Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Mr Nick Mangwana yesterday implored the media to desist from inciting conflict in their reportage on the Gukurahundi issue. There has been progress made towards the launch of the Gukurahundi public hearings, which are expected to start in the first quarter of the year. The public […] …
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Zimbabwe, Botswana in high level BNC session
Lincoln Towindo in MAUN, Botswana ZIMBABWE and Botswana are set for a historic engagement when the two countries convene the High-Level Fourth Session of the Botswana-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) here today. President Mnangagwa arrived for the crucial summit yesterday and was received at the Maun International Airport by his Botswana counterpart President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Also […] …
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No going back on decongesting CBD: Council
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says there is no going back in decongesting the city centre and has directed informal traders and taxi operators to move to newly upgraded Egodini Terminus and other designated places by the end of today or face punitive action. The two-week ultimatum to informal traders and taxi operators […] …
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Comedians to roast Sandy and anyone else in sight
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, Bulawayo Ward 20 councillor and musician, will face a barrage of jokes and insults from a panel of comedians at a comedy roast organised by Umahlekisa Entertainment on February 17 at Rainbow Hotel. The event, which will be a tables and cocktail affair, will have no mercy for anyone in […] …
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Entrepreneur reaps fruits of formalising operations
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com OPERATING as an un-registered small and medium enterprise for close to four years, hiring machinery and with a workforce of four, Bulawayo-based furniture firm — KMAc Investments — is reaping the benefits of formalising the venture as it is now supplying an assortment of furniture to huge corporates, handling orders above US$20 […] …
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Armed robbers shot, cattle rustlers intercepted
Peter Matika and Suku Dube-Matutu, Chronicle Writers THREE notorious armed robbers linked to a series of armed robbery cases were fatally shot during a shoot-out with police in Gwanda, Matabeleland South province on Tuesday while two cattle rustling suspects were intercepted near Bulawayo yesterday morning transporting 19 head of cattle which were reportedly stolen from Insiza […] …
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Public welcomes death penalty scrapping
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw THE move by the Government to abolish the death penalty has been welcomed with lawyers and human rights activists describing it as an archaic law that does not resonate with present times and Christian ethos and values. Cabinet on Tuesday outlawed capital punishment following a nationwide survey carried out by the Ministry of […] …
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Jeys Marabini celebrates 34 years of Afro-pop excellence
Sipepisiwe Moyo JEYS Marabini, the Afro-Pop legend who has been rocking the music scene for over three decades, is ready to wow his fans with a series of shows across the country and beyond this year. The artiste, whose real name is Majahawodwa Ndlovu, has released 10 albums that have topped the charts and earned […] …
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Bulawayo-Nkayi Road opens to motorists
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT has opened to the motoring public a completed section of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road near Turk Mine in Bubi District with the Government committing to avail more funds to complete the targeted portions of the road project. While the road section had been closed for more than two years with motorists using a […] …
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Edgars to migrate to Victoria Falls Stock Exchange
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw RETAIL clothing giant, Edgars Stores Limited, has revealed its intention of migrating to the United States dollar-denominated Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), and is on course to become the first clothing entity to list on the bourse. The intended move from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is, however, subject to shareholder approval […] …
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