Madzibaba Ishmael faces criminal charges over secret burials and child labour at Nyabira farm
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Monthly Archives: March 2024
Zimbabwe ranked third happiest nation in Africa
Ironically, in 2022, Zimbabwe was ranked among the unhappiest countries globally in the annual World Happiness report, securing the 144th position out of 146.
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Ex-St Johns, Zim Triathlon coach loses appeal against sexual assault sentence
Supreme Court judges say Gardner’s own conduct tends to corroborate the evidence of the complainants
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Nigeria won’t pay a dime to kidnappers – Tinubu
A surge of large-scale abductions is challenging Tinubu’s government, which had promised to tackle insecurity.
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2024 tobacco selling season opens with calls for value addition
Crop output is expected to fall to around 235 million kg owing to the El Nino induced drought.
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Traditional grains defy drought
Mkhululi Ncube, themkhust@gmail.com FARMERS in Matabeleland South who heeded the Government’s call to gravitate towards drought-resistant traditional small grains in the wake of El Nino-induced droughts have expressed hope of recording a good harvest as evidenced by the condition of their crop. Zimbabwe is reeling under El Nino effects, with normal to below-normal rainfall having been […] …
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Traditional grains defy drought: Government’s El Nino response to contain price hikes
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Government-initiated drought mitigation measures, which include the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on maize, rice and potato seed, have been hailed with captains of the industry saying the move is expected to contain price hikes. Due to El Nino weather conditions, most communities are unlikely to harvest anything and in preparation for […] …
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Food security focused initiative launched
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com BULAWAYO Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) in partnership with Hivos and other players has launched a five-year Urban Futures Project that aims to promote the participation of youth in the food sector to promote economic growth through sustainable food that is accessible, affordable and attractive to all. The project is being implemented […] …
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WATCH: Victoria Falls Hospital upgrade on the cards
Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT is working towards upgrading the Victoria Falls Hospital in Matabeleland North from a 40-bed hospital to a modern health facility that matches the city’s status as an international tourism destination, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Timios Kwidini has said. Speaking on Tuesday after touring the hospital, Deputy Minister Kwidini […] …
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Miss V Candy’s UK experience leaves lasting impression
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com NONHLANHLA Tutani, widely recognised by her moniker, Miss V Candy in broadcasting circles, has risen as a prominent radio personality, captivating audiences with her infectious energy and charismatic voice. Born and raised in a family deeply rooted in media and entertainment, Miss V Candy’s path to radio stardom seemed destined from an early […] …
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