Why The Chronicle’s sensationalist coronavirus banner is misleading
On Friday, January 31, The Chronicle newspaper ran a banner with the headline: “Corona virus alert in Hwange”. A picture of the image has gone viral on Zimbabwean social media,…
Fact Reports
Claims, stories and information fact-checked for accuracy
PROMISE CHECKER – Govt admits missing 1.5 million house target
By ZimFact Ahead of the 2018 general election, Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party made a pledge to build 1.5 million homes in the five-year period leading up to 2023. As part…
Does 1Gig of data cost US$75 in Zimbabwe, as claimed by the BBC?
A report by the BBC claims Zimbabweans pay US$75 for a gigabyte of data By ZimFact Staff CLAIM: Zimbabwe data prices are US$75 per Gigabyte, the most expensive internet prices…
Fact-checked: Zimbabwe’s declining HIV infections
By ZimFact CLAIM: The Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment director Munyaradzi Mapingure said Zimbabwe is “continuing to record a decline in HIV infections”. CONCLUSION: TRUE The claim, carried by The…
No, South Africa’s Massmart’s woes not linked to Zimbabwe
CLAIM: South African retailer Massmart, which this week announced plans to cut jobs and close some stores, is facing currency problems in African markets such as Zimbabwe. VERDICT: Incorrect. Massmart…
