Trish Mukwazo, trishmukwazo515@gmail.com BULAWAYO socialite Brendon Shoko, popularly known as “Brizzy,” his girlfriend and an accomplice have been convicted for swindling a local woman of US$520, which was intended for her son’s school fees, by forging bank deposit slips. Shoko (28), his girlfriend, Priscah Chipeta (38), and Knowledge Mhlanga (41) were convicted of two counts […] …
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Zimura open to revisiting US$150 cover bands tariff after stakeholder dialogue
Trust Khosa, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Following lobbying from various music institutions addressing concerns over the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura)’s announcement that all cover bands should pay a US$150 licensing fee per show, a decision that faced opposition from some musicians and industry professionals, Zimura has expressed willingness to revisit the tariff if […] …
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Army netball side fires warning shots
Luckson Pasipanodya, Correspondent ZIMBABWE Defence Forces have taken an early lead after winning their opening three matches in the Nedbank Zimbabwe Premier Netball League In Bulawayo at the weekend. The Bulawayo bubble played at White City Stadium had four teams in action namely Manyame Falcons, Tongogara Queens, Black Rhinos and Imbizo Queens. Black Rhinos ended […] …
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SA musician Ayanda Shange calls out Vocal Ex for failing to credit ‘Phostoli Medley’
Langalakhe Mabena, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Bulawayo-based Gospel outfit Vocal Ex recently found themselves embroiled in a heated argument with former South African Joyous Celebration member Ayanda Shange after the group posted a cover of his song Phostoli Medley on their social media pages without giving proper credit to the original composer and producer. […] …
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Cassava to upgrade data centres with NVIDIA supercomputers for AI in Africa
Cassava Technologies announced today that it plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered with NVIDIA AI computing technology. This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity — helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in a […] …
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Government honours top performers across ministries and public entities
Harare Bureau President Emmerson Mnangagwa this morning awarded Government officials from various sectors for their exceptional performance that is contributing to the development of the nation. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona was recognised as the best-performing minister, while Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka is the first runner-up. […] …
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SADC Ministers of Employment and Labour Meeting Commences in Victoria Falls
Online Reporter THE meeting of SADC Ministers of Employment and Labour and Social Partners has commenced in Victoria Falls, with calls for the region to develop policies that formalise the informal sector to achieve sustainable development. The week-long meeting opened this morning with the Senior Officials Meeting of SADC, officiated by the Permanent Secretary for […] …
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WATCH :Second big snake in Bulawayo city centre in two weeks spooks residents
Diana Baloyi Moyo A BIG snake appeared at the corner of 9th Avenue and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Street at the premises of a health services provider Nkomo in Bulawayo today and has hidden in an outside booth. A large crowd has gathered and onlookers are awaiting the arrival of officials from the Zimbabwe […] …
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Cassava to upgrade its data centres with NVIDIA supercomputers to drive Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) future
Cassava Technologies announced today that it plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered with NVIDIA AI computing technology. This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity — helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in a […] …
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Dispute over Mabhikwa chieftainship: Khumalo family members say there is no place for a female chief
Raymond Jaravaza,raymond.jaravaza@chronicle.co.zw A SECTION of the Khumalo family has insisted that there is no place for a female chief to take over the Mabhikwa chieftainship following the death of Chief Mabhikwa in a car crash over two years ago. Chief Mabhikwa, born Vusumuzi Khumalo, died on 22 May 2022 at St Luke’s Hospital after being […] …
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