Day: March 17, 2021

DZT Concerned Over Insensitive Reportage Of Disability Issues In The Media

Patricia Mashiri

THE Deaf Zimbabwe Trust (DZT) says it is concerned with the lack of appreciation by Journalists as well as the  under-reportage of issues effecting People With Disabilities (PWDs) especially issues to do with their Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). By Patricia Mashiri Speaking at a Disability Management Training for SRHR programme Implementers, Tinotenda Chikunya, the DZT Communications Officer challenged the media to raise awareness on SRHR issues in a disability inclusive way as well as play its part in disability friendly information dissemination. The media can be a vital…

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Government Pardons Inmates To Decongest Prisons

Healthtimes

ZIMBABWE has approved the granting of General Amnesty to prisoners who have served at least one third of their sentences in a bid to decongest prisons in the midst of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Staff Reporter The move is in line with Section 112 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe which empowers the President after consultation with Cabinet,to exercise the power of mercy to grant pardon to any person concerned in or convicted of an offense against law Briefing journalists during post cabinet media briefing, Information and publicity minister, Senator Monica…

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Restaurants Now Allowed To Open For Sit-in Customers

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwean cabinet has resolved that restaurants should now serve sit in customers  as the country eases its lockdown restrictions against COVID-19. By Michael Gwarisa In the previous announcement that was made by President Emerson Mnangagwa, restaurants had been allowed to operate but only attending to walk-in customers. However, the new relaxation gives restaurants the green light to operate as well as for the resumption of sporting activities but under strict COVID-19 prevention regulations. Briefing Cabinet, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said restaurants will allow sit…

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