HARARE – Businesses were shut and streets deserted around Zimbabwe on Friday as security forces increased patrols to stop anti-government protests called by activists over corruption and economic hardship. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is under pressure to revive a stricken economy, has said the protests constitute an “insurrection” by the opposition. Police
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Zimbabwe cities have been shut down as authorities are gearing up for the 31 July protests. Our reporters from major cities are giving us updates: Harare Harare CBD has been deserted. Only a few people and cars are seen. There is a heavy police presence. Major road block at Mbudzi roundabout. Shops in
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The NHS has listed three main symptoms of coronavirus, that people should be aware of and ready to act upon. What are the symptoms? A new, continuous cough, where you cough a lot for more than an hour, or have three or more coughing episodes in 24 hoursFever - where your temperature is
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The Ministry of Health and Child Care said Bulawayo recorded one death and 52 new cases, while 46 recoveries were recorded. All new cases were from local transmissions in the city. “Harare recorded 44 new cases, all local transmissions. The only imported case was recorded from Manicaland province, which recorded two new
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HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday vowed to crush planned opposition protests on Friday, claiming that the opposition was planning an “insurrection” against his regime. Mnangagwa labelled organisers of the protests “terrorists”, echoing a label attached on the main opposition MDC Alliance by his Zanu PF party’s spokesman on Monday. MDC
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By Andrew Harding HARARE --- Seven babies were stillborn at Harare Central Hospital in Zimbabwe on Monday night after urgent treatment was delayed because of staffing issues, two doctors have confirmed to the BBC. Nurses are on strike nationwide because of a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other concerns,
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IT TAKES a lot for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to be upstaged when they are together. But Messi's stunning wife Antonela Roccuzzo did just that as the Barcelona duo and their families enjoyed some downtime together on a luxury superyacht. Lionel Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo stunned on board a luxury superyachtCredit:
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Liverpool were left off the FA's official Community Shield announcement, while Arsenal and Chelsea were namedCredit: AP:Associated Press The intention is to use the game as a test event to allow fans back into stadiums. The statement only made reference to "the winners of the Premier League" - omitting the name of
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A 27-year-old Gweru man has been arrested for allegedly fatally assaulting his 16-year-old sister using a belt and a cord after accusing her of being promiscuous. At one time, Terrence Tarisai of Clifton Park in Gweru, the court heard, took a break from assaulting his sister Tryphine when she asked for
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By Neil Jones The newly-crowned Premier League champions are not anticipating a big window but will look to strengthen their squad if the deal is right What do you get for the team that has everything? Liverpool, as it stands, are the European, world and English champions. Jurgen Klopp's side having ended the
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