GOOGLE Maps will start directing drivers to “eco-friendly” routes. The new feature is part of its commitment to fight climate change. The search engine said it will highlight journeys that…
Month: March 2021
ZRP arrests touts who harassed female commuter
By ZBC Reporter THE ZRP has arrested four touts who were involved in the physical manhandling & harassment of a woman in a video which went viral recently. The incident…
No Easter holiday travel for boarding school learners
By ZBC Reporter Boarding school students will remain at their respective institutions during the Easter holidays as part of efforts to reduce exposure to Covid-19. Less than 48 hours before…
Nike sues over Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood
NIKE is suing Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over a controversial pair of “Satan Shoes” that contain a drop of real human blood in the soles. The $1,018 (£740) trainers, which…
Women’s month ends with a celebration through music
By ZBC Reporter MUSICIANS converged at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe to celebrate women’s month through art on Monday. The celebrations were officiated by the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts…
Warriors ready for Zambia
By ZBC Reporter WARRIORS Captain Knowledge Musona is bullish ahead of their dead rubber Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Zambia at the National Sports Stadium this Monday. The Warriors…
More COVID-19 vaccines arrive today
THE first consignment of Indian Covaxin Covid-19 vaccines is expected in Harare today, with President Mnangagwa scheduled to receive 35 000 doses out of the 75 000 donated by the…
UAE to manufacture Chinese COVID vaccine-Sinopharm
A new factory in Abu Dhabi will start manufacturing Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine later this year. The production will be under a joint venture between the Chinese pharmaceutical giant and Abu…
Zero Covid deaths reported in London for second time this year
No daily Covid-19 deaths have been recorded in London for the first time in 6 six months. London, the epicentre of the first wave of the pandemic last year, accounts…
EU Summit: Leaders troubleshoot vaccine failures
European Union (EU) leaders gathered on Thursday to discuss a coordinated path out of the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking agreement on how to ramp up supplies of vaccines after a feeble start…