Day: August 19, 2021

Stanbic Donates ZW$3.5 Million Worth Products To Albino Charity

Patricia Mashiri

Stanbic Bank has donated sun protection products worth ZWL 3.5 million to the Albino Charity Organization of Zimbabwe (ALCOZ). By Patricia Mashiri The donated products include 1000 units of sunscreen lotions,1 000 units of antibacterial soap,1 000 units of antiseptic liquid, 1 000 units of lip balm, 1000 units of antiseptic ointment and 1 000 sunhats. Speaking during the handover ceremony Lucy Dlodlo, Manager for Sponsorship, Events and CSI Stanbic Bank said the institution was committed to play its part in protecting people with albinism from the sun cognizant of…

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Harare Lawyer Challenges Mandatory Vaccination

Patricia Mashiri

OBERT Kondongwe, a Harare based lawyer has opposed government’s recent decision of making vaccination mandatory for church and religious gatherings as well as the move by other companies  and governments of sending unvaccinated staff on leave. By Patricia Mashiri In his court challenge, Kondongwe is saying there is no law currently in Zimbabwe which makes vaccination mandatory and as such, churches should not be penalized for attending churche gatherings unvaccinated. He also argued that Government is infringing on people’s rights and freedoms contained in section 51,52,56,58,60 and 65. It is…

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Zim Hosts COVID-19 PPE Exhibition

Patricia Mashiri

LOCAL Universities and manufacturers are set to exhibit locally produced Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) coordinated by the National Pharmaceutical Company (NTAPHARM) as a way of recognising their great contribution in mitigating COVID-19 pandemic. By Patricia Mashiri The exhibition is set to take place at the Harare International Conference Centre  (HICC) on August 20, 2021 to showcase locally available PPEs, forge linkages within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, expand markets, promote research and forge synergies between State Universities and local industry. Speaking during a press conference, Gibson Dumba, Acting Managing Director NATPHARM…

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