World Health Day in the face of Covid-19
Forward Nyanyiwa
Sister Chiedza Mugari (not her real name) writhes in agony as she labours to breathe. She is sweating profusely as she lazily tries a cough. A rapid pulse and fluctuating temperatures has not helped matters as she remains confined to her bed.
Ahmad rallies African football
Sports Reporter
Confederation of African Football president, Ahmad Ahmad, has urged the game’s stakeholders across the continent to not only abide by the directives of their governments and health authorities in combating the coronavirus but also stand ready to resume competitions when the pandemic is declared over.
President engages world leaders… as AU calls for end to sanctions on Zim
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday night held a “very important” teleconference with several African Heads of State, French President Emmanuel Macron and World Health Organisation (WHO) director-general Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus to discuss the coronavirus pandemic.
Govt shores up mealie-meal supplies
Government has shored up mealie-meal deliveries to ensure that households have adequate supplies of the staple.
Also, some hospitals, including council and privately owned clinics, will temporarily fall under the direct command of the Ministry of Health and Child Care, while health facilities will be decentralised as the country heightens preparations to fight Covid-19.
Ring-fencing prices of basics can be done
One of the interesting suggestions that came out of the meeting on Friday between President Mnangagwa and the leaders of a wide swathe of business sectors was the possibility of ring-fencing the production and pricing of a small range of basic essential goods.
China steps up Covid-19 help
THE Chinese Embassy has pledged more assistance to Zimbabwe to fight the spread of Covid-19, while adding its voice to the call by the United Nations for countries that have imposed sanctions on Harare to lift them to enhance the country’s efforts against the novel coronavirus.
Chamisa must account for $7m party funds: Khupe
Mr Nelson Chamisa, whose ascension to the helm of the opposition MDC-T in February 2018 was recently nullified by the Supreme Court, has to account for the $7 million he received under the Political Parties Finance Act.
Lockdown: time for business to shine
Forward thinking organisations are not on lockdown counting their losses and complaining. They are busy looking for opportunities to beat the crisis.
Ring-fencing prices of basics can be done
One of the interesting suggestions that came out of the meeting on Friday between President Mnangagwa and the leaders of a wide swathe of business sectors was the possibility of ring-fencing the production and pricing of a small range of basic essential goods.
Infantry fighting the invisible enemy
EVERY time he leaves home for work, he leaves his family on tenterhooks.
If fighting the coronavirus is regarded as war, then he is definitely the foremost field commander.









