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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce on Monday that the end of COVID-19 restrictions will be delayed by several weeks following concerns about a rapid rise of Delta variant infections.
Father of ‘world’s largest family’ dies
NEW DELHI. – An Indian man from the northeastern state of Mizoram, who is believed to have headed the “world’s largest family”, has died, officials said.
Tobacco industry to comply with Covid-19 measures
The tobacco industry is implementing the tighter lockdown regulations announced by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, in his capacity as Minister of Health and Child Care, on Saturday for the sector with no more than two people now allowed to accompany each consignment of tobacco bales.
Villagers stumble on diamonds
DURBAN. – A community near Ladysmith in Kwa-Zulu Natal is jubilant after discovering a field full of the precious stones.
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CPU and Sizimele partner to rebuild houses
Oliver Kazunga, Senior Reporter THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) and a local Non-Governmental Organisation, Sizimele, have partnered to reconstruct houses for 15 families in Maphisa, Matobo District whose homesteads were…
Global stocks higher after Wall St gain
BEIJING. — Global stock markets rose Monday as investors looked ahead to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for hints of possible changes in ultra-low interest rates and other economic stimulus.
E-learning relief for pregnant pupils
Government’s decision to hold online education is expected to be a relief for female pupils who fall pregnant as they will no longer be subjected to the stigma associated with attending lessons physically in their condition, legislators have noted.
Anti-sanctions law to safeguard China’s interests
China’s top legislature recently passed a law against foreign sanctions, giving legal basis for the country to counter “discriminatory measures” from a foreign country.
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Man found stabbed, dead in maize field
Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter A man was found dead in a maize field in Bulawayo’s Pumula South suburb with stab wounds all over the body while another died at his…
Fake Covid-19 certificate drama on bus from SA
Authorities in Beitbridge yesterday ordered the quarantining of 49 returnees from South Africa after intercepting a passenger on a bus, who had come from India and was travelling with a fake Covid-19 clearance certificate.