adminBenjamin W Mkapa: A lifetime of service to SADC, Africa
Southern Africa woke up on July 24, 2020 to the shocking news that former United Republic of Tanzania President Benjamin William Mkapa is no more.
Zim medical student shines
Malone Mukwende (MM), a Zimbabwean medical student at St George’s, University of London has made a ground-breaking discovery by producing a resource which shows how clinical signs appear on darker skin, called Mind the Gap. He produced this handbook which is now helping other medics recognise potentially life-threatening diseases on black and brown people. Through his achievements, Malone has produced a powerful resource book that experts say will no doubt contribute to changing the landscape of medical education all over the world for years to come, as well as improve medical treatment for black and brown people. In this report, he shares his personal experiences and findings with a UK-based journal BME-Medics.
America should stop lecturing Zim
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols is behaving like a demigod. He is indeed way out of order and lost because he has removed his diplomatic robes and stepped into the local political arena, wherein he has been blinded by the dust of the local politics.
Zimdollar future bright — minister
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday reiterated that there was no going back on the use of the Zimbabwe dollar, adding that the future of the local currency was “bright”.
First black auditor general dies
Zimbabwe’s first black Comptroller and Auditor-General, Mr Abdulman Eric Harid (pictured above), a former Commissioner of Taxes, has died.
Gomba remanded in custody
Harare Mayor Herbert Gomba and two other top council officials were denied bail when they appeared before different magistrates yesterday.
Zim, SA engage on Old Mutual sticking issues
Zimbabwe and South Africa are cooperating to resolve the issue of multi-listed firm Old Mutual Limited, which is at the centre of suspension of trading of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
Concern raised over corpses smuggling
GOVERNMENT has expressed concern over reports that bodies of Zimbabweans who could have died from Covid-19 in neighbouring countries are being smuggled into the country, saying that could be a source of the spike in local spread of the virus.
Govt defends sacking of hospital CEOs
The sacking of chief executive officers (CEOs) of five major Government hospitals was part of the restructuring of the health system by Government to make it more effective and efficient, a Cabinet Minister has said.
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