Mkhululi Ncube, themkhust@gmail.com FARMERS in Matabeleland South who heeded the Government’s call to gravitate towards drought-resistant traditional small grains in the wake of El Nino-induced droughts have expressed hope of recording a good harvest as evidenced by the condition of their crop. Zimbabwe is reeling under El Nino effects, with normal to below-normal rainfall having been […] …
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Traditional grains defy drought: Government’s El Nino response to contain price hikes
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Government-initiated drought mitigation measures, which include the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on maize, rice and potato seed, have been hailed with captains of the industry saying the move is expected to contain price hikes. Due to El Nino weather conditions, most communities are unlikely to harvest anything and in preparation for […] …
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Food security focused initiative launched
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com BULAWAYO Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) in partnership with Hivos and other players has launched a five-year Urban Futures Project that aims to promote the participation of youth in the food sector to promote economic growth through sustainable food that is accessible, affordable and attractive to all. The project is being implemented […] …
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WATCH: Victoria Falls Hospital upgrade on the cards
Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT is working towards upgrading the Victoria Falls Hospital in Matabeleland North from a 40-bed hospital to a modern health facility that matches the city’s status as an international tourism destination, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Timios Kwidini has said. Speaking on Tuesday after touring the hospital, Deputy Minister Kwidini […] …
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Miss V Candy’s UK experience leaves lasting impression
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com NONHLANHLA Tutani, widely recognised by her moniker, Miss V Candy in broadcasting circles, has risen as a prominent radio personality, captivating audiences with her infectious energy and charismatic voice. Born and raised in a family deeply rooted in media and entertainment, Miss V Candy’s path to radio stardom seemed destined from an early […] …
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Grain imports liberalised…VAT on rice, potato seed removed
Mukudzei Chingwere, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has liberalised the importation of grain at household level as part of a raft of measures aimed at mitigating the effects of the El Nino-induced drought and guaranteeing national food security. This was revealed by Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting where food security […] …
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120-hour water shedding to continue till supplies improve
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO residents will continue receiving water for only two days per week, as water levels continue to dwindle at major supply dams due to drought, with the possibility of further tightening of the water shedding regime if the situation has not improved. Bulawayo director of engineering services, Engineer Sikhumbuzo Ncube, said this yesterday […] …
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Youths restore dignity of the girl child
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw WHILE many people use birthdays for self-spoiling and showering their loved ones with gifts, two Bulawayo young women have decided to dedicate their birthday month to pooling resources towards restoring the dignity of less privileged girls. The initiative began in 2020 ,when Miss Bongiwe Nkomo and Miss Melda Sibanda decided to establish “Hygiene for […] …
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Truworths to submit roadmap out of operational challenges
Senior Business Writer Truworths Limited, which is on a voluntary three-month trading suspension from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has been requested to submit a roadmap on how it seeks to navigate the operations challenges it faces. The clothing outlets’ shares stopped trading effective March 7. That was after it applied for voluntary suspension of […] …
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Concern over Antelope Dam contamination
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw THE Environment Management Agency (EMA), has launched an investigation into a possible discharge of chemicals into Antelope Dam in Maphisa, Matobo District due to mining activities on the banks of the supply dam, posing a danger to both humans and livestock. The dam is the source of domestic water for the Maphisa Growth […] …
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