President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the country will soon embark on a second front COVID-19 pandemic preventive measure which will see 60% of the country's population receiving vaccine. In an address to the nation Mnangagwa said the first phase of the free state funded vaccines will see
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has raised concern over an increase in national lockdown violations across the country’s major cities. In a statement, Police national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said members of the public have become complacent in the observance of the national lockdown measures. “The
Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruptions to economic activities around the world, the state–funded stimulus packages meant to offer soft landing for businesses have come under immense scrutiny. Public funds by nature have always been subject to increased levels of accountability and
Government has extended the current 30 day COVID-19 lockdown by a further two weeks to the 15th of February 2021, vice President Constantino Chiwenga has announced. Zimbabwe announced a new level 4 lockdown which was expected to end on the 5th of February following a surge
Community members from Gokwe have called on the government and other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to capacitate Village Health Workers (VHWS) with training and information on COVID 19 that can help local communities fight the pandemic. COVID-19 has spread all across the various communities in the country
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has commended healthcare workers who have played a critical role in efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. In an address to the nation on the COVID-19 situation, Chamisa paid tribute to various stakeholders and the Ministry of Health and Child Care
Civic Society Organisations (CSOs) under the flagship of Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition have expressed concern over what they termed an attempt by the government to sideline vulnerable citizens from the Covid-19 vaccination programme. This follows recent statements attributed to the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation in
The College of Primary Care Physicians of Zimbabwe (CPCPZ), which represents general practitioners, has written to the Ministry of Health requesting permission to prescribe the drug Ivermectin and Nano silver to Covid-19 patients. Ivermectin was originally produced in the 1980s as a veterinary drug used largely
The government has warned citizens against sending false and misleading information on the COVID-19 vaccines saying only technically sound people should make comments to avoid causing anxiety and misconceptions around the yet to be rolled out drug. While the government and health authorities have been working
The government is set to review allowances for health workers who are working in Red Zones, acting Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswera has said, In a statement today, Muswera government was grateful to health workers who continue to provide service despite the
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