Panic buying in the wake of COVID-19 underscores inequalities in South Africa

Pictures of empty shelves and long queues have pervaded all forms of media in South Africa over the past few days. These scenes are not unlike those in other parts of the world as many consumers succumb to panic buying, in fear of running out of toilet paper – among other essential items.

Surveys show coronavirus pandemic savaging global economy

HONG KONG – Evidence of the devastation wreaked on the global economy by the coronavirus pandemic mounted on Tuesday as activity surveys for March from Australia and Japan showed record falls, with surveys in Europe and the United States expected to be just as dire.

Virus-control measures to hit Rio Tinto operations in South Africa, Canada

 Rio Tinto said on Tuesday operations at its mineral sands mine in South Africa will be halted and activity in Quebec, Canada will slow down due to government directives in both countries to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Minister Chasi hints on working with Bulawayo musicians

Bubelo Moyo Minister of Energy and Power Development, Advocate Fortune Chasi warmly known as Mdara Chasi in the music industry has hinted on future collaborations with Bulawayo artistes. Mdara Chasi…

COVID-19: JSC bans court weddings

Zvikomborero Parafini, Court Reporter The Judicial Service Commission has banned all court weddings at all its stations countrywide in a bid to reduce chances of the spread of COVID-19. Weddings…

ZCC moves Easter conference from Mbungo

Robin Muchetu, Senior Reporter THE Zion Christian Church (ZCC) says it will host its annual Easter Celebrations as per tradition from small decentralized locations across the world in light of…

Grandfather, son in law rape granddaughter

Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter A 14-year-old girl from Jambezi outside Victoria Falls has dropped out of school after falling pregnant reportedly at the hands of her grandfather and sister’s…

Virginity test exposes rapist

Mejury Magaya, Midlands Reporter A 36-year-old Lalapanzi man has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for raping an 11-year-old girl after the crime was exposed at church after a…

BREAKING: Earthquake in Chipinge, Chimanimani

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.8 was felt in Chipinge, Chimanimani and surrounding areas around 5am today.

Bulawayo man in court for ‘stealing’ and slaughtering US$900 Eland

Brenda Zinyuke, Court Reporter A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court for allegedly stealing and slaughtering an eland worth US$900. Isheunopa Sibanda (27) of Pumula South Suburb allegedly connived with…

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