Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE death of Namibian President Hage Geingob early yesterday morning plunged Southern Africa into mourning with President Mnangagwa and fellow regional leaders describing him as a distinguished statesman who contributed immensely to the liberation of his country and the continent’s regional integration. President Geingob died at Lady Pohamba Hospital Namibia aged 82 after […] …
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The Chronicle
By-elections: Zanu-PF makes clean sweep
Chronicle Reporters Zanu-PF won all six National Assembly seats in Saturday’s by-elections, capitalising on the chaos in the fractured main opposition, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), whose interim secretary-general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu instigated the recalls of candidates previously elected in the August 2023 general election. The latest victories mean the ruling party now has […] …
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AMhlophe!
Fungai Muderere and Raymond Jaravaza, Sports Writers SIXTY one was the magic number that separated two of the closest candidates in the Highlanders executive chairmanship post with Kenneth Mhlophe bouncing back to reclaim the hottest seat in the county’s oldest club in elections held at the Highlanders clubhouse yesterday. Mhlophe garnered 165 votes to beat […] …
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Government awards 11 tenders to rehabilitate United Bulawayo Hospitals
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT has awarded 11 tenders valued at more than US$400 000 to facilitate the refurbishment of the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) as part of a comprehensive programme to modernise public health facilities countrywide. The intervention is expected to enhance access to quality healthcare services at the giant health institution in line with the […] …
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Business indaba to deepen Zimbabwe, Botswana trade, investment ties
Nqobile Bhebhe, nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw ZIMBABWE and Botswana are set to further deepen trade and economic cooperation while exploring mutual investment opportunities during the Botswana-Zimbabwe Forum set for this week. The forum is scheduled for February 8 in Maun, Botswana and will be held on the sidelines of the Joint Permanent Commission on Co-operation between the two countries. […] …
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President appoints three more Deputy Ministers
Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa on Saturday appointed three more Deputy Ministers to serve in the Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Foreign Affairs and International Trade and Local Government and Public Works portfolios. In a statement, Deputy Chief Secretary, Presidential Communications, in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Mr George Charamba said the […] …
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Voting going on peacefully during By Elections
Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter The Pelandaba-Tshabalala constituency By Election in Bulawayo is going smoothly with no incidence of violence since polling stations were opened at 7AM. In Pelandaba-Tshabalala, Zanu-PF is represented by Cde Joseph Tshuma, who is facing CCC’s Moreblessing Tembo and Abraham Nkomo of Democratic Opposition Party. Gogo Martha Chinhoyi who spoke after casting […] …
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Umkhathi Theatre Works in female dancers recruitment drive
Mbulelo Mpofu,mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com TRADITIONAL music and dance group, Umkhathi Theatre Works is booking female dancers ready to be auditioned for a spot in becoming new members of the group. Auditions are to be held at Salukazi Performing Arts Centre in Njube from 19 to 23 February and bookings are ongoing. When it comes to local traditional […] …
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Inspired Music Acappella in Bulawayo for album launch
Mbulelo Mpofu,mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com TWO years ago, Gweru-based Acapella ensemble, Inspired Music Acappella launched their debut album in Bulawayo and today (Saturday), they are back again to release their third instalment at the Music Academy. According to the group’s executive director, Lionel Zifungo the album, “Mvura yeupenyu” is Biblically-rooted and is meant to spread the philanthropic and […] …
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Government modernises public health facilities to meet Vision 2030
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu,thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw THE Government is modernising public health facilities countrywide as part of efforts to ensure citizens have access to quality healthcare services in line with Vision 2030. A number of infrastructure development and rehabilitation projects have been implemented at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) , one of two principal referral centres for the Southern […] …
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