NEW: Long drawn out corruption cases worry NACS
The National Anti-Corruption Commission Strategy (NACS) subcommittee for Deterrence, Investigations and Adjudication of Corruption has expressed concern about delays in the finalisation of corruption cases at the courts.
NEW: The impact of COVID-19 has been lower in Africa
There’s been an increase in COVID-19 deaths across Africa since mid-July 2021. But the impact of the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa remains markedly lower compared to the Americas, Europe and Asia.
NEW: A record 100 000 inoculated in one day
For the first time since vaccination began, Zimbabwe inoculated nearly 105 000 people yesterday with 53 978 getting the first jab and 50 996 getting the second injection.
‘Family unit key in ending child marriages’
Women within and outside Zimbabwe have continued to express concern over the rising cases of child marriages in the country.
NEW: R. Kelly is a ‘predator,’ prosecutor says as R&B singer’s sex abuse trial starts
R. Kelly went on trial on Wednesday in Brooklyn on charges he was the ringleader of a two-decade scheme where he recruited women and underage girls for sex, with a prosecutor calling the R&B superstar a “predator.”
NEW: BUSE applies for radio license
Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) has applied for a campus radio license with the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ).
NEW: China expects new Afghan regime to break with terrorists
BEIJING – China encourages the Afghan Taliban to pursue a moderate religious policy and hopes that the new Afghan regime can make a clean break with all kinds of international terrorist forces, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
NEW: Govt launches Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange
Government, in partnership with several private sector players, have launched the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange, which will provide convenience and efficiency in the marketing of agricultural commodities.
NEW: Bindura man arrested for alleged rape of minors
A Bindura man (64) has been arrested for allegedly raping four minors between the ages of 10 and 14 years on different occasions during his wife’s absence.
NEW: PLWD want priority in vaccination prgramme
WITH Covid-19 vaccinations being rolled out in Zimbabwe and around the world, People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) have raised concerns on how some of their peers are not being prioritised in the exercise.











