Washing of hands frequently with soap under running water for at least 20- 30 seconds is highly recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Image by Melissa Jeanty | Unsplash

by Rutendo Mapfumo

Myths and ignorance around COVID-19 are not unique to Zimbabwe as the whole world has been grappling with these two. For this community in Hwange, limited access to information continues to stifle local response to the pandemic, exposing rural folks to the deadly virus.

Zimbabweans use illegal entry into SA to shop for groceries amid border closure. Image by Thapelo Morebudi | Sunday Times Live

by Lizwe Sebatha

Small enterprises were among the first sector to feel the pinch of the border closures due to the coronavirus. With no clear sign of when borders will fully re-open, some have decided to find illegal alternative means to keep afloat.

A community member receiving money from one of the remittances. Image by African Development Bank

by Amanda Ncube

COVID-19 has affected the job market, world over. For Matabeleland South’s huge migrant community in neighbouring countries—the biggest blow is felt by the families they left at home.

The San: A community forgotten even in COVID-19 pandemic. Image by Manon Stelner | Manon blog

by Lulu Brenda Harris

As the world battles COVID-19, the San community battles an information blackout.

by Bokani Mudimba

The coronavirus pandemic has led to the closure of borders halting international tourism, from earning a substantial amount in USD per week, curio vendors now earn nothing.