Zimbabwe gravediggers can’t keep up with Covid
Zimbabwe’s health-care and funeral services have been left staggering by the weight of the Covid third wave. As more succumb to the virus, Harare’s gravediggers are overwhelmed
19 August 2021 - 05:00
Thomas Rusinga is a gravedigger at Warren Hills cemetery, west of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. He’s hardly had a moment’s rest since the third wave of Covid hit the country last month.
"Every day we are we digging nonstop," he tells the FM...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.