The RBZ has rolled out several interventions, including refining the foreign currency auction system, to stabilise the exchange rate. (File Picture) Michael Tome Business Reporter The RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), says the economy is in good stead to support a stable exchange rate and has vowed to stay the course of a tight […] …
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Monthly Archives: June 2023
President best foot forward: VP Chiwenga
Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga (right) speaks to Blessing Bonda before he went into theatre during the recommencement of the first open heart surgery at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare yesterday. With him are his Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro (second from right), Permanent Secretary in […] …
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Unstable economy shatters postal and telecoms industry
‘Inadequate foreign currency has affected network expansion and maintenance efforts’ …
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Pope Francis appoints new Bishop for Gokwe
Fr. Nyathi will succeed Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro, who was transferred to take charge of Gweru Diocese in September 2020. …
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ZESA announces temporary power shortfall as Hwange Unit 8 put off grid
‘We are treading cautiously on the technical aspects so that we commercially operate robust generators’ …
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ZESN denies alleged involvement in US$10m western poll bounty
‘ZESN would like to categorically state that it does not train political party agents and has not received donor funding…’ …
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Zanu-Pf in early poll lead. . . Opposition fails to field candidates for all available posts
Nqobile Tshili – nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw The ruling party Zanu-PF has taken an early lead in the 2023 harmonised elections as it has already won 53 local authority seats uncontested after opposition parties failed to field candidates in some wards. In Bulawayo the ruling party was the only one that filed nomination papers for the 10 Provincial […] …
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BCC commissions US$1m equipment
Nqobile Tshili – nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw SERVICE delivery is expected to significantly improve in Bulawayo following the commissioning yesterday of newly acquired vehicles and earth-moving equipment worth over US$1 million. The commissioned consignment, which includes a grader, an excavator, a front-end loader, five Nissan NP200 trucks and four Mazda 50 pick-up trucks, is set to greately improve […] …
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ED to officially commission Binga coal project
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the massive Lubu Coking Coal Project in Binga district, which is being undertaken by a British investor, Contango Holdings. The mine started production recently and is one of the transformative development strides in Matabeleland North province given its impact on jobs, community development and downstream […] …
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Churches call for peaceful campaigning ahead of polls
Nqobile Tshili – nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw CHURCHES have urged political parties and aspiring candidates to campaign peacefully as the country is now fully in the election season following Wednesday sitting of the Nomination Court. Zimbabwe will hold elections on August 23. The call for a peaceful poll by church leaders comes at a time when Government is […] …
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