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NON-ALIGNED countries have been urged to increase their efforts to achieve mass media self-reliance if the New International Information and Communication Order is to bring about the changes required by the movement.
Bereaving in the middle of a pandemic
Death in an African family is often met with emotions. Every culture has its own ways and customs of mourning the dead.
Breaking infection chain our responsibility
Determination and perseverance move the world and us; thinking that others will do it for you is a sure way to fail (Marva Collins).
Can the entire Zimbabwean population be infected by Covid-19 in 250 days?
Professor Marvellous Mhloyi and Dr Stanzia Moyo, University of Zimbabwe, Faculty of Social Studies, Centre for Population Studies
Farmers speak on new maize floor price
Farmers have welcomed the new maize producer price announced by the Government for the 2020-21 marketing season and urged authorities to constantly review the price so that it is not eroded by inflation.
No red carpet treatment in quarantine
THERE will be no red carpet treatment for United Kingdom (UK) returnees who are under quarantine at Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College, the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Professor Paul Mavima has said.
Stakeholders call for decentralisation of markets
Stakeholders in small scale agriculture production are engaging Government calling for the decentralisation of farmers’ markets with a view to enable them to have access to buyers and reduce post-harvest losses during the lockdown period.
Decentralisation of Covid-19 testing gets boost
PLANS to decentralise testing for Covid-19 received a boost on Tuesday following the arrival of more testing kits and equipment as Government intends to test 40 000 people before the end of the month.
Media recognised as essential service
GOVERNMENT has listed journalists among providers of essential services allowed to work during the lockdown to combat the spread of Covid-19.
$8m cash facility benefits 47 000 needy households
GOVERNMENT has in the past two weeks, disbursed nearly $8 million to over 47 000 households towards urban food deficit mitigation as part of efforts to cushion needy families during the Covid-19 lockdown.