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Schools to close in December, learners to continue to next level
Government has released a school calendar which will see primary and secondary schools closing in December with learners proceeding to the next level in 2021 despite the challenges caused by…
'Beware of parody accounts'
By Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa Following a series of social media rants that have been specifically aimed at non-South Africans some media experts have urged users to be wary…
Zim loses US$1 billion in tourism revenue
By Daniel Itai, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)’s spokesperson, Godfrey Koti, has said that the southern African country has so far lost around US$1 billion due to the…
South Africans urged to vest in agriculture
By Daniel Itai, Pretoria, South Africa Dr. Mmatlou Kalaba, a lecturer at the University of Pretoria and an agricultural economist has urged South Africans to involve themselves more in the…
Seven arrested for robbing cop
SEVEN men have been arrested after they allegedly robbed a cop and a man he was travelling with at night. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed…
Botswana Extends State Of Emergency By Another 6 Months, Borders Remain Shut
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi Botswana has extended its state of emergency for a further six months to combat…
Sick travellers to be tested for Covid-19, meter taxis back on the road
Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa TRAVELLERS coming into Zimbabwe who are showing Covid-19 symptoms will be subjected to a non-negotiable US$60 test, while meter taxis have also been authorised to get back…
Malawi President arrives in Harare today
President Lazarus Chakwera MALAWIAN President Lazarus Chakwera is expected to arrive in the country today for…
South Africa loses 2.2 million jobs
By Daniel Itai, Pretoria, South Africa Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) has attributed today’s quarterly unemployment figures to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The southern African country has since lost 2.2 million…
Teachers Unions cry foul over human rights violations
By Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe Yesterday hundreds of schools across the country welcomed back learners after months of closure due to the country’s imposed COVID-19 lockdown. However, most classes had…
Dim future for SA's largest commuter
By Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa’s largest commuter service provider, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has expressed optimism in the future of the state-owned entity,…
Wadyajena Resigns From ZANU PF Youth League Post
Zanu PF legislator for Gokwe-Nembudziya, Justice Mayor Wadyajena has with effect “immediately” resigned from his Midlands provincial youth league position. Wadyajena posted on Twitter suggesting he has decided to call…
Zimbabwe Warriors set to return to action
THE Zimbabwe Warriors are set to get back to action this October with an international friendly match against the Flames of Malawi set for the 11th of November 2020. This…
Fire Destroys Another City Building
The cause of the fire, which destroyed Hempac Sports Equipment Shop situated at the corner of First Street and Speke Ave is yet to be established. Property worth thousands of…