Zimbabwe reaps fruits of transformed agriculture: U$2 billion splash on dam projects

Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Second Republic has invested US$2 billion towards construction of dams and rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure countrywide since 2019 as the Government shifts towards climate-proofed agriculture to boost national food security and nutrition. The massive investments in the agriculture sector have enabled the country to shatter records through increased productivity, which is already […] …
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WATCH: Chamisa draws ire with reckless results utterances

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw POLITICAL analysts yesterday blasted Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa after he told his supporters at a rally in Bulawayo that his party will announce the election results a day after polling. Speaking at White City Stadium, he also said he will not  accept any outcome that is not in […] …
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Bitter-sweet tribute to music legend

Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com During a tombstone unveiling ceremony held in Bulawayo on Saturday for the late hip-hop star Cal_Vin (Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo), those in the music sector, friends and family paid tribute to the legendary musician and reminisced. The rapper rose to prominence in 2014 with his unique blend of soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.  His […] …
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Bosso march on

Nkosilathi Sibanda, nkosilathi.sibanda@chronicle.co.zwr  Highlanders 1-0 Black Rhinos IN Portuguese, they say it’s momento brillianto! Highlanders beat visiting Black Rhinos 1-0 in the Castle Lager Premiership match at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday to continue with their high hopes of winning the title. That feel good moment exuded in Highlanders coach Baltemar Brito’s face, although he was quick to […] …
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Government gazettes carbon credits trading regulations

Business Writer GOVERNMENT has gazetted the Carbon Credits Trading Regulations whose objective is to provide for the control and management of carbon credit trading projects in the country. The regulations provide for the legal framework necessary for ensuring sustainable development and account for the country’s contribution towards global efforts to reduce or remove greenhouse gas […] …
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EU deploys 44 short-term election observers across Zimbabwe

Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter THE European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe has deployed 44 short-term observers (STOs) across the country. In a statement today, the EU said the group is the third contingent, following the core team and 46 long-term observers, which have arrived in Zimbabwe earlier in July. “The short-term observers will […] …
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Zim tourism receipts clock US$343 million in 6 months, arrivals jump 50%

Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S tourist arrivals increased by 50 percent to clock 529 078 in the first six months of 2023 while tourism receipts grew by 16 percent to US$343,1 million compared to the same period last year, according to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). In the first six months of the year, investment into Zimbabwe’s […] …
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Invincible Lupane City win Nsimbi League

Welldone Ndlovu, Online Writer The curtain has come down for football in Lupane and Lupane City are Nsimbi league champions. They were invincible all season in the eight-team league. Lupane City hammered all teams drawing one in 14 games. City walked away with the championship cup , gold medals and $240, runners-up United Forces got […] …
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You can’t block me now… Twitter, now known as X, removes block feature

Raymond Jaravaza IMAGINE being unable to block an individual on social media, no matter how much they abuse you online? It’s a scenario that most Zimbabweans dread, given the high levels of social media abuse that celebrities and ordinary citizens face on a daily basis. Well, Zimbabweans, like the rest of social media users of […] …
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19 police recruits arrested for public violence in Harare

Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter POLICE in Zimbabwe have said 19 recruits were arrested for a spate of violence that rocked Harare on Friday evening. In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the 19 will face the full wrath of the law. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms that investigations are currently underway […] …
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