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author: Kudzanai Gerede

When Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube takes his stand in Parliament next Thursday to deliver the mid-term budget review, a lot would be at stake to rescue the economy from its multi-faceted confrontations. The full impact of the Covid-19 on the economy is yet

Political Posturing Not Helpful- Minister Mutsvangwa

author: Elia Ntali

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa has called on politicians to be responsible through their actions during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a media brief yesterday, Mutsvangwa said the country cannot afford to be reckless in the midst of the pandemic which is threatening lives. “Zimbabweans,

Health

Health Development Fund Procures COVID-19 Equipment

The Health Development Fund (HDF), a multi-donor pooled funding mechanism, has procured essential equipment to fight the coronavirus pandemic and strengthen coverage and equity of immunization across the country. The HDF, a fund established to improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCH+A) and nutrition

’31 July The Last Straw For Mnangagwa’

author: Shorai Murwira

The Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDCA) is pinning its hope on the scheduled 31 July demonstration that President Emerson Mnangagwa will be ousted from office. The party's youth assembly spokesperson, Stephen Chuma said the demonstration is certainly going to mark the end of Mnangagwa's short

China Release US$2 Million Grant For Cyclone Idai Recovery

The Chinese government under the South-South Cooperation Assistance Fund has provided additional assistance to victims of Cyclone Idai through a reconstruction fund aimed at rebuilding schools and clinics. The USD$2million grant will be implemented under the just launched Post Disaster Restoration Assistance after Cyclone Idai in

Africa

Black lives are being lost in the Mediterranean – but the world remains silent

Maurice Stierl, University of Warwick A black baby was born on a boat on the Mediterranean Sea in late June. Its mother was trying to escape from Libya, together with 92 men and women. Help was on the way, with the Italian rescue vessel Mare Jonio

Zimbabwe Receives US$1.4 Million Risk Insurance Payout

July 9, 2020

Minister of Finance Professor Mthuli Ncube says government is taking proactive measures to cushioning its fiscus against natural disasters, after a risk insurance company made an insurance payout worth over US$1 million, targeted at food insecure communities. The African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Limited (ARC Ltd)