Judith Phiri, Business Reporter The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has emphasized the importance of continued collaboration between the Government and the private sector, highlighting that a competitive environment is essential for the success of Zimbabwean businesses. Delivering the vote of thanks at the inaugural two-day National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) Competitiveness Summit held at […] …
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President Mnangagwa unveils NDS2 plan: Value Addition and Industrialisation to drive economic growth
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw President Mnangagwa has announced that the upcoming National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) will focus on value addition and industrialisation, to increase the manufacturing sector’s value from the current US$4 billion to over US$10 billion. Speaking at the inaugural Competitiveness Summit in Bulawayo, President Mnangagwa highlighted the transition from the first edition of […] …
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VP Chiwenga commends President Mnangagwa for Advancing Zimbabwe’s global competitiveness
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has praised President Mnangagwa for consistently championing efforts to enhance Zimbabwe’s global competitiveness. Speaking at the inaugural Competitiveness Summit in Bulawayo, Dr Chiwenga emphasized the President’s commitment to economic transformation. The summit runs under the theme: “Building Sustainability Towards Enhanced Productivity and Competitiveness in Zimbabwe.” “Distinguished guests, ladies […] …
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Indian competitiveness expert proposes Zimbabwe’s path to global competitiveness
Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter THE Chairman of the Institute for Competitiveness in India, Professor Amit Kapoor has outlined a comprehensive roadmap to bolster Zimbabwe’s global competitiveness by leveraging its natural resources, strategic location, policy reforms, innovation and regional integration. Speaking at the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) inaugural Competitiveness Summit 2025, Prof Kapoor stressed the […] …
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Minister Ncube calls for enhanced competitiveness to drive Zimbabwe’s prosperity
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter BULAWAYO Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Judith Ncube has said competitiveness is critical for the economic development and growth of Zimbabwe. In her welcome remarks at the highly subscribed inaugural two-day National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) Competitiveness Summit in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC), she said […] …
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WATCH: Entumbane woman arrested for hosting drug-fueled party for school children
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 36-year-old Entumbane woman for hosting a drug party for school children as young as 12 years old where they abused illicit substances such as broncleer cough syrup and smoked marijuana. The woman, Nikita Mhlanga, was picked up by police in a raid conducted by teams of […] …
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Health Deputy Minister visits Beitbridge accident victims
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini has visited four survivors of the horrific Beitbridge bus accident that are admitted at the United Bulawayo Hospitals, two of them are in the Intensive Care Unit. The head on collision on Thursday last week between an Urban Connect bus and an Auro […] …
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Smart water meters key to sustainable water delivery
Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com LOCAL municipal authorities in all the country’s districts can derive a lot of revenue and also deliver potable water in a sustainable manner through the introduction of well monitored smart water meters, a water delivery expert has said. Taf Mining Spares and Hardware managing director Mr Kenneth Mhlanga, said they were ready […] …
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President commissions Digitruck, Digital Skills Ambassador Programme
Harare Bureau PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has commissioned a Digitruck donated by Huawei Technologies as well as the Digital Skills Ambassador Programme. The digital truck features a 10 kilowatt solar-powered system that supports a mobile digital laboratory, which also has batteries that can last for more than three days without recharging. It can also accommodate 20 […] …
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Laughing through the pain: Zibusiso Ngulube overcomes health struggles to publish new book
Sipepisiwe Moyo, moyosipepisiwe@gmail.com Author Zibusiso Ngulube has once again proven her resilience, overcoming personal challenges through her writing. She began the year with a significant achievement, publishing her latest work, Laugh Through It Anyway, a collection of poems, short stories, and puns. Her previous works include Write: Your Ultimate Journey to Becoming a Professional Writer, […] …
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