Biden under pressure to address sexual assault allegation

Pressure is mounting on Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden to personally respond to a sexual assault allegation made by a former Senate aide – despite a strong denial issued by…

Half the world’s workers face job loss, says ILO

Nearly half the world’s workers are at immediate risk of losing their jobs, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said on Wednesday. The sobering statement will ring alarm bells in economies…

Lesotho party rules out immunity for Thomas Thabane

The head of Lesotho’s ruling party on Wednesday rejected Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s demands for immunity from prosecution in a murder case that has gripped the southern African mountain kingdom.…

Give workers living wages — President

Workers should be given a living wage, while employers should think of other sustainable ways of supporting employees that are not easily eroded, and those in the informal sector must be included in economic recovery plans, President Mnangagwa has said.

Buyanga a fugitive from justice: Police chief

Frank Buyanga, who snatched his five-year-old son from his ex-girlfriend movie style last month, is now regarded as a fugitive from justice after fleeing the country with the boy, Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said.

Focus on home-grown solutions: VP Chiwenga

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said COVID-19 and lockdowns being implemented by most countries across the globe should be used as a wake-up call for governments to focus on home-grown solutions to build their economies.

Zim, Mozambique leaders meet

President Mnangagwa yesterday held a one-day working meeting with his Mozambican counterpart Filipe Nyusi in Chimoio, Mozambique, where they discussed the security situation in Cabo Delgado and parts of Mozambique’s Manica and Sofala provinces.

Use approved health facilities: Mutsvangwa

Zimbabweans must seek medical attention from approved health facilities if they suspect contracting Covid-19 infection, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, urged yesterday.

First Lady extends hand to Mutemwa, children’s home

FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has, through her Angel of Hope Foundation, donated food for the health and nutritional requirements of the needy during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Clemency order to benefit more prisoners

The clemency order issued in March has been amended by President Mnangagwa to allow more prisoners to go home almost immediately with a broadening of the clemency provisions to cut sentences, generally for non-violent crimes, to time served.

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