Hailay Gesesew, Flinders University The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently noted that “researchers are working at break-neck speed” to understand SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). They are also working to develop potential vaccines, medicines and other technologies that are affordable and equitable. By
The US economy created jobs at a record pace in June as firms took on more staff after the coronavirus downturn. Payrolls surged 4.8 million, the most since the Labor Department began keeping records in 1939, helped by the reopening of factories and restaurants. It follows May's
Local transmissions of covid-19 continue to rise with 13 out of the 14 new cases recorded yesterday having been internally transmitted, an update by the Ministry of Health and Child Care shows. The only non-locally transmitted case was on an individual who recently returned from South
The average price of bread is set to decrease with effect from tomorrow according to the Grain Millers Association (GMAZ). Addressing journalists in Harare, GMAZ chairman Tafadzwa Musarara said the reduction has been necessitated by the re-establishment of the foreign currency auction system by the Reserve
Local civil society organisations have condemned an impending multi-billion dollar thermal power deal between Zimbabwe and a Chinese investor, accusing government of engaging in deals that do not translate to sustainable development. Zimbabwe’s Rio Energy Ltd’s plans to construct a US$ 3 Billion thermal power plant
The Dr Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T has defended its move to recall legislators who pledged their allegiance to the Nelson Chamisa faction saying it is a strategic objective that should not be viewed as vindictive. Addressing journalists at the party headquarters Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House yesterday,
MDC alliance deputy national chairperson, Job Sikhala has responded to recent remarks by Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri that the net was closing in on individuals peddling information of an imminent coup in the country. Early last month, Government dismissed as false, allegations of an imminent
In a virtual signing event symbolic of the technologically powered new normal, Standard Bank, the parent company of leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, has unveiled an extended agreement with global customer engagement expert Salesforce to deliver positive digital experiences to its clients. Standard Bank
Pressure is internally mounting on MDC-Alliance legislators to choose between standing behind party leader, Nelson Chamisa and risking recall from Parliament by Thokozani Khupe, it has emerged. Khuphe has been on a re-calling spree from Parliament of MDC-Alliance legislators loyal to Chamisa since the March Supreme
Bhekasz Shalom Solutions (BSS) Pvt Ltd, a Zimbabwean owned but Chinese based shipping company says it will offer 50% discounts to local medical suppliers who will be shipping their equipment from overseas during the COVID-19 period as part of its efforts to give back to
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