adminSurge in transformer thefts alarming
Six suspected thieves of Zesa transformers, accessories and cables were arrested recently, with the first now in the early days of his mandatory 10-year jail term, but vandalism and theft of electricity installations is still rising with 30-year mandatory jail terms now being proposed.
Reports of coronavirus case at Masvingo Hospital dismissed
Nursing staff at Masvingo Provincial Hospital on Saturday reportedly panicked unnecessarily after a woman, who had just arrived from Dubai, visited the institution with mild flu.
Renewable energy market open to IPPs
Zimbabwe is facing acute electricity shortages arising from low water levels in Kariba Dam and lack of regular refurbishment of thermal power plants. Apart from expanding Hwange Thermal Station, which should feed 600MW into the grid on completion from next year, Government is promoting power generation from renewable energy sources, especially solar. Our Deputy News Editor AFRICA MOYO (AM) engaged Energy and Power Development Minister FORTUNE CHASI (FC) last week to check on progress in the adoption of renewable energy. For more, read the following excerpts . . .
Namibia police warn demonstrators against violence
Windhoek. – Police chief Sebastian Ndeitunga yesterday issued a stern warning to those taking part in tomorrow’s planned demonstrations to refrain from violence and causing public disorder.
Italy quarantines 16 million people
Milan. – Italy has placed up to 16 million people under quarantine as it battles to contain the spread of coronavirus.
The miracle to end AIDS: take one pill a day
Gaborone. – Vice President Slumber Tsogwane officiated over the national launch of the Faith and Communities Initiative, a joint programme of the US Government and the Government of Botswana. US Ambassador to Botswana Craig L. Cloud recognised the gains made in the fight against HIV/AIDS and encouraged the country not to give up before the epidemic is controlled.
Cameroon’s Biya decrees March 22 for annulled polls in Anglophone zone
Yaounde. – Cameroon president Paul Biya on Friday issued a decree announcing a new date for annulled legislative polls in parts of the restive Anglophone region.
Malawi state broadcaster fires albinism rights activist
Lilongwe. – The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) on Saturday fired its presenter Ian Simbota who is the current president of the Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM).
Turkish organisation drills boreholes
A Turkish organisation has launched a programme to provide boreholes to communities in parts of the country as part of efforts to deliver clean water and help address conditions causing the outbreak of cholera.
42 touts fined for public nuisance
Forty-two touts who were last week arrested in Harare for public nuisance at various ranks and other undesignated pick-up points were fined between $100 and $300 each.