The Chronicle

Bongani Ndlovu, Online Writer THE new Marriages Act [Chapter 5:17] has set the age of consent to 18 years basically outlawing underage marriages that have ravaged the country. This is part of the act that was recently enacted into law which has other changes from the previous law. Under PART II of the General Provisions […] …
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Prince Ngwenya,pthabiso418@gmail.com THE Government’s commitment to invest in tourism infrastructure and community-based initiatives is unlocking the potential of Zimbabwe’s tourism industry, as major tourism projects are nearing completion. With tourism sector projects, the Government aims to stimulate socio-economic growth throughout the country. During a Post-Cabinet Press briefing, Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Dr […] …
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Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com FOR legendary muso, Jeys Marabini, it has always been about taking Bulawayo craft to distant shores. Such a passion led him to perform at the recently held World Travel Market (WTM) in London, something that has filled his heart with joy. Marabini’s performance at the most influential travel and tourism event globally was […] …
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Michael Magoronga, magorongamk@gmail.com KADOMA Town Councillors are in the eye of a storm amid reports that some received kickbacks to facilitate special mining grants within residential areas. The municipality reportedly awarded special mining grants to Simrac Holdings at Chrome Park Residential Area against the advice by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development that the area […] …
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Senior Business Writer THE Ministry of Industry and Commerce has said the recently issued cement import permits are not transferable and cannot be sold to any party. Import licences belong to the licence holders. Early this month, the ministry permitted individuals and companies to import up to five tonnes of the product up to 31 […] …
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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw MINISTER of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu has said the province’s strategic plan which is a roadmap to the attainment of Vision 2030 has to prioritise the development of the health sector by ensuring that communities have access to improved health care services. The province is […] …
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Lingani Nyika in Masvingo GOVERNMENT has taken steps to grow the manufacturing sector in the mineral-rich Masvingo province, which is essential to the country’s industrialisation drive and is key to achieving an Empowered and Prosperous upper middle-income society by 2030. Masvingo boasts of diversified industrial resources and some of the largest manufacturing companies in the […] …
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Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO’S ward 8 councillor Edwin Ndlovu has been elected the city’s deputy mayor at a special council in the council chambers on Tuesday. The election was necessitated by the recall of Mr Donaldson Mabutho who held the post before being recalled by the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC). Cllr Ndlovu garnered 13 […] …
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Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@mail.com  NATIONAL trade development and promotion organisation (ZimTrade) has urged smallholder players in the economy to form associations that will help them upscale their exporting capabilities through improved production and reduced logistics costs.  In an article, ZimTrade said there is an increasing realisation that small businesses play an important role in the economy […] …
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