Rains a blessing, roads a disaster

Bongani Ndlovu, Chronicle Reporter Waterlogging and potholes have made driving a nightmare in Bulawayo, while tyre traders are reporting brisk business. Bulawayo resident Mr Thamsanqa Sibanda was driving his vehicle along Intemba Road from Magwegwe West to Nkulumane yesterday when his car hit a pothole, puncturing two tyres. Mr Sibanda is among many Bulawayo residents […] …
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Conflict resolution training for chiefs ahead of Gukurahundi hearings

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter CHIEFS are set to undergo training on conflict resolution before they roll out hearings on Gukurahundi, with proceedings being recorded as Government moves to ensure that victims get closure on one of the country’s darkest chapters. Traditional leaders have been given the mandate to play a pivotal role in efforts to […] …
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Parallel market rates hurt economy: Cross

Michael Magoronga, Business Correspondent GOVERNMENT should take bold steps to tackle the continued speculative parallel market activity whose obscene exchange rates are hurting the entire economy, economist and former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) advisor, Mr Eddie Cross, has said. His sentiments come at a time when the black-market exchange rate, at around US$1:Z$200, is […] …
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China locks down city of 1,2 million after three virus cases

Beijing – More than one million people in a city in central China were being confined to their homes yesterday after three asymptomatic coronavirus cases were recorded in the country’s latest mass lockdown. Beijing has pursued a “zero Covid” approach with tight border restrictions and targeted lockdowns since the virus first emerged. But the strategy […] …
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COMMENT: Milder or not, the fourth wave is a killer!

There is general consensus that the Omicron Covid-19 variant – first reported by South Africa last month – has the highest infection rate, but is milder than previous variants. Scientists have attributed the so-called mildness of this variant to two reasons – immunity as a result of vaccination or infection, and improved treatment for the […] …
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Most areas receive above 100mm cumulative rainfall 

Source: Most areas receive above 100mm cumulative rainfall | The Herald Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter Most areas across the country have received 100 mm or more as the accumulated rainfall amount to date with the highest amounts having been recorded in the central parts of the country, the Agritex weekly report has revealed. Agritex […]
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ZIMRA Acting Commissioner General Masaire retires, Dr Mpofu appointed 

Source: ZIMRA Acting Commissioner General Masaire retires, Dr Mpofu appointed | The Herald Mr Masaire (left) and Dr Mpofu (right) Farai Dauramanzi Herald Reporter The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced the early retirement of Mr Rameck Masaire who was the Acting Commissioner General since February last year. Mr Masaire tendered his retirement notice on […]
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Lightning strikes huts in Siyoka 

Source: Lightning strikes huts in Siyoka | The Herald Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Eight family members, among them four children, have been forced to share one room after a fire caused by a lightning bolt razed down their huts at a homestead in Siyoka area, Ward 12, some 100km west of Beitbridge town. Property worth […]
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