as Africans, disability is viewed as spiritual a curse despite medical e...Published: 12 Feb 2017 at 06:20hrs | 87888 | by Linda T. Masarira
Unlocking Growth Potential
The Government of Zimbabwe is targeting an average economic growth rate of 6.6% over 2016-2018 and the growth is going to be driven by manufacturing and agricultural sector. Finance and Economic Devel...Published: 23 Sep 2016 at 20:40hrs | 340 | by Blessing Machiva
Ndanga District Hospital in disarray
Zaka MP Paradza Chakona has said the Ndanga District Hospital is in disarray as some patients were losing their lives due to the lack of several equipment which might save lives.Speaking in pa...Published: 10 Oct 2015 at 09:42hrs | 3316 | by Stephen Jakes
'Boko Haram has killed 7 300 people'
The UN says Boko Haram militants have killed over 7 300 people in Nigeria and neighbouring countries since the beginning of last year.Briefing the Security Council on the humanitarian situatio...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 11:13hrs | 5830 | by Staff Reporter
Archbishop Robert Ndlovu issues Lenten message
The Archbishop of Harare in Zimbabwe, Robert Ndlovu has issued a Lenten message titled, "What are you giving up, what are you taking up?" In it, he asks that the faithful in the Archdiocese focu...Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 18:05hrs | 2670 | by Robert. Ndlovu
HIV+ patients engage omalayitsha to get drug supplies
ILLEGAL Zimbabwean migrants in South Africa who are on Anti retroviral (ARV) therapy are employing the services of cross border transporters commonly known as omalayitsha to get their monthly supplies...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 11:02hrs | | by Robin Muchetu
Govt to introduce HIV self-testing kits
Government will soon introduce HIV self-testing kits as a way to encourage people to know their HIV status, The Sunday Mail reported.The development follows revelations that of the 196 000 pe...Published: 07 Sep 2014 at 07:27hrs | 2109 | by Shamiso Yikoniko
Top 10 Poorest Countries in The World by GDP per capita
Almost all the people around the World Developing through Perfect utilization of natural and artificial sources like Agriculture, Technology, Tourism and Education sectors so far. Richest countr...Published: 21 Apr 2013 at 08:21hrs | 7249 | by Staff Reporter
Snake bite cases on the rise
THE Ministry of Health and Child Welfare yesterday warned that cases of snakebites could shoot up in coming weeks amid reports of acute shortage antivenom.In an interview on Monday, Head of E...Published: 30 Jan 2013 at 05:30hrs | 5044 | by Staff reporter
Chinese should respect Zimbabwe labour laws
The Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai continues to fight for a broad based upliftment of the people by ensuring that everyone has decent shelter, food, education, health care fac...Published: 18 May 2012 at 05:31hrs | | by Paurina Mpariwa
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