Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has said it is executing its functions independently and is confident of delivering credible elections as it does not fear or favour any political party. Instead of political players sensationalising and dramatising electoral processes to create alarm and despondency ahead of elections set for August, they should focus […] …
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WATCH: Last minute rush to register to vote
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw MISS Buhlebenkosi Dube just turned 18 and if President Mnangagwa proclaimed the election date before her birthday, she would have had to wait for five years before she could vote for the first time. Miss Dube is among scores of citizens in Bulawayo and neighbouring Umguza District in Matabeleland North who on Monday […] …
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Imported internet increases network costs
Mkhululi Ncube, themkhust@gmail.com PLAYERS in the telecommunications sector have attributed the high costs of digital connectivity services to imported internet and key accessories’ expenses, which they incur among other operational obligations. Responding to public complaints over ‘expensive’ data and call costs in Zimbabwe when compared to other regional peers, the sector says it is facing operational […] …
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History, form guide don’t matter. . . as Bosso face Chiefs
Ricky Zililo, ricky.zililo@chronicle.co.zw DERBIES are always tricky by nature, with present form sometimes meaningless as even the side that has been struggling to get the formula right might come to the party. A potentially explosive derby is on the cards when giants Highlanders play host to in form Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. Pressure […] …
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WATCH: Massive progress in Lupane Hospital construction
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, thandeka.moyo@chronicle.co.zw MASSIVE progress has been recorded at Lupane Provincial Hospital, the first-ever 250-bed public referral health institution for Matabeleland North being spearheaded by the Second Republic. The hospital is one of the major Government projects set to improve access to quality healthcare services in the Matabeleland region in line with Vision 2030. Since 1999 […] …
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ZEC speaks on voters’ roll
Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has said everyone who registered to vote will not be disenfranchised as the electoral body will rectify any anomalies that will be detected during the ongoing voters roll inspection exercise. ZEC opened the voters roll for inspection on Saturday and the process which was supposed to end tomorrow […] …
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We’re grateful for debt, arrears plan: President
Africa Moyo, In Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt Zimbabwe is grateful to development partners and creditors for embracing the resolution process of arrears clearance and debt, and hopes that if debts are rescheduled or written off, the economy will grow exponentially. Already, Zimbabwe’s economy is growing at about 5 percent per year, driven largely by agriculture and mining […] …
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Boterekwa faces more harm than good
Patrick Chitumba, patrick.chitumba@chronicle.co.zw A task force made up of the Midlands Provincial Joint Operation Command (JOC) and Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has been ordered to visit the Boterekwa escarpment in Shurugwi amid indications that companies are flouting environmental laws leading to unprecedented levels of land degradation. This was said by the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism […] …
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Prolonged water cuts expose Bulawayo residents to cholera
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, florafadzaisibz@gmail.com BULAWAYO residents are living in fear of contracting cholera as a significant number of suburbs in the city are going for prolonged periods without water. Areas such as Mpopoma, Lobengula, Magwegwe and Pumula have been getting water for a maximum of two days a week with some of the suburbs going for […] …
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Zimbabwe footie stars carrying nation’s flag
Ricky Zililo, ricky.zililo@chronicle.co.zw WEEKEND’S displays by Zimbabwe football stars, which include Marvelous Nakamba playing a key role in inspiring Luton Town to the English Premiership, reminded the nation of the abundant talent hoisting the country’s flag. Nakamba wasn’t alone when Luton stepped up to collect the winners’ medal after winning the Championship playoff 6-5 on penalties […] …
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