Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau ZIMBABWE requires leaders who are frank, forthright and honest as such traits are essential ingredients to achieving national objectives, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressing mourners during the burial of National Hero, Colonel (Retired) Tshinga Dube at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, President Mnangagwa described the decorated liberation struggle stalwart […] …
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Subscribers push Star Link to limit
Bongani Ndlovu, bongani.ndlovu@chronicle.co.zw THE overwhelming demand for cost-effective internet services is pushing newcomer, Star Link, to the edge with consumers experiencing unexpectedly slow speeds this week, especially in Harare, due to congestion. For the better part of Tuesday, Star Link users faced significant connectivity challenges in what technology experts said are the teething problems caused […] …
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Warriors in behind doors hunt
Zimpapers Sports Hub THE atmosphere will feel rather strange but the Warriors should still do the job when they face Namibia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Orlando Stadium, in South Africa this afternoon. The match kicks-off at 3pm. This is the first of the back-to-back clashes between these two Southern African countries […] …
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Mining sector bullish of 2025 prospects
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE mining sector is confidently anticipating a strong recovery in 2025 driven by the projected 7 percent output growth and anticipated positive commodity market conditions, which are expected to boost mineral revenue, increase employment levels and enhance capacity utilisation. Globally, the mining sector has been hamstrung by several factors with a drop […] …
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COMMENT: What will it take to end the Bulawayo kombi menace?
SOON Bulawayo will host the 21st Zanu-PF Annual National People’s Conference, which will see up to 3 000 delegates gathering in the country’s second largest city for the ruling party’s annual pilgrimage. It is sad to note that while the city is expecting a huge influx of people, the delegates are going to be welcomed […] …
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Final farewell for Tshinga Dube, Nation comes together to honour his legacy
Nqobile tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today set to lead the nation in laying to rest Colonel (Rtd) Tshinga Dube, a national hero, former Cabinet Minister, and decorated military strategist, who dedicated his life to the country’s liberation and development. Col (Rtd) Dube (83) died last Thursday after a battle with kidney failure and will […] …
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Wheat harvesting starts amid optimism for record yields
Chronicle writers FARMERS across the country have begun harvesting winter wheat, aided by 193 combine harvesters secured through the Agricultural Finance Company’s leasing arm and private sector support. The effort by Government aims to bring in a record harvest of over 600 000 tonnes, surpassing last season’s yield of 468 000 tonnes. With 121 000 […] …
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Fans barred from Afcon qualifier: Warriors fans exasperated by Namibia decision
Eddie Chikamhi, Harare Bureau NAMIBIA’S decision to host the Warriors in a closed-door match tomorrow has left Zimbabwean football fans disappointed. Many had already made plans to travel to South Africa to catch the back-to-back 2025 Afcon qualifiers between the Warriors and the Brave Warriors. Some fans were set to leave for Johannesburg today ahead […] …
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Longer thirst for residents as Bulawayo water crisis deepens
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO residents are facing an acute water crisis that has only worsened as the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has extended the water-shedding schedule from 120 hours to 130 hours per week, starting today. Even areas previously exempted from water cuts, such as industry and the central business district, will now be included. […] …
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COMMENT: Fare-thee-well son of the soil, Col (Rtd) Dube
TODAY, the nation lays to rest a true hero, the late Colonel (Retired) Tshinga Dube. His unwavering dedication to assisting those in need and his generous nature endeared him to the hearts of many Zimbabweans. Col (Rtd) Dube’s name carried weight and opened doors for many people in need. He was a true servant of […] …
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