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Ten more Covid-19 deaths were reported yesterday, the second highest daily toll after 12 passed on last Thursday, taking the death toll to 80 while 154 new cases were confirmed, all local infections, taking the cumulative total to 4 075 and the number of local infections to 2 982.
Dr Chimedza new Health Perm Sec
Air Commodore Jasper Chimedza, the former Director-General Health Services for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has been appointed Secretary for Health and Child Care by President Mnangagwa with immediate effect.
White farmers compensation explained
The Global Compensation Deed agreement between the Government and white former farmers whose land was expropriated under land reform makes it clear that there will be no compensation for the land itself, but, as laid down in the Zimbabwean Constitution and law, there will be compensation for improvements, biological assets and land clearing costs.
Inter-city pirate kombis, trucks under spotlight
Inter-city travel is still banned unless the traveller has exceptional circumstances that allow exemption, with permission given in advance, but truck drivers and unexempted kombis are reaping huge profits charging high fares.
Senate set to adjourn
Senate is expected to adjourn today following a decision by Parliament to suspend business after two legislators tested positive to Covid-19 last week.
Tobacco sector remains firm despite Covid-19
Zimbabwe’s tobacco production is expected to stand firm in the next cropping season despite some major markets imposing restrictions on movement, closing borders and in the case of South Africa banning cigarette sales.
Sober bears as bourse opens
The growing success of the foreign currency auctions to stabilise exchange rates and the consequent dramatic lowering of inflation expectations were reflected on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) yesterday when it restarted trading following a five-week suspension.
WFP appeals for US$250m
The World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed for an additional US$250 million to support vulnerable communities in the country.
MPs want to amend Child Protection Act
Legislators want the Child Protection Act amended to raise from 18 to 22 years the age at which children living in care facilities should be discharged, legislators have said.
Midlands snubs Chamisa meeting
The Midlands provincial executive at the weekend reportedly snubbed Mr Nelson Chamisa, who wanted to meet it during his visit to Gweru for the burial of his uncle.