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British citizens will be allowed to visit and holiday in countries with high Covid-19 vaccination rates as the country’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil a traffic light system. The system will see destinations rated as red, amber and green.
Government sources who spoke to The Daily Mail said the British Covid-19 Traffic Light System will categorise countries according to the percentage of the population that has been vaccinated, rate of infection, Covid-19 variants and a country’s accessibility to reliable data and genomic sequencing. Using this criterion could mean that British tourists cannot visit countries such as France and Italy.
Under the yet to be announced system, citizens returning from green category countries will not need to isolate, although they will need to have Covid-19 tests before and after they fly.  Those coming from countries in the red category would have to isolate in a hotel for ten days, while those that would have holidayed in amber category countries will isolate at home.
Daily Mail reports that the system is likely to come into effect on 17 May 2021. Health Minister Edward Argar told BBC Breakfast:
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We are seeing many of our friends in Europe seeing an increase in infections. That is one of the reasons why we have to be very careful that as we see an increase across the world in infections that we get this right because one of the things we don’t want to see – and just as the vaccination programme is working so well – is getting new variants or risking new variants getting imported into this country. But, although tempting as it is, I’m not going to pre-empt which countries might be in which categories or what the Prime Minister might say.
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British Citizens Will Be Allowed To Travel To Countries With High Covid-19 Vaccination Rates As Boris Johnson Unveils Traffic Light System

A United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean science teacher, William Chinyanga (50), has appeared in court facing four counts of encouraging terrorism.
Chinyanga was arrested on February 25 last year by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command and appeared in court on January 13 charged with four counts of encouraging terrorism.
On Friday, Chinyanga appeared at the Old Bailey for a preliminary hearing in his case.
The charges relate to speeches the Zimbabwean-born teacher allegedly shared on Facebook in early December 2019.
Chinyanga allegedly posted videos on his Facebook page encouraging viewers to burn down petrol stations and businesses in Harare.
The judge heard that Chinyanga, who resides in Archway, north London, is a campaigner for political change in Zimbabwe.
Justice Sweeney set a provisional trial date of January 10, 2022, with a further preparatory hearing on May 28.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9227797/Zimbabwean-born-science-teacher-50-charged-terror-offences.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">MailOnline</a></h4>

UK-based Zimbabwean Teacher Charged With Terror Offences

UK-based Michelle Kambasha said that Zimbabwe’s cautious handling of the coronavirus has made the country safer than Britain.
Writing for The Guardian, Kambasha, whose family escaped Zimbabwe’s imploding economy for Europe in 1996, when she was four, said the situation felt different when she visited the country for Christmas last year. She said:
<blockquote>It’s no secret that England’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been at best lacklustre and at worst fatal.
Lockdown was delayed until it was too late, frontline workers were left without PPE, testing was woefully inadequate, among many other things.
England alone has seen about 77,400 people die after contracting Covid – roughly the same as the entire continent of Africa.</blockquote>
While acknowledging that there are scientific and demographic reasons for the low infections rates across Africa compared to Britain, such as a young population and the tropical climate, many African governments responded quickly to the pandemic and this tamed the impact of the disease. Kambasha added:
Before Covid-19, going to Zimbabwe felt like an obligation to my ancestry. This time it felt like a luxury and one that I’d know to never take for granted.
It was like escaping a burning building into one that stood firm – at least for the time being. The irony of our reverse scramble to Africa wasn’t lost on us.
In today’s Zimbabwe, we found the exact opposite of what my parents had run away from in the 1990s. I overcame the naive embarrassment of being Zimbabwean many years ago but am left with guilt and anger at this inferiority complex that had been slowly embedded in me all these years. I wonder how long it will take to undo that.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/18/family-fled-zimbabwe-covid-safer-england-government-pandemic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></h4>

COVID-19: Diasporan Feels Safer In Zimbabwe Than In Britain

The United Kingdom says it is following closely freelance journalist and filmmaker Hopewell Chin’ono’s court case.
The UK’s Foreign Secretary and First Secretary of State, Dominic Raab asserted that journalists should not be arrested for reporting about corruption. Raab posted on Twitter:
<blockquote>Following journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s court case in Zimbabwe very closely.
Journalists must be allowed to highlight corruption without fear of arrest and imprisonment.
The UK stands with those who seek to report the truth around the world.</blockquote>
Chin’ono was arrested on July 20 this year on accusations of inciting citizens to revolt against the government during the tense period leading up to the foiled July 31 anti-government protests.
The award-winning journalist had been vocal against systemic corruption and was warned of arrest by senior government and ruling ZANU PF officials.
His relentless exposure of corruption in government circles eventually led to the sacking of the Health Minister who was implicated in the misuse of COVID-19 funds availed to the Ministry by Treasury.
Chin’ono was early this month freed on $10 000 bail after spending nearly a month and a half in remand prison.
It followed an appeal he had lodged with the High Court after several failed attempts to secure his freedom
Chin’ono was however ordered to surrender his passport and title deeds to his Chisipite home, and not to use his Twitter account by court authorities.

UK Following 'Very Closely' Hopewell Chin'ono Trial

British ambassador to Zimbabwe Melanie Robinson says she was relieved to see the release of freelance journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and political activist Jacob Ngarivhume after 43 days of pre-trial detention in leg chains.
Chin’ono and Ngarivhume were on Wednesday granted bail by different High Court judges, with the former out on ZWL$10 000 and the latter on ZWL$50 000.
Posting on Twitter, Robinson expressed concern over the duo’s long detention on political grounds. She wrote:
<blockquote>Relieved to see Hopewell Chin’ono and Jacob Ngarivhume finally granted bail today.  Concerned they were held for so long and that others are still detained on political grounds.
Freedom of speech, media freedoms and right to peaceful protest guaranteed under Zimbabwe’s constitution</blockquote>
MDC Alliance Treasurer-general David Coltart said the fact that Chin’ono was released on just ZWL$10 000 shows that the charges are frivolous. He said:
<blockquote>One further aspect of the release of [Hopewell Chin’ono] on bail of Z$10,000 must be noted. That means that he is out on only US$100 bail, an indication that the charges are petty. How can a man be held for 5 weeks and be released on $100 bail?
This alone illustrates the very serious injustice which has been done to Hopewell. But it isn’t only the rogue regime which is responsible.
This is a shocking indictment against our judiciary which through its flawed judgments facilitated Hopewell being detained for so long.</blockquote>
Chin’ono and Ngarivhume are facing allegations of inciting public violence for calling for anti-corruption protests on 31 July. They are both denying the charges.

UK Ambassador Expresses Concern Over Chin'ono's Prolonged Detention

Rhodesian war veterans have demanded that the British government compensate them for propping up the racist Ian Smith regime by fighting against Zimbabwe’s liberation movements during the UDI era.
Responding to the veterans (the ex-Rhodesian Service Men &amp; Women), British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Melanie Robinson said the United Kingdom government could not be responsible for paying or supporting them since they were fighting for an illegal government that was under international sanctions.
Below is Ambassador Robinson’s letter to the Ex-Rhodesian Service Men &amp; Women dated 27 August 2020:
<blockquote>Dear Ex-Rhodesian Service Men &amp; Women
I am responding to your submission dated 17 February 2020, as well as Dixon Mohammed’s letter dated 21 January 2020.
I am very sorry for the delay in response, which was partly due to difficulties sourcing information from multiple UK departments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
I understand that you have now met The Embassy’s previous Defence Attaché Michael Geldard, Political Counsellor Grant Caider, Second Secretary Calvin Dutt and Defence Assistant Jane Woodworth.
Each of them expressed their deepest sympathies for the unjust way you were conscripted by the Rhodesian Government and were forced to fight against your will.
I want to give you my deepest sympathies also for this injustice. As you are aware, Rhodesia unilaterally declared independence (UDI) from the United Kingdom in 1965.
The United Kingdom, the international community, and the UN Security Council condemned this move and imposed economic sanctions against the Rhodesian regime.
However, as a result of UDI, all Rhodesian Government forces became the sole responsibility of the Rhodesian Government.
I appreciate your point that the Rhodesian Government told you that you were fighting for Queen Elizabeth II but this was not recognised by Queen Elizabeth Il or by the UK Government.
Given this fact, the UK Government cannot take responsibility for the payment or support of the Rhodesian Government’s veterans, no matter how unfair their terms of service had been.
Understand that this position must be a significant disappointment for you, but we stand with the principles you express in how unfair your treatment was.
I know the Embassy would be happy to meet with you again to answer any other questions you may have.
Yours sincerely
Melanie Robinson</blockquote>

UK Refuses To Compensate Rhodesian War Veterans

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a 20 million British Pounds (£20 million) COVID-19 fund for Africa to help the continent fight the deadly COVID-19, which has claimed over 2 900 lives across the continent.
The money is the UK’s contribution towards the African Union (AU)’s new ‘Africa anti-COVID 19 fund’ aimed at tackling coronavirus and saving lives.
The £20 million (slightly over US$24, 5 million) investment makes the UK the largest national donor to the fund, which was announced by Cyril Ramaphosa, Chairperson of the AU and President of South Africa last month.
The British Embassy in Harare said:
<blockquote>The fund will tackle the pandemic by recruiting African health experts and deploying them where they are needed most, strengthening global tracking of the pandemic, combatting potentially harmful misinformation, providing specialist coronavirus training for health workers and making information about the virus more accessible to the public.</blockquote>
Announcing the funding, UK International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan underscored the need for partnership in the battle against COVID-19. She said:
<blockquote>As the UK faces its biggest peacetime challenge in tackling coronavirus, it’s never been more important to work with our partners in Africa to fight disease.
No one is safe until we are all safe and this new funding and support for African leadership will help protect us all – in the UK, Africa and around the world – from further spread of the virus.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.cite.org.zw/uk-announces-20-million-covid-19-fund-for-africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CITE</a></h4>

Britain Injects £20 Million Into The Africa Anti-COVID 19 Fund

Producers of food in the United Kingdom and Europe are urging customers to eat more steak, chips and cheese during the lockdown as there is too much food available.
The food surplus has been caused by the closure of restaurants and bars in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
There was widespread panic-buying in supermarkets across the continent in March as people responded to the coronavirus crisis, and producers are now urging people to restock.
In Belgium, the demand for frozen potatoes has taken a nosedive in the recent weeks, with the Belgian industry facing a possible loss of €125m if thousands of tonnes of surplus spuds go unsold this year.
In the United Kingdom, more expensive cuts of meats, normally used by restaurants, are also going unsold.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has launched a £1.2m campaign to encourage Britons to have more steak nights.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-people-urged-to-eat-more-steak-chips-and-cheese-during-lockdown-11982121?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky News</a></h4>

Britons, Europeans Urged To Eat More Steak, Chips And Cheese During Lockdown

More than 29 Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom have died of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus.
According to the Zimbabwean Embassy in London, the majority of those who have succumbed to the disease are nurses and other medical staff.
Zimbabweans with medical qualifications have found it relatively easy to legally work in the United Kingdom.
Britain is currently one of the hotspots of the disease, with at least 18 738 having died while in Zimbabwe four have succumbed to COVID-19.
In a statement, the Embassy said while it had no official figures, is has gathered information from the diaspora community and religious leaders, cluster leaders, affected individuals and the media on Zimbabweans who have passed on due to COVID-19. The statement read in part:
<blockquote>To date, the Embassy has not received updated information from the host Government on the deaths of Zimbabweans due to COVID-19, understandably because the British government has explained that it is currently seized with implementing measures to contain the pandemic. They have promised to provide detailed information as soon as it is possible.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/29-zimbabweans-die-of-covid-19-in-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

29 Zimbabweans Die Of Coronavirus In Britain

A United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean family has lost two of its members due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
The Gapare family have lost a sister and a father and now their mum is in the hospital with suspected COVID-19 symptoms.
Gillian Gapare (28) passed away at her home in Cheshire on the morning of April 4 while her father, Guide Gapare (56) died on April 20.
The mother, Angelina Abigail Gapare (55) was taken to Leighton Hospital in Crewe just four days after Gillian had passed away.
Glenda (24), who lost her father and sister to the coronavirus told CheshireLive that her late sister Gillian suffered from neuropathic pain and lymphedema and tested positive for coronavirus after previously showing symptoms. She said:
<blockquote>It is devastating.
But because I am the big sister I have to look after Glory [her young sister]. She has been having panic attacks and has not coped well at all.
I also need to be strong for mum otherwise it may slow down her recovery.
She is in hospital and has lost her child and the father of her kids.
We are taking one day at a time, we don’t know how we are going to get over this.
These are unprecedented times so we can’t have a normal funeral for Gillian or for my father.
We can only have 10 people at a burial site and then it is just a blessing, it is not proper service.</blockquote>
The family have set up a Go Fund Me Page which was initially created to help cover costs of Gillian’s burial but they’re now organising two funerals.
The family have expressed their gratitude to everyone who has donated to their page so far.
If you would like to support the Gapare family you can visit their GoFundMe page <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/living-behind-the-mask" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_self">here.</a>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/tragedy-cheshire-family-lose-sister-18123282" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CheshireLive</a></h4>

UK-based Zimbabwean Family Lose Father And Sister To Coronavirus, Mum Hospitalised

A pregnant nurse working at a British hospital has died after contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong (28), died on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19 on 5 April and was admitted to the hospital she worked at on 7 April.
She had worked at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital for five years
Her baby was delivered successfully via emergency caesarean and is doing well, according to the hospital.
David Carter, chief executive of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said:
<blockquote>It is with great sadness that I can confirm the death of one of our nurses, Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong, who passed away on Sunday.
Mary worked here for five years and was a highly valued and loved member of our team, a fantastic nurse and a great example of what we stand for in this trust.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Mary’s family and friends at this sad time.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-pregnant-nurse-28-dies-after-contracting-covid-19-but-baby-survives-11973820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky News</a></h4>

Pregnant Nurse Dies After Contracting Coronavirus In Britain, Baby Survives

A Zimbabwean Junior Minister has mocked British citizens leaving Harare for the United Kingdom, saying that they risk contracting the deadly Coronavirus at Heathrow and in their homes back in London.
Deputy Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Energy Mutodi said for the first time in history, Africa has become safer than Europe “where life expectancy has dropped catastrophically overnight” due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mutodi wrote on Twitter:
<blockquote>British citizens leaving Zimbabwe risk contracting the deadly CoronaVirus at Heathrow and in their homes back in London. For the first time in history, Africa is a safe home compared to Europe where life expectancy has dropped catastrophically overnight.
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Mutodi’s remarks come after the UK Embassy in Harare has strongly advised its citizens to leave Zimbabwe after the coronavirus has claimed three lives, according to authorities.
Zimbabwe has, however, tested less than 500 people since the first confirmed case several weeks ago, raising questions of health authorities’ ability to deal with a full-blown epidemic.

Zimbabwe Deputy Minister Mocks British Citizens Over Coronavirus

While the Zimbabwean government has a low opinion of the country’s main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Nelson Chamisa, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited opposition parties for a meeting to reflect on what has been done so far in dealing with the coronavirus.
In a letter dated April 4, Johnson said the meeting will be held next week and will also be attended by the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Advisor. The letter reads in part:
<blockquote>As party leaders, we have a duty to work together at this moment of national emergency. Therefore, I would like to invite all leaders of opposition parties in Parliament to a briefing with myself, the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser next week.
I want to listen to your views and update you on the measures we have taken so far, such as rapidly expanding testing and providing economic support to businesses and individuals across the country.</blockquote>
The Government of Zimbabwe declared a 21-day national lockdown which began at midnight on Monday, a move which shut down State organs such as Parliament and the Judiciary.
The following day, the Supreme Court ruled that MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is illegitimate and barred the party’s vice president Tendai Biti from accessing the party’s offices in central Harare.

UK Prime Minister Invites Opposition Parties To Coronavirus Briefing

A 21-year-old woman is believed to be the youngest person with no pre-existing health conditions to have died after contracting COVID-19 in the United Kingdom.
Chloe Middleton reportedly died from COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, on 21 March, with her mother, Diane Middleton writing on Facebook:
<blockquote>To all the people out there that thinks it’s just a virus please think again.
Speaking from personal experience this so-called virus has taken the life of my 21-year-old daughter.</blockquote>
Middleton’s aunt, Emily Mistry, said her deceased niece had no underlying health issues. She also wrote on social media:
<blockquote>My beautiful, kind-hearted niece, Chloe, has passed away from COVID-19. She had no underlying health issues.
My loved ones are going through the most unimaginable pain. We are shattered beyond belief.</blockquote>
Early data from China, where COVID-19 originated, suggested that the majority of those who died from coronavirus were aged 60 and older or had serious underlying health conditions.
However, there have been more cases of younger people getting the disease in the past two weeks.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-briton-21-with-no-existing-health-conditions-dies-after-contracting-covid-19-11963451" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky News</a></h4>

21-year Old Woman With No Pre-existing Conditions Dies From Coronavirus

A member of the United Kingdom royal family, Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.
In a statement released on Wednesday morning, Clarence House confirmed that the 71-year-old heir to the throne displayed “mild symptoms” on Sunday and was then tested on Monday, with the results coming through late on Tuesday night. The statement reads:
<blockquote>The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus.
He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.
The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. In accordance with government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland.
The tests were carried out by the NHS in Aberdeenshire where they met the criteria required for testing.
It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth 11 is said to be in good health and is residing at Windsor Castle where he moved with Prince Philip last week for the Easter period.
Following Prince Charles’ diagnosis, Buckingham Palace said:
<blockquote>Her Majesty The Queen remains in good health.
The Queen last saw the Prince of Wales briefly on 12 March and is following all the appropriate advice with regard to her welfare. We will not be commenting further.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-prince-charles-tests-positive-for-covid-19-11963363" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sky News</a></h4>

United Kingdom's Prince Charles Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Zimbabwe’s cabinet Ministers have issued contradictory statements regarding a British tourist who visited Victoria Falls last week and stayed in the country for three days.
On Monday, Health and Child Care Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obadiah_Moyo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Obadiah Moyo</a> said officials had cordoned off Ilala Lodge where the UK citizen was staying from March 7 to 10 after she had tested positive for the coronavirus on her return to Britain. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>Today we received another alert that there is a tourist who came to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Victoria_Falls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria Falls</a> on the 7th of March and departed on the 10th back to the UK. They went via South Africa, stayed at Kruger Park a few days and then left for the UK where they were picked up and tested positive.
Our rapid response team has gone to the particular lodge where they were staying in Victoria Falls and we are having to deal with that issue while we wait for results. It is another place we have had to cordon off.</blockquote>
However, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mangaliso_Ndlovu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mangaliso Ndlovu</a> on Tuesday told Journalists during a Post Cabinet Media briefing that the tourist had not yet been tested but was self-isolated at her Windsor home. He said:
<blockquote>… the information that we are getting from the lodge is that the visitor upon return to the UK, she went straight home and self-isolated and was attended to by paramedics who gave an assessment of a suspected coronavirus.
She has not yet been tested for that and she is still at home but the symptoms are showing that there is a possibility so I just wanted to clarify that because the information out there is indicating that the visitor was tested.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://healthtimes.co.zw/2020/03/18/confusion-rocks-vic-falls-tourist-coronavirus-case/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Health Times</a></h4>

Zimbabwean Cabinet Ministers Issue Conflicting Statements About COVID-19 'Positive' British Tourist

A tourist who visited Victoria Falls early this month tested positive to COVID-19 following her return to the United Kingdom.
As a result, health workers with the help of police and state security agents are tracking down all people who came into contact with the woman.
Authorities said they would be quarantined and tested for the disease, with schools having already suspended mass assemblies and sporting activities in the resort town.
Health and Childcare Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obadiah_Moyo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Obadiah Moyo</a> on Monday told reporters that the woman was in Zimbabwe between the 7th and 10th of March. He said:
<blockquote>Today, we received a report that a tourist who came to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Victoria_Falls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria Falls</a> on March 7 and departed on March 10 back to the United Kingdom has been found positive for Covid-19 and is currently being treated in the United Kingdom.</blockquote>
The Briton stayed at the exclusive Ilala Lodge and engaged in several outdoor events organised by Wild Horizons, before going down with a fever.
Reports claim that a doctor who saw her told her she was probably reacting to anti-malaria medication – and no tests were conducted.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2020/03/16/uk-citizen-who-fell-sick-in-victoria-falls-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZimLive</a></h4>

Victoria Falls Tourist Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Three Zimbabwean nationals based in the United Kingdom, Patson Mupinyuri (37), Collen Chikore (42), and Simbarashe Dengu (30), have been sentenced to between two and six years in jail after they admitted several cases of cheque fraud.
The trio worked in cahoots with four conwomen to scam charities, schools, businesses and a church out of £750,000 during a UK-wide crime wave.
The four conwomen were identified as unemployed Tracey Henry( 52), who disguised herself as a businesswoman to cash counterfeit cheques and invoices at banks, Cynthia Archibong (48), Toni Shorley (38), and Amy Browne (37).
Mupinyuri was the ringleader and he would research businesses to target and harvest bank signatories’ names, dates of birth and addresses.
He would forward the stolen details to Chikore, who used advanced technology to produce high-quality forged cheques and invoices.
The gang used fake driving licences together with the stolen account and security details were used to impersonate genuine customers.
They were nabbed after bank staff spotted identical frauds and alerted the dedicated card and payment crime unit, a specialist police department funded by the finance industry.
Following the gang members’ arrest, police detectives searched Chikore’s home and uncovered equipment used to mass-produce counterfeit cheques including specialist paper, cutting equipment, UV inks and several colour printers.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2020/03/10/three-zimbabweans-jailed-in-uk-over-750000-cheque-fraud/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZimLive.com</a></h4>

3 Zimbabweans Jailed In Britain Over Nearly £1 Million Cheque Fraud

United Kingdom-based and Bulawayo-born philanthropist, Tosca Fairchild, visited <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mpilo_Central_Hospital" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mpilo Central Hospital</a> last week with a team of doctors and nurses to support the training and education of renal clinicians in the country.
Fairchild revealed that she lost her mother in 2015 after she succumbed to kidney failure and this has motivated her to return to Bulawayo to offer her help after living in Britain for more than 20 years.
She urged locals to support diaspora-based Zimbabweans when they come home so that they can do more for Mpilo Hospital. She said:
<blockquote>We need support when we come and there are so many things that can be done and in my view, the work that I want to do for Mpilo is wider than the renal unit.
As I walked around, I saw a lot of potential for the support that if I gather the support of my colleagues from Zimbabwe living in the UK, we can do something.
For example, the visitors’ benches outside are broken, we can just fundraise and buy new benches. The nurse’s accommodation also needs a lot of work, the hospital needs wheelchairs and various other things and we can donate to assist.</blockquote>
Fairchild said she has worked in the UK for the National Health Service (NHS) for the past 15 years as a commissioner then moved to large acute hospitals, and also at Derby Hospital for eight years, before moving to Burton Hospital.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/uk-based-hospital-administrator-gives-back-to-community/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunday News</a></h4>

UK-Based Hospital Staffer Offers Support To Mpilo Hospital

Warriors midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marvelous_Nakamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marvelous Nakamba</a> met Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Christian_Katsande" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christian Katsande</a> for the first time since he signed for the club in August 2019.
Nakamba uploaded the pictures of his visit on Friday to the embassy on Instagram which he captioned with: “It was a pleasure meeting the Ambassador at his office.”
Nakamba returned to Birmingham early in the week following the end of a week-long winter break which he spent at his family home in Bulawayo.
During his stay in Bulawayo, Nakamba married his girlfriend, Chipo Makurumure in a union which was solemnised by a Bulawayo magistrate.
Aston Villa next hosts the Jose Mourinho-coached Tottenham at Villa Park on Sunday in a Premier League match.
The Villains are currently 17th on the log standings.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2020/02/15/nakamba-meets-zim-ambassador-to-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

Nakamba Meets Zimbabwean Ambassador To Britain

The skulls of Zimbabwe’s early freedom fighters, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mbuya_Nehanda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mbuya Nehanda</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Sekuru_Kaguvi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sekuru Kaguvi</a>, alongside 25 others, are expected to be repatriated from Britain in April.
This was revealed by Colgan Zendera, who is the reigning Chief Makoni while speaking to reporters at the Zanu PF headquarters on Thursday. He said:
<blockquote>It has been close to 40 years after we attained our independence and we still haven’t brought back the skulls of our icons and our culture rightly says if a person dies or is killed in a native land that person can only rest if the body and soul have been united with their roots.
… we are very grateful that the repatriation process is now ending and very soon, we would have brought back the remains of our ancestors so that we can reunite their skulls with their roots because they belong here.</blockquote>
Mbuya Nehanda and Sekuru Kaguvi were hanged by the white settlers in 1898 for having masterminded the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/First_Chimurenga" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">First Chimurenga</a>.
Their remains are being kept as souvenirs at the Westminster Abbey and the National History museums both in London.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/remains-of-mbuya-nehanda-sekuru-kaguvi-expected-in-april-from-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Mbuya Nehanda & Sekuru Kaguvi's Remains To Be Repatriated

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use their HRH titles (His Royal Highness and Her Royal Highness), the couple announced.
Harry and Meghan also revealed that they will repay £2.4 million of taxpayer’s money spent on renovating their Berkshire home.
Following the conclusion of talks about the couple’s future roles, the Queen said in a statement:
<blockquote>Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions, I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family. Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much-loved members of my family.
I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny over the last two years and support their wish for a more independent life…</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/18/the-duke-and-duchess-of-sussex-to-drop-hrh-titles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></h4>

Harry & Meghan To Drop HRH Titles, To Repay £2.4m Taxpayers' Money

Reports indicate that Frogmore Cottage, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is in the process of being closed down.
This has fuelled speculation that the couple (Prince Harry and Meghan) do not intend to spend much time in the United Kingdom (UK).
The reports further claim that a house manager and a cleaner are being moved to other duties within the Queen’s (Queen Elizabeth II) household.
Harry and Meghan recently announced that they intend to to “step back” from frontline royal duties, and this will see them split their time between the UK and Canada.
The Frogmore Cottage was gifted to the Sussexes by the Queen and refurbished for £2.4 million at taxpayers’ expense.
They plan to use it as their official residence while in the UK “so that their family will always have a place to call home in the United Kingdom”.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/17/prince-harry-and-meghans-uk-home-shut-up-and-staff-moved-elsewhere" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></h4>

Prince Harry & Meghan's UK Home Being Shuttered

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<blockquote>South African Airways is undergoing a business rescue process which may lead to changes in their timetable. Check with your airline or tour operator before travelling.
You should avoid any political gatherings or demonstrations. These can be unpredictable, can turn violent without notice and the response from the security forces may be disproportionate. You should exercise a high degree of caution and monitor local media and this travel advice for updates.
Taking photographs of members of police and armed forces personnel and of demonstrations and protests is not permitted. You should avoid political activity, or activities which could be considered political, including political discussions in public places. Ensure you carry identification, so that you can produce it if required to do so by the security forces. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/safety-and-security#Political-situation">Political situation</a>
Zimbabwe’s economic situation remains unpredictable. As of 24 June 2019, the only legal tender in Zimbabwe is the “Zimbabwe Dollar”. There is a shortage of physical cash and it’s currently not possible to make cash withdrawals using an international bank card. You should check with your tour operator or hotel what payment methods will be accepted. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/money">Money</a>
Zimbabwe is currently experiencing severe electricity shortages resulting in extended periods without power. During blackouts, you should exercise a high degree of caution when driving as traffic lights may not be operational. Water rationing is being experienced in certain parts of the country. Contact your tour operator or hotel for the latest updates.
Availability of fuel is sporadic and queues are common. You are advised to check in advance if you can make payment with an international payment card. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/safety-and-security#Road-travel">Road travel</a>
Tropical Cyclone Idai caused significant flooding and mudslides across many parts of eastern Zimbabwe in March 2019. Whilst the access situation has improved, many roads and bridges in the affected areas are still impassable. Electricity, water, and telecommunications networks have been impacted. If travelling to affected regions, take extra care and follow any advice given by the local authorities. Contact your hotel prior to travel to check that the hotel is still accessible and open.
On 6 September 2018, a cholera outbreak was declared in Harare by the Ministry of Health of Zimbabwe. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/health">Health</a>
There’s a moderate level of crime in Zimbabwe. Remain vigilant, especially after dark, and make sure accommodation and vehicles are secure. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/safety-and-security">Safety and security</a>
Always carry identity documentation or a copy of your passport. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/local-laws-and-customs">Local laws and customs</a>
Holiday and business visas are available at the port of entry. Don’t violate the conditions of your visa. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/entry-requirements#Visas">Visas</a>
Dual British-Zimbabwean nationals who travel to Zimbabwe must have a valid travel document to re-enter the United Kingdom. It’s not possible to re-enter the UK using a Zimbabwean passport or emergency travel document without a visa or entry clearance endorsed. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/entry-requirements#Dual-nationals">Dual nationals</a>
Air Zimbabwe has been refused permission to operate flights to the EU because the airline has been unable to demonstrate that it complies with international air safety standards. British government employees travelling to and within Zimbabwe have been advised to use carriers that aren’t subject to the EU operating ban. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/safety-and-security#Air-travel">Air travel</a>
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Zimbabwe, attacks can’t be ruled out. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/terrorism">Terrorism</a>
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/world/embassies">nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission</a>.
Take out comprehensive <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-insurance">travel and medical insurance</a> before you travel.</blockquote>
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has not invited Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom-Africa Investment summit opening on Monday next week, a move which shows that relations between the two countries are still frosty.
Steve Hanke, an internationally-renowned economic expert wrote on his Twitter handle that Zimbabwe was snubbed because of its disrespect for property rights. Said Hanke:
<blockquote>On January 20, the UK will host the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London. Zimbabwe was not invited. Is Zimbabwe open for business? No! Without strong property rights and public safety, foreign investment is impossible to come by.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Acting Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/George_Charamba" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">George Charamba</a> on Tuesday told NewsDay that as a sovereign country, Britain can invite countries it would like to attend the summit.
The Summit is expected to be hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
It (the Summit) brings together businesses, governments and international institutions across Africa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/01/uk-snubs-ed-govt/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Zimbabwe Not Invited For UK-Africa Summit

Britain Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab described the arrest of Britain’s ambassador to Tehran, Robert Macaire in Tehran during the demonstrations on Saturday as a “flagrant violation of international law”.He said: 

<blockquote>The arrest of our Ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law. The Iranian government is at a cross-roads moment. It can continue its march towards pariah status with all the political and economic isolation that entails, or take steps to deescalate tensions and engage in a diplomatic path forwards.</blockquote>
Sky News has reported that Macaire was arrested and briefly held in Tehran during the demonstrations over the downing of a Ukraine plane by the Iranian army.
The plane crashed killing all the 176 passengers ( Iranian and Iranian-Canadian citizens) and crew on board.
Relations between Iran and Britain have been normalising following a storm into two compounds of the British embassy in Tehran on 29 November 2011 by Iranian protesters.
The storm was triggered by the 2011 joint American-British-Canadian sanctions and it followed the Iranian government’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardian_Council" title="Guardian Council">Guardian Council</a> approval of a parliamentary bill expelling the British ambassador over those sanctions.
Britain responded by closing its Tehran embassy on 30 November 2011 and also ordering the Iranian embassy in London to be closed.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/SkyNewsBreak/status/1216104346066345984">Sky News</a>

Britain Responds To Arrest Of Its Ambassador To Iran In Tehran During Demonstrations - SKY NEWS

A British judge has sentenced a serial r_pist to life in jail after he was convicted of 159 s_x offences, including 136 r_pes.
Reynhard Sinaga (36), was found guilty of luring 48 men from outside Manchester clubs to his flat, where he drugged and assaulted them – filming the attacks.
According to British police, Sinaga is thought to have abused at least 195 men over two and a half years after luring them to his flat under the guise of being a “good samaritan”.
Sentencing him at Manchester crown court on Monday, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said:
<blockquote>In my judgment, you are a highly dangerous, cunning and deceitful individual who will never be safe to be released.
You are an evil serial s_xual offender who preyed on young men who came into the city centre wanting nothing more than a good night with their friends.
One of the victims in their victim personal statement described you as a monster. The scale and enormity of your offending establish that is an accurate description.</blockquote>
Sinaga is believed to have used GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid) to drug his victims before assaulting them.
He is already serving 88 concurrent life sentences with a minimum of 20 years before he can be considered for parole after his first two trials, which related to 25 victims and were heard between 2018 and 2019.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-50987823?__twitter_impression=true" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC News</a>, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/06/reynhard-sinaga-jailed-life-drugging-raping-men-manchester" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></h4>

British Man Jailed For Life For 136 R_pes

Michael Bullivant, the Principal of the Academy of Music and former deputy headmaster of Milton High School, has received an award from Queen Elizabeth II, ruler of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Bullivant was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list for his service to music and education in Zimbabwe.
Below is a full list of those who have been honoured by the British Monarchy:
NEW YEAR 2020 DIPLOMATIC SERVICE AND OVERSEAS LIST
ORDER OF THE BATH
CB
Ciaran MARTIN, Chief Executive Officer, National Cyber Security Centre. For services to international and global cybersecurity.
KNIGHT BACHELOR
Steve MCQUEEN CBE, Film Director. For services to art and film.
ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
DBE
Donna LANGLEY, Chairperson, Universal Film Entertainment Group, Los Angeles States of America. For services to film and entertainment.
CBE
Colonel Geoffrey Charles CARDOZO MBE, Retired British Army Officer. For services to UK/Argentina relations.
Victor Lap-Lik CHU, None, Chairman First Eastern Investment Group, Hong Kong For services to trade and investment.
OBE
James ADAMS, Team Leader, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. For services to British foreign policy.
Dr Bikramjit Singh BHANGU, President, South East Asia, Pacific and South Korea, Rolls-Royce and lately President. British Chamber of Commerce, Singapore. For services to trade and British commercial interests.
Helen BOYLE, Founder and Director, Migrant Children’s Foundation, China. For services to vulnerable children in China and UK/China relations
Michael Frederick BULLIVANT, Principal, Zimbabwe Academy of Music and former Deputy Head, Milton High School, Zimbabwe. For services to music, education and UK Zimbabwe relations.
Martin Anthony COMER, Departmental Historian. For services to international and intelligence history.
Colin DICK, Deputy Director, EU Exit Strategy Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office. For services to British foreign policy.

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