Zim’s health crisis deepens

Nation hit by ARV shortagesFears of stockouts grip patientsGovt moves to procure drugs directlyPrices of medication skyrocket Amidst rising cases of Covid-19, Zimbabwe’s health sector has been dealt another heavy blow, key drugs that treat a number of chronic ailments are in short supply. This has led to price hikes …

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Mixed feelings over Covid-19 donations in Epworth

Tawanda Matanhire Epworth residents have raised concerns over the way donations from the World Health Organisation (WHO) in cooperation with DanChurchAid (DCA) were distributed to underprivileged families. Some of the donations which were meant to benefit poor families in the wake of Covid-19 are said to have been handed to …

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History in the making: Gems star Felistus Kwangwa will today walk out of isolation in England to complete netball history for Zimbabwe

Nhau CorrespondentFelistus Kwangwa, the player who signed for England’s Vitality Super league side Surrey Storms, ends her mandatory self-isolation to become the first Zimbabwean in that league. She has already signed a kit deal and will then be cleared to join her teammates for pre-season ahead of the February resumption.“I’m …

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G-20 didn’t do much for poor nations

The annual summit of world leaders known as the Group of 20 is often more about form than substance given the varying interests and policy differences among participants, ranging from the United States and China to Argentina and South Africa. Nevertheless, in times of transnational trouble such as the Covid-19 …

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China may scale back investment in Africa, says new report

In the coming decade, China is expected to consume less raw materials and be more selective in its foreign lending and investment activities.In a report published on 10 November, the German insurer Allianz and its credit insurance subsidiary Euler Hermes revealed a disturbing finding: over the coming decade, China may …

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