The Chronicle

Leonard Ncube, leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE has licensed 10 new Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to start feeding 271MW of electricity to the national grid under the Government Project Support Agreement (GPSA), which has a pool of close to 40 licensed players with guaranteed implementation. As of last Friday, Zimbabwe was producing 1 538MW combined power output, with Hwange […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO has since the beginning of the year recorded shocking divorce statistics with 139 applications filed at the High Court before the end of February. From the 139 divorces filed at the Bulawayo High Court, nine cases have already been concluded, highlighting the gravity of this trend. Last year, Bulawayo recorded 658 divorces […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, Nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw LISTED Simbisa Brand plans to expand its footprint by rolling out 27 new outlets in the 2024 financial year to bring the total to 47 amid indications that customer count growth was subdued, increasing just 1 percent in 1H FY 2024 versus the prior year. In its interim financial for the half-year ended […] …
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Mthabisi Tshuma, revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com  LAST weekend, the town of Beitbridge was alive with excitement as the unique Mr and Miss Ugly pageant returned after 10 years. Organised by the Sundrive Coalition, the event took place at Sisterhood                          Gardens, where 20 contestants — three women and […] …
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fungai Muderere, fungai.muderere@metro.co.zw AS a sports writer, one is tempted to say “if Peter Ndlovu had not been born a man, he would have been a football”. Ndlovu, fondly known as Nsukuzonke – who is one of the greatest footballers that have ever been seen in Zimbabwe and let alone in the world – celebrated his […] …
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The actor reportedly passed away at Evercare Hospital in Lagos State after a protracted battle with illness. Recall that the 62-year old had battled health issues that led to the amputation of his two legs.  He was diagnosed with diseased blood vessels. His family had solicited funds from Nigerians, saying the actor “had constant clotting […] …
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Michael Magoronga,magorongamk@gmail.com MORE than 20 tug of war teams from across the country are converged at Gesham Primary School in Zvishavane for a national tournament. The one day tournament is meant to raise funds to be used for preparation for the Africa Championships to be hosted by Zimbabwe.   The African tournament is slated for […] …
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Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has awarded two siblings US$5 000 each and pledged to pay for their education saying he was inspired by the pair’s bravery after they saved their mother from a crocodile attack. The duo Peace and Luckmore Magaya from Mhondoro, Mashonaland West Province, met President Mnangagwa at State House in […] …
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lovemore.dube@chronicle.co.zw FORMER Zimbabwe Saints juniors and Gwanda Ramblers player Mjubheki Nyoni has dismissed reports that he is the father of Liverpool starlet Trey. Trey made his debut for Liverpool last week in the FA Cup at the age of 16 years 243 days making him the third youngest to play in the tournament. Mjubheki is […] …
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