The Chronicle

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT has moved in to address the water crisis facing Bulawayo by repairing 35 out of 60 boreholes at the Nyamandlovu Aquifer while 83 sites have been identified for drilling more boreholes within the city as part of emergency measures. The repaired boreholes in Nyamandlovu are already pumping 12 megalitres of water per […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw  ZIMBABWE and Botswana are forging ahead with eliminating passport requirements for citizens travelling between the two countries with the Government already working on fine-tuning the modalities and operational framework to allow people to use identity documents to cross the border.  The agreement between President Mnangagwa and President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana, which is […] …
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Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw PLATINUM group metals (PGMs) producer Zimplats has been affected by the global softening of metal prices, which saw the firm incur a 32 percent revenue drop in the six months ended December 31, 2023. Due to the negative developments in the global economy, prices for most mineral commodities including platinum, nickel and […] …
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT will next month start rolling out a training programme for chiefs across the country to enable them to become marriage officers of registered customary law marriages in line with the new Marriages Act.  The new amalgamated and updated Marriages Act was brought into operation in September 2022 by President Mnangagwa, after he […] …
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In recent years, the issue of excessive sugar consumption has gained significant attention due to its association with health problems such as obesity, diabetes, and dental decay. To address this concern, several countries have implemented sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes as a policy measure. These taxes aim to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks and encourage […] …
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Prosper Ndlovu, prosper.ndlovu@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT has condemned the abuse of the Beverages Sugar Content Tax and other tariff measures by some businesses that deliberately misinterpret clear policy propositions for profiteering while unjustifiably punishing innocent consumers.  While consumption taxes are charged on the consumption of goods and services and are generally imposed at the time of the transaction, […] …
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Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw THE Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme, has ignited excitement among Bulawayo residents, as it will increase the value of their properties including opening the doors for the new stand owners to secure loans using their properties as collateral.  Over 1,5 million homeowners are expected to benefit from the exercise, which has […] …
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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO has identified three key solutions in tackling severe water shortages which can be promptly put into action by expediting the release of critical emergency funding, amid mounting demands to declare the water crisis a state of disaster.  The second-largest city is facing a catastrophic water crisis, which has seen the imposition of […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE eagerly awaited Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) from the outgoing Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya is expected to shed more light on the proposed currency board framework, and further announce policies geared at stabilising the exchange rate. The Government has been working around the clock to bring economic […] …
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THE Bulawayo City Council must investigate allegations that some “space barons” are demanding protection fees from vendors to evade being chased away from illegal vending sites and hand over such elements to the police. The issue of space barons is contributing to the vending chaos in the city as they give vendors false assurances that, […] …
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