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Misinformation in Zimbabwe: The Battle for Truth in the Digital Age
Introduction In the digital age, the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has become a critical issue worldwide, and Zimbabwe is no exception. With a significant portion of its population connected to the internet, the spread…
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No scientific evidence suggests that Covid-19 vaccines can affect women’s fertility
Claim: Covid-19 vaccines can stop fertility in females and can be used as a contraceptive. “We are being vaccinated at work but there are rumours that vaccines stop fertility in females and can act as a contraceptive,” read the…
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Fact check: No, there are no vaccination requirements for polling agents
In a message that widely circulated on social media Wednesday, someone claimed that polling agents for different political parties will not be admitted to polling stations in Saturday’s by-elections unless they are vaccinated for Covid-19.…
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Factcheck: Vaccinating women during pregnancy can protect baby from Covid-19
A new study has found that Covid-19 vaccination in pregnant women, from midterm to late stage, generates anti-spike antibodies that can protect the baby from the coronavirus, contrary to claims that it is dangerous to…
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Assisted voters in an election
In an election, according to the country’s laws, the illiterate and physically handicapped can be assisted to cast their vote. Section 59 of the Electoral Act, provides for the conditions of assisted voters. Who qualifies…
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Chamisa’s electoral promises in Bulawayo
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa on Saturday addressed his maiden rally at White City stadium in Bulawayo under the newly branded party made a number of electoral promises to his supporters. Industries…
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Fact sheet: Inspection and issuing out of voters roll copies
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), recently came under fire over anomalies in the voters roll unearthed by pressure group, Team Pachedu. This is happening at a time when the country is preparing to hold by-elections on…
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Did Welshman Ncube accuse Chamisa of personalising CCC?
The claim: An online news portal, Daily Monitor, reported on March 1, 2022, that top Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) officials, Professor Welshman Ncube, Thabitha Khumalo and David Coltart accused Nelson Chamisa of attempting to…
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CITE never predicted Munsaka’s victory in Binga North By-election
FALSE AND MISLEADING Centre for Innovation and Technology (CITE) never carried out a survey to predict who is likely to win the Binga North National Assembly seat in the March 26 by-elections. Information and statistics…
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Can a man reclaim lobola money after being cheated on in marriage?
Verdict: True Legal practitioner Kwanele Nxumalo, told CITE the ruling was passed at a Magistrates Court a few years back explaining reference can be made to it when dealing with similar cases. “The net effect…
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