adminExtra measures to deal with new Covid-19 variant unveiled
Lockdown measures have been tightened to deal with the threat of a fourth wave of Covid-19 infections driven by the new Omicron variant and complacency, with returning residents and visitors now to undergo mandatory quarantine upon entry.
Travel restrictions discriminatory: SADC
Travel bans imposed on southern African countries must be immediately lifted as they are unjustified and discriminatory, countries across the region have said.
Govt to investigate unholy alliance between teachers unions, UK
President Mnangagwa has expressed concern over the British Government’s unwarranted and blatant interference in Zimbabwe’s domestic affairs through an unholy alliance with some teachers unions, saying an investigation will be launched soon to establish the extent the British had gone in wilfully trying to interfere in Zimbabwe’s domestic affairs.
Judge declares Drax, NatPharm deal valid
THE cancellation of the 2019 contract between Drax Consult SALG and NatPharm for the supply of medicines and related sundries was improper, the High Court ruled yesterday, since the tender had been approved by the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) and therefore was a legally enforceable contract.
EDITORIAL COMMENT : BEAM essential to leave no child behind
The decision to more than double the number of Zimbabwean schoolchildren whose fees will be paid through BEAM, the Basic Education Assistance Module, with the budget in turn doubled to $4 billion shows the determination by the Government to make theoretical rights a practical programme.
Interim bosses for Warriors’ foes
FIFA’S appointment of a normalisation committee to run the affairs of the Guinea Football Federation, means two of the 2021 AFCON finals Group B countries are likely to be under caretaker leaders at their national football associations.
Cultural diversity plays part in music: Aurah
Zimbabwean singer Aurah Ariko, who has just released her debut album “The Gift”, has said cultural diversity plays a part in promoting music.
FCA deposits hit US$1,72 billion
Foreign currency account (FCA) deposits, on a broad money basis, grew by 68,85 percent in the year to September 2021, latest statistics from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) show.
‘Reforms to ensure universal health access’
Address by the President, Mnangagwa at the eve of the World Aids Day commemorations on 30 November 2021 in Harare
Seed Co Int sales volumes grow 13pc
SEED CO International Limited (SCIL) sales volumes for the half year to September 30, 2021 were 13 percent ahead of prior year driven by early sales growth in Malawi and Tanzania as well as increased demand in Mozambique.