Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com FBC Holdings Limited’s acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited has been approved by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Registrar of Banking Institutions. In April last year, Standard Chartered PLC announced its decision to divest from a number of markets including Zimbabwe. Consequently, Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited […] …
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Chigonero On Finally Breaking Duck
Gerald Sibanda, gedersonsibanda@gmail.com HIGHLANDERS FC striker Calvin “Panda” Chigonero has revealed his relief after scoring his side’s winning goal in a 2-1 win against Herentals on Saturday. It was his third goal of the season and his first in seven months as he had last scored against Yadah in April. The 22-year-old said that he was […] …
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Nigeria’s CKay scores prestigious Grammy nomination for stellar collaboration on Janelle Monáe’s “The Age of Pleasure”
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Writer WARNER Music Africa standout artiste, Nigerian Chukwuka Ekweani popularly known as CKay has achieved another remarkable feat in his rapidly rising career by earning a coveted Grammy nomination. The nomination recognises CKay’s outstanding contributions to Janelle Monáe’s groundbreaking album, “The Age of Pleasure,” placing it in contention for the prestigious Album of […] …
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Windfall for NRZ pension fund
Chronicle writer National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) pensioners will be smiling all the way to the bank this festive season courtesy of a windfall which the NRZ Contributory Pension Fund (CPF) got from the parastatal last week. The NRZ last week announced it had cleared a huge debt owed the NRZCPF, allowing the pay-as-you-go scheme […] …
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Cimas iGo half marathon set for the Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC)
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle.co.zw THE Bulawayo Athletics Board (Bab) says it is ready to host this year’s edition of the Cimas iGo half marathon set for the Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC) on Sunday. In an effort to make the annual event bigger and better this year, organisers have moved it from the traditional Hillside Dams to […] …
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Cabinet meeting rescheduled
Online Reporter GOVERNMENT has said the Cabinet meeting which was scheduled for tomorrow will be held on Wednesday. Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya announced the development in a statement on Monday afternoon. “The Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet would like to advise Cabinet members that the Eighth Cabinet […] …
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Get your picnic baskets ready: ‘Picnic and Chill’ event happening this weekend
Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com The “Picnic and Chill” event, a family-oriented outdoor gathering with a picnic theme, is set to take place at The Barn in Hillside, Bulawayo this Saturday. Curated to provide a recreational service for all, the event aims to bring entertainment and relaxation to the city. “Picnic and Chill is an outdoor event […] …
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Dark Tourism: A novel niche market to enhance domestic tourism in Zimbabwe
Simbarashe Murima, s.murima@yahoo.com There have been notable changes in the influx of tourists and the development of tourism in Zimbabwe under the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa. Domestic tourism is an essential component of Zimbabwe’s tourism market but it is overlooked in favour of international tourism which is unpredictable and volatile. However, new products […] …
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Star-studded lineup for Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival
Mthabisi Tshuma,Showbiz Writer A star-studded lineup has been unveiled for this year’s edition of the Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival taking place next month. In its sixth edition, the festival meant to preserve and celebrate the culture of BaKalanga people is returning after a four-year hiatus. It will be held on December 22 at its traditional […] …
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Giants maintain pole position
Innocent Kurira, innocent.kurira@chronicle. co.zw GIANTS Basketball Club maintained their grip on top of the Bulawayo Basketball Asscociation (BBA) Elite League with a narrow 69-67 victory over Nust Phoneix at Khanyisile Sports Centre on Sunday. The victory moved their points tally to seven from four games. They have played a game more than second-placed Southern Mavericks […] …
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