NEW: Covax misses its 2021 delivery target – what’s gone wrong in the fight against vaccine nationalism?  

The latest supply forecast for Covax – the programme for sharing Covid-19 vaccines around the world – suggests that accelerating vaccination in low-income countries looks unlikely. Covax estimates it will have distributed 1,425 billion vaccine doses by the end of 2021, significantly less than the 2 billion doses it was aiming for earlier this year. 

NEW: Robbers on the prowl 

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating two cases of robbery in which two complainants lost a combined US$36 000 cash. 

NEW: Mbuya Nehanda intersection re-opens 

The previously closed roads from the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Julius Nyerere Way will re-open for use by motorists and the public from Monday, as works to install the Mbuya Nehanda monument and upgrading of the intersection have been completed. 

NEW: Zupco train offers ‘Friday free ride’ 

The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) has announced that trains will be free of charge this Friday to thank those who have been using the train service.  

NEW: Lady Chevrons to host Ireland for ODI series

Fresh from winning the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament, the Lady Chevrons are now expected to turn their attention to the One-Day International (ODI) arena. 

NEW: BUZ braces for continental games

THE Basketball Union of Zimbabwe (BUZ) has released their Under-18 boys and girls’ squads for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games slated for December 3 to December 12 in Lesotho. 

NEW: Man killed over residential stands dispute  

A 33-year-old Harare man was fatally assaulted on Sunday in Ushewokunze following an altercation over residential stands.  

NEW: African countries urged to partner global ICT giants  

African countries need to embrace partnerships with global information and communication technology (ICT) giants to tap into the global digital space that is now influencing economic activity, a local ICT player has said.  

NEW: Emirates implements IATA’s Travel Pass   

Emirates, which flies to more than 120 destinations across the globe including Harare, has become the first airline to implement the International Air Transport Association’s IATA Travel Pass solution on six continents and is rolling out the digital health pass to customers at all its destinations.  

NEW: Gems congratulate Lady Chevrons   

ZIMBABWE’s senior netball team has congratulated the ladies senior cricket team for an impressive show at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers held in Botswana recently.  

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