July 2021

News July 30, 2021

Vimbai Midzi: I am inspired by Fadzayi Mahere

Vimbai Midzi, daughter of the late Amos Midzi says she is inspired by MDC Alliance national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere. Midzi says she has watched Mahere from afar and is greatly impressed by the way she…

Health, News July 30, 2021

12yr olds using contraceptives is a joke: Masarira

Labor Economists Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) leader Linda Masarira says the idea of allowing girls as young as 12 years to take contraceptives is not only unheard of but is also a big joke. Masarira’s sentiments…

Health, Opinion July 30, 2021

COVID-19 halts Zim inflation

Opinion By Prince Noble Butawo The dark, grey Covid-19 cloud that has accounted for more than 100 000 infections in Zimbabwe has an economic silver lining if inflation figures from Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstats)pass…

Budget, Health, News July 29, 2021

We have spent US$93.2 million on vaccines so far: Govt

The government has revealed that it has so far spent about US$93.2 million in procuring 11.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and 7.2 million syringes. US$93.2 million is part of the US$100 million war chest set…

News, Parliament July 29, 2021

Govt exceeds half-year expenditure by ZW$7.8 billion

Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube has told Parliament that Zimbabwe has overspent by ZW$7.8 billion in the first half of 2021. He said the expenditure was largely driven by employee compensation and non-financial…

News July 29, 2021

Cyber Bill sail through Senate Committee Stage without debate

Cyber Bill sail through Senate Committee Stage without debate Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill has sailed through the Committee Stage in the Senate without debate. The Bill is seeking among other things to regulate the…

Bills, ICT, Members of Parliament, News, Parliament July 28, 2021

#CyberLawsZW: Only nine Senators participated in the Second Reading of Cyber Bill

CyberLawsZW: Only nine Senators participated in the Second Reading of Cyber Bill About nine Senators participated in the Second Reading of the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill which was transmitted from the National Assembly. The…

Bills, ICT, Members of Parliament, News, Parliament July 28, 2021

#CyberLawsZW: Here is what Senator Mavetera said on Cyber Bill

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill Second Reading Extract from the Senate Hansard: HON. SEN. DR. MAVETERA: Thank you, Mr President. Firstly, allow me to thank the Minister for bringing this Bill to this august House. The only unfortunate…

Bills, ICT, Members of Parliament, News, Parliament July 28, 2021

Committee Report on Cybersecurity and Data Protection Bill

HON. SEN. DR. PARIRENYATWA: 1. INTRODUCTION The Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill (H.B. 18, 2019) was gazetted on 15 May 2020. The Bill intends to address cyber-crime and increase cybersecurity in order to build confidence,…

Health, News July 27, 2021

ZCTU to challenge ‘’no jab no work’’ policy

ZCTU to challenge ‘’no jab no work’’ policy Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says it is going to challenge the policy of ‘’no jab no work’’ that is being implemented by the government. In…