Trump to suspend all immigration into US over coronavirus
US President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States, saying he needs to protect American jobs as coronavirus ravages the…
Lesotho PM agrees to step down immediately
Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane reached a deal with the country’s government to step down immediately as he faces allegations he was involved in the killing of his ex-wife. South…
This isn’t the time to be lax, says WHO regional director
The World Health Organisation warned rushing to ease coronavirus restrictions will likely lead to a resurgence of the contagion as governments start rolling out plans to get economies up and…
Basic food price freeze agreed
Private sector producers and retailers have agreed with the Government to freeze prices of essential foods as part of measures to cope with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown measures required to contain the threat.
Covid-19 confirmed cases rise to 28
THE number of people who have tested positive to Covid-19 in Zimbabwe has risen to 28 after three more confirmed cases were reported in Harare.
Global hunger could double due to Covid-19 blow — UN
GENEVA — The number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of Covid-19, the United Nations’ World Food…
UK extends US$43,6m to fight coronavirus
THE British Government has announced a US$43,6 million aid package for Covid-19 medical supplies to Zimbabwe, becoming the biggest contributor to the pandemic response in the country, as diplomatic ties between the two countries continue to improve.
PPEs relief for medical fraternity
ZIMBABWE yesterday received a consignment of goods from two Chinese firms for the fight against Covid-19 which has killed thousands of people worldwide and left many others hospitalised.
Crime rate declines during lockdown
POLICE recorded a decline in criminal cases in the first 17 days of the national lockdown, a development attributed to heavy presence of security personnel across the country.
Clemency order to benefit more inmates
JUSTICE Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has said processes are underway to amend the recent clemency order and ensure more categories of prisoners benefit from the Presidential amnesty as an urgent measure to decongest prisons.











