Zim footballers abroad roundup

By Ray Munyoro Despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, football continues to thrive with a number of Zimbabweans seen in action at the weekend.Tino Kadewere started as Olympique Lyon bowed 1-0 to Metz in Sunday’s French Ligue 1 encounter with Aaron Iseka scoring late.Lyon …

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Covid-19 bites informal traders

Thousands defy lockdown restrictionsPolice arrest over 2000 people dailyGovt must expedite cushioning allowances By Daniel Kachere Informal traders are creeping back into Harare’s central business district (CBD) as they begin to feel the pinch of the 30-day Level 4 lockdown announced by Health Minister, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.The lockdown was …

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Harare’s ‘craters’ take toll on motorists

By Daniel Kachere Motorists in Harare have expressed concern over the state of the city’s roads that have deteriorated, especially during this rainy season.The situation is so bad some sections of certain roads have become impassable.Huge “craters” are giving motorists a torrid time as they try to negotiate their way …

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Of poor communication, new Covid-19 variant and vaccines

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 …

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Seke residents blast ‘uncompliant’ markets

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 …

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Covid-19: Body buried at night

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 …

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Documentary chronicles unity in diaspora communities

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 …

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Service delivery on verge of total collapse

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 …

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Health facilities suspend antenatal care

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 …

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Heavy rains: A blessing, curse

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 – …

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