Did ZBC win “best TV award” at ZITF?
CLAIM: ZBC won the Best Television Award at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Source: Various social media posts. VERDICT: FALSE: ZBC did not win any award at the…
Fact Reports
Claims, stories and information fact-checked for accuracy
Yes, Zimbabwe’s maize yield among region’s lowest, despite increased harvest
By Nelson Banya CLAIM: Zimbabwe’s maize yield is lower than its regional peers Source: Agricultural economist expert Wandile Sihlobo VERDICT: True. Zimbabwe’s maize yield lags behind its neighbours such as…
Is Zimbabwe only second to Morocco in COVID-19 vaccinations? We checked
CLAIM: In Africa, Zimbabwe is only second to Morocco in terms of COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Source: The Chronicle VERDICT: INCORRECT. Zimbabwe is among the leading African countries in terms of…
Fact check: Herald’s reporting on Nkosana Moyo’s Chamisa comments is misleading
On Tuesday, Sept 14, The Herald published a story entitled: “Nkosana Moyo lays into Chamisa”. In the article, the paper reported that Nkosana Moyo, president of the Alliance for the…
Is Makokoba the most populous suburb in Bulawayo?
CLAIM: Makokoba is the most populous suburb in Bulawayo VERDICT: FALSE, although Makokoba is the oldest township in Bulawayo, it is not the most populous. There are five Bulawayo suburbs…
