Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw MISS Buhlebenkosi Dube just turned 18 and if President Mnangagwa proclaimed the election date before her birthday, she would have had to wait for five years before she could vote for the first time. Miss Dube is among scores of citizens in Bulawayo and neighbouring Umguza District in Matabeleland North who on Monday […] …
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Monthly Archives: May 2023
Imported internet increases network costs
Mkhululi Ncube, themkhust@gmail.com PLAYERS in the telecommunications sector have attributed the high costs of digital connectivity services to imported internet and key accessories’ expenses, which they incur among other operational obligations. Responding to public complaints over ‘expensive’ data and call costs in Zimbabwe when compared to other regional peers, the sector says it is facing operational […] …
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History, form guide don’t matter. . . as Bosso face Chiefs
Ricky Zililo, ricky.zililo@chronicle.co.zw DERBIES are always tricky by nature, with present form sometimes meaningless as even the side that has been struggling to get the formula right might come to the party. A potentially explosive derby is on the cards when giants Highlanders play host to in form Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. Pressure […] …
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WATCH: Massive progress in Lupane Hospital construction
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw MASSIVE progress has been recorded at Lupane Provincial Hospital, the first-ever 250-bed public referral health institution for Matabeleland North being spearheaded by the Second Republic. The hospital is one of the major Government projects set to improve access to quality healthcare services in the Matabeleland region in line with Vision 2030. Since 1999 […] …
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Continued increase in diaspora remittances signal rising poverty in Zimbabwe
Tendai Ruben Mbofana The marked rise in diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe actually does not signal economic growth – but, as a matter of fact, increased poverty Yet, it is always baffles the mind whenever the Zimbabwe government – each time they announce an increase in these remittances – always to do so with much excitement, […] …
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Nearly 7 500 arrested in fight against drugs
Lizzy Nekhoma, Online reporter POLICE have confirmed the arrest of 7 488 suspected drug dealers under the ongoing operation “no to dangerous drugs and illicit substances”, which was launched in February 2023. In an update on its official Twitter handle yesterday, the police said: “On 28/05/23, Police arrested 22 people on the operation, “No to […] …
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Bill to safeguard country heritage on cards
Goromonzi community including Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) officials celebrate Africa Day at an event held at Majuru Chinyika Primary School in Goromonzi district last Thursday Oliver Kazunga THE Government is crafting the Intangible Cultural Heritage Policy and the Intangible Cultural Heritage Bill as part of a broader scope aimed at safeguarding the country’s heritage. […] …
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Amnesty beneficiary back in jail for another year…
Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent Harare Magistrate Mrs Ethel Rutendo Chichera has sentenced a thief to an effective one-year jail term after he was found guilty of stealing blankets and phones in a house located in Borrowdale recently. Brian James (23) was convicted of unlawful entry charges on his own plea of guilty. Initially, Mrs Chichera […] …
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SA police intensify crackdown on cross border stock theft
Stock theft Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau South African police have intensified their crackdown on cross-border stock theft and arrested a foreign national transporting 53 suspected stolen goats and 13 sheep worth an estimated R100 000. These are mostly being stolen from the Beitbridge district and smuggled out via the Limpopo River. Limpopo police spokesperson, […] …
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139 Zimbabweans fell victim to human trafficking last year, parliament told
A total of 69 cases of trafficking in persons involving 139 victims were recorded and investigated. …
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