Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died ‘alone and scared’
Makamba was being treated in the Wilkins Hospital, designated as the main isolation facility for coronavirus patients in Harare.
Death of Zimbabwe broadcaster, 30, from coronavirus a tragedy
Makamba was diagnosed with coronavirus on Saturday but his condition deteriorated rapidly after he was taken to an isolation centre in Harare.
‘More than 50 elephants die of thirst and starvation’ in Zimbabwe
Carcasses were found within 50m of water pans, suggesting the elephants had walked long distances and had died just before reaching them.
Zimbabwe electricity price shoots up by 320 per cent
Zimbabwe’s power regulator has increased the average electricity price by 320 per cent. The decision was taken to allow it to ramp up production and improve supplies amid daily power cuts. Essentially, the electricity company needs more money to pay for things like diesel to power the generators. Zimbabwe is grappling with the worst economic […]
The country where pensions have disappeared
Retired couple Teddie and Vesta always imagined they would live out their golden years with dignity. He is 85, and served one company for 46 years as a cleaner, eventually rising to become a receptionist. Vesta says that increasing inflation has robbed them both of a comfortable retirement. A year ago Teddie’s monthly pension was […]
What you need to know about Egypt vs Zimbabwe AFCON curtain raiser
The 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Egypt will seek to hit the ground running against Zimbabwe in the Nations Cup’s curtain raiser on Friday night at the Cairo International Stadium. The Pharaohs are overwhelming the favourites against the Warriors, and the north-African team will look to kick off their AFCON campaign on a […]