Tales of a Covid-19 ravaged Zim community in UK
“MANY loved ones will die!” screams a newspaper headline.
As Covid-19 spreads, another headline ramps up emotions: “Daughters lose dad and big sister to coronavirus within days of each other — now their mum’s in hospital.”
When technology meets culture
“Fellow Zimbabweans, Covid-19 should not break our spirits and lead us to shun our culture. As we practice social distancing, let us not forget our values of Ubuntu/Unhu. Let us continue to co-exist and engage in respectful dialogue even on social media, where we spend most of our time as a result of the lockdown measures,” said Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry during her online address to launch the just-ended Culture Week.
Africa’s integration deepens
Zimbabwe joins other African countries tomorrow to celebrate Africa Day. Our Chief Reporter Kuda Bwititi (KB) spoke to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo (SM) to knuckle down on the significance of the day.
Africa Day celebrations with a touch of reggae
Had it not been for the coronavirus pandemic, music fans were in for a treat today as Motor Action Sports Club was set to host the annual One Love Reggae Festival.
AG’s report: Parliament dropping the ball
IN the next few weeks, a customary event will take place in Parliament.
The Auditor-General Mrs Mildred Chiri’s annual report will be tabled before the House in terms of Section 309 of the Constitution and the Audit Office Act (Chapter 22:18).
More trouble for Energy Mutodi
Woes continue to mount for dismissed Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi after Zanu PF Mashonaland East issued him with a prohibition order.
Africa soldiers on
The continent commemorates Africa Day tomorrow. The day is a celebration of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (now African Union) on May 25, 1963. OAU’s initial remit was to fight colonialism and apartheid. It, however, evolved into the AU on July 9, 2002.
Not all gloom and doom post Covid-19
THE coronavirus pandemic has affected lifestyles and daily routines, hence needs no introduction anymore.
However, what is not quite apparent is the implication it has on the world economy. Zimbabwe has been equally affected, being part of the global value and supply chains.
Why second wave of Covid-19 is already a worry
As authorities the world over consider when to lift economy-crippling movement restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus infections, the fear on everyone’s minds can be expressed in two words: second wave.
The concern is that, once quelled, the pandemic will resurface with renewed strength, causing a repeat of rising infections, swamped health systems and the necessity of lockdowns.
Applying Buffett’s investing advice
When Warren Buffett speaks, investors tend to listen.
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buys undervalued companies to hold for the long term, and between 1965 and 2016, the company returned an annualised 20,8 percent to its investors, in contrast with the S&P’s 9,7 percent return.











