The Botswana government and De Beers said they had agreed on a 10-year sales deal for Debswana’s rough diamond production …
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Monthly Archives: July 2023
South Africa nearing end of daily power cuts, minister says
I know when we get into summer conditions, then at the current rate, generation will far exceed demand. …
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Nomination courts fiasco. . . Bulawayo voters sue Zec over late candidates
Mashudu Netsianda – mashudu.netsianda@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is facing a lawsuit from some registered voters in Bulawayo for allegedly accepting nomination papers and candidature of members of various political parties including the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) who filed their nomination papers outside the timeframes prescribed by the electoral law. The Nomination Court […] …
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We don’t want Kasukuwere here: Mt Darwin
Blessing Chidakwa, Zimpapers Elections Desk CHARITY begins at home, but for Mr Saviour Kasukuwere it seems to reside on social media and nowhere else. It is for that reason that he is seemingly not welcome in Mt Darwin, his home area where villagers recently took up placards, demonstrating against his return. A return some found […] …
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Holy Ten joins elite Starbrite judges panel
Showbiz Writer After mesmerising the world of music with his deep voice, Holy Ten has added another feather to his cap as he has joined the StarBrite Zimbabwe talent show judging panel for season 11. By his own admission, it is a tough place to be on the other side of the mic, not as […] …
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Consumers welcome Zim-dollar strengthening
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE continuous decline of the exchange rate has come as a great relief to consumers bringing hope that prices for basic commodities will follow the same trajectory. Following the recent macro-economic policies, which were put in place by the Government in May, the Zimbabwean dollar has been steadily regaining its value. At […] …
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‘Government financially prepared for elections’
Peter Matika – peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw TREASURY has said resources to enable the country to hold harmonised elections on August 23 are in place and a number of organisations that facilitate the polls such as the security sector will be provided with adequate funding. Political parties that qualify for funding in terms of the country’s laws will […] …
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Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: 1st July 2023
Source: Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: 1st July 2023 https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/53014877082/sizes/m/ Pride parade in London today meant central London was teeming with people. Because of travel difficulties our attendance was low. In the lead up to Zimbabwe elections on 23rd August, our main concern was pre-election violence in Zimbabwe particularly voter intimidation in rural areas. Thanks to those who […] …
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World Cup Qualifier scenarios – What Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Netherlands and Scotland need to do
Source: World Cup Qualifier scenarios – What Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Netherlands and Scotland need to do | ESPNcricinfo Sri Lanka ahead in the race, Zimbabwe need a win, Scotland and Netherlands face a steeper road Sri Lanka beat Netherlands in their Super Six fixture • ICC/Getty Images The defeat to Scotland means West Indies are no longer in contention to qualify […] …
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Iran won’t send ambassador to Sweden over burning of Quran
An Iraqi-born refugee burnt the Muslim holy book outside a mosque on the first day of Eid al-Adha. …
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