By Judith Matanire In a stirring address commemorating Workers Day, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa took to social media to send a message of appreciation and solidarity to the working men and women of the country. In a post on his official account on X formerly Twitter, Chamisa saluted the dedication …
Read More »RBZ Starts Circulating ZiG Notes, Coins Today
THE new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) bank notes and coins go into circulation today, bringing relief to the transacting public, with confidence in the gold-backed money growing across all economic sectors. Informal traders, commuters and other interest groups had been anxiously awaiting an alternative to the electronic payment methods which, apart …
Read More »Cimas CEO Stresses Private-Government Collaboration For NDS1 Success
By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group CEO, Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu, emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration between the private sector and the government for the successful implementation of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). Mr. Ndlovu’s remarks, delivered on Wednesday at the International Business Conference 2024 in Bulawayo as part …
Read More »Catholic Church Hosts Health, Wellness Programme to Combat Substance Abuse
The Catholic Church, Braeside Parish, is gearing up to lead the charge against alcohol, drugs, and illicit substance abuse with a Health and Wellness Awareness Programme scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Themed “Moving Together, Our Community, Our Responsibility” the event promises to be a dynamic day filled with activities …
Read More »Cimas MEDLABS Embarks On Nationwide Laboratory Renovation, Equipment Upgrade Project
By Judith Matanire Cimas MEDLABS, the leading provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services in the country, has initiated a comprehensive project aimed at renovating and equipping all its laboratories. This endeavor seeks to ensure that tests are conducted onsite, facilitating timely results delivery across Zimbabwe. Designated as a Health …
Read More »Mnangagwa Grants Amnesty To Prisoners
By Judith Matanire President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has granted full remission of sentences to various categories of prisoners. In a presidential decree published in a recent government gazette, President Mnangagwa announced a significant amnesty for certain categories of prisoners. The proclamation, made under section 112(1)(a) and (d) of the …
Read More »MCAZ Issues Public Alert On Recall Of Benylin Cough Syrup
By Judith Matanire The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) issued a public alert today regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup, batch number 329304, manufactured by Johnson and Johnson. This critical communication was received from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) of Nigeria, following Nigeria’s …
Read More »Govt Introduces New Currency ‘ZiG’ In Economic Overhaul
By Judith Matanire In a significant move aimed at stabilizing the economy, the government has announced the launch of a new currency, “ZiG,” backed by reserves and royalties. This development comes as part of the Monetary Policy Highlights released by the authorities, outlining key strategies to address economic challenges. Under …
Read More »Mnangagwa Declares ‘State of Disaster’ As El Niño-Induced Drought Ravages Zimbabwe
By Judith Matanire President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared a state of national disaster in Zimbabwe as the country grapples with a severe drought exacerbated by the El Niño weather phenomenon. The declaration comes amid growing concerns over food security and water scarcity across the nation. Zambia in late February …
Read More »China’s Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years Kills Nine; 50 Missing
Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday, injuring more than 800, while 50 went missing en route to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers used ladders to bring others to safety. Television broadcast images of buildings tilted at precarious angles in the mountainous, …
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