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THE ZIFA board’s appeal against their disciplinary committee’s decision to nullify the suspension of vice-president, Gift Banda, suffered a mortal blow yesterday when the case was dismissed on a technicality.
Jamaican arts sector loses $20bn to Covid-19
KIngston. — The Jamaican Government has indicated that it will be taking a cautious approach in the reopening of the entertainment industry, which has taken a $26-billion hit since the sector was locked down in March to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
New dates for June exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has set new dates for June examinations and extended the November 2020 candidate registration deadline despite calls by some unions to delay exams until adequate safety measures against Covid-19 are in place.
Covid-19 triggers boom in fresh produce
Zimbabwe is likely to see a huge demand for some of its horticultural crops in Europe after production there was badly affected by disruptions caused by lockdowns as the world battled to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
ZC make giant strides in debt dissolution
ZIMBABWE Cricket have made giant strides, under the International Cricket Council-controlled funding scheme, after virtually settling the delicate issue of loans which were chocking the domestic game.
Deaf people hit hard by data price review
Lovemore Chidemo The recent upward review of data prices by the two major mobile network operators (MNOs) has left everyone in a lurch. However deaf people have been hit particularly…
First human trial of potential antibody treatment for Covid-19 begins
Jen Christensen Eli Lilly and Company said Monday it has started the first human trial of an antibody therapy designed to treat Covid-19. The first phase of the trial will…
Zim milestone on COVID-19
Roselyne Sachiti Zimbabwe is one of the four African nations that have signed up to support the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) last week. Three other African countries are South Africa,…
Halep fears for tennis return
LONDON. — Simona Halep admits she has serious concerns about getting back up to speed after the coronavirus lockdown comes to an end.
Liverpool players take a knee over Floyd’s death
LIVERPOOL. — Liverpool players took a knee around the centre circle at Anfield in a message of support following the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis.