adminSick bays set up at boarding schools . . . as non-exam learners resume classes
Schools today reopen for non-examination classes for the long second and final term of 75 teaching days for these classes, without exeat weekends, and with temporary holding and sick bays set up at most boarding schools in anticipation of any positive case.
Mthuli assures of timely inputs release
FARMING inputs will be released timeously to farmers as Government seeks to take advantage of the projected normal to above normal rains in the forthcoming rainy season to boost agricultural productivity, a Cabinet minister said.
Zim set for phosphate fertiliser self-sufficiency
Self-sufficiency in phosphate fertilisers is set to resume, with the Government giving priority to the national policy of expanding Dorowa Minerals Phosphate Mine and processing plant in Buhera to boost local production, create employment, reduce the cost of fertilisers and substantially reduce imports.
Covid-19 vaccinations: More get jab …. Find out where to get yours
Zimbabwe’s Covid-19 vaccination drive continues to pick up pace with 14 916 being vaccinated with the first dose yesterday and 16 437 with the second dose.
President extends tribunal tenure
President Mnangagwa has extended by six months the tenure of the tribunal set up last year to inquire into corruption allegations against Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) commissioner Frank Muchengwa.
EDITORIAL COMMENT : Progress on HIV slashes death rates
With all the stress on Covid-19, we sometimes forget that HIV is and remains Zimbabwe’s most lethal viral disease despite the massive progress made in recent years to bring infections under control, to ensure that those living with HIV have easy access to the antiviral treatment and to ensure that this treatment is good enough to bring their viral load down to zero.
Musona speaks tough ahead of Ethiopia tie
AFTER enduring a frustrating goalless draw in their 2022 World Cup Group G qualifying opener against South Africa at home last Friday, Warriors captain Knowledge Musona says the team should do more in their next assignment against Ethiopia tomorrow.
Hope Masike relishes Costa Rican experience
Mbira player and singer Hope Masike has described her recent visit and performance in Costa Rica as fruitful, saying she learnt the importance of music and cultural aspects in a society.
Banks buoyant on continued stability
ZIMBABWE’s banking sector is optimistic of sustained economic stability anchored on the growth prospects for key economic sectors, stable inflation and foreign currency availability, supported by the US$961 million International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocation.
16 succumb to Covid-19
Sixteen people succumbed to Covid- 19 in Zimbabwe yesterday bringing the cumulative number of deaths to 4482 since the start of the pandemic last year.