Source: Court frees human rights activist –Newsday Zimbabwe BINDURA magistrate Joyline Mudhege on Tuesday freed human rights activist, Onai Chitakunye, who was facing charges of convening an illegal meeting. Chitakunye, who is a member of the Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD), was facing a charge of violating sections of the Maintenance of Peace and […] …
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Monthly Archives: August 2023
Plans afoot to locally develop sugarcane seed varieties
Source: Plans afoot to locally develop sugarcane seed varieties -Newsday Zimbabwe There are only two sugar mills in the country which are Hippo Valley and Triangle and these mills provide milling services to Tongaat Hulett ZIMBABWE Sugar Association Experiment Station (ZSAES) says the organisation will start developing seed varieties locally to cut the import bill. […] …
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Catch up on Zimbabweland – top blogs so far this year
The blog is taking a break for a few weeks as holidays and book-writing deadlines beckon. But there’s plenty to catch up on if you haven’t already. Here’s a list of the ‘top 10’ most viewed posts of 2023 (so … Continue reading → …
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WATCH: Gwayi asphalt plant for Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road rehabilitation
Proper Ndlovu, prosper.ndlovu@chronicle.co.zw BITUMEN World, the company contracted by Government to rehabilitate the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, has established an asphalt production plant in the Gwayi area between Lupane and Hwange in Matabeleland North province to speed up the process. Asphalt refers to a combination of bitumen (tar), sand, cement, and some chemical additives that are mixed […] …
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Zanu PF’s winning ways unquestionable
Blessings Chidakwa, Zimpapers Elections Desk Zanu-PF’s trademark of winning and popularity remains unquestionable following an oversubscribed Presidential Star rally held in Mutawatawa Growth Point in Mashonaland East province which left many pondering on the party’s mobilisation might. For now, the Mutawatawa rally takes the crown of being the “mother of all rallies” taking the cup from […] …
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Young scientist to use viruses to kill deadly bacteria
Andrew Wight, Correspondent A 20-year-old scientist from Zimbabwe is already on a path to use viruses that infect bacteria to fight some of sub-Saharan Africa’s deadliest infectious diseases. According to World Health Organisation statistics, the bacterial disease tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death globally from infectious diseases, with over a quarter of TB […] …
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Second Republic implements 230 projects in Bulawayo
Nqobile Tshili, nqobie.tshili@chronicle.co.zw The Second Republic has, during its first term, implemented several transformative projects, creating over 1 000 jobs in Bulawayo as it sets the tone for the city to reclaim its status as the country’s industrial capital. A total of 230 projects were implemented in the country’s second-largest city from 2018 to date. The […] …
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From ‘Special One’ with love…Bosso family, neutrals embrace Mourinho’s message
Fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@bmetro.co.zw ONCE in a while, life gives us moments that are too good to ignore, like witnessing the magnificent fusion of football and friendship! Imagine the excitement when legendary coach Jose Mourinho stepped up to salute his prodigious protégé, Blatermar Brito, at Highlanders Football Club. Saying “thank you” might seem like a small […] …
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Chamisa warns Zimbabwe could plunge into ‘total disaster’ if polls are rigged
‘He must be stopped because he can’t drive the whole nation and plunge it into darkness and an abyss on account of just wanting to retain power’ …
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WATCH: Fugitive Zvimba couple cornered in South Africa after niece, 4, murder
In the video image, the couple is heard claiming the deceased minor was killed by goblins. …
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