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There have reports alleging a lack of transparency by the Ministry of Health and Child Care with regards to the “actual” number of deaths in the country due to Covid-19.The reports claim underreporting.Ministry of Health officials have defended their reporting system while their sympathisers have also spoken about excess deaths.There …

Seke residents have expressed disquiet over failure to adhere to World Health Organisation (WHO) and Government regulations and prevention guidelines on Covid-19 at the main vegetable markets.In a letter addressed to Manyame Rural District Council chief executive, Mrs Muguti, by Seke Rural Development Platform (SERDP) secretary-general Givemore Chipere, residents said …

Kadoma Correspondent Nhau has it on good authority that a repatriated body of a person suspected to have died of Covid-19 was recently buried late at night as authorities tighten screws on measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.A returning body from South Africa, which was supposed to …

By Kundai Marunya Unity, looking out for each other and lending a helping hand not only to fellow countrymen but other immigrants as a whole is what makes life easier for millions of Zimbabweans who find themselves in foreign lands seeking greener pastures.Socio-economic and political challenges that have been bedeviling …

For years, service delivery has been a big issue that often invokes anger when debated.The anger is usually directed at urban councils as ratepayers rightly accuse local authorities of failing to deliver services paid for.Be it refuse collection, sewer and water, among other amenities, the system is on the brink …

By Kundai Marunya Several health facilities around the country have suspended antenatal care as Covid-19 cases and mortalities continue to rise in Zimbabwe, Nhau has learnt.Officials that spoke to Nhau said this was done to protect health workers and patients alike in the wake of the virus that is killing …

Residents, councils blamed for blocked drains By Kundai Marunya Poor town planning and lack of frequent repair and unclogging of drainage systems has left most Zimbabwean urban residents exposed to flash floods and waterborne diseases.A drainage system dating back to the colonial era, which has been neglected for decades – …

By Ray Munyoro Azam striker Prince Dube is back to full fitness after recovering from a hand injury that kept him on the sidelines for six weeks.The Zimbabwean resumed training with the first team on Thursday, a major boost to the Tanzanian top-flight side ahead of action return.Azam took to …

New antigen test kits deployedEasy-to-operate, less-invasive15-minute rapid detection By Daniel Kachere Government will use one of the latest technologies to screen for Covid-19 at roadblocks and checkpoints where healthcare workers are set to be deployed as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.Health professionals are joining members …

By Ray Munyoro Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Moussa Dembele from Lyon on a loan deal with an option to buy.Dembele has struggled to get into Rudi Garcia’s team this season since the arrival of Zimbabwean forward Tino Kadewere from Le Havre.Kadewere has formed a deadly …