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Peru has the highest number of COVID deaths per capita, by far. For every 100,000 of the population, 596 have died of COVID. This is almost double the next hardest-hit country, Hungary, which has 307 deaths per 100,000 people.
WHO warns against mixing and matching COVID vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist advises against people mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, calling it a “dangerous trend” since there was little data available about the health impact.
Covid: Bus and train firms must decide whether to require masks
The government has said bus and train companies must decide whether passengers have to wear face coverings on their services from Monday, when Covid rules are relaxed in England.
Gayle fires West Indies to victory
ST LUCIA. — Chris Gayle hit 67 off 38 balls as the West Indies sealed a six-wicket win over Australia in the third Twenty20 international in St Lucia on Monday.…
Import bill tops US$2,77bn
Business Reporter Zimbabwe imported goods worth US$2,77 billion in the six months to June 2021, which reflects a 17,6 percent increase on the external sector payments conducted by the country…
Novak Djokovic set to be the GOAT
LONDON. — With a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam tennis title secured, Novak Djokovic has time and winning momentum on his side in the race to be crowned the greatest player…
SA riots, looting hit rand
The rand tumbled against major currencies on Monday as riots over former president Jacob Zuma’s arrest sprung up in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng – disrupting public transport and forcing businesses to…
Zim, Malawi revise bilateral trade agreement
Prosper Ndlovu in Lilongwe, Malawi ZIMBABWE and Malawi are engaged in talks to revise their Bilateral Trade Agreement to ensure its provisions speak to a modern-day investor and assist in…
Veteran journalist Nyaira dies
Herald Reporter Veteran Zimbabwean journalist and communications expert Sandra Nyaira died in Harare yesterday reportedly of Covid-19 related complications. Nyaira (46) had a distinguished career as a journalist in and…
Rugare church destroys residents’ vegetable gardens
Talent Bope Herald Reporter Members of the Reformed Church recently hired a grader to destroy vegetable gardens belonging to local residents who have been using the land over the past…