Nqobile Tshili, Online Reporter VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is today expected to grace the national conference of all Roman Catholic Church men which is held every four years. Bulawayo province is this year hosting the conference which started on Thursday and is set to end on Saturday (6 April). Scores of Catholics have already gathered here […] …
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History, unity behind modernisation’
Wallace Ruzvidzo in Gutu No one must denigrate, belittle and defile Zimbabwe’s rich history, experiences and unity as these are the forces behind the country’s current modernisation and industrialisation agendas, President Mnangagwa has said. He was speaking at the unveiling of the Kamungoma Liberation War Shrine in Gutu, Masvingo province yesterday. The shrine commemorates one […] …
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Zimbabwe holds 2,5 tonnes gold, US$300m cash reserves
Oliver Kazunga and Rumbidzayi Zinyuke, Harare Bureau ZIMBABWE has 2,5 tonnes of gold and US$300 million in cash reserves, placing it in good stead to introduce a new structured currency. Of the gold, 1,5 tonnes is held in the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) vaults while one tonne is held offshore. The revelation comes as the […] …
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COMMENT: Give new Bosso CEO room to do his job
THE appointment of Sihlangu Dlodlo as the new Highlanders chief executive officer is crucial for a prominent football club like Bosso. Decision-making can be the difference between success and failure and it is, therefore, essential that Dlodlo is given full executive powers to oversee operations and implement necessary changes to ensure the success of the […] …
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Turnall Bulawayo plant earmarked for US$2 million upgrade
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chroncile.co.zw TURNALL Holdings Limited, a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed manufacturer of construction products, is making significant investments to enhance its manufacturing capacity and production efficiencies at its Bulawayo plant focusing on the production of new tech fibre cement roofing sheets primarily for the export market. The Bulawayo plant is set to take delivery […] …
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Come to Victoria Falls: Zimbabwe’s open skies policy attracts Fly Namibia
Leonard Ncube leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw FLY Namibia is set to make its maiden flight to the Victoria Falls International Airport this morning. The development comes as more airlines express interest in Zimbabwe as a destination, riding on the country’s open skies policy. The airline’s inaugural flight marks a significant milestone, making it the 11th airline to service […] …
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President declares drought State of Disaster
Mashudu Netsianda, mashudu.netsianda@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday declared the El Nino-induced drought a State of Disaster, saying adequate resources will be mobilised and re-directed towards boosting national food security, including through supplementary grain imports as part of mitigation measures. El Niño is a natural weather phenomenon characterised by disrupted wind patterns that lead to elevated ocean surface […] …
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From inception to impact: The success of Cowdray Park’s health centre
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw Cowdray Park residents have expressed their appreciation to the Government for establishing a flourishing healthcare centre strategically located to bring health services closer to the people, easing the burden on existing referral hospitals in Bulawayo. The 20-bed facility commissioned by President Mnangagwa in August has been diligently providing essential healthcare services to residents […] …
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FBC to wrap up StanChat acquisition by mid-year
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw FBC Holdings (FBCH) Limited expects to complete the acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited in the second half of the year as it has received most of the necessary regulatory approvals and is working towards fulfilling conditions precedent to the acquisition. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Registrar […] …
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‘Give Dlodlo the powers’
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw SIHLANGU Dlodlo has become the fourth chief executive officer at Highlanders in the club’s history, replacing Ronald Moyo who opted against renewing his contract with the Bulawayo giants. However, the question remains, whether the new CEO can transcend that role of a mere “glorified clerk” and take reins to make a lasting […] …
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