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December 01, 2020
Doctor Advises Zimbabweans to Take Precautionary Measures to Prevent COVID-19 Infection

Dr. Simbiso Ranga says Zimbabweans should follow strict measures introduced by the World Health Organization in order to stop the spread of COVID-19, which has killed almost 300 people in the country. Nearly 10,000 have contracted the disease since March this year.
November 30, 2020
SADC Leaders Creating Reaction Force to Tackle Acts of Terrorism in Mozambique

“The Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit noted with concern, the acts of terrorism in the region, particularly in Cabo Delgado province of the Republic of Mozambique, and expressed continued SADC solidarity with Mozambique.”
November 26, 2020
Zimbabwe Finance Minister Says Local Economy to Grow By 7,5% As Nation Proposes New Business Taxes

Presenting the country’s national budget in Harare on Thursday, Ncube said the economy is expected to rebound as a result of marked production in various sectors, including agriculture and mining.
November 24, 2020
Trump, Key Government Agency Say Biden Transition Can Begin

"... In the best interest of our Country, I am recommending that Emily and her team do what needs to be done with regard to initial protocols, and have told my team to do the same.”
November 23, 2020
Disqualified Zimbabwe Under-17 Soccer Squad Returning Home After 'Fielding' Old Player

“In the event that a participating team has one or more players who do not pass the MRI test for eligibility, then the applicable team will be disqualified and will have to return home as soon as is practically possible.”
November 20, 2020
Zimbabwe Grants Television Licences to Companies Linked to Government, Ruling Party

“The new licencees shall have 18 months to roll out their plans to go on air in line with Section 11 subsection 7 of the Broadcasting Services Act Chapter 12. In the event of failure to broadcast, the licences will be availed to other aspirants …”
November 20, 2020
Zimbabwe School Shuts Down As 118 Students Test Positive for COVID-19

" ... All our cases from that school are stable and we set up a satellite clinic there. So, our staff are there. They are monitoring them. If there was death, we were going to report using our normal channels to tell the head office and you were going to see it in our daily reports ...”
November 17, 2020
Ousted Top MDC-T Official Attacks Khupe, Others Caught in Toss Up Election

“It’s obvious that these people are very much scared based on what happened in Bulawayo which is an indication that I was going to be elected president of the party. All provinces had indicated that they will back me ..."
November 01, 2020
First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa: I Do Not Engage in Illegal Narrow-Minded Pursuits Like Gold Smuggling

“… I serve the interests of my nation and not any individual. I do not engage in illegal narrow-minded pursuits like gold smuggling. I have no dealings nor involvement with Miss Henrietta Rushwaya of any illegal kind. I am challenging the police through their relevant office to issue a statement."
October 30, 2020
Gold Smuggling Case Deepens As Nabbed Rushwaya, Senior CIOs And Police Officers Seek Bail

Rushwaya, who is now being jointly charged with six others, is now also facing charges of bribery and illegal possession of the precious metal.
October 29, 2020
2 CIO Operatives, Senior Policemen Arrested in High Profile Gold Smuggling Syndicate

“The ZRP confirms that 6 more suspects have been arrested in connection with the gold smuggling investigation on Henrietta Rushwaya. These are Ali Mohamad, Gift Karanda, Stephen Chenjerai Tserayi, Raphios Mufandauya, Superintendent Shoko and Det. Chief Inspector Chimhungu."
October 27, 2020
Mnangagwa: Zimbabwe to Open Borders in December

“After nearly 9 months of restrictions, Zimbabwe will begin to open its borders on December 1st. To all Zimbabweans who complied with the #COVID19 measures, your resilience has saved countless lives across Zimbabwe. Let’s now work together to get our economy back on track!”
October 27, 2020
Former ZIFA Boss Henrieta Rushwaya Remanded in Custody in US$330,000 Gold Smuggling Case

The former Zimbabwe Football Association chief executive appeared before Harare magistrate, Ngoni Nduna, who remanded her in custody, saying he has to look into an agreement made between her lawyer Tapson Dzvetero and prosecutor Charles Muchemwa.
October 26, 2020
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Former ZIFA Boss for Attempting to Smuggle Over 6 Kilograms of Gold to Dubai

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Henrietta Rushwaya at RGM International Airport this afternoon after scanners at the airport checkpoint indicated that there was something in her hand luggage. As a result, searches revealed that the suspect had 6,09kgs of gold ..."
October 23, 2020
WFP Removes Zimbabwe Mayor from Food Aid Program

“A prompt WFP investigation of both allegations resulted in the two officials being removed from our list. The two cases have been referred to the Ministry of Public Service and Social Welfare for further action. WFP has zero tolerance for fraud ...”
October 23, 2020
U.S Ambassador Nichols Says Zimbabwe Govt Should Implement Reforms, Not Stage Anti-Sanctions Galas

“The SADC anti-sanctions campaign, orchestrated by the government of Zimbabwe, is really an effort to distract the people of Zimbabwe from the real causes of Zimbabwe’s profound problems ..."
October 21, 2020
Zimbabwe Opposition to Stay Away from Anti-Sanctions Gala

“We have joined hands with other progressive stakeholders such as business, political parties and civil society to hold this year's Anti-Sanctions e-Gala. We extend an invitation to the MDC-T, MDC-A and others to come and give a shout against sanctions …”
October 20, 2020
Opposition MDC-T Attempting to Dump Powerful Senior Party Official Ahead of Crucial Party Congress

Acting organizing secretaary Abednico Bhebhe, who recently filed a court application seeking an order compelling Khupe, MDC-T secretary general Douglas Mwonzora and Morgen Komichi to disclose critical information for the Extra Ordinary Congress, faces expulsion from the party.
October 16, 2020
South Africans Urge Zimbabweans, Other Foreigners 'Grabbing Jobs' to Leave

“These foreigners are evil. They are raping our kids. They are killing our kids. They are grabbing our jobs. They don’t respect us. Some of them are border jumpers as they don’t have proper documents. So, we are asking them to leave today ..."
October 15, 2020
Zimbabwe President Fires Supreme Court Judge

“His Excellency the President, accordingly, acting in terms of section 187(8) of the Constitution, has removed the Honourable judge from office with immediate effect.”

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