‘You Know Nothing About War,’ Matemadanda Told
The ZANU-PF political commissar and Deputy Minister of Defence Victor Matemadanda has been shunned from commenting on war issues because he 'never witnessed any war incident'
What To Expect From Mthuli’s Mid-Term Budget Review
When Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube takes his stand in Parliament next Thursday to deliver the mid-term budget review, a lot would be at stake to rescue the economy from its multi-faceted confrontations. The full impact of the Covid-19 on the economy is yet
Political Posturing Not Helpful- Minister Mutsvangwa
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa has called on politicians to be responsible through their actions during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a media brief yesterday, Mutsvangwa said the country cannot afford to be reckless in the midst of the pandemic which is threatening lives. “Zimbabweans,
Health Development Fund Procures COVID-19 Equipment
The Health Development Fund (HDF), a multi-donor pooled funding mechanism, has procured essential equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic and strengthen coverage and equity of immunization across the country. The HDF, a fund established to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCH+A) and nutrition
’31 July The Last Straw For Mnangagwa’
The Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDCA) is pinning its hope on the scheduled 31 July demonstration that President Emerson Mnangagwa will be ousted from office. The party's youth assembly spokesperson, Stephen Chuma said the demonstration is certainly going to mark the end of Mnangagwa's short
China Release US$2 Million Grant For Cyclone Idai Recovery
The Chinese government under the South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund has provided additional assistance to victims of Cyclone Idai through a reconstruction fund aimed at rebuilding schools and clinics. The USD$2million grant will be implemented under the just launched Post Disaster Restoration Assistance after Cyclone Idai in
Black lives are being lost in the Mediterranean – but the world remains silent
Maurice Stierl, University of Warwick A black baby was born on a boat on the Mediterranean Sea in late June. Its mother was trying to escape from Libya, together with 92 men and women. Help was on the way, with the Italian rescue vessel Mare Jonio
Police Dismiss Letter On 31 July Anti-Sanctions Protest
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media suggesting that they had sanctioned a 31 July demonstration in Harare by the Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Movement. Posting on their Twitter handle, the ZRP said the letter was forged with the stamp
Zimbabwe Receives US$1.4 Million Risk Insurance Payout
Minister of Finance Professor Mthuli Ncube says government is taking proactive measures to cushioning its fiscus against natural disasters, after a risk insurance company made an insurance payout worth over US$1 million, targeted at food insecure communities. The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd)
Zim Records An Upsurge In Covid -19 Cases As Quarantine Days Are Reduced To 13 Days
The number of COVID-19 confirmed Covid-19 cases have surged to 885 after 98 new cases were recorded yesterday.According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care, more than half of the new cases were imported from neighboring countries.This is happening at a time when the