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Victims of Cyclone Idai might need psychosocial support following the devastating effects the natural disaster caused mainly in Manicaland Province, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said.
Health staff shortage hits Zvimba RDC
Zvimba Rural District Council is on the hunt for health personnel to cover critical posts at its health centres which have been hit by staff shortages.
Tobacco farmers reject low prices
Flue-cured tobacco sales have remained depressed at the auction floors, with the first day of the marketing season being hampered by farmers who withdrew 98 percent of the crop from the floors in protest over low prices offered by buyers.
Wetlands: Stronger policy in the pipeline
The Ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry is working on synchronising statutory instruments to come up with a stronger policy to put an end to construction on wetlands, as this is threatening the environment, especially in Harare.
Harare water supply situation to improve
HARARE’S water supply situation is set to improve as council has started drawing water from Lake Manyame for the first time in five years.
Food aid for Chikomba cyclone victims
Government has offered food aid for people from 200 households in Chikomba who became homeless after their houses and property were destroyed by Cyclone Idai over the weekend.
Chitungwiza’s financial woes mount
Chitungwiza Municipality ‘s financial problems are worsening, amid reports that it owes creditors $74,8 million as of January this year, while it is battling to collect $71,6 million owed by ratepayers.
Let’s focus our thoughts on this tragedy
Once again I address you tonight both to update you on the tragic cyclone disaster which befell our nation last week, and to help keep us focused on this tragedy until the situation stabilises. Allow me firstly, to express deepest gratitude to those of our citizens, inclusive of different arms of Government, our uniformed services and cooperating partners who came forward with generous donations and assistance to the relief effort. I also recognise and pay tribute in a very special way to foreign governments, organisations, and citizens whose deep sense of compassion has moved them to stand by us in this hour of great national grief and need.
Cyclone Idai rescue mission makes progress
THE Cyclone Idai rescue mission has made significant progress in clearing some of the blocked roads to pave way for easy distribution of relief aid to affected families.
Govt backs Gweru hospital upgrade
GOVERNMENT is in support of upgrading Gweru Provincial Hospital (GPH) to a central hospital after proposals and recommendations by stakeholders as a way of aiding in the devolution drive being championed by President Mnangagwa, an official has said.