Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter POLICE in Bulawayo have warned that cyberbullying is a crime and those administrators of the WhatsApp groups face arrest if they violate the law. The warning comes amidst a surge in the creation of online communities dedicated to sharing pictures and information about individuals suspected of engaging in extramarital affairs. Lately, […] …
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Zimura spearheads transformation in Zimbabwe’s music sector through consultative meetings
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has been making strides in empowering musicians and promoting a fair and sustainable music industry through its consultative meetings and digital initiatives. In recent months, Zimura has hosted a series of consultative meetings in Harare and Bulawayo, as well as other places, bringing together musicians, producers, […] …
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Seven CCC youths to stand trial for assaulting Deputy Mayor
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau SEVEN youths from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) are set to stand trial on May 22 for ganging up and assaulting the Deputy Mayor of Beitbridge, Councillor John Manatsa, whom they accused of sympathising with the party’s Interim Secretary General, Senator Sengezo Tshabangu. The assault took place on March 6 […] …
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Woman steals week old baby
Mkhululi Ncube,themkhust@gmai.com A WOMAN from Empandeni Village in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South, was arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing a one-week-old baby boy from Plumtree District Hospital. The woman reportedly befriended the baby’s mother, who had taken him to the hospital for a check-up, before asking her to buy bananas. The suspect then disappeared with […] …
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Work on Lake Gwayi-Shangani power station begins
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE construction of a 10MW mini-hydropower station at Lake Gwayi-Shangani has commenced in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as Zimbabwe under the Second Republic scales up the momentum towards energy supply efficiency in line with the growing needs of the economy. At the same time, another contractor has started building the Gwayi-Shangani-Bulawayo pipeline […] …
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Econet’s free remittance service to continue for the foreseeable future – says CEO, Dr Mboweni
Business Writer ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, says its decision to make remittances from United Kingdom and South Africa free has been well received and should remain in force “for the foreseeable future”. Econet’s group chief executive officer, Dr Douglas Mboweni, said the initiative would remain in place for some […] …
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Crystal Palace 4-0 Man Utd: Jamie Carragher says Erik ten Hag’s side are one of the most poorly coached in the EPL
Manchester United were humbled 4-0 by Crystal Palace in a new low for Erik ten Hag; Jamie Carragher says United are one of the “most poorly coached teams in the Premier League” and that Casemiro “should call it a day at the top level” after mistakes for two Michael Olise goals Erik ten Hag’s side […] …
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Public Service Minister July Moyo to officiate General Symposium for National Employment Councils
Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw THE 9th Annual General Symposium for National Employment Councils (NECs) and the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has started in Victoria Falls with delegates from a cross-section of sectors attending. The symposium, to be officiated by Public Service Minister July Moyo is being held under the theme: “Capacitating the […] …
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Bridging Global Goals: A Journey through Zimbabwe International Trade Fair and localized SDG Campaign
By Valentine Gwerevende THE recent participation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) marked a significant stride towards raising awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on both a global and local scale. Under the theme “Bridging Global Goals,” the event served as a platform to not only […] …
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Treasury standardises IMTT for ZiG, US dollar
Business Reporter TREASURY has standardised the intermediated money transfer (IMTT) tax rates on Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and US dollar transactions at 2 percent for values up to US$100 or the local currency equivalency. The transaction tax now also applies to transactions for gold-backed digital tokens (GBDTs). A lower rate of US$0,05 per dollar will apply […] …
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