Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa, the Chancellor of all State universities, yesterday capped a record 6 778 graduates at the University of Zimbabwe, with the batch becoming the first products of the Second Republic’s Heritage-Based Education 5.0 launched in 2020. President Mnangagwa presided over the 43rd UZ graduation ceremony where he capped students with Doctor […] …
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WATCH: A wild encounter in the Gonarezhou
Nqobile Bhebhe ON a drizzly September Tuesday, a group of local journalists embarked on a game drive through the expansive Gonarezhou National Park in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Renowned for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs, the park is a hidden gem. Gonarezhou draws both international tourists and local visitors […] …
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Zimbabwe monetary policy in line with regional integration: VP Chiwenga
Mashudu Netsianda, mashudu.netsianda@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE’S advancements in the gold sector, including adopting a floating exchange rate management framework, closely align with SADC’s goal of achieving monetary integration in the region, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said. Speaking at a dinner preceding the 59th meeting of the Committee of Central Bank Governors in SADC (CCBG) held in Victoria […] …
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COMMENT: Zimbabwe Cricket should stop holding all cricket games in Harare
Here we go again! Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Thursday released fixtures for the second edition of the Zim Afro T10 league set for September 21-29 at Harare Sports Club. The tournament will feature six teams, four of which are from outside Zimbabwe. While we applaud ZC for scrambling together such an important event, it appears […] …
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Embrace sport for relaxation: President Mnangagwa
Blessings Chidakwa, Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa yesterday launched the inaugural Presidential Golf Day at Royal Harare Golf Club, urging Zimbabweans to embrace sports for relaxation. With 176 players participating, he made history as the first Head of State and Government to visit the club in its 126-year existence. Despite being a golf beginner, he found […] …
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‘Let’s value quality to optimise agricultural yields’
Zvamaida Murwira in Kwekwe PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said he has achieved unprecedented success in agriculture at his Pricabe farm in Kwekwe, Midlands province, surpassing all previous records set by the former farm owner, through prioritising quality and technology. He attributed his accomplishments to his commitment to quality, regardless of cost, leveraging technology and human capital […] …
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Ingutsheni rolls up sleeves, farms own food
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com IN a bid to be self-sufficient and ease the burden on the Treasury, Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo intends to grow its own food under irrigation and sell surplus to boost its revenue. The country’s largest referral mental health institution has more than 600 patients at any given time and most of them […] …
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Government praised for Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe Road upgrade project
Freedom Mupanedemo, Midlands Bureau THE Shurugwi-Mhandamabwe Road, once a dangerous stretch for motorists, has undergone a significant transformation with the completion and opening of another 10 kilometres to traffic. This infrastructure upgrade is a vital catalyst for productivity and sustainable development expected to increase cargo movement and travel along the southern region corridor. The second phase […] …
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COMMENT: Time for Bulawayo to vigorously market city at tourism expo
The 2024 Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Fair which started in Bulawayo on Wednesday has attracted 408 companies compared to 365 companies that participated at the fair last year, a confirmation that the tourism expo continues to grow. The premier tourism expo, as has become the norm, has again this year attracted both local and international exhibitors. This […] …
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Matobo Gin Festival on this weekend
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com THIS weekend, gin enthusiasts will converge at Sandy Spruit Dam for the Matobo Gin Festival, organised by Comrades Beverages. Now in its third year since launching in 2021, the festival has become a highlight on Matabeleland’s culinary calendar, offering a vibrant celebration of African craft gin, local cuisine and live music. Set […] …
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