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Africa CDC Slams Mordena For Halting African Vaccine Plant

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Africa CDC notes with disappointment that Moderna has put its plans to establish vaccine manufacturing in Kenya on hold. While we acknowledge that the need and demand for COVID-19 vaccines has indeed decreased significantly, both in Africa and globally, it is important that we reflect on the nuances of this. The Africa CDC recalls the considerable efforts of Africa to timely access vaccines as Member States of the Union considered vaccines as the most effective means in the pandemic response. Through its Heads of States and Government, the AU and…

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Ambassador Charamba’s Visit To Texila American University Zambia Inspires Unity and Investment Promotion Among Zim Students At The Institution

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By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwean Ambassador to Zambia, Her Excellency Mrs. Charity Charamba, recently engaged in an interactive and insightful meeting with Zimbabwean students at Texila American University Zambia, encouraging them to play a pivotal role in promoting Zimbabwe as a safe haven for investments. During the session, Ambassador Charamba highlighted the historical and cultural connections between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Texila American University Zambia’s Senior Management, faculty members, and staff also attended the event, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to fostering a diverse and culturally rich academic environment. She reminded the…

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Bad Start For PSMI As It Closes More 153 Clinics

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PSMI Leaves Clients Stranded, Shuts 153 Clinics As Workers Down Tools Private healthcare provider Premier Services Medical Investments (PSMI)’s 153 clinics across the country have closed after workers downed tools citing incapacitation. NEWSDAY This was confirmed by PSMI Employee Works Committee chairman Munyaradzi Nharaunda, who told NewsDay that workers have had several fruitless engagements with their employer. Yes, we have downed tools nationwide. The workers were willing to engage, but the employer was not. The last we engaged them, they said they didn’t have anything. We can get back if…

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Poor pregnant Karoi women forced to foot their own fuel bill

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ON a sunny November 3 morning,Rudo (not real name), a Karoi woman goes to the Maternity Waiting Room (KuMatumba) along with her room mate at Karoi District Hospital. She bemoans the poor farming yield they received as the sun burnt most of the crop. Expecting mothers and their relatives at Karoi District Hospital dread being referred to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital praying, hoping and keeping their fingers crossed. The friend doesn’t talk much unlike Rudo who describes her experience kuMatumba. Pregnancy related emergencies happen thus falling upon health workers present at…

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