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JOHANNESBURG – The World Health Organization said on Thursday COVID-19 was exacerbated by the weak healthcare systems in Africa. But thanks to community engagement, the region managed to limit the spread.
Pandemic’s unsung heroes
AS Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc globally, undertakers — arguably the most unheralded heroes in the fight against the killer virus — valiantly report for duty with probably the highest risk of infection among frontliners.
The Green Machine 25 years after celebrating their Golden hour
THIS year marks 25 years since Harare giants CAPS United celebrated their finest hour in football history!
Inside late Bindura tycoon’s estate
When they see someone swimming in luxury, the jealous always console themselves by saying, “he will leave all this when he dies”. Others are quick to attribute the wealth to witchcraft and goblins could have been acquired to fast-track the riches.
Editorial Comment: Let’s invest in these talented kids
Last weekend saw young Zimbabwean golfer Keegan Shutt writing his own piece of history in South Africa, where he won the Nomads SA Under-15 Championship at Selborne Golf Club.
Robbers, rapists on the prowl on social media
A Harare man lost various electrical gadgets to armed robbers while a 16-year-old girl was robbed and raped by an unknown man in Masvingo, both of them after being enticed by criminals using social media.
DJ Fantan’s judgment reserved
High Court judge Justice Davison Foroma yesterday reserved judgment in the application for bail pending appeal made by organisers of the infamous Mbare New Year’s Eve gig, promoter Dammar, DJ Fantan and DJ Levelz.
First journey from village to the city that never was
Back in the village, our home lay serene, shabby and dusty as ever in the late afternoon sun.
Sikhala denied bail, weekend in jail for Mahere
MDC-Alliance vice chairperson Job Sikhala was yesterday denied bail while the party’s spokesperson, Fadzai Mahere, will spend the weekend in custody as the court is expected to make a ruling on her bail application on Monday.
Museveni takes commanding lead in polls
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results released yesterday, with 34 percent of the ballots counted.