Online Reporter A TEENAGER from Chirumhanzu District in Midlands province was on Monday allegedly fatally stoned by six gold panners in a gold turf war at Wonderer mine in Shurugwi. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident. “A 19-year-old Chirumhanzu teenager lost his life after being stoned and assaulted by six unknown […] …
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Pakistan and Bangladesh pay respects to Streak
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com PAKISTAN and Bangladesh cricket teams observed a minute of silence for the late Zimbabwe Cricket legend, Heath Streak who succumbed to cancer on Sunday morning at his family farm at Enthokozweni in Inyathi. Streak was 49 at the time of his death. Before the start of the Super Four Asia Cup encounter […] …
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Accomplished engineer Andrew Siwela-Mpala dies
Chronicle Writer VETERAN engineer and former senior civil servant, Engineer Andrew Siwela-Mpala has died. He was 82. Eng Mpala died in Harare on Tuesday after a long illness, his eldest son, Eng Tamsanqa Mpala, confirmed, and said the family was devastated. “Dad has left a huge legacy to the Mpala family, one on which we […] …
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First Lady’s cookout competition winners regale guests at inauguration dinner
Tendai Rupapa Online Writer President Mnangagwa has commended First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for her philanthropic work, saying her sterling efforts will continue to complement his work as he commences his second term of office following his re-election last month. The First Lady, through her Angel of Hope Foundation has embarked on several projects and […] …
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Below normal rains forecast
Online Writer Zimbabwe expects to receive normal to below normal rainfall with parts of the Midlands and Matabeleland provinces getting below normal rains for the beginning of the 2023/24 planting season, according to a preliminary weather forecast. In a statement, the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry said the bulk of Matabeleland […] …
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100% power access by 2030: President Mnangagwa
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT is targeting 100 percent electricity access to all households in the next seven years with 54 percent of the population having power access at the moment. Since coming to power, President Mnangagwa has made concerted efforts to address power challenges in the country. The country in July suspended load shedding following […] …
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Man stabbed to death
Online Reporter POLICE in Gweru are probing the death of an unidentified man, whose body was found along Mutasa Street in Mkoba 6 suburb on Monday morning with multiple stab wounds. Police sources said the body was discovered near Baptist church along Mutasa street shortly after 5 AM by a passer-by, who raised an alarm. […] …
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“President should continue development agenda”
Online Reporter Residents of Entumbane suburb have said they are happy with President Mnangagwa’s re-election and he should continue with his development agenda. President Mnangagwa was inaugurated yesterday at a colourful ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in Harare. Several Heads of State and Government witnessed the event. Mr Mandlenkosi Mhlazo of Entumbane suburb says […] …
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Zimbabwe to tap into global sesame market
Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com The farming sector has been urged to tap into the globally lucrative sesame export market by setting up processing facilities to add value to sesame seeds instead of exporting in raw form, Zimtrade has said. Sesame, also known as “benni-seed,” is a highly sought-after commodity in international markets due to its versatility and […] …
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Nust welcomes first year students
Laurel Murangaridzirayi, muralaurel@gmail.com THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday started an official welcome ceremony for their first-year students, marking the beginning of their academic year. The orientation is marked with a significant milestone for both the university and the incoming students, as it symbolizes the start of their educational journey at NUST. On […] …
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