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Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor Zimbabwe is set to get an additional €1,5 million (US$1,547 million) from the European Union to help the country prepare better for natural disasters. The support will be channelled through CARE International Zimbabwe to strengthen disaster preparedness structures and systems in disaster-prone Manicaland, Mashonaland Central and Matabeleland provinces. […]

​Precious Manomano Herald Reporter   International medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders recently trained nurse aides on providing Covid-19 patient care to enhance the fight against the pandemic.   This is expected to fill the human resources gap in Zimbabwean hospitals and clinics.   The programme equips nurse aides to improve […]

Roselyne Sachiti Features, Health and Society Editor The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday expressed concern over the increase of Covid-19 cases on the African continent. With the third wave affecting many African countries, the past three weeks have been bad for the continent. In a statement WHO said Africa marked its worst pandemic week ever. […]

There have been a lot of myths and misconceptions around Covid-19 vaccines. Noticing that there were a lot of misconceptions among communities pertaining Covid-19 vaccines and vaccinations that are being offered countrywide, the Ministry of Health and Childcare (MOHCC) answers some of the questions.

Leroy Dzenga Herald Reporter Government has assured Cyclone Idai survivors living in temporary accommodation that they are working on a sustainable housing solution for them following the availing of a US$2million fund received from China through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Two hundred and twenty-four families have been living in tents since March last […]

One more case of Covid-19 has tested positive bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Zimbabwe to eight.

Talent Gore Herald Correspondent A group of Indian medical doctors is in the country to provide free medical services in Manicaland Province under the auspices of the International Rotary Club. This is the second time the team is visiting the country for free medical services and vocational training for doctors in Manicaland. The 20-member medical […]

The Italian government yesterday committed €250 000 to assist communities affected by Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe and the funds will be managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), which is also running related aid programmes in the country.

Masvingo District has received 500 litres of fuel from Government to transport aid to communities that were affected by Cyclone Idai.

MAPUTO. - The United Nations will grant Mozambique and the Comoros Islands US$13 million in emergency funds to help provide food and water, and repair damage to infrastructure, the organisation said late on Sunday, after the second cyclone in a month slammed into the region.

JOHANNESBURG/LUANDA — Cyclone Kenneth killed at least one person and left a trail of destruction in northern Mozambique, destroying houses, ripping up trees and knocking out power, authorities said yesterday. The cyclone brought storm surges and wind gusts of up to 280 km per hour (174 mph) when it made landfall on Thursday evening, after […]

The Zimbabwean Diaspora community in Tanzania yesterday donated goods worth thousands of dollars to Cyclone Idai victims.

BEIRA. — A woman gave birth in a mango tree while escaping floods in central Mozambique caused by Cyclone Idai.

Government has emphasised its commitment to ensuring accountability as donations for the victims of Cyclone Idai continue to come from various corporates, churches, schools and clubs.

Top Zimbabwean private companies  yesterday announced the launch of an initiative called Reboot  Fund, aimed at raising at least RTGS$100 million (about US$35 million)  to assist in the rebuilding and reconstruction in areas that were  devastated by Cyclone Idai three weeks ago.