The Chronicle

Nqobile Bhebhe, Senior Business Writer ZIMBABWE’s vibrant cultural heritage took center stage in the United States during the Zimbabwe Culture Day in Washington DC. The event, held at the Embassy of Zimbabwe, attracted nearly 70 participants eager to experience the country’s traditions, artistry, and hospitality. Organised in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and ThingstodoDC […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw VETERAN Zimbabwean journalist and former editor of the Chronicle and Daily News, Geoffrey Nyarota, has died. He was aged 74. Nyarota, who was famous for exposing the Willowgate vehicle scandal involving ministers and top Government officials in 1989, according to reports, succumbed to colon cancer in Mutare. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent […] …
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Online Writer THE Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has publicly named and shamed several unregistered institutions illegally offering degree programmes, warning that holders of qualifications from these institutions could face legal consequences. A majority of the ‘rogue institutions’ have ‘religious names.’ In an official statement, ZIMCHE reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the credibility of […] …
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Online Writer THE Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has issued a strong warning against the proliferation of unregistered institutions conferring fraudulent degrees, including honorary PhDs. In a press statement, ZIMCHE expressed “grave concern” over these illegal activities, which undermine the integrity of the country’s education system and pose “significant risks to the public.” ZIMCHE […] …
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Online Reporter President Mnangagwa, who is also the Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has rallied the people of the region to unite and take decisive action against emerging threats that could undermine the bloc’s hard-won independence and stability. In his address to mark the commemoration of the Southern Africa Liberation Day, which […] …
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Chronicle Correspondent THE Eight2Five Innovation Hub, powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched the 5th edition of its renowned and award-winning Value Creation Challenge (VCC). This year, the initiative aims to cast a wider net, and will see the Eight2Five Innovation Hub team embarking on a nationwide tour to onboard and educate startups and businesses […] …
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Online Reporter THE Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) has made significant contribution to development of power infrastructure which has increased trade and regional integration among Sadc member states. The SAPP was created in August 1995 at the SADC summit held in Kempton Park, South Africa, when member states signed an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding for […] …
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Online Reporter MATABELELAND North proportional representation Member of Parliament Cde Elizabeth Masuku extended a Women’s Month cheer to dozens of vulnerable and elderly women in Bubi where she distributed bags of rice and sugar. Cde Masuku represents Bubi and Umguza Constituencies. The rice was donated by President Mnangagwa who allocated the consignment to all legislators […] …
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Online Reporter THE Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) has expressed reservations about the proposed Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Amendment Bill of 2024 which it says will disadvantage healthcare seekers. IPEC publicised on its social media platforms that the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment Promotion will conduct public hearings on […] …
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