A tragic incident occurred at a platinum mine in South Africa where an elevator unexpectedly plummeted about 200 meters while transporting workers to the surface. The mine operator, Impala Platinum Holdings, reported that 11 workers lost their lives in the incident, and 75 others sustained injuries, with 14 in critical condition. The incident occurred on […]
Zimbabwe’s November Inflation Soars Almost 4%, Driven by Higher Utility Costs
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency reported on Monday that annual inflation rose by nearly 4 percent in November, primarily driven by increased electricity and gas prices. Inflation surged to 21.6 percent, up from 17.8 percent in October, while month-on-month inflation recorded a 4.5 percent increase compared to the previous 2.5 percent. “For the month of […]
Mkoba Teachers College Closes Due to Surge in Diarrhea Cases
In response to an alarming increase in diarrhoea cases, health authorities in the Midlands have issued an immediate closure order for Mkoba Teachers College. The decision, communicated in a letter dated November 13 from Midlands provincial medical director Dr Mary Muchekeza, comes after the college reported a cumulative total of 508 diarrhoeal cases within a […]