admin‘No Kwekwe contacts for Covid-19 victim No. 2’
Health authorities in Kwekwe have dismissed as false, reports circulating on social media that the country’s second person to die of Covid-19 had several contacts in the city, who were now in quarantine.
Oil prices stable
Oil prices were broadly stable yesterday after sharp losses in the previous session, with investors hoping that a big build-up in US inventories may mean producers have little option but to deepen output cuts as the coronavirus pandemic ravages demand.
China stocks edge higher on global sentiment lift
China stocks ended higher yesterday on recovering global investor sentiment, but gains were modest ahead of March-quarter GDP data that is expected to show an economic contraction for the first time in nearly 30 years. The Shanghai Composite index closed up 0,3 percent at 2 819,94, while the blue-chip CSI300 index gained 0,1 percent, having fitted in and out of negative territory.
EPL indaba on today
A commitment to completing the season before the start of July is among the options being considered by English Premier League football clubs.
NPRC urges media, cops to mend relations
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has implored the media and the security sector to improve their working relationship during the lockdown period, as the country continues its battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
SA GDP shrinks 2,5pc
Ratings agency Moody’s cut its forecast for South Africa’s economy to a 2,5 percent contraction in 2020, citing the impact of a nationwide, five-week shutdown aimed at limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Bosso call for unity in Covid-19 fight
HIGHLANDERS have urged local Premiership clubs, including rivals Dynamos and CAPS United, to set aside their on-the-field rivalry and unite in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic threatening their very existence.
World economy slumps
The world economy already faces an economic downturn worse than the Great Depression.
Coronavirus freezes female sport leaders programme
THE Female Sport Leaders Mobility Exchange Programme, run by the African Union Sport Council Region 5, is one of the many programmes affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Health packs for vendors
Fresh produce vendors from Machipisa in Highfield and Harare City Council Covid-19 response teams received 400 health packs from two local organisations to ensure the Lusaka market is safer yesterday.