No Joy for Medical Aid Companies after Elections
ZIMBABWE’S two main political parties, ZANU PF and the MDC Alliance have vowed to cleanse the Medical Aid services sector soon after the elections amidst growing concerns that the firms are engaging in double dipping tendencies with most players reportedly running private clinics, pharmacies and other services outside their operating regulatory framework. By Michael Gwarisa
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Nyaradzo to set up UK branch by year end
Nyaradzo Funeral Assurance Company has said it is targeting to set up operations in the United Kingdom by year end having, successfully expanded into South Africa as part of the group’s regional and global expansion drive. SOURCE: FINANCIAL EXPRESS The United Kingdom is the second biggest destination for Zimbabwean migrants, after South Africa. At the
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Health Sector Funding Increases By 45% In 2018 Budget
By Michael Gwarisa Funding to the health sector has increased by 45%, from $281 million that was allocated in 2017 to $408 million for the 2018 period. Presenting the 2018 National Budget statement, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Hon Patrick Chinamasa said Government is currently implementing high impact measures whose key focus is strengthening service delivery, including
Read MoreParliament To Boycott 2018 Budget Unless It Meets Abuja Target
By Kudakwashe Pembere The Parliamentary Portfolio committee on Health says it will not entertain a flimsy allocation of funds to the health sector in the forthcoming 2018 budget presentation unless the 15% Abuja target is met. This was said by Matabeleland North senator Sibusisiwe Budha-Masara at the Pre-budget review workshop organized by the Community Working Group on Health
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