AfDB launches $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond
ABIDJAN- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on
UCT shuts down,SA varsities move classes online
Cape Town – Tertiary institutions are moving teaching and learning online to continue the academic programme during the second term. UCT deputy vice-chancellor for Teaching and Learning, associate professor Lis
Rural or Urban? Africa in the Time of Corona #Covid19
By Takura Zhangazha* In the wake of the global Corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic, Reuters Africa recently reported that there are some Africans that are leaving the cities and going back to their
“On Monday, I died a little!”
By Philip Mataranyika Self-made Chinese billionaire, Jack Ma, has posted numerous video clips on social media through his Jack Ma Foundation most of which have made a lasting impression on
Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the coronavirus
Prince Charles, 71, is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a spokesman said, adding that the Duchess of Cornwall, 72, has been tested but does not have
Zimbabwe confirms third case of coronavirus
Zimbabwe has recorded another positive case of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total to three. Zimbabwe’s latest case is a man who is believed to have been in contact with
Hundreds of people leave Johannesburg ahead of 21-day lockdown
Hundreds of people are leaving Johannesburg to different provinces ahead of the 21-day lockdown which will start on Thursday at midnight. The long-distance Wanderers Taxi Rank in the Johannesburg CBD
MP advocates for rural communities’ awareness on Covid-19
By Nhau Mangirazi KARIBA– Zanu PF Proportional Representative for Kariba Hon Christine Nyere has called on rural communities to work harder and ensure that they stay safe against the global
Clean environmental health can fight Convid 19-MP
By Nhau Mangirazi As Zimbabweans battle to keep off the devastating effects of Coronavirus (Covid-19), people must fully appreciate the need of keeping clean environment as part of fighting it.
‘Lack of mentorship impedes political participation of young women’-MP Mamombe
By Lynette Manzini Young women continue to lament mentorship as a major factor for religating their participation to the periphery in the political landscape and reducing them to cheerleads for