adminPresident tours suburbs, assesses lockdown
Government will continue to review its actions to contain Covid-19 after the lockdown and adjust on time where necessary, President Mnangagwa said yesterday.
Govt condemns Covid-19 rapid self-testing
Government has warned individuals, private organisations and pharmacies that are selling unapproved Covid-19 rapid test kits that do not comply with Ministry of Health and Child Care, and World Health Organisation (WHO) specifications and protocols, saying such tests may produce erroneous results.
‘Lockdown best way to curb Covid-19’
The road to completing the 21-day Covid-19 lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus is long but is the right thing to do, President Mnangagwa said yesterday on his Twitter handle while thanking Zimbabweans for their self-discipline.
‘Zim must play part in combating climate change’
ZIMBABWE must take action to address climate change because cyclones and other extreme climatic conditions compromise accessibility and safety of inland transport systems, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Joel Biggie Matiza has said in his annual report on reducing carbon emissions.
Hwange Power Station expansion on schedule
Work on the US$1,4 billion Hwange Power Station expansion to add 600MW to the national grid is now almost 40 percent complete and on course for coming on stream in October next year as planned.
1 900 arrested for defying lockdown
MORE than 1 900 have so far been arrested for defying the 21-day lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19, in the first week.
Petrol price up by $3
The price of petrol has gone up by $3,07c to $21,77c while diesel is now $21,52 per litre.
Woman, baby die in crocodile attack
An 18-year old woman and her 11-month-old baby from Onapathali in Mhangura died last Wednesday after being attacked by a crocodile while fetching water.
Editorial Comment: Game-changer for health facilities
The establishment of three facilities dedicated to treatment of Coronavirus Infectious Diseases-19 (Covid-19) cases opens up new possibilities.
Cabinet Taskforce on Covid-19 update . . . ‘Prevention, precaution are key’
The following is an update from a member of the Cabinet Taskforce on Covid-19 and Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa