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Global markets in turmoil. Central banks rushing to arrest panic. But in China, the country most affected by the virus outbreak, it’s boom time for traders.
Engendering soft power: Zvaravanhu
Feminism seems to have had bad rap over the years. It’s not, as many perceive, a radical reordering of society calling for female supremacy.
De Jongh predicts tough season
FC PLATINUM coach, Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh, has predicted a tough 2020 season but says he has put together a team strong enough to do well this campaign.
Diversifying Zimbabwe’s power matrix
Zimbabwe is setting its sights on diversifying the country’s energy matrix to ease dependence on its main ZESA electricity grid and power imports from neighbouring countries through the uptake of renewable energy.
Surge in transformer thefts alarming
Six suspected thieves of Zesa transformers, accessories and cables were arrested recently, with the first now in the early days of his mandatory 10-year jail term, but vandalism and theft of electricity installations is still rising with 30-year mandatory jail terms now being proposed.
Reports of coronavirus case at Masvingo Hospital dismissed
Nursing staff at Masvingo Provincial Hospital on Saturday reportedly panicked unnecessarily after a woman, who had just arrived from Dubai, visited the institution with mild flu.
Namibia police warn demonstrators against violence
Windhoek. – Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga yesterday issued a stern warning to those taking part in tomorrow’s planned demonstrations to refrain from violence and causing public disorder.
Renewable energy market open to IPPs
Zimbabwe is facing acute electricity shortages arising from low water levels in Kariba Dam and lack of regular refurbishment of thermal power plants. Apart from expanding Hwange Thermal Station, which should feed 600MW into the grid on completion from next year, Government is promoting power generation from renewable energy sources, especially solar. Our Deputy News Editor AFRICA MOYO (AM) engaged Energy and Power Development Minister FORTUNE CHASI (FC) last week to check on progress in the adoption of renewable energy. For more, read the following excerpts . . .
Italy quarantines 16 million people
Milan. – Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus.
The miracle to end AIDS: take one pill a day
Gaborone. – Vice President Slumber Tsogwane officiated over the national launch of the Faith and Communities Initiative, a joint programme of the US Government and the Government of Botswana. US Ambassador to Botswana Craig L. Cloud recognised the gains made in the fight against HIV/AIDS and encouraged the country not to give up before the epidemic is controlled.