Nqobile Bhebhe nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Online Agricultural College (ZOAC) has rebranded to Zimbabwe Agricultural College (ZIACO) to better address gaps in agricultural production and management within farming communities. ZIACO is committed to delivering high-quality agricultural education through online platforms. “The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development is pleased to inform members of […] …
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Gwanda District identifies Mawaza Village for Presidential Rural Solarisation Programme
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw GWANDA District has identified Mawaza Village in Ward 11 as the first area to benefit under the Presidential Rural Solarisation Programme. The Presidential Solarisation Project aims to equip every rural household with a solar system, in line with the Second Republic’s Rural Development 8.0 strategy. The project is part of a broader […] …
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President Mnangagwa Commends 2025 ZRP Graduates, Urges Discipline and Innovation in Policing
Online Writer PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa today officiated at the 2025 Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Recruit Graduation Ceremony, where he commended the 907 graduating recruits for their commitment to serving the nation. The ceremony, held at the Mkushi Police Academy, marked a significant milestone in the transformation of the police force, with a focus on modern […] …
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President consoles families affected by rain-induced disasters
Online Reporter President Mnangagwa has extended his condolences to families who have lost loved ones in the devastating rainfall-induced disasters that have swept across Zimbabwe in recent weeks. The disasters, which have caused widespread destruction, have claimed dozens of lives through drowning, lightning strikes and mining accidents, leaving many communities in mourning. In a statement […] …
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Man jailed for forcing himself on ex-wife
Diana Baloyi Moyo,moyodiana@gmail.com A 38 YEAR-OLD MAN was sentenced to 15 years in jail for raping his ex-wife in Plumtree. The accused, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, is said to have threatened the victim with a knife in a bid to force her to comply. Thereafter, he tried to […] …
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AXE RAMPAGE! Zimbabwean man kills wife and neighbours, stabs himself in attempt to end his life
By Sinokubonga Nkala, sinokubongapnkala@gmail.com THE community of Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, has been left reeling after a 37-year-old man allegedly went on a brutal killing spree, killing his wife, the village head, and a neighbour with an axe and knife. Trymore Tore, of Mubairacheni Village, Chief Chundu, is accused of killing three people between 15 and […] …
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Zimbabwe engages South African automotive giants for local industry boost
By Sikhulekelani Moyo, mskhulekelani16@gmail.com THE Ministry of Industry and Commerce today welcomed a high-profile South African delegation representing the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) and the Motor Industry Association of Zimbabwe (MIAZ) to assess industry needs and explore potential investments in Zimbabwe’s automotive sector. In a statement on X, the ministry described the visit […] …
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VFEX Shatters turnover record with $40,17 million trade
Online writer THE Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) recorded its highest-ever turnover on 26 February 2025, reaching an impressive USD$40 172 089.04 in trade value. The total volume traded for the day stood at 1 134 336 422 shares, setting a new benchmark for the fast-growing bourse. The milestone significantly surpasses VFEX’s previous record of […] …
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Maser Group CEO Prateek Suri expands luxury portfolio with yacht funding approval of $200 Million
Guess What MDR board has given approval for? In a dazzling display of wealth and ambition, richest Indian in Africa Prateek Suri has announced a groundbreaking investment in luxury yachts, setting a new benchmark in opulence on the high seas. With a vision to redefine maritime luxury, the billionaire is commissioning a fleet of ultra-modern, […] …
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Mbare cops set up “tollgate” at police station, demand US$1 to let cars pass
By Ronald Mpofu,itsronaldrox@gmail.com TWO police officers stationed at Mbare Police Station have been convicted of criminal abuse of duty after being caught soliciting bribes from motorists passing through the station’s main gate. Naume Dube (31) and Victoria Shonhiwa (36) appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court, where they were found guilty of demanding US$1 from every […] …
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