LOCAL NEWS

by Innocent Mujeri

Prices of basic commodities have increased since Saturday last week, a day after President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered a 21-day lockdown to mitigate the spread of the COVID 19 disease.

by Shongedzai Mugwagwa

The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has availed its US$39 million Holiday Inn Beitbridge Express hotel to be used as a quarantine centre for those entering the country through Beitbridge border post, the Harare Post can report.

by Grace Chekai   

President Emmerson Mnangagwa told Zimbabweans to take the 21-day lockdown as a way of saving lives rather than punishment.

Harare post reporters

ZIMBABWEANS have taken heed of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s call for a 21 day national lockdown meant to minimise the spread of COVID-19 disease, a survey by Harare Post has revealed.

by Christopher Makaza

Self-exiled former Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo has passionately defended a prototype ventilator developed by the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) saying the institution has a good reputation and capacity to design and manufacture the ventilators needed in the fight against COVID-19.

by Grace Chekai

As Government escalates the fight against the COVID-19 scourge, mining companies exempted from the national lockdown have been implored to observe and implement correct health measures during execution of their duties.

by Shongedzai Mugwagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to put the country under a total lockdown for 21 days in a bid to fight the COVID-19 scourge, has received commendation from across political divide, business community and the general populace, the Harare Post can report.

by Innocent Mujeri

The Government has announced an avalanche of measures to be adhered to in order to fully operationalize the 21-day COVID 19 lockdown announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday.

by Christopher_Makaza_

Zimbabweans country wide today make their final preparations including buying basic items in preparation for the national lockdown which starts at 00:02 hours tomorrow.

by Shongedzai Mugwagwa

MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa, has suspended four top Masvingo Provincial Executive Assembly members over alleged acts of misconduct, the Harare Post can report.