Omicron reported in 57 countries, hospitalisations set to rise, WHO says
GENEVA, Dec 8 (Reuters) – The Omicron variant has been reported in 57 nations and the number of patients needing hospitalisation is likely to rise as it spreads, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. The WHO, in its weekly epidemiological report, said more data was needed to assess the...
Chadcombe robbery: Police arrest remaining two suspects; more details on three dead
Ass Comm Paul Nyathi The Zimbabwe Republic Police says it has arrested Ex-Constable Francis Takura (33) and Private Virimai Nyandoro (37) of the Zimbabwe National Army who escaped from Chadcombe on the night of 6th December 2021. The Police has also identified the three suspects who were shot dead through the...
Government announces additional Covid-19 measures
Senator Monica Mutsvangwa Following the sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in the country, government has revealed additional measures adopted by cabinet to curb the spread of the pandemic. Briefing the Media during a post cabinet media briefing in Harare this Tuesday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator...
Zimbabwe Record Covid Cases in 24hrs
Zimbabwe saw 4 031 new Covid-19 confirmed cases recorded by the Ministry of Health and Child Care yesterday, the highest daily total since the first case was seen in the country early last year. The previous daily record was 3 110 at the peak of the third wave. The current...
MDC Alliance Mourns Dewa Mavhinga
The MDC Alliance has expressed sorrow over the death of prominent human rights defender and the director of Human Rights Watch for southern Africa division, Dewa Mavhinga. Mavhinga succumbed to COVID-19 on Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was based. In a statement, this Monday, MDC Alliance Secretary for Diaspora...
State-Assisted Funeral for Munatsi
Prominent banker and businessman Mr Douglas Munatsi, who died in a mysterious fire at his flat in Harare on Monday, has been accorded a State-assisted funeral. Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda said the State would cater for all the costs for Mr Munatsi's funeral. "His...