The Chronicle

Bongani Ndlovu, bongani.ndlovu@chronicle.co.zw THE official launch of global network provider, Starlink, in Zimbabwe has excited many, with experts suggesting it presents an opportunity for internet service providers (ISPs) to start collaborating as the SpaceX product begins to hit the market. Over the weekend, Starlink’s billionaire founder, Mr Elon Musk, confirmed the activation of the service on […] …
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Ashley Phiri and Amos Mpofu, ashleyphiri66@gmail.com  PREPARATIONS for the 2024-25 summer cropping season are underway, with smallholder farmers across the country gearing up for another round of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa farming programme.  This conservation agriculture approach is being supported by the Government through the delivery of inputs to Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots, ensuring that farmers can […] …
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WE have been following the excitement over the entry of Starlink into the country very closely and we agree that providing high-speed internet access to underserved areas could lead to economic growth, educational advancements and improved healthcare services.  Unfortunately, we also feel there is a need to address costs, regulatory challenges and the need for […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo and Nokuthaba Ncube, Business Reporters The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a huge opportunity for youth and women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Zimbabwe who could profitably exploit the market of about 1,3 billion people to grow their businesses. To achieve this, more focus needs to be directed at increasing […] …
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Langton Nyakwenda in Kampala, Uganda ZIMBABWE coach, Michael Nees, watched and analysed Cameroon’s slender win over Namibia on Saturday evening. The German gaffer is convinced the Warriors have what it takes to inflict pain on the five-time African champions. The Indomitable Lions needed a 65th goal from 32-year-old striker,Vincent Aboubakar, to beat the Brave Warriors […] …
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Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau Zimbabwe is now producing enough number plates to meet local demand and supply other SADC countries, with negotiations already underway for the country to start exports, University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Mapfumo has said. What was once a hall that housed mining equipment is now the university’s number plate manufacturing […] …
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Nqobile Tshili and Trish Mukwazo, Chronicle Writers GOVERNMENT has de-registered 46 vocational training colleges across Zimbabwe, including eight from Bulawayo, as part of a crackdown on institutions that fail to meet the required quality standards.  Those de-registered in Bulawayo are Foundation College, Zimbabwe Distance Education College (Zdeco), Zaoga Nketa 7, Hillview International College, Academy of Learning, […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com ORGANISERS of the (Praca) have revealed that preparations for the fifth edition have commenced with the main event to be held on December 21. This event celebrates excellence in the cultural and creative industries, as well as community development, and recognises outstanding contributions from individuals and organisations.  The awards ceremony has become a highly […] …
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THE Government yesterday published a long list of educational institutions whose operations are in violation of the law. It listed those that it has deregistered and those that are operating illegally. A total of 46 vocational training colleges across the country have been deregistered while 330 institutions are operating illegally. In Bulawayo, the Government scrapped […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com LISTED seed manufacturer, SeedCo Zimbabwe, says research and development are critical in driving innovation that guides production of climate-smart seed varieties to ensure improved farming output. In a statement accompanying its annual report for the year ended 31 March 2024, SeedCo group chairman Mr Pearson Gowero said the company was determined to address […] …
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