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Porous borders costing Zim US$1 bln annually
Ineffective border controls and loopholes within security and customs administration processes at Beitbridge Border Post, might be costing Zimbabwe US$1 billion in potential customs duty revenue annually, captains of industry and authorities have confirmed.
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SA’s mining output plunges in May despite easing of restrictions | Fin24
South Africa’s mining production declined 29.8 percent year-on-year in May, as the government eased Covid-19 regulations to allow for a phased return to production for the industry.
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Huawei says UK ban threatens to move UK into digital slow lane
Chinese technology company Huawei said Tuesday that the British government’s move to ban the company’s involvement in the country’s 5G networks is a “disappointing decision” which “threatens to move Britain into the digital slow lane, push up bills and deepen the digital divide.”
Using music to spread Covid-19 messages
Zimbabwean artists are doing a sterling job in educating people on Covid-19 issues through music.
Generous Hearts Foundation donates water to Chitungwiza Central Hospital
In the fight against the spread of Covid-19 Chitungwiza Central Hospital has been given an impetus after a non for profit organisation, Generous Heart Foundation donated 50 000 litres of water to alleviate perennial water woes at the institution.
SADC strengthens mechanisms on food security in response to COVID-19
The SADC region is strengthening mechanisms for food security as the coronavirus continues to spread with a potential risk to food security and nutrition.
HDF procures lifesaving equipment to fight COVID-19, strengthen immunization in Zimbabwe
The Health Development Fund (HDF), managed by UNICEF and UNFPA with funding from the United Kingdom (DFID), European Union (EU) Sida-Sweden, Irish Aid and the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), continues to support the Government of Zimbabwe in the strengthening of its health systems with the procurement of 198 Oxygen Concentrators for the fight against COVID-19; and 968 Solar Driven Refrigerators to strengthen coverage and equity of immunization across the country.
Australia’s Queensland University begins Covid-19 vaccine trial
The University of Queensland in Australia has started dosing healthy adult participants in a Phase I clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate.
Heart scans could lead to better treatment for patients in hospital with coronavirus
Half of Covid-19 patients who received a heart scan in hospital showed abnormalities in heart function, according to new research funded by us.
Russia Completes Human Trials Of Covid-19 Vaccine
After Brazil was the first emerging market to get a test drive of the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, it’s Russia that is the first to complete human trials.