New COVID Variant: UK Urgently Brings In Travel Restrictions
Mutations in the B.1.1.529 variant are likely to evade the immune response generated by prior infection and vaccination, UK experts say.
Zimbabwe Emerge Victors In Thriller
Put in to bat in their Group B fixture, Gargi Bhogle and Mahika Kandanala gave USA a solid start in the Powerplay, putting on 38 runs for the first wicket before departing in quick succession. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals, losing Lisa Ramjit
Law Society Calls For Action Against Gender Based Violence
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) says the upsurge in gender based violence cases as a result of the COVID-19 is worrisome amid calls for immediate action to curb the scourge. In a statement to commemorate the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence being
Tino Katsande Stands Tall Against GBV
Radio and television personality, Tinopona Katsande has made a bold start to the 16 days of activism by posting gruesome pictures of herself that are a result of domestic violence she experienced from her ex-boyfriend as she encourages victims to come in public about it. On
Zim Economy To Grow 5.5 Percent In 2022 But Risks Remain
Zimbabwe’s economy is set to grow by 5.5 percent in 2022 on account of anticipated improvement in sectors of mining, manufacturing, construction, agriculture and tourism, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Prof. Mthuli Ncube has announced in his 2022 National Budget presentation. The growth however reflects a
South Africa Will Not Extend Zimbabwean Permits
The South African Government has announced that the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP), which ends 31 December 2021, will not be extended and has urged holders of current permits to apply for other permits or leave the country by end of 2022. In a statement, the South
USAID, CARE Launch US$1,5 million COVID-19 Recovery Program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided around US$1,5 million to CARE International in Zimbabwe to support early recovery for 47,000 people suffering from the effects of COVID-19 in urban areas of Masvingo and Manicaland provinces. This financial assistance from USAID allows CARE
War Veterans Deserves a Decent Living-Muzorewa
The goal of the liberation war was to set the whole country free from colonialism, human rights abuse, oppression, ethnic and racial discrimination
November Inflation Ease Marginally
Month-on-month inflation rate in November eased marginally to 5.76 percent, shedding 0.64 percentage points on the October 2021 rate of 6.40 percent, latest figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) show. Despite the decrease, November inflation is the second highest monthly rate since January. The month-on-month
Ecobank Group Secures €100 Million Credit Facility For SMEs
The latest cooperation between Ecobank Group and the European Investment Bank to support private sector investment across Africa was formally agreed at the EU Delegation to Togo in Lomé