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Russia has cancelled an international business conference set for June in Moscow, where a Zimbabwean delegation comprising legislators was expected to attend, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid-19 suspends gigs
Johannesburg. — Two of Mzansi’s biggest gospel shows, Joyous Celebration’s annual concert and Benjamin Dube’s Spirit of Praise, join the long list of big events that have been postponed, after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in SA on Sunday amid an outbreak of coronavirus.
Chinese foundations pledge coronavirus kits to Zim
Zimbabwe is set to receive 20 000 test kits, 100 000 masks and 1 000 medical-use protective suits and face shields from Chinese billionaire Mr Jack Ma.
Why we need to tell liberation struggle stories through film
This week’s edition of the Youth Diaries is directed specifically at the creative sector.
US$24m for fuel
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has released US$23,89 million for the purchase of fuel to be sold in local currency for the week March 16 to 22.
Govt to promote highest standards of hygiene
Government has emphasised that the 60-day suspension of public gatherings does not translate to activities that sustain livelihoods, with education mechanisms being put in place to observe highest standards of hygiene to curb Covid-19.
Wilkins facelift begins
The facelift of Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital following a commitment by China to assist Zimbabwe in its national response towards any cases of Covid-19, has begun in earnest.
Unemployment rate stands at 16pc — Survey
At least 84 percent of the economically active population of Zimbabwe is employed or self-employed within the formal and informal sectors, giving an official unemployment rate of 16 percent.
Zim Open cancelled
THE Zimbabwe Open will not return to the local golfing calendar, for now, after the suspension of all Sunshine Tour activities due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Dodo trims CAPS United squad
CAPS United coach, Darlington Dodo, is keeping his cards close to his chest as to which players will be dropped from his Premier Soccer League registration roaster.