PSC distributes 33 newly acquired buses

Mashudu Netsianda, Senior Reporter THE Public Service Commission (PSC) has started distributing 33 buses, which were last month commissioned by President Mnangagwa under the Civil Service Buses Transport Fund to…

Covid-19 economic impact can be minimised — Delta

Business Reporter THE country’s largest beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, says the adverse impact of Covid-19 on the economy and human livelihood can be minimised if all stakeholders play ball…

Coronavirus Watch: How are Covid-19 and influenza viruses similar?

Firstly, Covid-19 and influenza viruses have a similar disease presentation. That is, they both cause respiratory disease, which presents as a wide range of illness from asymptomatic or mild through…

WHO warns against easing virus measures too early

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has no blanket recommendation for countries and regions for easing measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, but urged them not to lift…

SA banks to defer dividends, bonuses to preserve capital

SOUTH Africa is urging its banks to withhold ordinary dividends and executive bonuses for 2020 to preserve capital as the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain. “The principle…

COVID-19: 287 quarantined

Harare Bureau  Government has quarantined 287 people including 15 foreign nationals at various places across the country as a precautionary measure against the spread of the Covid-19 diseases. The 287…

LOCKDOWN: Charamba dismisses statement on rentals

Harare Bureau Deputy chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet who is also Presidential spokesperson, Mr George Charamba, dismissed as fake news a statement attributed to President Mnangagwa purporting to…

Millers donate 40 000 tonnes grain to Government

Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has donated 40 000 tonnes of grain to Government that the milling industry has imported using free funds. GMAZ…

Vic Falls artistes left counting losses

Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter Artistes in Victoria Falls are counting their losses following the abrupt suspension of tourism activities and closure of hotels as a result of Covid-19 and the…

Mealie-meal blackmarket thrives

Chronicle Reporters THE black market for subsidised roller meal is thriving during the 21-day lockdown due to shortages that have seen many people spending long hours in queues and not…