The government says it expects COVID-19 cases to rise rapidly in the few weeks due to an increase in the number of tests being conducted. To date, the country has recorded 489 cases with the majority of these being from returnees. Of concern to the government
Returnees from a cruise ship who are under mandatory quarantine at Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel have been caught in a sex, drugs and bribery storm that resulted in a nasty scuffle early this week. A source at the hotel said there was chaos this week after one
Following complaints of delays in the COVID-19 testing process for returnees, the Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Obadiah Moyo has announced that government will now direct its limited resources towards those already in quarantine centers. In an interview with a local media organisations, Moyo
Police and the military were this morning chasing away people in Bulawayo from getting into the central business district (CBD) area without giving reasons, in yet another confirmation of poor government communication. Some residents who had braved the cold weather to queues for their monies at
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the country remains under level two of national lockdown with only registered informal sector players allowed to resume operations. Speaking during a Covid-19 lockdown update at State House today, the President urged informal traders to register their operations in order
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has dismissed the proposed Amendment No.2 Bill which is scheduled to go for public hearings next week saying there are clauses which are undemocratic and unconstitutional. The association said the proposed amendments represent a slide into autocracy in Zimbabwe by
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) players and technical staff will soon undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests as they prepare for the official start of training next week. At least 40 playing and non-playing personnel were expected to be tested across the country this week. The COVID-19 medical examinations are part
Rural teachers in Zimbabwe have called on the government to open bars and churches to assess the contagious effect of gatherings more than 50 people as the country move in to reopen the economy. This follows the recent announcements by the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council, (ZIMSEC)
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has rubbished announcement of Public Hearings dates on proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill number 2 and called for suspension of the hearings. In a statement, spokesperson for the Coalition Marvellous Khumalo said Parliament should abide by Covid 19 lockdown regulations. “The Crisis
Government has bowed down to intense pressure and ordered Natpham, a public pharmaceutical company to cancel the medical supplies deal with controversial contractor, Drax SAGL following a public outcry over inflated prices of personal protective equipment. Drax SAGL is allegedly linked to the first family and
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