Gibson Nyikadzino, Harare Bureau China stands ready to support Zimbabwe for the total removal of Western sanctions, the defence of its sovereignty and the pursuit of strategic security interests, visiting Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s senior official and Vice Chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Cde Jiang Xinzhi, said yesterday. […] …
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Lightning kills two teenagers
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com TWO teenage girls were killed by a lightning strike in Ulutho village in the Gwamba area of Lupane on Wednesday last week, leaving their families and community in mourning. Sarah Sibanda (13) had reportedly ordered four young relatives out of their bedroom hut just moments before the strike that killed her, so that […] …
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Bulawayo’s make-up maven, Pro Manduna nominated for All-Female Artists Awards
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com BULAWAYO-based make-up artist, Progress Manduna (33), has been nominated for the upcoming inaugural All-Female Artists Awards in the category of Best Make-up Artist. The awards, founded by artist Sarah Dee, are set to take place in Harare next Wednesday. Known as “Pro the Makeup Artist”, Manduna is highly experienced and creative, with […] …
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Platinum firms downsize due to plummeting metal prices platinum prices slump
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chroncile.co.zw Zimbabwe’s platinum producers, hit by the global softening of metal prices, which have a bearing on financial performance and national revenue collections, are resorting to trimming their workforce to stay afloat. The price slump is attributed to a slowdown in global demand, particularly from the automotive industry, a major consumer of platinum. Early […] …
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Chiefs primed for marriage solemnisation, inheritence roles
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw There is an anticipated increase in the solemnisation of marriages in rural areas as traditional leaders are poised to take on a novel responsibility as marriage officers, concurrently overseeing the legally mandated distribution of inheritance in accordance with the country’s laws. Two years ago, the Government promulgated a new Marriages Act, which, among […] …
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President to commission Pupu site
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to officially commission the reconstructed Pupu National Monument in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, this week, as the country corrects distorted historical narratives that undermined the inspirational bravery and legacy bequeathed by the country’s heroes. The new look monument has immortalised the famous Pupu Battle of 1893, which demonstrated the […] …
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Bulawayo fire fighting inspires peers, region
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO has become the nerve centre for capacity building and training of fire-fighters across the country and in the region through a successful partnership with Operation Florian of the United Kingdom (UK). Due to improved services, the Bulawayo Fire Brigade is one of the trusted emergency services in the country, servicing the wider […] …
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Copper cable theft couple to appear in court today
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw A NOTORIOUS syndicate comprising husband and wife, as well as two other accomplices that were found in possession of five tonnes of copper cables worth US$131 000 at their rented house in Mahatshula suburb, are expected to appear in court today. The four-member syndicate was arrested on Saturday afternoon in the suburb, by […] …
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The Market Place: Bridging business and leisure in Bulawayo
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com THE Market Place, a multi-dimensional platform that seamlessly integrates business and leisure, is gearing up for its highly anticipated fifth edition set for next week Saturday, at its perennial Marvel House in Killarney, Bulawayo. Since its inception, this innovative event has been bringing together, various business entities in one space, fostering synergies […] …
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Zimbabwe woman appointed to Caledonia board
Senior Business Writer VICTORIA Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)-listed mining entity, Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has appointed a Zimbabwean national based in South Africa, Ms Tariro Gadzikwa to its Board of Directors, as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Ms Gadzikwa, a seasoned chartered accountant’s appointment is with effect from March 15, 2024. In a statement, Mr John […] …
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