admin21 hospitalised as typhoid outbreak hits Harare
Lloyd Gumbo Herald Reporter
AT least 21 people have been admitted at a Harare hospital, while 54 others are under obsvervation following an outbreak of typhoid.
The affected people are admitted at Beatrice Infectious Diseases Hospitals, with two confirmed cases by late yesterday.
City health services director Dr Stanley Mungofa confirmed the typhoid outbreak.
“This is an outbreak because it’s not normal for the city to have such diseases like typhoid or cholera,” Dr Mungofa said.
“Someone can carry the typhoid bacteria for 20 years
Diamonds deal boon for Zim
Takunda Maodza Senior Reporter
ZIMBABWEANS across the political divide yesterday hailed the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for allowing the country to trade in diamonds from Marange saying the revenue will help bust sanctions and boost the economy.
The KPCS gave Zimbabwe the green light to sell its diamonds at a plenary session held in Kinshasa, DRC, this week.
The KCS endorsement came in the face of spirited efforts by some Western nations – led by the US, Canada and Australia – that wanted to bar the Chiadzwa gems from the international market.
The Western nations, that imposed economic sanctions on
Southern Times relaunched in city
Herald Reporter
SOUTHERN Africa’s premier paper, The Southern Times, a joint venture between Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited and
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‘Inclusive Govt is totally dysfunctional’
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7 runners for ZNA charity
Sports Reporter
A DECENT field of seven quinine runners have entered for the running of the 1 800m Zimbabwe National Army Charity
It’s game on for kickboxers
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter
IT’S game on for local kickboxers this evening when they take part in The Friendly International Judgment Day tournament in
Rare treat in Mabvuku
Collin Matiza Sports Editor
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Fitness, bikini model Moore grabs bronze
Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
FITNESS and bikini model Merna Moore raised the Zimbabwean flag high when she finished a credible third in her category at