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US Democrats and Republicans are near agreement on extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said on Sunday.
200 more test kits for Masvingo
Masvingo Province has received a second consignment of 200 rapid results test kits as the Government moves to ensure more people get tested for Covid-19 and curb its spread.
Mutare closes largest of four markets
Sakubva Produce Market has been shut by Mutare City Council to de-congest the bus terminus and market complex, but new decentralised fresh produce markets in Dangamvura, Chikanga and Hobhouse remain open.
JSC defers court dates to May
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has pushed court dates for cases that were supposed to be heard this month to next month, after President Mnangagwa extended the lockdown by an additional 14 days on Sunday.
Japanese expert pessimistic Olympics could be held in 2021
TOKYO. — A Japanese expert who has criticised the country’s response to the coronavirus yesterday warned that he is “pessimistic” that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021.
Mandela overshadows De Klerk in Hani aftermath
BLACKS still do not have the vote in South Africa, but in the turbulent aftermath of the assassination of Cde Chris Hani, it seemed as though “president” Nelson Mandela had already taken office.
Use lockdown era to bond, families told
Families have been advised to use the lockdown period to bond and reconnect, not to perpetuate gender based violence after police recorded 340 cases since lockdown started.
Criminals erect barriers on highways
Some criminal elements are taking advantage of the lockdown to create barriers on highways using rocks so that they can steal from cars when they slow down.
Zim community in SA mobilises resources for fellow countrymen
The Zimbabwe Community in South Africa (Zim-Com SA) has embarked on a programme to mobilise resources for the upkeep of its compatriots who are affected by the ongoing lockdown in that country.
Gold drops to lowest
Gold touched its lowest in more than a week yesterday, as the dollar strengthened ahead of a raft of corporate earnings and macro data that will highlight the economic damage from the coronavirus crisis.