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Parirenyatwa Denies Social Media Claims That Employees Have COVID-19

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PARIRENYATWA Group of Hospitals has denied social media reports that their employees had contracted the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). By Kuda Pembere This comes following a Tweet by one Dr Chris Kandeya who said four employees including two nurses tested positive blaming the health ministry for not doing due diligence in contact tracing. We have once again noted that there are some unscrupulous people circulating falsehood on social media claiming that four of our staff members including nurses tested positive for COVID-19. To put the record straight, none of our staff…

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Ecobank Avails USD3 Million For Africa’s COVID-19 Response

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PAN African Bank Ecobank has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint in Africa. By Kuda Pembere In line with its commitment to the continent, various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments, the World Health Organization as well as the private sector in alleviating the effect of the pandemic on the most vulnerable on the continent. Banking on their knowledge of Africa, and to compliment various government efforts, Ecobank has provided support in form of cash, healthcare equipment and supplies, strong and…

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We Wont Stay Where We Are Not Safe…Belvedare Returnees Speak Out

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ZIMBABWEANS quarantined at Belvedere Teachers College have poured water on government’s allegations that they were demanding five-star treatment at a time the nation is battling the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The returnees said contrary to government’s report that they demanded to be moved to a hotel, they only asked to be moved to a place with running water and better facilities. BELOW IS THEIR STATEMENT As a matter of fact, and for the avoidance of doubt, I’m one of the returning residents who came via an Ethiopian airline yesterday (Monday). I…

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#JUSTIN: ED Extends Lockdown By 14 Days

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ZIMBABWE President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced an extention to the national lockdown by another 14 Days. By Michael Gwarisa Addressing the nation, President Mnangagwa said the move was necessary in reducing the spread of the virus which has claimed more than hundred throusand lives and infected more than two million people. “21 days ago Zimbabwe began a national lockdown as part of our broad response to the deadly Coronavirus pandemic. Today, 2.3 million people have been infected globally, and the UN estimates that our continent could see between 300,000 and…

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Zimbabweans’ Behavior During Lockdown Deserves An Extension To Restrictions

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AS the nation reaches its 21 days Lockdown climax, the question on everyone’s lips right now is whether there would be an extension or not. With the majority of Zimbabweans being in the informal sector, it is the prayer of many a Zimbabwean that there will be a reprieve with the relaxation on the lockdown. By Patson Gumbo President Emerson Mngangwa is set to address the nation this afternoon on the way forward regarding the lockdown and COVID-19 status in Zimbabwe. It is however appalling though that Zimbabwe, a nation …

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Malaria Kills 131 In Zimbabwe

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THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has aised concern over the upsurge in Malaria deaths around the country. HealthTimes Reporter According to the ministry of health, the cumulative figures for malaria stand at 135 585 and 131 deaths. A total 201 malaria outbreaks have been reported throughout the country mostly from malarious provinces such as Manicaland, Masvingo and Mash East.  “90 outbreaks have been controlled. 18 690 malaria cases and 17 deaths were reported this week.” Of the reported cases, 1 935 (10.4) were from the under five…

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SOS for Mbuya Dhaaa …Spare a thought for Betta community

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THIS article is a special SOS for Mbuya Dhaaa, who is a special needs senior citizen, aged 70+. Mbuya Dhaaa has sores on the scalp, has a cold and is unwell. By Catherine Murombedzi in Mt Hampden At times Mbuya Dhaaa goes to bed on an empty stomach. Her usual day sees her sun bathing (kudziya zuva) in her 4 metre yard. As sun goes up, she roams the streets of Betta community before heading home at sunset. With dementia setting in, with no children to take care of her,…

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After COVID-19, what will Africa look like in 2030 and 2063?

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THE COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world’s most significant events, has resulted in cessation of economic activities that will lead to a significant decline in GDP, an unprecedented social disruption, and the loss of millions of jobs. According to estimates by the African Development Bank, the contraction of the region’s economies will cost Sub-Saharan Africa between $35 billion and $100 billion due to an output decline and a steep fall in commodity prices, especially the crash of oil prices. By Professor Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka More fundamentally, the pandemic has brutally exposed…

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COVID-19 pandemic bolsters case for technology-based economic resilience

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AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact globally, the African continent, while less affected, is preparing to undergo its own severe social and economic crisis. As of April 7, over 10,000 cases have been reported across 52 countries in Africa (less than 1% of cases globally). Stefan Nalletamby Yet despite the slow onset, Africa’s fragile health systems will be overwhelmed if the virus continues to spread. To avoid this scenario, governments are implementing contingency measures with striking collateral damage in the form of shops and factories closing, workers being sent home,…

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Trump Suspends Funding WHO For Mishandling COVID-19

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UNITED States President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a suspension of US funding to the World Health Organization because he said it had covered up the seriousness of the COVID-19 outbreak in China before it spread around the world. Trump told a press conference that  he was instructing his administration to halt funding while “a review is conducted to assess the World Health Organization’s role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus.” According to Trump, the WHO prevented transparency over the outbreak and the United States —…

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