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Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Dismisses Fake Coronavirus Message
The Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has dismissed as fake a message circulating on social media purporting that some of its nurses have tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Parirenyatwa said none of its nurses tested positive for COVID-19. "We have taken note of some falsehoods circulating on social media regarding nurses who are alleged to have tested positive for COVID-19 at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
Zimbabwe: US Dollar Bounces Back in Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans with access to free funds can now pay for goods and services in foreign currency, the Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe has said. Last year, In a bid to defend bond Notes, the government outlawed the use of the United States dollar and a host of other foreign currencies in local transactions. Below is the full statement from Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya.
Zimbabwe Declares Corona Virus National Disaster
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Zimbabwe: Govt Cancels Indepedence Celebrations, ZITF
The Zimbabwean government has all national gatherings including the much anticipated 40th Independence day celebrations and the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair due to the coronavirus pandemic with funds for the events redirected towards fighting the disease. This was said by President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he addressed the nation this afternoon. More to Follow... .
Zimbabwe: We Are Reforming Without External Funding - Mnangagwa
President Emerson Mnangagwa has boasted that his administration has successfully soldiered on with its reform agenda without external financial support. Mnangagwa made the remarks when he officially opening the Sixth Session of the African Regional Forum on Sustainable Development currently underway in Victoria Falls.
Zimbabwe: Govt Okays Locals to Pay Passport Fees in Forex
Government will soon allow locals with free funds to pay passports fees in foreign currency with the move only awaiting a Statutory Instrument from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. Addressing the post Cabinet press briefing yesterday, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe said cabinet approved the move which is expected to ease pressure on the Central Registry which is currently battling a backlog of over 400 000 passports.
Latest Video:Cyclone Idai Updates
Home/news/Latest Video:Cyclone Idai Updates Latest Video:Cyclone Idai Updates The government today updated the nation on the Flash floods and landslides that were triggered by Cyclone Idai last month. Watch the video below for cyclone Idai updates. Related
Zimbabwe: Total Zimbabwe Seeks Market Expansion
By Samuel Takawira Total Zimbabwe is continuing its relationship in Zimbabwe on the back of new business models and community appreciation, visiting Total Africa Senior Vice President (SVP) Mr. Stansilas Mittelman said. Mr. Mittelman, who was on a week-long working visit to Zimbabwe, a country he once called home as he was Total Zimbabwe Managing Director, made these remarks in a speech at a corporate dinner to complete his working visit in Harare recently.
Panic buyers to incur heavy loses: Mthuli Ncube » 263Chat
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said consumers and retailers resorting to panic buying and speculative activities are likely to incur heavy loses. In an interview with State Media from Bali Indonesia, Prof Ncube said the price hikes recently experienced by the market are temporary as the economy adjusts to the new policies. “Ordinary Zimbabweans should not go into panic buying of goods and commodities, as prices will drop and they will lose money.
Video: Pastor Evan Mawarire endorses Chamisa » 263Chat
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Pictures: Solidarity March » 263Chat
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Zim rights abuses under spotlight in Geneva » 263Chat
Geneva – Civil society organisations from Zimbabwe are lobbying for an assessment of the country’s human rights status by the United Nations (UN)’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva in Switzerland. A delegation of civic groups comprised of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) Human Rights NGO Forum and Christian Legal Society are currently in Geneva and are currently hosting side events to drum support for their recommendations.
Traumatised Zimbos pour heart out in #HowTheyRobbedUs » 263Chat
Zimbabweans in different parts of the world have once again united on Twitter to vent their anger on the Robert Mugabe led government which they say has robbed them of a decent life. The 15-character Hasgtag, #Howtheyrobbedus, which is currently trending on Twitter, is being used to divulge of over two decades of turmoil Zimbabweans have braved.
Deadly violence rocks Norton » 263Chat
The Norton By-Elections campaigns have been rocked by a wave of violence and abductions by alleged Zanu Pf youths, it has emerged. A Zanu PF Mafia team purported to be fronted by, Sheila Mabasa, also known as, “Yondo”, arrived at the residence of Norton Independent campaigner, Ronika Nyikadzino “hunting for her”.Unfortunately the militant Zanu PF group could not locate her but instead ‘abducted’ Nyikadzino’s daughter.
Tajamuka announces another shutdown » 263Chat
Tajamuka, a local pressure group has announced its plans to stage another mass stay-away against government’s failed economic policies.. Addressing members of the media, Hardlife Mudzingwa who is part of the group’s coordinating committee said the shutdown which is scheduled for the 31st of August, is inspired by government policies which he described as anti people.
Where is President Mugabe? » 263Chat
Three years after the 2013 elections, Zimbabwe is going through one of its worst socio-economic challenges characterized by a severe drought, cash shortages, the non-payment of civil servants salaries and clueless government ministers. Since 2013, Patrick Chinamasa, the Finance Minister has failed to alleviate the serious economic challenges facing the country and for the third successive month this year, Chinamasa has failed to pay civil servants their monthly salaries.
Protests spread to rural areas
With all the political activities happening, to win the hearts of prospective voters both in urban and rural areas, #ZimbabweYadzoka, a subsidiary of Tajamuka has silently made inroads in rural communities – a development that is likely to see more people participating in anti-government protests. The country witnessed several anti-government protests in recent months, including the biggest stay-at-home demonstration by activist pastor Evan Mawarire’s #ThisFlag movement in July.
Tsenengamu opens up on Mujuru ouster
Former Zanu PF Mashonaland Central youth league Chairperson Godfrey Tsenengamu today opened up on the ouster of former Vice President Joice Mujuru. Mujuru, who is now the leader of Zimbabwe People First was kicked out of Zanu PF in the run-up to December 2014 congress on a litany of charges including outright treason. Addressing members of the media, Tsenengamu said he was part of the team that was used to boot Mujuru out of the ruling party.
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Pictures: Zanu PF Politburo
Thousands of Zanu PF supporters today gathered at the party headquarters for a pre-politburo event which is said to have been organised by the Women’s league as a way to honour President Mugabe for being the AU chairman. Below are the pictures of the event.
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