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Claim: A statement purportedly from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) https://x.com/Potraz_zw/status/1795487919496478907 is circulating on local social media platforms claiming that the organisation was surprised by President…
Claim: There was wide speculation of a Covid-19 resurgence or an outbreak of a new flu strain in Zimbabwe after health authorities registered an unprecedented 87,000 new influenza cases since…
Claim: A job advert widely circulated on Whatsapp claimed CBZ Bank was calling for applications for 1085 vacancies in various departments. Applicants were invited to send their details to a…
Claim: A local newspaper reported that Zimbabwe’government had announced that “it is now mandatory for motorists to first purchase a radio licence before acquiring vehicle insurance cover or policy unless…
Claim: Media reports claim batches (329303 and 329304) of Benylin Paediatric 100ml syrup manufactured by Johnson and Johnson, South Africa have been recalled from the market for containing unacceptably high…
