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Monthly Archives: July 2023
Commercialising horticulture in Zimbabwe: some case studies
Last week the blog offered an overview of horticulture growing across our research sites in Zimbabwe. The blog emphasised the importance of a ‘hidden middle’ connecting growers to a range of other activities, all generating employment. This blog focuses on … Continue reading → …
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Justice Mangota given house hours before Kasukuwere hearing, court hears
‘Justice Mangota issued a void judgement which resulted from his excitement to get a house. He did not own one before’ …
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ED intervenes, Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road rehab begins
Prosper Ndlovu recently in Victoria Falls CONSTRUCTION giant, Bitumen World (Private) Limited, has deployed three well-equipped teams to undertake intense road maintenance and rehabilitation works along the dilapidated Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway following interventions by President Mnangagwa. The swift intervention is in response to an outcry by the motoring public and business leaders who have appealed […] …
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From dreams to wings: Air Force of Zimbabwe’s new ace pilots
Patrick Chitumba – patrick.chitumba1@chronicle.co.zw A Bulawayo boy, Dalubuhle Petersen Majenga, found himself captivated by an annual event — the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). While many attended for various reasons, Majenga had only one purpose — to witness the awe-inspiring display of fast jet take-offs and fly-pasts by the skilled pilots of the Air Force […] …
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Highlanders train still running
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw Highlanders FC 1-0 Manica Diamonds HIGHLANDERS defender Peter Muduhwa grabbed the all-important win when they edged visiting Manica Diamonds in a Castle Lager Premiership match that was played at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday. It was a match that Bosso won and that they dedicated it to their injured midfielder Godfdrey “Godera” Makaruse, a […] …
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A bittersweet battle: The struggle for Lady Stanley Cemetery
Sikhumbuzo Moyo – smoyo@chronicle.co.zw AS Bulawayo grapples with the reality of limited burial space, Lady Stanley Cemetery, the sacred resting place for outstanding persons from the city, has granted only three burial requests out of at least 15 that have been made since January. Amid this backdrop, a poignant tale of the late radio personality […] …
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Trio arrested for poaching
Lizzy Nekhoma, Online Writer THREE Victoria falls men have been arrested for poaching. Raymond Nxumalo (20), Wellesky Munsaka (25) and Syoma Mumpande (18) were found with 10,5 kilogrammes kudu meat. The incident occurred on 19 July 2023. Police confirmed the arrest on their official twitter handle, ‘’The ZRP confirms the arrest of Raymond Nxumalo (20), […] …
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The wheat and the weeds
There used to be a cartoon in The Herald featuring a delightful rogue called Andy Capp. One day he eyes a smartly dressed young lady and the local vicar happens to be passing and notices. He feels bound to remonstrate but before he can open his mouth, Andy says, “I know, Vicar, there’s so much […] …
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Police hunt teen killer
Lizzy Nekhoma, Online Writer POLICE have launched a manhunt for an unknown suspect who allegedly assaulted a 17 year old boy to death. Sindiso Hlazo died on 22 july 2023 at Torwood Shopping Centre, Redcliff. Taking to twitter police said, ‘’ Police in Kwekwe are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of […] …
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